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April 16 - 30 - ILEARN Testing (Grades 3 -5) - see schedule below

April 25 - Military Morning High Five

May 2 - Spring Program (Grades 4 & 5)

May 6 - 10 - Teacher Appreciation Week

May 14 - Talent Show

May 20 - Field Day

May 21 - Last Student Day

May 28 - May 31 - Summer IREAD remediation and retake

State testing can be a stressful time for both children and families. Here are some strategies you can use at home to help your child feel prepared and confident on testing day:

Creating a Supportive Environment:

• Positive Attitude: Maintain a positive and encouraging attitude towards the test. Convey confidence in your child's abilities and avoid placing undue pressure on them.
• Sleep and Nutrition: Ensure your child gets a good night's sleep before the test and eats a healthy breakfast on the morning of the test. Both are essential for optimal cognitive function.
• Minimize Stress: Create a calm and organized environment in the days leading up to the test. Limit distractions like screen time and prioritize relaxation activities like reading or spending time outdoors.

Test Day Logistics:

• Plan Ahead: Lay out clothes, supplies (pencils, eraser, calculator), and any necessary paperwork the night before. This avoids last-minute scrambling and reduces morning stress.
• Be on Time: Allow ample time for travel and getting settled in at the testing location. Arriving early helps ease anxiety and ensures your child doesn't miss any critical instructions.

Remember:

• The goal is to support your child's well-being and encourage their natural ability to succeed.
• Focus on the process of learning and development, not just the test score.
• Open communication and positive reinforcement are key to helping your child feel confident and prepared on testing day.

If you are making appoinments for your child, please be sure they do not conflict with their ILEARN testing time. Students will not be permitted to enter or leave once a testing session has started.

1. First we checked on our plants we planted before spring break.
2. Then we explored pollination with bees and how they can pick up and move pollen from one plant to the next.
3. We used sweet potato flour as our pollen (stamen). The bee was made of a clothespin with black pipe cleaners for the bee's feet.
4. Next they were able to observe the pollen transfer from the stamen to the bee and then from the bee to the sticky part of flower (stigma).

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 10th. Classroom placement will be available when fall registration for the 2024-25 school year is completed.

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.

Parents or guardians must call the school attendance line when their child is absent. Call 765-689-9131 and wait to hear Maconaquah Elementary School and then attendance. Contacting the teacher is not the same as reporting it to the attendance line in the front office. When you call the attendance line to report a student's absence, please include why the child is absent, or it will be marked as unexcused. If a child is absent for a medical appointment, it is necessary to bring a doctor's note for the absence to be excused.

Email: tidds@maconaquah.k12.in.us
Website: https://mes.maconaquah.k12.in.us

Text/phone: 765-689-9131 x. 3000