Musk Ox Memo
2020-2021
Dear Musk Ox Families,
Today was the first day for kindergarten and also marks the 6th day of school for all other students. Students have been learning new routines and have adjusted quickly. It is so great to have them all back in the building!
We have started our Fall screening assessments and look forward to the data that we are able to collect. The last time students took an AIMSweb benchmark or a MAP test was last winter. This data will help our staff know what students know and where we can begin this year. We will be reviewing and teaching skills that may have been missed in the last quarter of last year.
We could use your help at home in the mornings. Please check for any symptoms that your child may be sick. If they are sick, please do not send them to school. We appreciate your help with this. Often times it comes on suddenly and a student is at school when they become ill. If this is the case, they will need to be picked up immediately. We would like to keep the school open for as long as possible and your help at home is greatly appreciated.
We are off to a great start!
Thanks,
Jen Dowd
What's happening at Machetanz?
August 25- September 14: MAP testing- individual teachers will let parents know the schedule for their class
August 31: Cross Country Running starts
September 3: Fall Picture Day
Cross Country Running
In years past, we have been able to have 3rd graders participate, but we have not needed to limit the number of students. If we have room for additional students to participate, we will then open it up to 3rd graders.
Fall School Pictures
We are trying to go as paperless as possible. Please consider ordering your pictures online using the following link and code:
When your student is sick with Covid Symptoms there are 4 options for their return to school.
Have COVID questions or concerns after hours?
Nurse Amy is only available during her working hours of 8:45 am to 4:15 pm.
Drop-Off in the Morning
School Dismissal Manager
Your default should be what your child is doing the majority of the time for the end of the day dismissal. If you need to change their routine for a day or two or even on a weekly basis, you will log into School Dismissal Manager and make these changes.
We will always dismiss students based on what is in School Dismissal Manager. Please do not call or email the teacher with changes. They are unable to make changes in School Dismissal Manager for you. Your child's teacher may not be there to receive the call or the email and then the office, the substitute teacher, and all other staff that assist in dismissal, are unaware of the change. If you need help, please call and talk to Miss Terry at (907) 864-2300.
Yellow Car Tags
Afternoon Pick-Up Lane for K-2 Students
Afternoon Pick up for 3rd-5th
2019-2020 Yearbook Update
The Musk Ox Memo
Google Classroom and Zoom Resources
Student Quick Links
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/