Mac El Weekly News

IMPORTANT: Please note that this will be the last newsletter that will be sent by email. Future newsletters will be available through the app or on our website under Maconaquah Elementary News.

We extend our deep appreciation to all those who have served in the military, are currently serving, or have supported their family members who serve. Our 2nd and 3rd-grade students put up a remarkable performance of Veterans Day songs to express our heartfelt gratitude and respect for their service to our country. We thank all the parents and family members who joined us for the program. Great job to the second and third graders and Mrs. Byrn! Despite their nervousness, they did an outstanding job!

Kayliana Gonzalez was surprised today by her Uncle, who is in the Army and has been overseas for nine months!

I hope everybody had a great week! The veteran performance on Friday was a really neat opportunity for our students to support veterans! The students and staff did a good job on this performance! Also, our students worked on portrait drawing this week. Mr. Whelhelm used Mr. Freije's portrait for his classes. The students did a great job with the task, and I really appreciate the students sharing their drawings with me. Lastly, congratulations to the following students as the Brave of the Week: Olivia Zheng, Mason Bell, Reese Myers, & Jaxon Hensley.

November

• 11/20 - 11/21 - 4th grade -Fall STEM days
• 11/22 - 11/26 - Thanksgiving break
• 11/28 - PTO Meeting (3:45 pm)

Please be sure to keep track of the weather as our temperatures seem to go up and down. Students will still be going out to recess. Please make sure they have their coats, hats, and gloves. If your child does not have a coat, please see the Coats for Kids information below. Distribution is tomorrow (Sat., 11/11). Also, there are still many items on the tables in the front hallway from lost and found. If your child is missing a clothing item, please encourage them to check the tables.

We are thrilled to announce that we collected a total of 423 items! We want to thank everyone who donated, your contribution is highly appreciated. We also want to give a big shoutout to the following grade-level winners:

• 2nd grade - Mrs. Ward's class (40 items)

• 4th grade - Miss Dotson's class (24 items)

• 5th grade - Mrs. Eash's class (56 items)

Finally, we would also like to announce the winner of the Pizza Party for the class that brought the most items to the school. And the winner is...

• Mrs. Grant's 3rd-grade class (58 items)

If you would still like to donate food items, many families are in need through the holidays and winter break. There will NOT be a contest for collection; however, donations are welcome. Thank you for your generosity.

If your family is in need of assistance from the Salvation Army during Christmas and you are a resident of Miami County, you can apply for their Christmas assistance program from October 9th to November 9th, 2023.

To make an appointment, please call 765-473-5498. The Salvation Army is open from Monday to Thursday, 9-11 a.m., and will be happy to assist you with your application.

Distribution Day is Tomorrow! See below...

Looking for ways to get involved with your child's school? Join the Mac El PTO to help plan events, volunteer, and support our school!

Mrs. Tidd

Principal

Maconaquah Elementary School

address: 7784 S. Strawtown Pike, Bunker Hill, IN 46914

Phone: (765) 689-9131 x. 3000

email: tidds@maconaquah.k12.in.us