Macon Elementary School Weekly Bulletin/September 4th-7th, 2018

HELPFUL LINKS    

2018-2019 School Calendar  Parent Portal   School Website Macon Elementary Facebook Page   Macon R-1 Facebook Page   TextCaster   Macon MO PTO FB Page   Elementary Lunch Schedule   Breakfast/Lunch Menu   Student Dismissal Plan  

 

    

Monday, September 3rd NO SCHOOL/Labor Day

Wednesday, September 5th Fall Picture Day

………

Monday, September 10th KINDERGARTEN Grandparents Day 1:00 p.m.

Monday, September 10th - Friday, September 14th

Elementary PTO Book Fair

Thursday, September 13th Book Fair Family Night 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Monday, September 17th Constitution Day & Citizenship Day

Friday, September 28th Early Dismissal/Homecoming 12:30 1st Bell Bus Riders

12:45 Parent Pick Up 1:00 2nd Bell Bus Riders

● Earthquake Safety for Missouri Schools

……………………………………………...

 

Macon Elementary Student Council Guidelines

Please read the following information regarding Macon Elementary Student Council. If your child meets the requirements and would like to run for Student Council, he/she can see Mrs. Pollard (5A) or Mrs. Milhollin (5B) for an application. The timeline will be as follows:

● Friday, August 31st - STUCO information passed out to students and parents ● Friday, September 7th – STUCO applications due to Mrs. Pollard or Mrs. Milhollin by 5:00 p.m.

o LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED! ● Tuesday, September 11th – STUCO posters can be displayed in the classrooms after teacher approval ● Friday, September 14th – STUCO elections held in Grades 3-5 classrooms

Please feel free to contact Megan Pollard (mpollard@macon.k12.mo.us) or Cassie Milhollin (cmilhollin@macon.k12.mo.us) at 385-2118 if you have any questions. We are looking forward to the continuation of this group and are excited about the opportunities it holds for our students and our school!

Purpose The purpose of this organization shall be to enhance the lives of the Macon Elementary student body. This includes, but is not limited to the following guidelines:

● To provide a means by which the belief of democracy and good citizenship may be learned and practiced. ● To join the student body and administration together to serve as one voice. ● To provide opportunities for members and students to serve the community of the district through public

service. ● To encourage school spirit. ● To promote academic excellence. ● To promote respect for all individuals in our school and our community. ● To involve all students by sharing their ideas and support for school improvement and community projects.

Student Council Member Eligibility Each classroom in Grades 3, 4, and 5 will have one representative on the Student Council. All students in Grades 3rd, 4th, and 5th shall have the opportunity to be nominated (after meeting eligibility requirements), to vote, and to offer ideas for Student Council action.

● Students interested in running for a position on the Student Council must meet the following requirements:

o A/B average grades – Second Semester 2017-2018 o Minimal discipline referrals –Second Semester 2017-2018 o 90% attendance –School Year 2017-2018 o Application completed and signed by student and parent(s) - Applications must be turned in by

5:00 p.m. on Friday, September 7th.

 

Student Council Campaigning After meeting all the requirements to be eligible to run for Student Council, students must adhere to the following campaign guidelines:

● Each candidate may create one poster (no larger than 22 x 28 inches) to display in their classroom (at the teacher’s approval). Posters may be displayed beginning on Tuesday.

● Candidates MAY NOT give out treats to classmates. ● Candidates will write and read a speech to their class prior to student voting.

*If students do not adhere to the campaign guidelines, they will be disqualified from the election.* Classroom Voting All students in Grade 3 through Grade 5 will be permitted to vote for Student Council members. Voting will be done by a secret ballot in each classroom. Winners for each classroom will be announced at the end of the school day. In the event of a tie, a revote would be conducted. If the end results are the same, both candidates would serve as representatives. Teachers are responsible for turning in their election results to the Student Council sponsors (all votes). In the case where a classroom does not have anyone interested to run for the representative position, the classroom teacher should contact one of the Student Council sponsors to seek further action. Student Council Membership The term of the Student Council members will be September 2018-September 2019. It will be the responsibility of each member to:

o Maintain A/B average grades throughout the school year. o Maintain high conduct standards and have minimal discipline referrals throughout the school

year. o Maintain 90% attendance throughout the school year. o Regularly attend meetings and miss no more than 3 during the school year (without a valid

excuse). o Participate in special projects and events as determined by the Student Council during the school

year. ● If any Student Council representative fails to meet the standards as set forth above, he/she may be placed

on probation or removed from the Student Council at the discretion of the Student Council advisor and principal.

