The Mason County Central Schools Salute our Nation's Veterans!!!
Due to the forecast this morning and the weather radar I will be canceling the outdoor coffee and conversation annual Title I meeting time today at the middle school. If you have questions about academic or social / emotional supports for your middle school student please remember to reach out to the middle school principal Mr. Dennis or you may reach out to me the State and Federal Programs Director via email ataylor@mccschools.org or by calling (231) 757-3713 ext. 131.
Dear MCC School Family, When you get a chance, please check out a letter from the Regional Superintendents posted in the News Feed on this App or the district Website[ www.mccschools.org ]. The letter is in regards to all of us staying extra vigilant in our efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19 and other illnesses as we enter the Flu season. We so want to keep our schools open and continue to provide extracurricular activities through this school year. Just so you know, our students and staff have been wonderful in their efforts here at school to learn and teach in a safe and healthy manner. Stay Healthy and Strong Spartans!!
Victory Early Childhood Center has openings in our Great Start Readiness Preschool Program. There is still time if your child will be 4 on or before September 1st, 2020. If your child turns 4 before December 1st, 2020 still give us a call as we might still be able to help you get into this high quality FREE program for those that qualify. Ms. Angie is waiting for your call at 843-2410. We have both onsite and offsite learning options. We also have openings for families who are over income as guidelines have been lifted for the 2020 / 2021 school year. ONLY TWO OPENINGS LEFT!!
Just a reminder to Parents and Students that there is no school tomorrow, October 9th for Mason County Central Schools as this is a scheduled professional development day for our staff.
Have a great weekend!
Stay Healthy and Strong Spartans!
Victory Early Childhood Center has openings in our Great Start Readiness Preschool Program. There is still time if your child will be 4 on or before September 1st, 2020. If your child turns 4 before December 1st, 2020 still give us a call as we might still be able to help you get into this high quality FREE program for those that qualify. Ms. Angie is waiting for your call at 843-2410. We have both onsite and offsite learning options. We also have openings for families who are over income as guidelines have been lifted for the 2020 / 2021 school year.
So... What confusing times we are living in. I just received this notice from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services regarding
MDHHS Director Issues Epidemic Public Health Order
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Director Robert Gordon today issued an Emergency Order under MCL 333.2253 restricting gathering sizes, requiring face coverings in public spaces, and places limitations on bars and other venues. Under MCL 333.2253, if the MDHHS director determines that control of an epidemic is necessary to protect the public health, the director by emergency order may prohibit the gathering of people for any purpose and may establish procedures to be followed during the epidemic to insure continuation of essential public health services and enforcement of health laws.
Today’s orders largely reinstate, under the department’s authority, three major aspects of prior emergency orders issued by Gov. Whitmer:
"Requirements to wear masks at indoor and outdoor gatherings: The order requires individuals to wear masks when in gatherings, defined as any occurrence where persons from multiple households are present in a shared space in a group of two or more and requires businesses and government offices to enforce those requirements for gatherings on their premises.
The order also requires the wearing of masks at schools for all grades, except for in Michigan Economic Recovery Council Region 6.
Limitations on the size of gatherings: The order reinstates limitations on gathering sizes that mirror the requirements that Governor Whitmer had previously put in place. These include indoor gatherings of more than 10 and up to 500 people occurring at a non-residential venue are permitted within the following limits:
In venues with fixed seating, limit attendance to 20% of normal capacity. However, gatherings up to 25% of normal capacity are permitted in Michigan Economic Recovery Council Region 6.
In venues without fixed seating, limit attendance to 20 persons per 1,000 square feet in each occupied room. However, gatherings of up to 25 persons per 1,000 square feet are permitted in Michigan Economic Recovery Council Region 6.
Non-residential outdoor gatherings of between 100 and 1,000 persons at venues with fixed seating are permitted at up to 30% of normal capacity and at 30 persons per 1,000 square feet at venues without fixed seating.
Limitations on certain establishments: Although the order does not close bars, it requires them to close indoor common areas where people can congregate, dance, or otherwise mingle. Indoor gatherings are prohibited anywhere alcoholic beverages are sold except for table services where parties are separated from one another by at least six feet.
In addition, athletes training or practicing for or competing in an organized sport must wear a facial covering, except when swimming, or consistently maintain six feet of social distance."
The order is effective immediately and valid through October 30, 2020.
