Mac El Weekly News

As so many of us are ready for spring, the good news is that Punxsutawney Phil, the famous groundhog, did not see his shadow and predicted an early spring! Now, his prediction rate is only about 30%, but there is hope. As our weather seems confusing, please be sure to send students with jackets, gloves/mittens, and hats. They will have recess whenever possible and the temperature/wind chill is 25 degrees or above.

I would like to recognize the hard work our students and teachers have put in this year. The i-Ready Diagnostic data showed so much growth! Students are trying to not only achieve typical growth, but stretch growth in their learning. Many of them have already achieved that goal, and it is only halfway through the year. Keep up the hard work and work on your math and reading i-Ready. When you look at your student's scores, celebrate the growth they made! If they did not show growth, have a conversation about why they think that is the case. Did they put in their best effort, and are they reaching their weekly goal of 45 min on reading and math each week and passing their lessons? If you have more questions, please talk to their teachers.

We still have a lot of learning ahead and we are very proud of our Mac El Braves!

February is Black History Month, and we're super excited to celebrate the awesome contributions of African Americans. From musicians and scientists to activists and athletes, we're shining a spotlight on the incredible impact they've had on our world. Let's take this time to learn, appreciate, and celebrate the diversity that makes our community so cool.

Feb. 5 - Feb. 9 - School Counseling Week

Feb. 10 - Braves Generation CIRCLE the State @ Western HS

Feb. 12 - COGAT Testing Begins (grades 2 & 5)

Feb. 14 - Valentine's Day

Feb. 15 - Fundraiser order forms and money Due

Feb. 19 - President's Day - NO SCHOOL

Feb. 23 - 4th Grade Science Fair (1:30 - 3:00 pm)

Please join us in celebrating our school counselors, Mrs. Snyder and Mrs. Adams. We are extremely grateful for the support, care, and guidance they provide to our students and staff. They dedicate their time to meet with students individually, in small groups, and as a class, assisting them throughout the year with issues such as loss, anxiety, struggles with friends, counseling, and much more. Their contribution is invaluable, and we are fortunate to have them with us. Please take a moment to show your appreciation by sending them a note or an email.

Students were building structures that could withstand a tornado. They learned about Natural Disasters in Science and were reading I Survived the Joplin Tornado in Reading. They were connecting it all. They had a great time, and most of them quickly learned that the weight of their structure helped it stay in place with the strong "winds."

If your student is interested, have them stop by the front office to pick up the form below.

The PTO Fundraiser kickoff was on Thursday, 02/01/24. Your child has been given forms to bring home. Please make sure to read the information and keep it safe. Keep track of any money collected. The packet contains information if you want your child to sell to people through email or text. You can find the instructions on the front of the package envelope that was sent home. Remember, order forms and money are due by February 15th.

Thank you for supporting the PTO. PTO supports our students, teachers, and families in many ways. With your help, we were able to purchase the Book Vending Machine and all the books, provide Family Fun Nights, games and equipment for students, and so much more!

Email: tidds@maconaquah.k12.in.us
Website: https://mes.maconaquah.k12.in.us

Text/phone: 765-689-9131 x. 3000