Mac El Weekly News
Week of November 3, 2023
From the Principal
Month of Gratitude
As we begin the month of November, we shift our focus towards being grateful. We encourage our students to take a moment each day to reflect on things they are thankful for, whether they are big or small. No matter how their day is going, there is always something to appreciate. This practice helps our students to recognize and appreciate the good things around them, appreciate each other, and foster kindness in our community. We also encourage you to talk to your child about gratitude at home..
From the Assistant Principal
It's great to have the students back in school after their fall break! Only twelve more days to go until Thanksgiving break. Our teachers and staff are working hard to achieve learning goals while having fun with the students. It's exciting to see the students learn in the classroom. Lastly, congratulations to the following students for being named Brave of the Week: Malachi McCray, Jaylin Smith, McKinlee Adams, and Laurlin Mayfield! Have a great weekend and BRAVE PRIDE!
Mark your Calendar
November
- 11/5 - DAYLIGHT SAVINGS ... turn your clock back 1 hr.
- 11/6 - Wolf Park Field Trip (Piercy/Brown)
- 11/7 - Wolf Park Field Trip (Reeser/Hachet)
- 11/8 - 2nd-grade Field Trip - Indianapolis Children's Museum
- Wolf Park Field Trip (Lorenz/Grant)
- 11/10 - Veteran's Day Program (2nd/3rd @ MHS auditorium)
- PBIS - Group Party Reward
- 11/20 - 11/21 - 4th grade -Fall STEM days
- 11/22 - 11/26 - Thanksgiving break
- 11/28 - PTO Meeting (3:45 pm)
STEM in our School
We want to express our gratitude to Mr. Sommers, our Coordinator of Instructional Technology, for his dedication to teaching STEM to our students during the transitional period. He ensured that the students' learning continued to progress and did an excellent job in preparing for our new STEM teacher, Mrs. Dodd, who started teaching this week. Mrs. Dodd has previously taught STEM in Kokomo, and we are thrilled to have her join the Mac El Team. We are looking forward to a fantastic remainder of the year in STEM!
Guidance
Salvation Army Christmas Assistance
If your family is in need of assistance from the Salvation Army during Christmas and you are a resident of Miami County, you can apply for their Christmas assistance program from October 9th to November 9th, 2023.
To make an appointment, please call 765-473-5498. The Salvation Army is open from Monday to Thursday, 9-11 a.m., and will be happy to assist you with your application.
Veteran's Day Program
Maconaquah Elementary Wrestling
Coats for Kids
Mac El PTO News
Looking for ways to get involved with your child's school? Join the Mac El PTO to help plan events, volunteer, and support our school!
Breakfast and Lunch Information
Braves of the Week
2nd Grade: Malachi McCray
Malachi is a very sweet, hardworking kiddo. He loves making us laugh and helping his friends. He is making so many great improvements. We are so very proud of him. Way to go Malachi! Keep working hard.
3rd Grade: Jaylin Smith
Jaylin is kind and cheerful just about every day. She is beginning to work very hard at reading, and shows responsibility for her learning during station and independent work time. I know she will continue to grow this year as she learns more and more tools to add to her tool belt, and her confidence will grow as a reader. She's definitely one to look out for! She is going to do great things!
4th Grade: McKinlee Adams
Mckinlee is a great kid who loves to laugh. She goes out of her way to be kind to others and works hard to make others feel included. She puts in a lot of effort in class on her schoolwork and participates in class. Mckinlee sets a great example in and out of the classroom of what it means to be a BRAVE.
5th Grade: Laurin Mayfield
Laurin gets along well with her peers and will go out of her way to help when needed. She is a very polite, bright and motivated young lady and I am excited to see her growth throughout this school year.
Contact Information
Mrs. Tidd
Principal
Maconaquah Elementary School
address: 7784 S. Strawtown Pike, Bunker Hill, IN 46914
Phone: (765) 689-9131 x. 3000
email: tidds@maconaquah.k12.in.us