So... Now What? Well, we will continue to get more information and clarifying guidance in the coming days/weeks. In the meantime, we will continue to follow our original Preparedness and Response Plan but now must reinstate the requirement that masks are also to be worn in schools for all of our K-12 students. As stated last week, our K-5 staff will be creative in finding safe ways to provide mask breaks throughout the school day.
Hang in there Spartans!!
Dear MCC School Family,
You may have heard that last Friday afternoon, the Michigan Supreme Court answered a question from a federal court that basically had the effect of finding the governor's executive orders after April 30, in regard to a declared state of emergency, unconstitutional (i.e., in violation of the Michigan constitution).
This has created a lot of confusion for all and will require clarification from the courts, the legislature, the governor, and other state and local agencies, which have other, separate authorities to issue various orders.
I will be learning much more about all of this over the next few days and sharing relevant summaries with you all. For now, please understand that we continue to function under our COVID Preparedness and Response Plan and our Extended Continuity of Learning Plan, the latter of which is the result of enacted law, passed by the legislature and signed by the governor.
So what does all of this mean? The Mason County Central School District will stay the course with our plan that has been in place since the start of the school year. For our K-5 students, we will NOT require masks be worn in the classroom but rather encourage them. For our 6-12 students and staff, masks are still required as stated in our plan that was approved by the Mason County Central Board of Education and approved by the State back in August.
Stay Healthy and Strong Spartans!
Victory Early Childhood Center has openings in our Great Start Readiness Preschool Program. There is still time if your child will be 4 on or before September 1st, 2020. If your child turns 4 before December 1st, 2020 still give us a call as we might still be able to help you get into this high quality FREE program for those that qualify. Ms. Angie is waiting for your call at 843-2410. We have both onsite and offsite learning options. We also have openings for families who are over income as guidelines have been lifted for the 2020 / 2021 school year.
Effective Immediately: The FREE MEALS for KIDS program has been extended by the US Department of Agriculture. Check out the News feed of this App or the District Website for further details and contact information.
Victory Early Childhood Center has openings in our Great Start Readiness Preschool Program. There is still time if your child will be 4 on or before September 1st, 2020. If your child turns 4 before December 1st, 2020 still give us a call as we might still be able to help you get into this high quality FREE program for those that qualify. Ms. Angie is waiting for your call at 843-2410. We have both onsite and offsite learning options.
Employment Opportunity: MCC Food Service is in need of part time help, Mon-Fri, 5-6 hours/day, $13/hour. No nights, weekends or holidays required. Apply at https://www.mccschools.org/o/district/page/employment--610 Job ID 101
The sun is shining on MCC today! A truck load full of playground equipment all for our children! I can’t wait till Tuesday! The children will play! Thanks to Angie Taylor and our support staff for making this happen!
Good Afternoon,
We have several important updates to share with you today. First you can expect to receive a letter at the beginning of next week with your child’s teacher assignment and grade level supply list. We will have a “ Spartan Connected Curbside Pickup” for parents to pick up everything they will need to get started this fall on Thursday September 3, from 8:00 to 3:00 at Upper Elementary. Spartan Connected families should expect to receive a phone call from their child’s teacher this week to gather some needed information. Back to School Night will be virtual this year and be posted on the MCC App and website on Monday August 31. Have a great day!
Be sure to check out our Back-To-School Information #5 in the News Section of this App and our District Website. It has a link to School Procedures and Guidelines for COVID-19 the District will be following when we return to school on September 8th. The Guidelines and Procedures were developed and provided by the District Health Department. STAY HEALTHY AND STRONG SPARTANS!!
Hello! We will be posting important information regarding our back to school video, replacing back to school night this year, class assignments, class supply lists and info for our Spartan Connected learners tomorrow afternoon! Keep an eye out.
Back to School Information #4 has been posted in the News Feed of this App and On the Website. This information is for those that plan to ride a MCC School Bus to school each day. Stay Healthy and Strong Spartans!!
Please go the “News” section of the MCC Upper Elementary School app for the latest information on the Spartan Connected Learn from Home Plan. Please call or email with any questions.
Be sure to check out our Back to School Information #3 post located in the News Feed of this App or on the District Website. Stay tuned as we will be sending many more updates in the coming weeks. Stay Healthy and Strong Spartan Family!!!
Return to School Survey Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScHA0xWyYj2Sg2nQ-dQ4J_ZLkDUbojxbFd-sQZLZHP7k3HbYw/viewform?usp=sf_link
