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Monday, 3/30
through
Thursday, 4/9
Math
State Assessment Testing
Tuesday, 3/31
5th Grade
Human Growth
and
Development Preview
Pray-Woodman Elementary
6:00 p.m.
Wednesday, 4/1
3rd Grade Fundraiser
@
Chipotle
5:00-9:00 p.m.
(Please bring this flyer)
Friday, 4/10
No School K-12
Professional
Development Day
Thursday, 4/16
AM/All Day Kdg. P.E.
&
Music Program
MCE Gym 10:00 a.m.
PM/All Day Kdg. P.E.
&
Music Program
MCE Gym 2:30 p.m.
MCE
Chick-Fil-A Night
Monday, 4/20
through
Thursday, 4/30
Science
State Assessment Testing
Thursday, 4/30
3rd Grade
Vocal Music Program
MSHS Auditorium
7:30 p.m.
Friday, 5/1
No School K-12
Professional
Development Day
Combined
5th Grade Band
Spring Concert
MSHS Auditorium
7:00 p.m.
Monday, 5/4
to
Friday, 5/8
Science
State Assessment Testing
Tuesday, 5/5
PTO Carousel Skate Night
312 N West St
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Tuesday, 5/12
MCE Kdg. Connection
6:00-7:15 p.m.
All District 5th Grade Orchestra Concert
MSHS Auditorium
7:00 p.m.
Thursday, 5/14
Field Day
Fieser AM & Merseal
9:15-10:15 a.m.
Spring Party
Fieser AM Kdg.
10:45-11:45 a.m.
Field Day
Criswell
LaMunyon
Fieser PM
1st Grade
1:15-2:30 p.m.
Spring Party
All Day Kdg
Fieser PM
1st Grade
2:50-3:55 p.m.
Friday, 5/15
Field Day
Grades 2-3
9:00-10:30 a.m.
Grades 4-5
1:00-2:30 p.m.
Spring Party
Grades 2-5
2:50-3:55 p.m.
Thursday, 5/21
5th Grade Farewell Party MCE Cafeteria 1:30 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
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MARCH COOPERATION Working together to complete a goal . . . looking for ways to help . . . sometimes staying out of the way. APRIL ACCEPTANCE Appreciating differences in others . . . listening to and respecting a different point of view . . . looking past outer appearances . . . enjoying what others have to offer.
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When your child is absent from school and you wish to pick up homework, you must request it by 10:00 a.m.
All homework and necessary textbooks will be available in the office after 2:00 p.m. Thank you.
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You may call any member of our staff by dialing 722-7166.
When prompted enter the staff member's 4 digit extension.
Click here to access the phone extension list.
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We would like to remind everyone that
MCE
CANNOT accept
deliveries of flowers, balloons, candy,
cookies etc., per
USD 266 District Policy.
We
appreciate
your cooperation!
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Party invitations
CANNOT
be distributed at school. We ask that you mail invitations to personal events or parties directly to the home of the student(s) you are inviting. Parents and guardians may now opt to include your address, primary phone number, email addresses, student's school and student's grade level in the Skyward Family Access Student Directory so that other families with login rights to Family Access can view your contact information.
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ONLINE STUDENT ADDRESS & PHONE DIRECTORY
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Parents and guardians may now opt to include your address, primary phone number, email addresses, student's school and student's grade level in the Skyward Family Access Student Directory so that other families with login rights to Family Access can view your contact information. You may choose what, if any, information you display and can change these options at anytime by logging into Family Access. Once in Family Access, click on School Directory, then on the Display Options tab at the top of the page to complete the process. If you are unsure how to log on to Skyward Family Access, please contact your child's school for assistance. |
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WEDNESDAY EARLY DISMISSAL
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Every Wednesday MCE A.M. kindergarten students are dismissed at 11:35 a.m. and kindergarten - 5th grade students are dismissed at 3:23 p.m. in order for teachers to have time to meet in their
Professional Learning Communities (PLCs).
During PLC time, teachers participate in discussing curriculum, instructional strategies, data review, state standards and more.
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If there is a change in transportation for your son/daughter, you must notify the office
on M/T/Th/F
and on Wednesday,
before 3:00 p.m.
If the office is
not notified by these times, the student will be expected to follow normal procedures that have been established regarding riding the bus. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.
