Today, despite the challenging weather, we took the bus to attend the dress rehearsal of Annie, Jr. at the high school auditorium. The performances were fantastic, and the student audience was incredibly supportive and excited. For many of them, it was their first experience of a play or a production like this, and their eyes lit up as they watched it all come together. A big thank you to all the staff and students who dedicated their time, effort, and energy to make this happen! Special thanks to Mr. Walsh and the high school drama department for the behind-the-scenes stage work, the bus drivers for taking our students and waiting to bring them back, the cafeteria staff for efficiently getting the students through breakfast, and the teachers for ensuring their classes made it to the show on time. A huge thank you to Mrs. Walsh and Mrs. Wagner for leading our elementary theater group and investing countless hours in working with the students, as well as to Mrs. Mouser and Mrs. Warnock for their backstage support during the show. I'm sure I missed some people, but thank you to everyone who made this opportunity possible!

Get ready to be dazzled by our talented young performers! Our elementary theater group is taking the stage with a heartwarming production of Annie Jr.. Join us as we cheer on our students as they sing, dance, and act their way into your hearts. This heartwarming musical is sure to leave you feeling inspired and entertained. Don't miss this unforgettable performance!

Sept. 27 - Homecoming Football Game v. Northwestern 7:00 pm

• NOTE: all elementary students must be accompanied and supervised by a parent or guardian

Sept. 28, 29 - Annie Jr. Play

Oct. 2 - Family Literacy Night (5:00 - 6:30 pm)

• Join us for a night of adventure and fun with your family! See the flyer below.

Oct. 8 - Picture make-up day

• 8:30 am - Photo Make-up day for anyone absent or needing a retake. If your child needs a retake, they must provide the original order packet with a description of what they did not like so the photographers can better serve their needs.
  

Oct. 9 - 2nd Grade Field Trip (Potawatomi Zoo)

Oct. 11 - End of 1st 9 weeks

Oct. 17 - Hearing Screens

Oct. 18 - Parent-Teacher Conferences

• Teachers will be sending out conferences schedules soon. Please contact your child's teachers if you have questions.

Oct. 19 - Oct. 27 - Fall Break

Oct. 31 - Halloween Dress up day

• Students may wear a costume to school, no weapons or gorey costumes. Masks must be taken off when in the classroom. There will be a short parade at the end of the day for students to have the opportunity to see each others' costumes. Students are not required to dress up.

We appreciate families supporting Maconaquah at extra-curricular events. We want to remind all families of the importance of supervising your children at all extra-curricular events. For the safety of our students, elementary and middle school students must be accompanied by a parent or guardian in attendance at these events.

Please note that running around and engaging in rough play, such as throwing footballs, rocks, etc., can pose a risk to both players and spectators. In order to maintain a safe environment for everyone, we ask that you refrain from allowing your children to participate in these activities.

Your cooperation is greatly appreciated, as it helps us in creating a positive and safe atmosphere for our community.

When: Wednesday, October 2

Time: 5:00 - 6:30 pm

Location: Maconaquah Elementary School

Teachers will be sending information for parents to sign up for conferences. This is an important opportunity to speak with your child's teacher about their progress at the start of the school year, their current status, and areas for improvement and celebration in their learning process. Make sure you get signed up!

Students learned directional language code for the Beebots. First they learned about how to draw the code using arrows: Forward, Backwards, Left, Right. They had a restriction of 10 arrows. Then they wrote out their own code. Next they learned about the bot and how to clear the code. Finally thety broke out into groups, they each took a turn clearing the code then entering their own code they created. After each person got a turn doing their own code they would hand their code to the person next to them and then start over in the circle trying to enter the other persons code. They also learned how important it is to write clear directions so others can read it!

Fourth grade created a Trick or Treat neighborhood with a graveyard and haunted woods. They learned about making shapes on grid paper. For example a house has to be a 2x2, graveyard 3x4 and the woods 2x4. Then they drew their road and added color code for the Ozobots to "walk" the neighborhood.

Fifth grade tested the new i-pads out exploring the Dash robots and figured out all the cool features!

Regular attendance is crucial for students’ academic success. When students miss school, they often miss important lessons, assignments, and opportunities for interaction with their classmates and teachers. This can lead to falling behind in their studies and feeling discouraged. It’s essential for students to attend school consistently to build a strong foundation for their education and future goals.

If your child will not be at school, you must leave the reason for your child's absence when calling into the attendance line. Thank you!

Are you looking for a flexible way to give back to your community while earning extra income? Consider becoming a substitute teacher at Maconaquah Elementary! As a substitute, you'll have the opportunity to make a positive impact on students' lives, while enjoying a rewarding and fulfilling experience. With a variety of schedules available, substitute teaching is a great option for parents who want to balance work and family life. Join our team today and help shape the future of our students!

All Maconaquah Elementary Students will be able to receive a free breakfast. Students will report to the cafeteria upon arrival to get their breakfast and bring it to their classroom to eat.

Email: tidds@maconaquah.k12.in.us

Website: https://www.maconaquah.k12.in.us/