Mac El Weekly News

It is hard to believe that it is already December! Time goes by so fast. As we all know, this month is full of activities and fun, but there is still work to do as well. Teachers are working with students to administer the Clearsight and IREADY mid-year tests and reading levels and benchmarks. It is

Please keep an eye on the weather as it is changing rapidly. Please send them with jackets, warm clothes, gloves/mittens, and hats. If you need assistance with cold-weather gear, please contact the office.

Should there be a need to close school, we would follow the virtual learning schedule posted on each school's website under Quick Links, then under Virtual Instruction Learning Plan. Teachers will be sharing information and expectations with their classes as well.

• December 12: Family Fun Night (4:30 - 6:00 pm)

• December 15--Ugly Sweater Day

• December 16-- Christmas Accessories Day (Hats, Jewelry, socks, etc)
• December 19-- Pajama Day (Christmas Jammies are preferred)
• December 20--Hawaiian Holiday, or Christmas Around the World (Dress in your favorite country's attire)
• December 21--Holiday Twin or Holiday Crew Day
• December 21: Last School Day

Eligible families can now access the Indiana Learns family platform, an online portal where they can view their grant funds, see Learning Partner vendors, and schedule tutoring services for their qualifying student. Indiana Learns is a new statewide grant program that provides families, demonstrating both financial and academic need, with up to $1,000 to spend on math and reading high-dosage tutoring and approved out-of-school academic programs for their students.

Click on the link below for more information regarding students that qualify.

https://www.in.gov/doe/about/news/indiana-launches-new-platform-to-connect-eligible-students-and-families-with-math,-reading-tutoring/#:~:text=New%20Indiana%20Learns%20Platform%20Allows%20Families%20to%20Access%20Funds%20and%20Schedule%20Tutoring&text=INDIANAPOLIS%20%E2%80%93%20Eligible%20families%20can%20now,services%20for%20their%20qualifying%20student.

This week students have been learning about their feelings in the yellow zone. We've discussed how our bodies feel when we're in the yellow zone. What's going on in our stomachs, chest, thoughts, actions. It's important to recognize how we're physically feeling so we can prevent ourselves from getting out of control (the red zone). We've also reviewed calming techniques to gain control over our bodies. Small groups are winding down for the semester and continue to be successful.

PTO provides a great opportunity to be involved in your child's school planning and volunteering for events for students and staff. We recently sponsored the Scholastic Book Fair and as a result, were able to donate books to our library and classrooms for students. We are currently planning events and fundraisers. If you are interested in getting involved, please email macelpto@maconaquah.k12.in.us for more information. The more volunteers we have, the more events we can plan.

When calling in your student's absence, please give the reason they are absent. As attendance is required by the state, it needs to be documented. Also, after five (5) absences by a call-in, a doctor's note is required for a future absence to be excused. Thank you for your efforts to get your student to school, as good attendance is vital to student success.

Below is the link to the Threat and Bullying Report Form. This form is also accessible on the Maconaquah School Corporation Website under Safe School Zone.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdQnE35GTNfXVnNCwPNNKRQjF1sgnSFE1sY_v2sihQWNkN3jQ/viewform

If you are interested in becoming a substitute teacher, we need you! You can apply at ESS.com