

Tales from our Youngest Wildcats

March 17, 2025
π΅ News from the Office
Dear MACC Families,
It was great seeing all the parents/guardians at our Parent Teacher Conferences last week. Thank you so much for finding the time to learn how your child's progressing at school. If you were unable to make it during the conference time, please be sure to contact your child's teacher and make arrangements to meet or talk.
Last week, your child engaged in reading activities around the book Dragon's Fat Cat by Dav Pilkey. At the end of the week, they enjoyed making a dragon waffle for breakfast. This week is Laura Numeroff, author of If You Give a Mouse a Cookie.
We will be starting our One Book, One School initiative to continue our "Raining Readers" through the month of April. Stay tuned for information about the initiative and activities.
Your involvement makes a huge difference in your childβs success as a reader. Together, we can inspire a love of reading that lasts a lifetime!
Warmest regards,
Jennifer Stoneman
MACC Principal & Federal Programs Director
MACC Staff
PAW PRINTS newsletter will be sent out biweekly. It should be out Sunday evening or Monday. The next newsletter will be on March 31st . If you have questions or concerns, please contact your child's teacher. You may also contact the office.
π΅ Monthly Golden Assemblies
During our March Golden Assembly, we had a special guest from the high school. Our school mascot Monty visited and helped us celebrate. There were high fives, hugs and special dance moves.
Golden Boot : Mrs. Goz's Class
Golden Whistle: Mrs. Verners Class
MACC Ninja: Mrs.Gould's Class
Golden Spatula : Mrs. Flynn's Class
π΅ March is Reading Month
See, Think & Wonder
Phonics
π΅ School Hours
- 8:25 am : Drop Off Begins
- 8:30 - 3:45 pm : Official School Day Hours
- 2:45 pm : Wednesdays ONLY Early Dismissal
Reminder - If your child has a change in drop off plans, please call the school before 3:00 PM.
Absences β If your child is absent, please call the school (981-4670) before 9:00 AM. Please read the Attendance Policy in the MACC Student Handbook posted on our website.
Additional Reminder
Every Wednesday in Montague Area Public Schools is early dismissal. the MACC dismisses one hour early, at 2:45 p.m. on Wednesdays.
The MACC dismisses students at 12:00 PM. Please call the office if your child's transportation is different from the usual full day. Thank you!
LOADING ZONE
Please do not park in the loading zone. Children are crossing and you will not be able to see them. Thank you.
π΅ Upcoming Events
March 17th
- Happy St. Patrick's Day!ππ
March 18th
- White Lake Preschool Registration
April 6-11 Spring Break
π΅ Bus Expectations
Dear Parents,
We are grateful to offer school bus transportation to ensure students travel safely and conveniently to and from school. School bus rides are an extension of the classroom, and students are expected to demonstrate the same level of responsibility and respect while on the bus. Proper behavior not only ensures their safety, but also the safety of fellow students and the bus driver.
We kindly ask for your support in reinforcing these expectations with your child. Key behavior guidelines include:
- Remaining seated and facing forward throughout the ride.
- Using kind and respectful language.
- Keeping hands, feet, and belongings to themselves.
- Following the bus driverβs instructions promptly.
By working together, we can make every studentβs bus ride a positive and safe experience. Thank you for your partnership in supporting this important part of your childβs school day.
π΅ Special Events & Notices
KickStart to Career : Reading Month
Kindergarten Round Up : 2025 - 2026
Yearbook
Box Tops
Pickles & Popcorn
π΅ Friendly Reminders : Morning Drop Off & Pick Up
**Drive through drop off procedures are available for you .We encourage you to transition to this drop off model as soon as possible.
Daily Drop Off Procedures: ( September 16 - June 7)
Parents will use the βdrop off zoneβ to allow their student to have a safe and efficient transition from car to school building. Please adhere to the drop off signs. Have your child seated in the rear passenger seat with their backpack zipped and ready to go. As you pull to the curb, an adult will open the back door of the vehicle and assist your child out of the car. School staff will be waiting inside to help your child navigate to their classroom.
Student Pick-Up
To ensure the safety of our students, parents are asked to pick up their child from a designated area each day. Students are dismissed to parents or authorized adults from that location. Although this procedure takes a few extra minutes, it helps to ensure greater safety for our students. Parents MUST come to get their student and check out with the adult supervising the pick up line. Students will NOT be released to go into the parking lot alone.
The following indicates where students from each classroom should be picked up at the end of the day:
Gould, Flynn: Students will be ready for pick up at the playground entrance nearest to the parking lot.
Verner, Goz: Students will be ready for pick up at the drop off zone at the front of the MACC building.
π΅ PTO News : Monthly Meetings
πΉMeetings are held at RRO CAT Lab at 6 pm. rropto@mapsk12.org
- September 3rd , 2024
- October 1st, 2024
- November 5th, 2024
- December 3rd, 2024
- January 7th, 2025
- February 4th, 2025
- March 4th, 2025
- April 1st, 2025
- May 6th , 2025
- June 3rd, 2025
Jennifer Stoneman - Principal, Federal Programs Director
E-mail: E-mail: stonemanj@mapsk12.org
Website: https://www.mapsk12.org/macc/
Locations: Montague Area Childhood Center, 9151 Dicey St., Montague, MI 49437
Phones: (231) 231-981-4670