MCC Upper Elementary - Our Actions Will Inspire and Equip Students to Excel

Mason County Central Schools Michigan Educational Transportation Services is hiring both new and experienced school bus drivers for assignments at Mason County Central Schools. No experience is necessary. Paid training is provided for qualified candidates who enjoy working with children, have a safe driving record and are able to pass DOT physical & drug testing requirements. Competitive wages ($18.00 per hour), paid time off (snow days, holidays, personal days), 401k retirement savings options and $500.00 signing bonus for school bus driver candidates are available. School bus aide assignments are also available at $15.00/hour.

Kids Heart Challenge flyers will be coming home today! It will be happening in PE class the week of February 20-23. The kick-off assembly will be February 9. This is a fundraiser for the American Heart Association, and all students will be bringing home an envelope (at a later date) to be able to collect cash or check donations and also a paper with a QR code and website for virtual donations. The easiest way to participate is with the app. To download the app; you can go to your app store (search “Kids Heart Challenge”) or scan the QR code on the information sheet. You can also join/donate by visiting the website heart.org/schools. All donations are due by February 23 so that “thank you” gifts can be ordered. In the past, our two elementary schools have raised over $10,000.00, which also gave the two schools $200.00 in gift certificates to be used on new PE equipment. We will be jumping rope in class starting February 12th in preparation for this event. It will take place during your child’s PE class so all will be jumping regardless of whether or not they participate in the fundraising portion. Every little bit helps. Thank you for your support. Stay healthy! -Mr Anes

PTC Meeting this week! Thursday, January 25th, 6pm at the Upper Elementary library. All parents and staff are welcome...come join us! :)

Dear MCC School Family, First I'd like to apology for the late notice, but we were hopeful to be able to have school tomorrow. Unfortunately, Mother Nature is having her way with our road conditions and more blowing and drifting, lake effect snow, and extreme cold is going to continue overnight and into Wednesday. So, the Mason County Central School District including Victory Early Childhood Center will be closed for Wednesday, January 17th. Stay Safe, warm and Strong Spartans!

Dear MCC School Family, Due to hazardous road conditions and drifting on our North-South country roads, the Mason County Central School District including Victory Early Childhood Center will be closed for Monday, January 15th. Stay Safe and Strong Spartans!

Join us in celebrating the life and works of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr on Monday, January 15! Enjoy this wonderful art made by Mrs. Pomorski's class! And as always, have a great day in Spartan Country!

Dear MCC School Family, Due to the impending Winter Storm forecast that has been upgraded to a Warning for tomorrow, the Mason County Central School District including Victory Early Childhood Center will be closed Friday, January 12th. Stay Safe, Warm, and Strong Spartans!

Dear MCC School Family, Due to hazardous back road travel conditions caused by heavy wet snow fall, the Mason County Central School District including Victory Early Childhood Center will be closed for Wednesday, January 10th. Stay Safe and Strong Spartans!

Here is the January edition of the Upper Elementary Newletter! Please note that the cold weather is here; please make sure to send students with their winter gear. If your family needs assistance getting winter gear, please contant JoEllen Healy at joellen@masoncountyuw.org or by phone at 231-233-6178. We would like to congratulate our Students' of the Month: 3rd grade - Mack O'Harra, 4th grade - Garrison Cooper, and 5th grade - Levi Kessel! We will see everyone back at school on January 4th! Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Our 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade classes had the opportunity to go to West Shore Community College to go ice skating! A BIG thanks for Mr. Anes, PE teacher, our wonderful PTC for funding, and our transportation department for making sure our students got there safely! Here are some pictures from the week in Spartan Country!

3rd grade letters to author of Winn Dixie, Kate DiCamillo posted proudly in the UE showcase!

Good morning, Spartans! There are some events happening during the month of December our at our local Mason County District Library! The flyer has more details of the activities they have available! Have a great day in Spartan Country!

Registration for 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th grade Boys Rec Basketball is open until Friday, December 8th. Costs and contact information is on the attached flyer! Have a great day in Spartan Country!

Dear MCC Parents and Student Caregivers, There is a really quick (2 questions and less than a minute) survey link that you should receive in your email about Mental Health and School Safety Supports at Mason County Central Schools. We need your feedback to help us as we apply for funding grants in these two areas. Have a Great Weekend... And GO SPARTANS!!

Here is the December issue of the Upper Elementary Newsletter! We would like to send our congradulations to the November Students' of the Month: 3rd grade - Anna Jacobson, 4th grade - Lucy Ruhlig, and 5th grade - Nola Randle!

Good afternoon! The wrestling program will be having a sign-up for Upper Elementary students on Monday, December 4 at 5:00 to 5:45 at MCC High School in the Mezzanine! There will be practice on the 4th also, from 5:45 to 7:15. See the attached flyer for more information!

In lieu of a grade level Christmas gift exchange, the Upper Elementary team has decided to a donation drive! Listed below are the organizations each grade level has decided on sponsoring. More information will be coming home with your student in the coming weeks! Grade level flyers are posted below!

Each Friday in December and the last day before Holiday Break, we would like to invite all of our students and staff to participate in dress-up days to help spread Christmas Cheer!!! These flyers will be coming home with our students before the end of the week! This Friday, December 1 is Grinch/ Wear Green Day!!! As always, have a great day in Spartan County!!!

Tonight's the night, Don't feel like cooking? Then come on out to Culvers of Ludington from 5:00 - 9:00PM to help support our MCC Bands. A portion of the proceeds will go to help our band program. Please see attached flyer for more information.

Come on out to Culvers on Tuesday November 14th from 5:00 - 9:00 to grab some dinner and support our MCC Bands. A portion of the proceeds go to help to fund our bands!