Mac El Weekly News

We had so much happening this week just before the break. It was our first Terrific Thursday celebration this year, had a live wax museum, as well as parent/teacher conferences! Thank you to the parents that took the time out of their schedule to come to parent/teacher conferences. We had a great turnout this week and will finish up on Friday. The support of both parents and teachers is key to student success!

This is an early edition, as people will be getting ready for fall break. We hope you all have a wonderful fall break, relax, enjoy and then be ready for one of the busiest times of the year!

• Oct. 13 - Report Cards sent home
  
• Oct. 14 - Parent/Teacher Conferences
• Oct. 15 - 23 - Fall Break
• Oct. 24 - After School Remediation
• Oct. 25 - Be Seen Be Heard Convocation
• Oct. 26 - United Way Walk A Mile
• Oct. 31 - Halloween

Report cards were sent home today. Please check your child's backpack or if you have a parent/teacher conference on Friday, you may get it then.

We had our first Terrific Thursday event to recognize students who have worked hard to make good choices. They were so excited, filled the playground with bubbles, drew pictures in chalk, and played together. If your child did not attend, please talk with them about behavior choices and encourage them to work to improve so they get a chance to go the next time! We hope to see everyone there in the future! I hope you have a great break. Work hard when you return to be kind to each other, be willing to work hard in class, and listen to your teacher and you will see great results!

Notes were sent home for students attending After School Remediation. If you have not returned your child's note, please call the school ASAP. They are working on transportation and need to know if your child will be attending or not. Bus drivers will call families with bus information over break.

After School Remediation begins Monday, Oct. 24 from 3:15 - 4:30 pm. It will continue on Mondays and Wednesdays for 5 weeks.

Mac El and Pipe Creek will be participating in the United Way Walk a Mile Legacy on October 26. Students will walk with their classes and grade levels during the afternoon. The money raised will be to help United Way Support Early Childhood Education. Forms were sent home last week. Students should collect money and keep it in a Ziploc bag or envelope and then return it to the school by the due date on the form. Remember to bring the completed form and money when we get back from break. We hope this will be a fun experience for our students as they get to walk together and raise money for a good cause.

Student council will be doing Boo Grams for October. Forms will go home next week and will be delivered Oct. 31st.

Fourth grade will be sponsoring a Donut Fundraiser. Look for the information sheet next week!

Mrs. Knolinski's class did a great job with their live wax museum. Their costumes were terrific and and they shared so many facts about their person. They were visited by the students, staff, and parents! Great job!

Third graders having fun making some festive pumpkins.

This week and next, students are learning how to deal with "Stinking Thinking" as well as relaxing through guided meditation. Students were given Positive Thoughts and Affirmation sheets to identify positive thoughts to help them get through their day. Guided meditation involved deep breathing techniques while listening to a short story to visualize traveling to their happy place via a balloon.

Mark your calendar for the Veteran's Day program as follows:

Veterans Day Program Friday, November 11th Program Times

9:30 a.m. 3rd Grade: Brown, Reeser, Piercy

2nd Grade: Rush, Driver, Nantroup

1:00 p.m. 3rd Grade: Bunnell,Grant, Lorenz

2nd Grade: Ward, Rich, Novinger

More information will follow as we get closer.

A reminder that there are many illnesses going around. If your child is sick with a fever, please keep them home until they are 24 hours fever-free and symptoms are improving. Please be sure that your child brings a jacket each day. If your child does not have a jacket, please contact us.

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.

Please be aware of your child's lunch account. Students are not permitted to charge more than $10. If they owe that, they will be given an alternative lunch or breakfast. Notices are sent by email and written notes. Please contact Mrs. Hughes if you have any questions about your student's account. (765-689-9131 x. 3007)

Meal Prices:

Paid

Breakfast - $1.50

Lunch - $2.75

Extra milk - $.50

Reduced

Breakfast - $.30

Lunch - $.40

Extra milk - $.50

Menus are available on the school website. Please be sure to plan accordingly and keep student meal accounts current. Thank you!

In the morning, students will need to bring their ID to get breakfast. This will help them get through the line more quickly and be able to start their day on time. If your child has lost their ID, they can go to the office and get a replacement for $5.

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