Musk Ox Monthly
January 2020
Welcome Back! It's going to be a great 2nd Semester!
UPCOMING EVENTS
January 6: Welcome Back! 1st day of Quarter 3
January 20: MLK Jr Day- No School
January 23: After School Movie Sponsored by Mrs. Bushey's and Mr. Wellner's class
Jan 30-31- 5th grade Bushey and Wellner Field trip
January 31 and Feb 1: JrNYO Borough Competition
February 11: Band Field trip
February 14: Lunch with a Loved One- participating classes
February 17: Parent Teacher Conference
February 18 Teacher Professional Development- no school for students
March 4: 2nd Grade Musical
March 6: Last day of Quarter 3
March 9- 13: Spring Break
March 16: Teacher Workday- no school for students
Front doors locked during instructional day..the time has come!
Safety Drills
Terminology explained
When there is an emergency we will communicate with parents but it may not be immediately as our response needs to be to the situation at hand. When it is appropriate you will be informed via text and or email like we have in the past.
If you do not get school texts or emails, please check your settings in your registration. If you still need help, call the help desk at 761-HELP and they will be able to help.
Recess and Cold Weather Gear Expectations
We do take windchill into consideration when considering whether students will be going outside for recess or not. . District policy is outdoor recess occurs up until it's colder than -10. Students must have a doctors note provided to the nurse, should they need to stay in from recess for any reason. If students are healthy enough to be at school, they are healthy enough to participate in recess unless there s a documented doctors note.
If you do not have the resources to provide your child with adequate gear, please contact Nurse Maribeth.
Research shows that students perform better academically and socially when they have time outdoors in nature with their peers in unstructured play. Please help your student be prepared during these winter months. Thank you!
After School Movie: Abominable
Please make changes in school dismissal manager for students staying after school for the movie. We will be using the information in school dismissal manager for what students are doing after school so please assure it is accurate.
You can pay on school cash online beginning tomorrow. Permission slips will be coming home soon.
Reminders:
Over the Counter Medications
Attendance Matters!
Machetanz is on Facebook!
https://www.facebook.com/machetanzelementary/
Do you want to volunteer at Machetanz but don't always know how you can help? We have created a Facebook Group called Friends of Machetanz where teachers and school staff will post our needs and parents will know how they can help. Search for the Group: Friends of Machetanz to get started!
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!
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/