MCS Viking News
...from the Principal's Desk January Edition
Happy New Year! I hope everyone had a relaxing and restful break! This school year is flying by so quickly... it's hard to believe that we are already kicking off the second semester. Transitioning back to school and a regular routine after a long break is always difficult, but hopefully the students are well-rested and ready to jump back into learning.
The beginning of the second semester brings with it a busy season for testing. Students ended the first semester with NWEA testing and will now be looking toward the second ILEARN Checkpoint tests. In the upcoming days, teachers will be reviewing material and making sure that our students are set up for success on the tests. Look for information to be coming home soon regarding when your child will be taking the tests.
Looking ahead to February, we are so excited to be bringing back the Star Lab to our school. If you aren’t familiar with the Star Lab, it is a dome-like canopy that students sit inside to learn about the stars and constellations as they are being projected throughout the dome. The students always love the Star Lab, so be sure to ask your child to tell you all about it.
Of course, the winter months always mean the possibility of snow days, elearning days, and two-hour delays. Please be sure that you are following both MCS and FCCSC on social media for the most current information.
Again, Happy New Year from all of us at MCS!
Girls' Basketball
We are so excited to be kicking off the girls' basketball season. Please come out and support our Lady Vikings!
January 21st - FCMS @ MCS - 5:30
January 27th - MCS @ SMS - 5:30
January 5th - School Resumes
January 9th - Report Cards
January 13th - Checkpoint Testing - Grades 3-6
January 14th - Checkpoint Testing - Grades 3-6
January 14th - Early Release Day
January 16th - No Students - Teacher In-Service Day
January 19th - MLK Day - Snow Make-Up Day - School will be in session
January 23rd - 4th Grade Field Trip to Michaela Farms
January 27th - 100th Day of School Celebrations - Subject to change if we have snow days between now and then.
February 2nd - Star Lab Begins
February 3rd - Early Release Day
February 16th - Presidents' Day - Snow Make-Up Day - School will be in session
February 21st - Robotics Tournament
CAFETERIA NEWS - Just a reminder that all school breakfasts and lunches are free to students. We encourage your child to take advantage of this awesome opportunity. A hot breakfast is a great way to start the day! Look for some exciting incentives coming in the days and weeks ahead for those students who choose to eat in the cafeteria.
If your child is not feeling well, please do not send him/her to school. We are trying to control the spreading of germs, especially as we are heading into the busy holiday season. No one wants to be sick for the holidays. Your child must be symptom-free for 24 hours before returning to school.
With the colder weather, please be sure that your child is dressed appropriately each day and that he/she has a warm coat, hat, gloves, etc. As long as temperatures are 32 degrees or above, we will have outdoor recess.