Musk Ox Memo
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What's happening at Machetanz?
April 11-13: Make-Up PEAKS test days
April 14: Spring Photos and Class Picture Day
April 19: Kindergarten Cap and Gown Pictures
April 19-May 4: MAP Testing Window
April 27- May 4: AIMS testing window
May 7: No School for Students- Teacher Professional Development
Suspicious Vehicle Notification
Information has been circulating on social media about a suspicious vehicle and an older woman attempting to contact students in the Mat-Su. The Wasilla Police Department and the Alaska State Troopers consider this a viable concern and are investigating this situation. The suspect driver is an older female with grey/greying hair and a cochlear implant. Attached is a picture of the vehicle which is bearing an Anchorage Dodge Ram dealership plate. Please be on the lookout and if you see this vehicle or the driver call the Wasilla Police Department at (907) 352-5401.
Parents, this would be a good time to review Student Safety Tips with your child(ren).
Student Safety Tips:
- Don't talk to strangers.
- Don't take anything from strangers.
- Don't go anywhere with someone you don't know.
- Stay more than an arm's reach from strangers.
- Trust your instincts, if you feel you are being followed or something is not right, seek help immediately.
The District and First Student are monitoring this situation closely. Please let me know if you have further questions.
SPRING PICTURE DAY IS COMING SOON!
Last Chance to preorder USB headphones for your student(s). 71 families have already ordered- please do not redo the survey but please do go on school cash online and make payment.
In our search for the best headphones for students to use with their Chromebook here at school, we have found a great USB headphone that we can order in bulk. The reason USB headphones are the best for using with the Chromebook is that the audio jacks in the Chromebook are not meant to support the constant in and out of the plug for traditional headphones.
If you would like to order a set of USB Headphones, we can get them for $20. We will have these ready for students next year. Please fill out the form if you would like to be included in the bulk order. Then please go to school cash online and make the $20 payment. This will save you in the Fall looking for a great pair of headphones for your student.
Blended 1/2 day STEM Academy next year.
The district will be offering the virtual type of program for those interested but it will be through one of the two homeschool programs the district offers.
We have put in a request to the State of AK to continue offering our Blended STEM Academy (formerly called Hybrid) option at Machetanz. We have not heard back as to whether we are able to continue this however, I do know we have some parents interested. If you are interested in this option for your child next year, please fill out this form so we can determine if this is feasible for us to offer while we await State approval.
PLEASE keep your child home if they are sick
Would you like to work for a great organization?
Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District
is actively interviewing and hiring substitutes right now! We are looking for Custodian, Nutrition Services, and Classroom/School Support substitutes. Please complete an application by visiting www.matsuk12.us/jobs and don’t hesitate to contact us at hr@matsuk12.us or 907-746-9245 with any questions.COVID Call Line
The COVID Call Center, hosted by Connect Mat-Su, is a volunteer information line for any questions regarding COVID. The call line will be staffed Monday-Friday from 4-7PM. The phone number for the call line is 907-373-2628; press 2 for COVID-related questions.
New to our school?
You can also find all of our previous Musk Ox Memos below with lots of information. The first part of the Memo is school-wide information. Each grade level has buttons in which you can then find your child's teacher's weekly newsletter.
The Musk Ox Memo link does not change on a weekly basis and it is also emailed to parents every Sunday Night at 7pm for your convenience.
Check out the links below for your child's teacher's weekly newsletter:
See Below for Musk Ox Memos for Semester 1
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/