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EMERGENCY ALERTS
&
NOTIFICATIONS
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In the event of an emergency in your child's school, the Blackboard Connect parent notification system will be used to notify you of the situation and will alert you to steps you need to take in order to reunite with your child. Voice messages will be sent to all phone numbers and emails listed in Skyward Family Access "Family 1." To view the contact information the district has on file, please log on to Skyward Family Access and click on "Student Information." If you are unsure how to log on to Skyward Family Access, please contact your child's school for assistance. | |
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If you send a time sensitive email to your child's teacher, keep in mind that they may have a substitute and may not receive the message. We would suggest you carbon copy one or each of the secretaries to help ensure your child will
receive the message.
[email protected]
[email protected]
j[email protected]
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MAIZE CENTRAL NEWS
304 Academy Avenue Maize, KS 67101 Volume 10 Issue 8 316-722-0427 March 31, 2015 |
I want to thank all of you for a wonderful turn out during parent/teacher conferences, as 98% of our parents attended. On behalf of the MCE staff, I want to thank you all for your support! A huge thank you to our TLC parents who provided us with delicious soups during conferences. We would also like to thank all the parents and students who came to the book fair during conferences and helped support MCE by purchasing books. The gross amount made was $3066!! Great Job! I would like to announce these staff changes for the 2015-2016 school year. - Bill Slade (Counselor) and Bobbie Cochran (3rd Grade) are retiring at the end of this school year.
- Christina Swedberg (.5 Vocal Music) accepted the full time Vocal Music position at Pray Woodman Elementary.
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KANSAS STATE ASSESSMENT TESTING
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State Assessment Testing Dates:
March 30th-April 9th
3rd-5th Grade English/Language Arts Assessments
April 20th-30th
3rd-5th Grade Math Assessments
May 4th-8th
4th Grade Science Assessments
With Kansas State Assessments right around the corner, parents are encouraged to discuss test taking strategies with their children. Encourage your child to do his/her best!
- Get plenty of rest the week of the tests. You've been working hard all year learning the standards. Don't blow it by staying up too late the night before your tests.
- The morning of the test: Did you know that you think better with a full stomach? Make sure you eat breakfast the morning of the test.
- Attendance is important! Parents, please check with your child's teacher for exact testing dates for your child. Please try not to schedule appointments during testing dates. State Assessments: All Kansas State Assessments will be administered online. .
- Be smart! Use good testing strategies! During the assessments be sure to use your online tools (highlighter, striker) and use your scratch paper to show your work. Before reading the stories, read the questions FIRST, and remember you can use the manipulatives provided for the math assessment! Success comes with strategies!
- Be Positive!! Those tricky problems can knock you off balance. Take your time, slow down and think. Don't get worried or frustrated. Read the question as many times as you need to understand what it is asking. Then try to solve it in the best way you know how. Keep a positive attitude during the test. Everyone has worked on their learning this year. You can do great on the Kansas State Assessments!
- I'm finished! Not so fast--when you complete the last item on the test, remember that you are not finished yet. Review your answers, making sure that you didn't make any careless mistakes (such as putting the right answer in the wrong place or skipping a question).
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3RD GRADE FUNDRAISER
CHIPOTLE
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Click here to print this flyer
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5TH GRADE
HUMAN GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT PREVIEW FOR PARENTS
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Fifth grade parents will have an opportunity to preview the Human Growth and Development videos before their children see them with their classes. The parent preview is scheduled for Tuesday, March 31st at Pray Woodman Elementary, 6:00 p.m. At school, the girls will watch their video with counselor, Andrea Dome, and the boys will watch their video with counselor, Bill Slade. If you prefer that your child NOT see these videos, you will need to sign the opt-out form that will be distributed to your child in March. If you have questions, feel free to contact Bill Slade or Andrea Dome at 722-0427.
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5TH GRADE FAREWELL CELEBRATION
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The 5th Grade Farewell Celebration is scheduled for
Thursday, May 21st
1:30-4:00 p.m.
Maize Central Elementary Cafeteria.
All parents are welcome to join us. There will be a slideshow, food, and activities for students as we look back and reminisce the time our students have spent at MCE.
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Please dine with us at
Chick-fil-A
Thursday, April 16th
from
4:30-6:30 p.m.
MCE will get 15% of the sales!
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
LAST SKATE NIGHT FOR THE YEAR!
JOIN MCE PTO
FOR THE LAST NIGHT OF SKATING
AT
CAROUSEL SKATE CENTER
312 N WEST ST
TUESDAY MAY 5, 2015
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
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JUMP ROPE/HOOPS FOR HEART
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The week of February 9th - 12th, our MCE students jumped all over heart disease and stroke by participating in Jump Rope/Hoops for Heart as a joint effort of the Physical Education Department and the Character Education Committee. The students raised a little over $10,000 for the American Heart Association, which funds research, programs and education to fight heart disease and stroke, our nation's #1 and #4 killers.
