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

It’s a new school year and a new 4-H year! And what’s the best way that we can celebrate this momentous event? Why by solving puzzles and winning prizes, of course! Mason County 4-H is going to be hosting a virtual Scavenger Hunt that is open to all Mason County youth. You will be given a set of questions or “missions” to complete that will help you get to know your school and the teachers and staff that make your school great! Just for taking part, all participants will get a cool 4-H collapsible water bottle. Gotta stay hydrated during the school day! Each mission you complete will earn you points towards the grand prize, an Under Armor backpack filled with awesome 4-H swag. The second and third place finishers will also win some sweet 4-H swag. To take part, participants will need access to a smartphone and their parent/guardian will have to help them set up a GooseChase profile. Click the following link for more information: https://events.anr.msu.edu/BackToSchool/

5th graders learning about taking daily care of our American Flag. This is a responsibility of each 5th grader at Upper Elementary!

We are gearing up for our Back to School night tomorrow starting at 5. Our Back to School paperwork is online! Here is the link! https://www.mccschools.org/o/mcc-upper-elementary/page/back-to-school-forms

Good morning! After the recent storms that swept through our area a few weeks ago, we would like to share this event with our MCC family! It will take place Saturday, September 11th, from 1-4PM at the Ludington Wal-Mart!

Dear MCC School Family, Please take some time to review the 2021-2022 Return to Learn Plan in the News Section of this App or on the District Website: www.mccschools.org Stay Strong and Healthy Spartans!!

Good morning! 21/22 school year grade level supply lists have been uploaded under the documents tab, with the heading "Upper Elementary 21/22 supply lists". If viewing from the app on your phone; go to documents, select "Upper Elementary 21/22 supply lists, and open the grade level you need to view and hit "open". If you are on a computer, follow the same steps but it will download to your computer! Have a great day in Spartan country!

Attention Android Phone users of the MCC App. The recent Newsfeed of the released Return to Learn Plan for the 2021-22 School Year is experiencing some technical difficulties displaying correctly on Android Phones. Apptegy, our service provider is working on getting that corrected. In the meantime, you can review the full plan on the district website: www.mccschools.org.

Dear MCC School Family, Check out the MCC Return to Learn Plan for 2021-2022 School Year in the Newsfeed of this App or on the District Website. This plan is a work in progress as we continue to monitor the area's COVID-19 transmission rates, new variants, and guidelines from Health Officials. Further updates are forthcoming as the start of the 2021-22 School Year is quickly approaching. Stay Strong Spartans!!

Don't miss out. The BACK TO SCHOOL BACKPACK BONANZA will take place on Wednesday, August 11th from 4pm - 7pm. Transportation from the MCC High School Parking Lot will be available.

Did you know that chocolate makes us feel better on a chemical level? I bet you didn’t know that edible chocolate was created completely by accident! Have you heard that over half of the cacao beans used to make chocolate come from one country? Well you can learn all about this and more at 4-H Chocolate Covered Clovers Day where we’ll explore the history, science, and current events surrounding chocolate. August 18, 2021 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Register today! https://events.anr.msu.edu/CCCDay/

CALL NOW ENROLL FOR PRESCHOOL THIS FALL Victory Early Childhood Center One Stop & One Location For Busy Parents High Quality Programming Available GSRP – You could possibly attend for FREE with TRANSPORTATION Montessori – Tuition Based (3/4 Year Old Sections) Wrap Around Child Care Before / After School Call Ms. Angie @ 757-3713 ext. 131 to make an appointment FREE Books & School Supplies For Those Applying From Now Until The End of July!

Join the MCC Educational Foundation for a day of paddling the Pere Marquette River. In-person Race Day: July 17, 2021 Virtual races: July 3 - July 16, 2021 This year we are offering in-person and virtual race options for 2 river races and 2 triathalons: • River race #1 will start in Custer and end at Riverside Park in Scottville. • River race #2 will start at Riverside Park and end in Ludington. • The Individual Triathalon • Team Triathalon Each triathalon will consist of a 12 mile bike race, 4 mile run, and paddle from the Custer boat launch to Riverside Park in Scottville. ● Visit www.mccedfoundation.org then click on Spartan River Races to find the registration link ● Or go to Spartan River Races Please contact Gary Andersen at gandersen@mccedfoundation.org or 231-690-0633

Community Forum #2 Zoom Link: Click on this Link and Join us Virtually June 29th at 6:00 p.m. https://bit.ly/3iO12iE

Just a reminder. The window for completing the MCC Facilities Visioning Survey closes at the end of the day this Friday. If you have not had a chance yet, please take 5-7 minutes and fill out the survey... right from your phone. Your ideas and opinions will help shape our direction forward! Click on the link below to take the survey: https://bit.ly/3v6Zfrw

Free Summer Meals for Kids !! Let’s Meet Up and Eat Up !!! Come and join the fun !!!!!! This is a non-income-based program, This summer, when school lets out, Mason County Central Food Service, through the Summer Food Service Program will offer free and nutritious meals to all children ages 18 years and younger. Please see the attached flyer for more information! Feel free to call Mary Ann Nielsen with any questions Mason County Central Food Service Director 231-757-5721

What a wonderful site it is to see our local law enforcement working with our students! Here is Officer Steve Case helping some of our fifth graders put up our American flag on this beautiful sunny morning! Have a great day on Spartan Country!

YOUR VOICE MATTERS! Community Forum Tuesday, June 8, 2021 6:00-7:30 pm High School Cafeteria Please join MCC district leaders for an informal discussion about our school facilities, with a focus on past, present and future visioning. We look forward to seeing you there! If you are unable to attend the forum in person please join via the Zoom link below. The forum will also be recorded and available on the district's website after the event. https://zoom.us/j/96667395046 Questions? Please contact the Central Office at 231-757-3713.

Upper Elementary Students' of the Month for May: 3rd grade.... Kaitlynn Hawke 4th grade.... Gavin Griswold 5th grade.... Ren Dunblazier Congratulations!!!!

Here is the flyer for the local gardening and nature workshops for youth ages 8-10 for this summer. Parents must register their children through the MSU Extension office, and all of the information is contained on the flyer.

Good morning, Spartan Country! We are gearing up for summer sports to begin! Sign-up and flyers will be coming home periodically between now and the end of the year! Here are the hockey and football flyers that will be going home this week! Basketball flyers went home last week and are available on-line! After the last year we have all had, let's get our students' playing outside; being active; and, most of all, having FUN this summer!