Thank you to all the families and staff that helped to make the 4th & 5th grade Music Program a great success! What a great way to show their Rock & Roll Songs and Dance moves!

Please be sure to read the calendar below for all the upcoming events. Also, we are in need of volunteers to help work the Book Fair next Friday, May 9. If you are interested, please email howayc@maconaquah.k12.in.us or macelpto@maconaquah.k12.in.us. Thank you in advance!

May 2 - 5th Grade - Lost Sister Trail (Kelly/Heishman)

May 5 - 5th Grade - Lost Sister Trail ((Eash/Ross)

May 5 - 9 - Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week

• Scholastic Book Fair - students may bring money to purchase books during the week. Please contact your child's teacher for more information.

May 8 - Mac El Art Show & Family Night at the Book Fair

May 9 - 4th Grade Pioneer Day (Volunteers Needed)

May 11 - Mother's Day

May 12 - Senior Walk

May 13 - 14 - IREAD Retake

May 16 - 18 - 5th Grade Chicago Field Trip

May 20 - Talent Show

May 21 - Field Day (Volunteers Needed)

May 22 - Last Student Day

May 27 - June 6 - IREAD Summer School

NOTE: If your child received a letter for IREAD summer school, please return it to school ASAP. This needs to be returned in order to provide transporation. Letters must returned immediately.

Let's give a big round of applause for our incredible teachers and staff – their hard work makes all the difference for our students! Next week, we celebrate them during Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week. We encourage you to reach out and send a message of gratitude to your child's teacher or any staff member who has made a meaningful contribution to their learning journey.

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 9th. Classroom placement will be available when fall registration for the 2025-26 school year is completed.

We are starting to plan our Field Day at Maconaquah Elementary, May 21. We will need lots of volunteers! If you are able to help us on this day, please send an email howayc@maconaquah.k12.in.us.

You must have a completed background check on file, in order to volunteer for field day. You can follow the link below to fill one out online.

Fifth-grade students will need to have Tdap & meningitis immunizations going into 6th grade, if they have not already done so. Please start scheduling appointments now. If you have questions, please contact your child's doctor or the school nurse.

Please follow the posted signs regarding the time cars are permitted to line up in the lanes. Cars should NOT be in the lanes until 3:00 p.m. If you arrive early, park in a parking space. There are people who have attended meetings or are picking up a sick child who need to leave before the end of the school day. Please be considerate of this and follow the posted signs for pick-up and drop-off. Thank you for having patience and driving carefully during drop off and pick up. Student safety is our prioirty!

If there is a change in your child's pick up or bus transporation. Please contact the front office. DO NOT leave a message on a teacher's voicemail. The front office will get the message to the teacher and keeps a spreadsheet with the change in transportation information. This ensures that messages do not get lost if a teacher is absent or unable to check their messages before dismissal.

Click on the link below to pre-order your yearbooks!

Are you looking for a flexible way to give back to your community while earning extra income? Consider becoming a substitute teacher at Maconaquah Elementary! As a substitute, you'll have the opportunity to make a positive impact on students' lives, while enjoying a rewarding and fulfilling experience. With a variety of schedules available, substitute teaching is a great option for parents who want to balance work and family life. Join our team today and help shape the future of our students!

Principal

Email: tidds@maconaquah.k12.in.us
Website: www.maconaquah.k12.in.us