Machetanz Elementary News
August 2018 Welcome Back!
Welcome Back! We are so excited to have students back in the building!
UPCOMING EVENTS
August 21: Cross Country Running starts for interested 3rd-5th grade students- permission
slip turned into Mrs. Hayes and payment on school cash online before a student
may participate
August 22: 1st official day of school for kindergarten studentsAugust 22: Movie Night- 4:15-6:15 pm
August 23: NO SCHOOL - Staff Professional Development Day
August 26th and 27: AIMS testing for all students
August 26- September 12: MAP testing for K-5th grade- each teacher will provided you with the days their classes are testing
August 27: 1st grade Field trip -Barnyard Safari @ the Fairgrounds
August 30: No School- FAIR Friday!
August 29-30: AIMS testing
September 2: NO SCHOOL- Labor Day
September 3: Picture Day
Parking Lot Safety and Speed Limit Reminder
As you are walking or driving in the parking lot at the school, please be aware of your surroundings. We had a few near misses last week with parents looking at thier children and not at the cars and drivers not able to see the kids when backing up as they are small. We do not want anyone getting hurt.
DOGS
Using School Dismissal Manager for end of day changes
For your convenience and ours, Machetanz Elementary utilizes an on-line dismissal management system. It is dependable, easy-to-use, and can be updated by parents and guardians from the convenience of their smart phones, tablets, and PCs.
Once you register your account you can make transportation changes as late as 3:00 PM
All parents and guardians should have gotten an email last Friday about School Dismissal Manager. If you did not please contact Terry in the front office. We need you to double check the default setting for your child on how they get home each day. This default is how we will dismiss your student(s) daily unless you make a change in the system.
ALL transportation changes must be made through the School Dismissal Manager.
Click on the icon below to access School Dismissal Manager:
www.schooldismissalmanager.com
Students will go home based on what it says in school dismissal manager. Please make sure it is correct.
If you have questions, contact the Front Office for more information.
Movie Night
Permissions slips will go home Monday, August 19th. The movie fee can be paid on School Cash Online.
Walkers and Bike Riders
Coming SOON!
Allergies at school
We would like to encourage all families to bring nonfood items to share with your students classmates rather than cupcakes or other food treats this year. In doing this, all students can celebrate birthdays with their classmates without feeling left out due to allergies.
Thanks you for your support and understanding!
Arrival and Dismissal Routines
Students should arrive to school no earlier than 9:00am but no later than 9:15am
We have 2 options for drop off options for students not on the bus:
Use the drop off lane- only one lane of traffic permitted- this is for the safety of students getting out of cars. Parents stay in the vehicle and students get out on their own and walk into the school.
Use the parking lot- Parents park and walk with their child into the school. Students should not be unaccompanied in the parking lot. Again, this is for the safety of all students.
Dismissal:
Students who walk, ride their bike, or the bus are dismissed at 3:45pm
Students who walk or ride their bike must have a parent note in School Dismissal Manager. An email to the office or teacher will not suffice.
Students who walk or ride their bike will meet with Mrs. Dowd to go over procedures before they can walk or ride.
Students who are picked up from school by parents are dismissed at 3:50 and should be picked up no later than 4pm.
All parents are required to show ID until the teacher knows who you are. Anyone else on the pick up list will also be required to show ID until the teacher knows them so please let them know.
Safety Drills
Once a month, we also conduct fire drills. All of these drills will be happening in the next couple of weeks. If you have any questions about our drills, please ask your child's teacher or Mrs. Dowd.
Balloons and flower delivery for students at school
Download the MSBSD app!
The app provided one location for calendar of events, a directory to find any staff member in the district, notifications of school closures, easy access to iparent and much more. If you have several students in multiple schools you can have all school events on one calendar. It's so convenient!
Where's my bus?
Box Tops Changes. There's now an APP!
There is no more clipping and sending your box tops to the school. You can scan your receipt and Box top purchases are automatically recognized. The school will get credit immediately.
If you still see traditional box tops on items we can get double credit until they are completely phased out. So scan and Clip!
This is a free and easy way to have money sent to Machetanz twice a year. We appreciate the support!
Fred Meyer Community Program
Machetanz Elementary Facebook
Email: mze@matsuk12.us
Website: www.matsuk12.us/mze
Location: 4961 E Nelson Rd, Wasilla, AK, United States
Phone: 907-864-2300
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/machetanzelementary/