● If a Student Council representative is removed or moves during the school year, the position will be filled by the at-large (runner-up) from the election, if deemed necessary by the sponsors. (Example: If a representative moves late in the school year, the position may not be filled.)

Member Roles and Responsibilities Student Council representatives have the following responsibilities:

● Participate in all Student Council meetings, projects, and events. ● Participate in all discussions at Student Council meetings. ● Offer suggestions and/or concerns on behalf of their class. ● Share the Student Council report with his/her class following meetings. ● Conduct activities and/or perform other duties as directed by the Student Council.

Student Council Meetings The Student Council will meet approximately 1-2 times per month. Letters will be sent home with each student and an email will be sent to the parents to notify them of the meetings.

 

Celebration Singers! Parents, Guardians, Fourth, and Fifth graders,

This is an invitation for you to join the Celebration Singers, an after-school choir for fourth and fifth grade students at Macon Elementary. The choir will meet on Tuesday afternoons from 3:30 to 4:45 – students will go to second-bell recess and then come to the music room at 3:30.

The Celebration Singers will perform at the Veterans Day Assembly in November (during school), at the 3rd Grade program in November, and at the 5th Grade program in December. A calendar of rehearsals and events will be sent out at the first rehearsal.

There is no audition or payment required to be in this choir. However, students who choose to participate are expected to attend rehearsals regularly. If a student misses three rehearsals or one performance without notifying me ahead of time, or is not picked up by 5:00pm after rehearsals, he or she will be asked to no longer participate. If a student is involved in other activities, has made prior commitments (tutoring, clubs, etc.), or becomes ill, please let me know ahead of time, and we will try to work something out.

If you are interested in joining Celebration Singers, please return the second page of this letter with your signature, as well as a parent/guardian signature. These forms must be turned in by Friday, September 7th; rehearsals will begin Tuesday, September 11th, a practice and performance schedule will be sent home after the first meeting of Celebration Singers. Thank you! If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact me at the email address listed below. I look forward to working with you this year! Mr. Lucas, Elementary Music Teacher slucas@macon.k12.mo.us ___________________________________________________________________________________________

Celebration Singers! Participation Form

Please fill out this form, and turn them in to Mr. Lucas by Friday, September 7th.

Student: I, ______________________________, would like to participate in Celebration Singers, and I will do my

best to attend ALL rehearsals and performances.

Student Class: (circle one) 4A 4B 4C 4D 4E 5A 5B 5C 5D

Transportation: After a Celebration Singers rehearsal, the student will: (check one)

_____ I will pick up my student every rehearsal, outside the music room, promptly at 4:45pm.

_____ I have other instructions for my student after Celebration Singers. (Walk to my classroom,

Walk home, Ride bike, etc. They are as follows:_______________________________________)

Parent/Guardian phone #: ________________________________________________________

Student Signature: ___________________________________________ Date: _____________

Parent/Guardian Signature: ____________________________________ Date: _____________

 

Grandparents’ Day! Who: Kindergarteners and Grandparents  

When: September 10, 2018 1:00 p.m.  

 

Where: Macon Elementary Cafeteria  

For: Spending time with your grandchild** Visiting the Book Fair  ** Students will interview grandparents ** Enjoying a snack ** Students will recite a poem and sing a song  

RSVP: Please fill out the attached form and return it by  Tuesday, September 4, 2018 so we can make final   preparations! 