"We are so pleased with the success of this year's event. We all had a lot of fun, and the kids enjoyed learning about the importance of physical activity and how they can play a role in saving lives." On the final day of our event we enjoyed combining our Music and PE classes to participate together in jump rope/hoops stations with the fun of music and dressing in sweats for spirit day.
The top fundraiser, once again, goes to Jordyn Bird in Mrs. Thoman's 2nd grade class. Last year she raised $325.00 and this year she raised $505.00 for the American Heart Association. We also had 16 students who donated over $200.00 to the American Heart Association and have earned the title of "PE Teacher for the Day" and the privilege of shadowing Coach Lind and Coach Phillips as they perform teaching duties in the gym for a day.
A huge thank you from the P.E. Department and Character Education Committee for the continued generosity of our MCE Families.
Deb Phillips & Nathan Lind
MCE Physical Education
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We recently had our Pasta for Pennies event to support the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. We were very impressed with your generosity for such a great cause. As a school, we raised an amazing $3,870.87 in just four days. That is simply incredible and a testament to the awesome kids/families at our school. The class that raised the most money, and the winners of the pasta party is Mrs. Chaffee's 3rd grade class. They raised $407.26. We cannot believe the success the school had and feel fortunate to be here at this fantastic building.
Thanks, MCE Character Education Committee
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RONALD MCDONALD
PULL TAB CONTEST
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Buchanan
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36.4
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Jana Millikan
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29.8
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Diana Meister
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23.7
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Andrea Reed
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18.8
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Kristina Sims
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15.6
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Trish Shields
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14.7
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Robin Criswell
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13.5
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McCandless
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12.9
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Bobbie Cochran
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School Total: 285 LBS We have 1 month left to collect (April 3rd)!
If each class can bring 3.5 lbs. this month,
we will meet last year's total.
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In partnership with the National Inventors Hall of Fame, Maize Recreation Commission is pleased to offer the nationally-acclaimed Camp Invention program to children entering grades one through six. It's an exciting, week long summer adventure in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) that's all about big ideas. Children will work together to seek innovative solutions to real-world problems and sharpen critical 21st century learning skills as they rotate through four modules that reinvent summer fun.
This unforgettable week returns on June 15th when Ashley Proehl and Samantha Vargas will direct the Camp Invention ILLUMINATE!TM program at Maize Central Elementary.
Camp Scholarship Registration
Camp Discount Flyer
You may click this link to see children enjoying a day at Camp Invention.
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2015-16 DISTRICT CALENDAR
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to view the school calendar for the
2015-2016 school year.
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MAIZE CENTRAL ELEMENTARY TWITTER
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Welcome to Maize Central Elementary Twitter!
We are looking forward to engaging with our community. Check here for school news!
Follow us @ maizecentral
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A NOTE FROM NURSE LONI . . . .
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March is National
Nutrition Month
You can help your children reach wellness by making simple changes at home. The changes won't become habits overnight. It will take time and effort to make them part of a daily routine.
Here are a few health eating tips to get you started...
- Make half your plate fruits and veggies.
- Eat breakfast.
- Make at least half your grains whole.
- Drink more water.
- Switch to fat-free or low-fat milk.
- Go lean with protein.
- Know your portion sizes.
Find more information at eatrightpro.org
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Students who are moving to a new school district must withdraw from Maize Central Elementary prior to leaving. Please contact the MCE office before your student's last day, so we can make arrangements to complete the paperwork for withdrawing.
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KINDERGARTEN VOCAL MUSIC
AND
PHYSICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM
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YOU ARE INVITED TO MAIZE CENTRAL ELEMENTARY'S KINDERGARTEN VOCAL MUSIC AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS
"KINDERIFIC"
Thursday, April 16, 2015
MCE Gymnasium
10:00 a.m.
Featured Classes:
Mrs. Fieser's Morning Class
Mrs. LaMunyon's All-Day Class
Thursday, April 16, 2015
MCE Gymnasium
2:30 p.m.
Featured Classes:
Mrs. Fieser's p.m. Class
Mrs. Criswell's All-Day Class
Mrs. Merseal's All-Day Class
Join us as we share with you all that we've been learning in vocal music and physical education. The children should wear denim blue jean shorts with a plain primary colored short sleeved shirt (Red, Blue, Yellow) and tennis shoes.
We look forward to seeing you!!!!
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