Mac El & Pipe Creek Elementary News

What a fantastic, high-energy Homecoming Week we’ve had! It was wonderful to see so much school spirit on display every single day as the kids went all-out dressing up for the daily themes. A big highlight was our Homecoming parade—the students were thrilled to cheer on the football players, band, cheerleaders, Homecoming court, and, of course, all the tractors cruising down the street. Let’s keep this incredible momentum going! Come out, show your pride, and cheer loud for our Braves at the big Homecoming game tonight!

• Sept. 25 - MHS Homecoming Football game v. Northwestern 7:00 pm (Tonight)
• Sept. 26 & 27th Madagascar Jr. Theatre Production (see flyer below)
• Sept. 28 - Oct. 2 - Connection & Kindness Week
• Sept. 30th - PCE PTO Meeting 3:30 pm (PCE Staff Lounge)
• Reading Around the World - Family Literacy Night @ Mac El 4:30 - 6:00 pm. (see below)
• Oct. 4 - Pipe Creek School Picture Make-up Day
• Oct. 23 - Parent/Teacher Conferences (no student attendance)
• Oct. 24 - Nov. 1 - Fall Break

We kicked off our Panda Express Reading Program this week! Students received a bookmark to keep track of the books they read and finish beginning this week.

Once a student has read and finished 5 books, they can bring their completed bookmark to me during library time. They will receive a special card to take to Panda Express for a FREE Kids Meal!

We’re excited to encourage our Braves to keep reading, building their love of books one book at a time!

September is Suicide Prevention Month—a vital time to foster hope, open conversations around mental health, and ensure no one feels alone in their struggles. At the elementary school level, we recognize this month by promoting connection, empathy, and kindness to build a supportive community where every child feels seen and valued.

September 28th through October 2nd will be Connection and Kindness week. During announcements and in classrooms, we will be reminding students each day of what they can do to make a difference for others.

Please note: If you or someone you know needs support, please know that help is always available: you can reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline anytime by calling or texting 988.

When calling the attendance line, Parents Must Provide the following information:

• Parent/guardian name
• Child's name
• Teacher's name
• Reason for the absence is REQUIRED or it is unexcused.

Please send an extra change of clothes in your child's backpack. Include pants, shirts, socks, and underwear.

If you are going to volunteer, have lunch, or attend field trips with your child, a volunteer background check must be completed and approved each year. They do not carry over from year to year.

Any transportation changes must be reported directly to a person in the front office by 1:45 p.m. To help make dismissal safe and predictable for everyone, transportation changes should be limited to those that are necessary and should not be a daily occurrence. Whenever possible, please maintain a consistent transportation schedule. This helps reduce confusion and stress for students when they know where they are going each day.

For the safety of all students, students may only ride the bus they are regularly assigned to in the morning or afternoon. Students will not be permitted to change buses or ride home with another student, as our buses are at capacity.

Thank you for your continued patience and understanding during drop-off and dismissal. It takes a few extra minutes to safely get students to their cars, verify that they are leaving with the correct person, and keep traffic moving. Our priority is always the safety of every student, so we appreciate your patience as we work together to make arrival and dismissal as safe and efficient as possible.

A new school year brings fresh opportunities to learn, grow, and discover. Together—as families, educators, and students—we can make this year one filled with curiosity, kindness, and success.