Mac El & Pipe Creek Elementary News

It was a great week to start our November! Although they just returned from break, the kids did a wonderful job jumping right back in and remembering all the expectations they had learned previously. We are hitting the ground running, and with only about two and a half weeks before Thanksgiving break, we really want to make the most of this time.

As parents and caregivers, we know this stretch of the year can be a tough time to keep kids motivated with school, but partnering with you at home makes a huge difference. One of the best things you can do is simply read with them daily and talk through everyday activities—using specific, descriptive vocabulary to explain what you're doing, whether you're working with tools, cooking, shopping, or spending time outdoors. Ask them what they are learning each day, and if they hit a wall or seem to be struggling, ask how you can help them tackle it together. Squeezing in a few minutes for quick math facts practice or short writing tasks goes a long way. Thank you for teaming up with us to keep their momentum going strong!

• Nov. 10 - Veteran's Day Music Practice (2nd & 3rd grade)
• Mac El PTO Meeting 3:30 pm (MES Group room)
• Nov. 11 - Veteran's Day Program (2nd & 3rd grade)
• Nov. 13 - Pipe Creek Fundraiser - Cookie Dough Pick up (3:00 - 6:00 pm)
• NOTE: Pick up at the back of the school (door 10 W) by the playground.
• Nov. 18 - PCE PTO Meeting (3:00 pm)
• Nov. 25 - 27 - Thanksgiving Break
• Dec. 3 - Kindergarten Music Program & Art Show (6:00 pm)
• 1st grade Music Program & Art Show (7:15 pm)

Kindergarten winners: Amari Johnson, Maebreigh Fye, Abigail Pena

1st grade winners: Giovanni Aguirre, Avery Satterthwaite, Azula Tritt

Mrs. Driver's 2nd Grade class learned about Election Day and got to participate in their own classroom election.

Get Ready for the Ultimate Battle of Coins!

Fourth grade explored potential and kinetic energy with a small experiment. Does a taller ramp produce more energy? How does it affect the dominoes at different heights?

Reminder to send your student to school with a sweatshirt or a coat since it is getting cooler.

All students in preschool through 2nd grade should have a full change of clothes in their backpack in case of an accident. Include shirt, pants, underwear, and socks.

This camp is available to students from Kindergarten through 5th grade.

Door 10W by the playground

When calling the attendance line, Parents Must Provide the following information:

• Parent/guardian name
• Child's name
• Teacher's name
• Reason for the absence is REQUIRED or it is unexcused.

Any transportation changes must be reported directly to a person in the front office by 1:45 p.m. No bus changes will be accepted after 1:45. Secretaries cannot approve a bus change that is not on the bus master or approved by Heather McKinley.

For the safety of all students, students may only ride the bus they are regularly assigned to in the morning or afternoon. Students will not be permitted to change buses or ride home with another student, as our buses are at capacity.

Thank you for your continued patience and understanding during drop-off and dismissal. It takes a few extra minutes to safely get students to their cars, verify that they are leaving with the correct person, and keep traffic moving. Our priority is always the safety of every student, so we appreciate your patience as we work together to make arrival and dismissal as safe and efficient as possible.

If you are going to volunteer, have lunch, or attend field trips with your child, a volunteer background check must be completed and approved each year. They do not carry over from year to year.

For more information and interactive menu features, click on Quick Links on our corporation webpage: https://www.maconaquah.k12.in.us/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=3792694&type=d&pREC_ID=2451018

A new school year brings fresh opportunities to learn, grow, and discover. Together—as families, educators, and students—we can make this year one filled with curiosity, kindness, and success.