We've successfully completed week two and it was busy with practicing routines and expectations, taking school pictures, fire drill, and so much more. All of these things are important as our goal at Mac El is to create a safe, respectful, and responsible learning environment where every Mac El Brave can thrive.

To make the most of our precious classroom time, we’re working on speeding up our breakfast routine. Now that students have their ID badges, they will go straight to breakfast from the bus and scan their ID in the cafeteria, making the process so much faster. We know mornings can be hectic, so we appreciate your help in reminding your child to:

• Head straight to the cafeteria for breakfast
• Quickly scan their ID
• Return to class ready to learn

By working together, we can ensure our students have a smooth start to their day and maximize their learning opportunities. Thank you for your continued support and have a great weekend!

Aug. 19 - 23 - Annie Jr. Drama Camp (3:30 - 5:30 pm at the High School)

Aug. 19 - Cub Scout Information Meeting 6:00 - 7:00 pm - Mac El Cafeteria (see information below)

Sept. 2 - NO SCHOOL - Labor Day

Sept. 5 - Mac El PTO Meeting (3:30 pm)

Doors open at 8:10 am for drop off. Make sure to watch for students crossing the lanes when moving forward. Adults are present to assist. Students are considered late after 8:30 am and will need to be signed in at the front office.

There is NO PARKING in the pick up lanes between 8:10 am and 3:00 pm. DO NOT park in the lanes early to pick up students. If you arrive before 3:00 pm, you will be asked to park in an available space. The lanes need to be clear until pick up time to allow other vehicles to move through safely.

Butterfly pea tea is known for its cobalt blue color, which changes depending on the pH level of the drink. The tea's blue-purple color comes from a pigment called anthocyanin, which is found in the butterfly pea flowers. When the flowers are added to hot water, the pigment dissolves into the water and creates the blue tea.

Adding an acid, like lemon or vinegar causes a chemical reaction that changes the color to purple. Then adding baking soda makes it foam and change back to blue.

While working on learning classroom procedures and rules during the week so the experiment was fun to do while practicing the classroom procedures.

Interested students attended an informational meeting with Mr. Warnock today. They were given informational sheets with items to be completed, as well as due dates. Please read the information carefully and do not miss the deadlines.

Cross Country will be starting on Monday, Aug. 12 after school. Practices will be Mondays - Thursdays from 3:30 - 4:30 each week. Contact Coach Herrell if you have questions: herrellk@maconaquah.k12.in.us. Students must have a new physical on file each year to participate.

If your child will be participating in cross country, basketball or cheerleading, they will need a current sports physical on file. Physical Forms are available by going to the new website above, under other info.

Flyers are available in the office to sign up. Practice starts Monday at the High School.

Sagamore Council Boy Scouts will be having a Cub Scouts Call-out meeting for boys and girls in the Mac El Cafeteria. Flyers with more information will be sent home with students.

We are excited to announce that the Buddy Bags Program found a new Coordinator! They will be able to provide Buddy Bags until October. Please see information below if you or your family are in need of food suport.

See below for more information

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.