 **GRANDPARENTS PLEASE BRING A CHILDHOOD PHOTO (OR A COPY) TO LEAVE FOR 

A LESSON LATER IN THE WEEK!**   **************************************Detach Here**********************************   _____________________________, will have ______ grandparents attending  (student’s name)  

Grandparents’ Day, September 10, 2018.  

 

Macon Varsity Football/Competition Cheerleaders 

Are Hosting The Annual

Elementary Football CHEER Clinic 

Come learn cheer fundamentals and show your skills at the game! Clinic: Friday Sept. 21st 3:30pm-6:25pm (HIGH SCHOOL GYM) 

Game: Friday, Sept. 21st, Perform @ 6:25 & Halftime 

Cost: $25 (includes t-shirt) 

**PLEASE RETURN FORM AND PAYMENT TO Macon R-1 Elementary Office BY  

TUESDAY SEPT 4th**  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Clinic details: Come dressed in athletic black shorts or leggings and tennis shoes or sneakers. A dance, cheers, jumps, and basic

pyramids will be taught. We will have a SNACK break from 5pm-5:30pm. BRING A SNACK. Do NOT plan to bring your child’s snack that

evening; send it with them that morning. Plan to pick your child up promptly following the halftime performance.

Game details: Arrive no later than 6pm. They will sit with the coaches or cheerleaders. They will NOT be allowed to wander the

bleachers. The kids will be released to their parents immediately following the half-time performance at the WEST gate (near Tiger

statue). Please plan to pick your child up IMMEDIATELY. DO NOT BRING SNACKS during the game. We will NOT have food on the track.

Only bottled water or a water bottle will be allowed.

Game attire: Your child will receive a t-shirt to wear for the game at the clinic. Please wear BLACK pants, shorts, skort, or other athletic

attire with t-shirt. Athletic shoes must be worn. IF IT IS COLD, PLEASE LAYER A LONG-SLEEVE BLACK T-SHIRT OR HOODIE under their

clinic t-shirt. Please plan on feeding them immediately following halftime!

========================================================================================================================

Please cut this section off and return with $25 to Macon R-1 Elementary Office!

Name:_____________________________________________ Parent PHONE:____________________

Parent Name:___________________________________Parent Email:__________________________

Grade:_________________ Teacher name: _______________________________________________

Parent Signature:_____________________________________________________________________

SCHOOL (Circle One): MACON ELEM ICS TCCS

T-Shirt Size (circle one):

Youth Small Youth Med Youth Large Youth XL Adult Small Adult Med Adult Large Adult XL

 

The Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act is being implemented at Macon R-I School. Please help us with compliance!

Please review the NEW GUIDELINES: Why is this important? We hope to help foster healthy eating and exercise habits for our children. We also take part in the Federal Lunch Program which helps our District provide Free and Reduced Lunches for many learners. Following the guidelines below is important to our school. Educators and families are in this together! We will need everyone's help to comply with The Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act.

There are three main areas for us to focus on: 

1. Classroom Parties and Celebrations  

2. Movement Breaks  

3. Access to Water  

Classroom Parties and Celebrations: Snacks and treats brought to school for sharing with other students must follow healthy guidelines. We realize this may be a difficult change for all of us to get use to. Teachers may no longer give out candy as rewards. While cupcakes, ice cream and cookies may not be brought in as birthday treats, there are many healthy alternatives. Fresh fruits and vegetables are encouraged, as are many food items which are “baked”, such as Goldfish and Cheez It Crackers. Granola and breakfast cereal bars, Welch’s Fruit Snacks and and low fat yogurt are also permitted snacks for sharing. Please see some sample items from the Smart Snacks in School list on the back of this page. Macon Elementary is permitted to have five events with additional refreshments not listed on the Smart Snacks List. These may be used for Halloween, Christmas, Valentines Day, the end of the year, etc.

Movement Breaks: Learners may be encouraged to stand, stretch, jog in place etc. to keep energized and ready for learning a few times throughout the day. Educators may use a brief interactive video for this purpose such as GoNoodle or one of many other Brain Break videos. Daily recess breaks are also important opportunities for students to get physical exercise.

