Elementary News

It’s been a busy and exciting week! Our 3rd–5th grade students showed great perseverance as they worked hard on their ILEARN assessments—something to be proud of. Our second graders enjoyed a hands-on learning experience at the Indianapolis Fairgrounds, where they explored the journey from growing ingredients to making pizza!

As we head into the final stretch of the school year, it’s important to keep the momentum going. While students may be counting down the days, there is still so much meaningful learning ahead as we prepare for final benchmarks and continue building essential skills.

This time of year can also bring an increase in behaviors, so we appreciate your partnership in reinforcing expectations at home. Students are expected to continue using kind words and demonstrating respect, responsibility, and safety each day. Please encourage your child to finish the year strong by making positive choices—we’re almost there!

April 24 & 25 - All In Good Time - Jr. Theater Production (see below)

April 27 - May 1 - I Ready End of Year Diagnostic (K-1)

April 29 - Silly Safaris (2nd grade & Fundraiser prize winners)

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

May 4 - 8 - Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week

• IREADY End of Year Diagnostic Assessments begin (2 - 5)

May 1 - Kindergarten field trip - Peru Library, Peru Fire Department and Kroger

May 6 - 5th grade Field Trip - Lost Sister Trail (Eash/Heishman)

May 7 - 5th grade Field Trip - Lost Sister Trail (Berry/Chaney)

• K-1 Field Trip - Down on the Farm @ MHS

May 8 - 5th grade Field Trip - Lost Sister Trail ( Kelly/Ross)

May 11 - 13 - IREAD retesting

May 14 - Pipe Creek Field Day

May 15 - 4th grade Field Trip - Indiana State Museum

May 20 - Mac El Field Day

May 21 - Last Student Day

May 26 - June 4 - IREAD Summer School

Students in grades 4 and 5 will take the ILEARN Science & Computer Science (4th) & Social Studies (5th) 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.

NOTE: Students will not be permitted to enter or leave the classroom once testing has started for that session. Please plan appointments accordingly. Thank you!

If you would like to submit a request for your child for the next school year, please complete the following:

• Write a letter/email to Mrs. Tidd (tidds@maconaquah.k12.in.us) including your child's name, grade, and reason for a request.
• Do NOT include a specific teacher as letters requesting specific teachers will not be accepted.
• Do describe the needs of your child and the best learning environment for them to be successful.

Letters must be received by May 8th. Classroom placement will be available when fall registration for the 2025-26 school year is completed.

If you received a letter regarding IREAD summer school if your third or fourth grade student did not pass, or if your second grade student was considered at risk, please return the letters as soon as possible. It is important to know that if your child would attend and if they need transporation.

Third and Fourth grade students will have an opportunity to test in May. If they pass the IREAD, they will not need to attend summer school. Second grade students will have an opportunity to test after sumer school.

This week in STEM we learned about Artemis II and the astronauts successful 10 day mission. We learned about the spacecraft, the mission and the astronauts careers they had before they were chosen to go to space! Check out some of the spacecraft models made during the second part of class!

If you are still interested in purchasing a yearbook for your student in either elementary school, the cost is $25. It is on a first come, first serve basis, as there is a limited supply of extra yearbooks.

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.