Welcome to McAuliffe Elementary
October 2019
About Us
Main Line: 651-480-7390
Attendance Line: 651-480-7391Health Office (Nurse): 651-480-7395
Kids' Campus: 651-480-7423
Hastings Bus Company: 651-437-1888
Website: http://mcauliffe.hastings.k12.mn.us
Location: 1601 12th Street West, Hastings, MN, United States
Phone: 651-480-7390
September is already behind us! We had an excellent beginning to the school year. The students have been “all smiles” and enthusiastic about learning. Of course, being back with friends and having an opportunity to make new friends is a plus too.
DATES TO REMEMBER
October
9 - Last Day of Read-A-Thon
10 - Turn in Read-A-Thon Reading Log and Donations
14 - Evening Conferences & Book Fair
15 - BoxTop Tuesday
15 - Evening Conferences & Book Fair
16 - NO SCHOOL - Morning Conferences & Book Fair
17 & 18 - NO SCHOOL (Teacher Association Days)
22 - PTC Meeting @6:30pm
November
6 - Picture Retakes
15 - Family Movie Night
18 - NO SCHOOL - Change in Calendar
27, 28, 29 - NO SCHOOL
CURRICULUM PARENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Ever wonder how a district really works, how they make curricular decisions, want to provide a parent’s perspective, or just want to connect with other parents? If so, then I have a committee for you! We are currently seeking parents just like you for our district’s Curriculum Parent Advisory Committee. If you are at all interested, please reach out to me and let me know! I am excited to talk to you further about it!
Thanks,
Matt Esterby
651.480.7393
MCAULIFFE READ-A-THON
The McAuliffe Parent Teacher Connection (PTC) is excited to sponsor our school’s first Read-A-Thon! The Read-A-Thon supports literacy while raising money to help the PTC with McAuliffe events such as movie nights, field trips, teacher appreciation, carnival, assemblies and other enrichment experiences. We invite students to participate to help build their reading skills, and if possible, raise money to support our school. Please see the flyer below for more information.
BUS SAFETY TRAINING
All District 200 K-4 elementary students received school bus safety training on a school bus in September. Hastings Bus Company drivers conducted the training. They have developed lesson plans that correlate with the bus safety curriculum classroom teachers cover each fall.
FIELD TRIPS
Occasionally your child's teacher will extend classroom instruction and activities through field trips. Many field trip activities include an admission fee for students. Please be aware that you may be asked to cover the cost of the trip.
DRESS FOR THE WEATHER
When the temperatures start to dip into the 40’s and 50’s, we do require students to wear a light jacket or sweatshirt outside. When winter arrives, winter clothing including hats and mittens/gloves will be required.
CLASSROOM DIRECTORIES
END OF DAY PICK UP FOR STUDENTS
In order to minimize interruptions to the classroom, students should not be picked up early unless it is an emergency. On those occasions when it is necessary to pick your child up during the school day, please go to the school office to sign your child out. The office secretary will call the classroom and have the student sent to the office. Teachers will not release students unless the office gives prior approval. This practice has been established to help protect your child.
DISMISSAL SAFETY
We want to make sure all students are safe at dismissal. Please notify the office or your child's teacher at the beginning of the school day of any changes to their end of day plans. Changes made late in the day are challenging to communicate. Consistency with your child’s dismissal plans reduces stress on all parties involved. Keeping the same plan, day after day, helps us maintain safety throughout dismissal.
We understand that there are times when it is necessary to change dismissal plans. In those instances, it is recommended to have a note a day in advance, and the day of. Teachers will not deviate from normal end of day plans without notification from a parent. Please keep in mind that these steps are the same if your child plans to go home with a friend. If your child intends to ride a bus home with their friend, the bus driver also requires a note. We thank you for your advanced planning and communication.
KIDS CAMPUS EMERGENCY SCHOOL CLOSING
If the Hastings Public Schools are closed due to inclement weather conditions, the Kids Campus Program will also be closed. If school is delayed two hours in opening, Kids Campus will be open at the regular time (6:30 am).
If school closes two hours early, then Kids Campus sites will close two hours early
(4:00 pm). Parents will be called and notified by Kids Campus staff to pick up their child.
Please pick up your child by 4:00 pm or authorize someone else to pick up your child by that time. Please listen to the radio and TV for school closing announcements.
Breakfast and Lunch Prices
Breakfast Prices
Full Pay Meal Prices:
Kindergartners FREE
Grades 1-4: $1.30
Reduce Pay Meal Price:
All grade levels: FREE
Adult Meal Price:
All grade levels: $1.80
Extra Milk or Milk Only $0.50
Lunch Prices
Full Pay Meal Prices:
Grades K-4: $2.70
Reduce Pay Meal Price:
All grade levels: FREE
Adult Meal Price:
All grade levels: $3.80
Extra Milk or Milk Only $0.50
SENSORY-FRIENDLY EARLY OPEN
Community Education Recreational Opportunities for Kids
TO REGISTER: Call 651-480-7670 or register online at www.HastingsCommunityEd.com.
See newsletter below for more information.