Access to Water: Students are welcome to bring a plastic water bottle to refill and use during class. Clear plastic bottles are preferred and only water is permitted in the classroom. Again, thanks for helping our kids!

……………………………………………...

 

Smart Snacks In School  

This is a brief list of acceptable items for parties, birthdays and snacks.  Please visit the website below for a more comprehensive list. 

 

https://foodplanner.healthiergeneration.org/smart-snacks/  

Fruit Cups in Juice   

Fruit Cups in Jello   

Applesauce (any flavor)   

Welch’s Fruit Snacks   

That’s It! Fruit Bars   

Granola Bars   

Bananas, apples, grapes, etc. 

Whole Grain Pop-Tarts   

Whole Grain Cereal Bars   

Graham Crackers   

Fat Free Snack Pack Pudding   

Greek or Low Fat Yogurt   

Reduced/Low Fat Ice Cream  

Frozen Yogurt   

LAY'S Oven Baked Potato Crisps   

Cheetos Crunchy Baked Flavored Snacks   

Kellogg Special K Crackers   

Goldfish (any flavor)   

Chex Mix  

100% Juice (Apple, Cranberry, Grape)   

Water bottles (plain)  

V8 V-Fusion Beverages   

 *Just a reminder that all items must be store bought. 

A Note from Macon Elementary Specials Classes…

 

A Note from Specials Teachers…

We are off to a great start this year in special classes! All students, grades kindergarten through fifth, have exciting opportunities to learn life skills while also having fun in library, art, music, gym, counselor, and keyboarding classes! In order to have a productive period, each class needs to come in prepared and ready to learn and play. As a team, the special class teachers have set up a common discipline plan to help keep students on task and making good choices. The three step process has been an excellent tool to keep students on the right track as we’ve piloted it these first few weeks of school.

● 1st Offense of Making a Poor Choice: Verbal warning by the teacher ● 2nd Offense of Making a Poor Choice: Student moved to the designated “Safe Seat” in the classroom ● 3rd Offense and/or Consistent Poor Choices Student sent to the office with a “Blue Card” for a time out for

and/or a Serious Offense: the remainder of the class OR

Student sent to the office with a “Red Card” to visit with the principal, a written discipline referral on file, and contact home

Although kids wear paint smocks on painting and printmaking days, they don't always protect against every spill or splatter. Please note your child's Art Day and have your kids dress accordingly. Take a look at ART WORK hanging in the elementary halls throughout the year.

Don’t forget your child’s PE DAY so that you send him or her wearing appropriate shoes for physical activities and games.

Please note your child’s LIBRARY DAY so that you can help him or her remember to send library books back on time. Kindergartners check out one book per week. First graders through fifth graders each check out two books per week.

Students are responsible for the books they check out from the library. It is important that they keep them out of reach from young children, away from pets, and in a safe spot indoors. If a book is damaged beyond repair or lost, the student is responsible for paying full price for the book. The price of the book is kept in an online system, operated by Mrs. Meisner. Until the fine is paid, students may not check out a book in its place. In December, unpaid fines result in the loss of the trip to Macon Cinema. In April/May, unpaid fines result in the loss of the end-of-the-year class field trip. Notices are sent home weekly for these instances.

As always, if you have questions about things going on in special classes feel free to e-mail the teacher (listed below) or call

Macon Elementary School (660-385-2118) to be directed to the correct teacher.

Mrs. Ashlie Meisner, Librarian: ameisner@macon.k12.mo.us Ms. Heather Mallett, Art: hmallett@macon.k12.mo.us

Mr. Samuel Lucas, Music Teacher: slucas@macon.k12.mo.us Mr. Travis Mundahl, PE Teacher: tmundahl@macon.k12.mo.us

Mrs. Mary Dunham, Keyboarding Teacher: mdunham@macon.k12.mo.us Ms. Kelly McLay, Counselor: kmclay@macon.k12.mo.us

Mrs. Tera Toll, 5th Grade Counselor: ttoll@macon.k12.mo.us