MCCE Weekly Newsletter
π November 13, 2026 π
A Note from Mrs. Harrison
Crusader Families,
Please reach out to Rose Olsen if you know of anyone that would be a great fit to our MCC Community! rolsen@muskegoncatholic.org.
From Mrs. Carlson - Please be sure K-5 students have gym shoes for PE on Wednesdays and Fridays!
It's time to check your child's winter gear and make sure they have what they need (and that it fits)! Kids should be coming with a coat daily since the weather is getting much colder. Hats and mittens/gloves are also a great idea! Once there is snow on the ground, boots and snowpants will also be needed.
As a school community, we take the safety and well-being of our students very seriously. We want to remind families to have conversations at home about the importance of using appropriate language and making safe choices. Please remind your children that comments, jokes, gestures, or actions involving weapons, violence, or fighting are not appropriate at school. This includes seemingly harmless comments, pretend gestures such as making finger guns, or references to weapons or physical harm. We ask that families reinforce the importance of taking these matters seriously. If your child shares a concern or something they have heard at school, please communicate that information to the school so we can follow up appropriately. Thank you!
I would love to highlight some family stories on why you choose Muskegon Catholic Central (whether you're new or have been here for years!). If you have a story to share, please email me!
Lastly, if you or anyone you know has a resin Nativity set (NOT ceramic), we would love it to be donated to our Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Program! Thanks for considering!
God Bless,
Mrs. Harrison
Important Dates to Remember
- Monday, November 16-Wednesday, November 19 - No Hunger November Dress Down Days!
- Monday, November 16 - MADL Bookmobile Day!
- Friday, November 20 - Dress Down Day!
- Wednesday, November 25-Friday, November 27 - No School (Thanksgiving Break!)
- Thursday, December 3 - Elementary Advent/Christmas Program 6:00 PM
- Monday, December 14-Thursday, December 17 - Gingerbread House Contest!
- Tuesday, December 15 - Preschool/PreK Christmas Program
- Thursday, December 17 - Las Posadas (AM), Christmas Parties (PM)
- Friday, December 18 - First Semester Ends
- Friday, December 18 - Christmas Break Begins!
**SAVE the DATE - February 3 - Grandfriends Day!**
Liturgy Schedule
We will have a Mass on Thursday, November 19 at 2:10 PM in the Auditorium. All are welcome to celebrate with us!
November Virtue of the Month
Caught Showing Virtue Ticket Winners
We are continuing to focus on Courtesy and Responsibility. We look for our students to continue practicing both courtesy and responsibility until doing what is good, kind, and right becomes a habit.
We are proud of these students who were recognized for growing in virtue and showing courtesy and responsibility in everyday actions. Their examples remind us that small choices can make a big difference in our school community!
November Lunch Menu
Home and School Association
Message from our Home & School Association:
We are looking for parents who want to get involved and help make all the wonderful things at our school happen! Home & School organizes Race for Education, Bingo Night, Popcorn Days, Grandfriendsβ Day, Princess Ball, Carnival, teacher appreciation lunches/snacks, and more. Your participationβbig or smallβtruly makes a difference.
We would love to see you at our monthly meetings - 2nd Wednesday of each month at 6pm - come together, share ideas, vote on upcoming plans, and sign up to help with events. Itβs a great way to meet other parents and be part of the βit takes a villageβ spirit that keeps our school community thriving.
Check out our signβup sheet for ways you can help. Weβd love to have you join us!
π²November Crusader Cashπ²
Visit our website for more information.
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Bishop's Scholarship Applications now Open!
Forming the Whole Child
We're bringing together faculty and parents from the Diocese, and outside the Diocese, to spend time talking about cultivating the soil of our children's hearts, their imaginations, their minds, so that the seeds of the Gospel might be able to take root and flourish.
Wreath and Poinsettia Sale
We have officially kicked off the Wreath and Poinsettia sale! Any student in grades K-5, our MS Performing Arts class, or who plans to participate in our spring musical, Disney's The Little Mermaid, are encouraged to participate. Proceeds from the fundraiser will go towards the general Theatre Department fund to be used for production expenses including show rights, costumes, set, props, hair and make-up materials, and more. Family prizes include a $250 gift card to Meijer, $100 gift card to Wesco, and $50 gift card to Meijer or Wesco. If the Middle School Performing Arts class sells 100 poinsettias, they will earn a trip to Lakeside Cafe for lunch the week after their performance of A Charlie Brown Christmas. Orders can be placed online until November 20th and must be picked up at school on Thursday, December 3rd. Place your order online today at muskegoncatholic.ludus.com.
If you have any questions, please reach out to theatre@muskegoncatholic.org.
Thank you,
Jacqui Robinson
Mrs. Carlson's Wishlist
Mrs. Carlson, our PE, Technology, STEAM and Library teacher has created an Amazon Wishlist for her classrooms! Check it out and donate if you are able!
Summer Care @ MCC Interest Survey
Dear MCCE Families,
We are exploring the hope and possibility of offering a summer care program for children from current Preschool 3 through fifth grade. Before making any decisions, we would like to gauge family interest.
This brief survey will help us determine the potential need for a program. Completing this survey does not commit your family to enrolling in a summer program. At this stage, we are simply gathering information to help us make an informed decision about whether a program is feasible.
Your responses will help us evaluate the level of interest and determine whether a summer program may be a viable option for our MCCE community. We appreciate your time and input. This survey is for planning purposes only and does not guarantee that a program will be offered.
Thank you for taking a few minutes to share your thoughts and help us plan for the needs of our MCCE families!
Emilee Harrison
Important Information
Our School Day is 8:00-3:00 PM
Morning Arrival:
- 7:30 AM β Childcare opens (Enter at main Elementary entrance)
- 7:40 AM β Elementary and Middle/High School doors open for all students.
- 7:40β7:55 AM β Student Arrival Time
- Students eating breakfast may head to the cafeteria for breakfast.
- Students who are not eating breakfast should go to their classroom and get themselves ready for the day according to their teacherβs directions.
- 7:55 AM β Students begin gathering for Morning Prayer.
- 8:00 AM β The school day officially begins.
Website: https://www.muskegoncatholic.org/
Phone: 231-755-2201
Muskegon Catholic Central Mission Statement
MCC educates each student in Spirit, Mind, and Body by fostering personal excellence within the Catholic tradition.