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Don't miss out! The deadline for submitting applications to the Unity Foundation of La Porte County for Small Teacher Grants is September 10.

These grants are a great opportunity to fund creative programs and activities in your classroom/at your school. Awards will be announced by early October and funds will be available by mid-October 2021. Visit https://uflc.net/grants/teacher-grants/ to apply.

We enjoyed seeing everyone jump "on board" with this year's back-to-school theme! We hope you're off to a great start this school year.

CLICK HERE to see a Dance Train from our friends at Pine Elementary School

and

CLICK HERE to see the Coolspring Dance Train!

The Michigan City High School Booster Club is running its annual raffle fundraiser again this fall. The drawing is set for September 29 and will be held on Facebook. Tickets are $20 each, and the first prize is $1000 in cold, hard cash! All proceeds benefit MCHS student-athletes; your support is greatly appreciated! If you would like to purchase a ticket, please contact Craig Shaman in Athletics. Thank you and Go Wolves!

Team MCAS polo shirts featuring our new wolf mascot are still available for purchase online. These are poly/cotton blend with embroidered logo on the front and screen print on the back. Sizes are unisex and run large. CLICK HERE to order! Pick up at Reprographic Arts (2824 E. Michigan Blvd.) or pay to have them shipped to you.

The Athletic Department is hosting a Port-A-Pit Chicken fundraiser on Friday, September 3 from 3pm to 7pm in the Plant Planning parking lot (2501 Franklin St). Tickets are $10 each (includes 1/2 chicken and one can of soda); Pit-atoes will be sold separately for $3 each. Proceeds support student-athletes. Tickets are available in the MCHS Athletic Department or from any MCHS Head Coach. Drive-ups also welcome while supplies last!

Homecoming is Friday, September 17 with a 7pm kick-off against Merrillville.

Tickets are $7 each and will be available at the Michigan City High School Athletic Office Tuesday through Friday between 7:30 am and 3:30 pm.

Go Wolves!

Sodexo has openings for a number of custodial positions with MCAS. Please pass this information along to anyone you know who may be interested!

To apply, visit www.indeed.com and search Sodexo at Michigan City; or call Plant Planning (219) 873-2124 for more information.

This school year, in order to be compliant with the regulations of the National School Lunch Program, MCAS will not have an adult-priced meal. All entrees and side offerings will be a la carte priced. We look forward to serving you and hope you will join us for a meal!

Plus... Coming Soon! The Food Service Department will soon be providing meals for our Virtual Academy students. Details about ordering and pickup will be announced after Labor Day.

EAP Webinar - September

Micro-Inequities - What They Are, Why They Are Important, and How to Correct Them

&
10 Important Yoga Poses for Beginners

Wed, Sep 15, 2021 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM CDT

Register HERE

Krueger Middle School Math teacher Karen Eigenmann, a finalist for the Hoosier Star competition, was featured in The Beacher with a front-page story! CLICK HERE to read all about her love for singing!

She will be performing live at the Civic Auditorium (1001 Ridge Street, La Porte) on September 11 at 7pm - and Hoosier Star has added a Pay-Per-View option, in addition to in-person admission.

CLICK HERE for both ticket options

Need CPR Certification? Here are two options to consider!

OPTION 1: Val Skwiat, Trainer/Safety Manager, MCAS Transportation Department has provided the following information:

• Go to elearning.heart.org and complete your course.
• Send Val an email or call/text to schedule the "hands on" portion.
• If you live near, she can come to your house, or meet at your school.
• She will need a copy of your course completion certificate.
• The cost is $15 and she will have the certification card for you.
• vskwiat@mcas.k12.in.us - Cell: 219-874-1716

OPTION 2: David Sanders, EMT Instructor at AK Smith, has provided this info about his company, Crash Course CPR:

• Go to IneedaCPRcard.com for information
• A simple CPR Card refresher class is $30. This is an all-inclusive class including an online quiz and skills test out.
• Takes approximately 1 hour to complete (also available through Zoom)
• Appointments available - Monday through Friday 10:00 am - Noon, plus after school and evening hours.
• Bring your friends: We have enough CPR equipment to provide individual or up to 40 students at a time.
  
• Payment can be made at the time of service or online at www.IneedaCPRcard.com
• Questions? Contact David Sanders (812) 821-0433

• Krueger and Barker have each received $15,000 grants from the Ardagh Group. These grants will help support Project Lead the Way STEM courses, providing training, supplies, and software for units called “App Creators” and “Computer Science for Innovators & Makers.” Special thanks to Krueger teacher Jenny Jones for coordinating this grant application for our middle schools!

• Indiana’s Office of Work-based Learning and Apprenticeship will be granting its “State Earn and Learn” certification to the Construction Technology program at the A. K. Smith Career Center next week! SEAL certification is awarded to structured programs that offer both an education component and on-the-job training, focus on employer needs, and maintain sustainable partnerships and embedded industry certifications. Kudos to Construction teacher Dick Bucher and the team at A. K. Smith!
  

Did you know that Facebook now offers Facebook for Education - providing free resources to help support teachers and other educational staff? The purpose is to promote educational equity and to build inclusive and innovative learning communities.

Among the website features are: free lesson plans, videos and activities; personalized coding tools; best practices for Facebook products like Messenger and Pages; and information on Facebook University programs that provide hands-on internships to college students from underrepresented backgrounds.

CLICK HERE to visit the Facebook for Education website.

As part of the College Football Playoff (CFP) Foundation’s Extra Yard for Teachers Week, Hoosier teachers are invited to visit an Indiana state park, reservoir, or state forest for free on Sunday, Sept. 12.

Through a partnership between the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE), Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR), the 2022 CFP Indianapolis Host Committee, and the CFP Foundation, one-time free admission is available to any DNR property on Sept. 12 when educators present their school ID.

For more information, visit IndyFootball2022.com.

Franciscan Health Michigan City will host a Car Seat Safety Event at the Homer Street campus (old hospital campus) on September 26 from 11 am to 3 pm by appointment only. Call (800) 931-3322 to schedule an appointment and receive a free car seat installed by a certified technician. See attached flyer or visit www.FranciscanHealth.org for more information.