Elementary News

Welcome back! It was so good to see all the smiling faces this week. It was a great start to our last marking period. This is crunch time when there is so much unfinished learning and a lot to accomplish before the end of the year. It was great walk through classrooms and see our students working so hard! Keep up the great work!

Be sure to spread the word that we will be having our Maconaquah Round Up for our kindergarten, preschool, and child care families! It's happening next Thursday, see the flyer below.

April 7 - Mac El Spring Pictures

Pipe Creek PTO meeting 3:00 pm (see below)

April 8 - Pipe Creek Spring Pictures

April 9 - MACONAQUAH ROUNDUP at Pipe Creek (see below) 4:30 - 6:00 pm

April 15 - 17 - Pipe Creek Book Fair (Shop during school)

April 16 - 29 - ILEARN Testing (Grades 3 - 5) - (see below)

April 15 - PCE Book Fair Shop with an adult (see below)

April 30 - 4th & 5th Grade Spring Concert (see below)

3rd - 5th grade students

Students in grades 3 through 5 will soon take the ILEARN Assessment, an important measure of their progress toward grade-level standards. Please review the testing dates carefully and make sure your child is present and on time each day. During this busy time of year, with many distractions outside of school, encourage your child to get plenty of rest and come prepared to do their best on the ILEARN Assessment.

Summer School Letters

Any 3rd grade student who did not pass IREAD will receive a letter regarding next steps, including summer school. Please read and return the bottom portion of the letter to Mac El.

Any 2nd grade student who received a score of AT RISK on their IREAD assessment will be offered summer school remediation and an opportunity to retake the IREAD assessment.

If you have any questions, please refer to the slides below or contact your child's teacher.

Volunteers needed!

PTO is looking for volunteers to work the book fair during school and at the shop with and adult night. Please plan to attend the PTO meeting on April 7th at 3:00 pm or email pipecreekpto@yahoo.com. Volunteer background checks are required to volunteer. They can be found on the Maconaquah Website under the parents tab and parent resources.

MES Online Yearbook Ordering Link

Contact Front Office at your child's building

If there is a change in your child's transportation, whether they will be picked up or riding a bus, it MUST be communicated with the front office. This can be done by sending a note to school or calling the office. If you call the office, please make sure you speak with a person. There is a central list at each elementary school, which allows us to check when students are unsure and the teacher may not be available. Do not just send a message to the teacher. The office MUST be notified. Thank you!

NOTE: Transportation changes should be in to the office by 2:00 pm.

We love having you visit our schools! To ensure the safety of all our students, anyone who wishes to volunteer or have lunch with their student must first complete a volunteer background check. You can find the link under the Parent Resources tab on our website.

A friendly reminder: for the safety of our students, please remember to bring your photo ID whenever you visit the school for any reason, including student pickup, lunch, or meetings.

Pre-K: Mason Foster

Mason has made great progress this year. He comes into school every day excited and happy to be here. When he has a chance to be a calendar helper, he simply glows with the chance to show his friends and teacher what he knows. Mason is a great friend and loves to play at school. We are very proud of Mason!

Kindergarten: Winola Duke

Winnie has been working so hard in our classroom and has made great improvements. Mrs. Maynard is so proud of her! She is always eager to learn and lend a hand to anyone who needs it. Her smile brightens everyone's day, and she is a joy to have in our class!

1st Grade: Kalany Brown

Kalany is a great BRAVE student! She gives her best each and every day. She always tries to do her best work, and we are proud of the progress she has made this year. She’s not a quitter; she tackles her work and has a great attitude. She sets a good example of how to be respectful and follows our rules. Great job, Kalany!

2nd Grade: Lili Gard

Lili G. is kind, helpful, and determined. She is always willing to lend a helping hand. She is also a puzzle master! She has made a ton of progress this year, and we love her perseverance. Keep working hard, Lili. We are so proud of you!

3rd Grade: Mars Shaffer

Mars is kind and hardworking! This week, especially, he's been showing a growth mindset by persevering through his math work, even when it was really tough. He's also been participating in class each day, whether it’s by answering a question, adding to our discussions, or asking his own questions when something doesn't make sense. He's also been helping to take care of our classroom space by cleaning up around him, organizing our schedule, and always offering to help me out. I really love having Mars in our class, and I'm so impressed with how he's grown this year!

4th Grade: Marisol Maldonaldo

Marisol has been chosen as Brave of the Week for her hard work, positive attitude, and kindness toward others. She consistently puts forth her best effort in everything she does and is always willing to help her classmates. She has shown great growth and improvement in both her learning and confidence, and it truly shows in her daily work. Marisol is a great role model in our classroom, and we are proud of the progress and responsibility she continues to demonstrate each day. Keep it up, Marisol!

5th Grade: James Patterson

James demonstrated honesty and integrity this week in PE class when I called him safe, but he corrected me and said he was, in fact, out. It was a display of true character, and such an act should be held in high regard, which I wanted to commend him for. James comes to class ready to work hard, try his best, and get better with a smile on his face. He has been a great friend to others in class and helpful when it comes time to picking up equipment. Keep setting a great example for others, James!

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