McGuire Minute
Mustang PROUD! Empower Excellence!
CKH Monthly Theme-Empathy
Mustang students and staff are working hard to connect with each other's hearts this month! Each classroom is developing their Social Contract which represents the student voice at our school where classes have committed to how they will treat each other. This is a tool that encourages students to establish a set of mutually agreed-upon behaviors or rules within the classroom to promote respect, responsibility, and a sense of ownership in their learning environment. These are the key components of the Social Contract:
Key Components of the Social Contract:
Student-Led Creation: Instead of the teacher simply dictating the rules, students are actively involved in creating the classroom promise. This gives them a sense of ownership and responsibility for the classroom culture.
Clear Expectations: Students discuss and agree on behaviors they believe are essential for creating a safe, respectful, and productive learning environment.
Mutual Respect: The promise emphasizes the importance of mutual respect. Students not only agree to treat others well, but they also acknowledge that their actions impact others in the classroom.
Commitment to the Promise: Once the social contract is established, both students and teachers agree to uphold it. Teachers model the behavior and reinforce the contract regularly to ensure it remains a living, active agreement.
Accountability and Reflection: When students break the promise, it’s an opportunity for reflection and learning, rather than punishment. The focus is on understanding the behavior and discussing how to improve moving forward. The teacher helps guide students through this process, reinforcing the contract as a tool for positive change.
We also have our PBIS matrix which shows our three expectations of Be Safe, Be Respectful, and Be Responsible which represents the school voice. We are learning what it looks like to be a Mustang around each area of the school and being intentional with teaching these skills.
Youth Services Unit Info
Meet the Youth Service Unit! Officer McGregor has served with the Mt. Pleasant Police Department (MPPD) for 3.5 years and brings 3 years of law enforcement experience with him from the Saginaw County Sheriff Office. Prior to law enforcement, Officer McGregor received his bachelor's degree in Sociology and Substance Abuse treatment at Central Michigan University. Fire up Chips!
In April 2023, Officer McGregor joined MPPD. This is Officer McGregor’s first year in the Youth Service Unit. Officer McGregor will primarily serve Mt. Pleasant Middle School, while also supporting Fancher Elementary, Vowles Elementary, Ganiard Elementary, Kinney, and Sacred Heart Academy.
Officer McGregor is a certified Field Training Officer, Emergency Driving Instructor, ALICE (Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, Evacuate) instructor, as well as certified in Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management (BTAM) and crime prevention. Please welcome Officer McGregor to the MPPS family! Contact information: (989)779-5100, Ext 5136.
Officer Darryl Johns has been with the Mt. Pleasant Police Department since 2022. Prior to entering law enforcement, he worked in manufacturing at Ventra in Evart before pursuing his degree and completing his police academy training at Kirtland Community College to earn his MCOLES certification.
Officer Johns joined the Youth Services Unit (YSU) in July 2025. He serves primarily as the School Resource Officer for Mt. Pleasant High School, Mary McGuire Elementary, Pullen Elementary, and WAY-Oasis. In this role, Officer Johns focuses on being a steady guide for students throughout their academic journey. He believes real growth comes from discussing difficult topics, identifying challenges early, and setting daily goals to do better than yesterday. “I want to help students understand life choices, personal responsibility, and consequences in a supportive environment.”
Officer Johns is certified ALICE (Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, Evacuate) Instructor. Certified in Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management (BTAM). Contact Information: 989-779-5100 Ext. 6005
During the course of the school year, our buildings are obligated to practice at least 5 Fire Drills, 2 Tornado Drills and 3 Lockdown drills. At times, we do have our YSU Liason or other officers from the Police Department assist in our drills. We cover with our students the locations of where to go for each drill, what to do during specific drills, and how to properly evacuate when it is needed. You can also find this information in your child's Handbook at the front of the student agenda.
During the first weeks of school, classes read the story, I'm Not Scared, I'm Prepared book in their class with their teachers. This book focused on the main components of the safety protocols that we work on with children.
I also encourage you to check out our district website where we have information that pertains to our district school safety. Click here to get to the website.
No Student Cell Phones, Hats/Hoods, Toys from Home
Student cell phones are not permitted and should remain at home or in a backpack if a child needs it after school. If a cell phone comes to school with a student it should be turned off and stored in their locked from 8:40am-3:49pm. Other electronic devices and toys/trading cards/etc. from home are not permitted.
Hats & hoods are for outside use only. Students are not allowed to wear them inside the school.
TRANSPORTATION DEPT.
Request for Transportation use the form linked here
https://mtpleasantschools.net/district/transportation/Other forms linked on the Transportation website:
- Permission to Leave Alone
- In City Busing Reduction
Website: https://mtpleasantschools.net/district/transportation/
Phone: 989-775-2323
No Student Cell Phones, Hats, or Hoods
McGuire has a no student cell phone policy in our student handbook. If a cell phone comes to school with a student it should be turned off and stored in their locked from 8:40am-3:49pm.
We also have a no hats or hoods policy inside the school building, students can wear them outside during recess.
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Mary McGuire Elementary
McGuire Elementary Mission Statement:
Empower Excellence
Office Hours 7:45-4:15 p.m.
Erin King, Principal
Email: eking@mp.edzone.net
Website: mtpleasantschools.net/McGuire
Location: 4883 East Crosslanes
Phone: (989) 775-2260
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