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

The "Showing Up is Job #1" regional attendance initiative, sponsored by our ESD and local school districts, has launched a new service to support our students, parents, and caregivers who are struggling with a school attendance issue. This program provides an "After Hours School Attendance Hotline." The "After Hours School Attendance Hotline" is designed to give students, parents, or caregivers in the ESD's three-county area the opportunity to call "after hours" and talk to someone who will listen and help them connect to the people and resources back in their own school districts at a time better for their work and family schedule. The number is (231) 846-7999 and will be answered between the hours of 7-9 pm, Sunday – Thursday. Texts can also be sent to the hotline number. Click here to go to the After Hours School Attendance Hotline info page: https://showingupisjob1.com/after-hours-hotline/

Please take a moment to complete this wellness survey. As Mason County Central's Food Service Coordinator, I am always looking for ways to improve our food service program for students. Your input—whether you’re a student, parent, guardian, or staff member—is essential to making our meal programs the best they can be. When everyone is satisfied with the options and variety, participation in our food programs increases, and everyone benefits from nutritious meals. My goal is to ensure that all participants at Mason County Central Schools are well-fed and enjoy their meals! I look forward to hearing your thoughts. To take the survey please click the link below. Thank you-Josie Domin https://forms.gle/4ySRUWMxK6hUCsVeA

Merry Christmas! 🎄 You can give your kids the gift 🎁 of fun by bringing the family to open swim 🏊‍♂️ at WSCC! The first open swim is tomorrow, Dec. 26 12-4PM! Please see the attached flyer for the other open swim dates and times!

Here is the Upper Elementary's January Newsletter! We would like to send out congratulations to the selected Students of the Month: 3rd grade - Amelia Munsell, 4th grade - Peyton Silvers, and 5th grade - Kyngstin Stakenas! We are looking forward to seeing everyone in the 2025! Students return to school on January 7th! And, as always, make it a great day in Spartan Country!

West Shore Community College will be having open swim over the Holiday break. The dates ae listed on the attached flyer.

Last week , 4-H came and did projects with each class in the Upper Elementary! They made bouncy balls with the 3rd and 4th grade, and rock candy in jars with the 5th grade! Here are some pictures of our students enjoying to learn!

Don't forget to stop out to Mason County Central high school today for the band boosters Christmas expo. There are many vendors with lots of beautiful and unique treasures. We will be here until 3:00pm today Saturday December 14th

The wait is over! Join us tomorrow for the MCC Band Boosters Christmas Expo. With nearly 100 vendors participating, you'll find the perfect holiday gift for everyone on your list. Bake sale, photos with Sparty, concessions and more await you! Admission is FREE and all proceeds support MCC Bands.

Dear MCC School Community, Below is the link to our Monday, December 16, 2024 Board Meeting Information Packet. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Yz0rM5CqHTKRC7jrZIbcKDdma714pwjt?usp=sharing Have a great weekend!!

Dear MCC School Family, Due to already poor road conditions, high winds causing some drifting, and very cold wind chills forecasted for the morning, the Mason County Central School District including Victory Early Childhood Center will be closed Thursday, December 12th. Stay Safe, Warm, and Strong Spartans!

Dear MCC School Family, Due to poor road conditions in the western part of the district and the storm forecasted for the remainder of today, the Mason County Central School District including Victory Early Childhood Center will be closed Wednesday, December 11th. As for evening events for today, they will likely be rescheduled. Stay Safe, Warm, and Strong Spartans!

We are excited to inform you that once again that as part of our Physical Education program, the students will have the opportunity to go ice skating. This activity will allow them to practice balance, coordination, and teamwork while having fun in a unique environment. Here are the details for the trip: Time: ~9am -11am Schedule is attached! Location: West Shore Community College, Ice Rink What to Wear: Students should wear warm clothing; including layers, gloves, and socks. Please have them wear comfortable clothing that allows movement. They should also bring a helmet if they have one. Cost:$0-Thanks to the PTC Chaperones: We will welcome any chaperones to meet us at the ice rink, as long as they have the background check. Please see Mrs. Baker in the office. We are looking forward to an enjoyable and educational experience on the ice! If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at sanes@mccschools.org.

Dear MCC School Family, Due to deteriorating road conditions and 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 Thursday, December 5th. As for evening events for Thursday, they will likely be rescheduled. Please standby for updates from the buildings regarding any revised schedules or times. Stay Safe, Warm, and Strong Spartans!

In lieu of a grade level Christmas gift exchanges, the Upper Elementary grade level teams decided to donation drives! Listed below are the organizations/groups each grade level decided on sponsoring and the flyers that were sent home! Happy Holidays and have a great day in Spartan Country!

It’s time! Time to pull out the wrestling mats once again. Any child interested in Scottville Youth wrestling is invited to join the Spartan Wrestling Club. The Upper Elementary group will sign up on Thursday, December 5th. Lower elementary students will start practice after Christmas break. Bring clean non-street shoes (not worn outside tennis shoes) and clean workout clothes. Wrestling shoes are encouraged and can be rented from the club (supplies are very low and rented on a first come first serve basis). Please bring any old singlets, shoes or headgear to the first practice / signup and you will be able to trade them for new gear. Uniforms are provided for those who choose to compete in tournaments. Come ready to learn about wrestling and have some fun. If you believe your child will be interested in this opportunity, please fill out the registration form below and bring it to the meeting or the first practice. We communicate during the season using the Spond app. If you add it to your phone or already have it, you can join our group using the code OZLVF. Cost: $35.00/Child Shoe / Headgear Rental $5 if available Coordinators: Kendel Trim - ktrim@mccschools.org

Holiday Shoppe is next week! We will have gifts arranged on tables sorted by price. Items will be available at the following price points: $1, $3, $5, $8, $10, and $15. The majority of items are at the lower prices. Our shopping volunteers will help students choose gifts for the people on their lists according to their budget. Our wrapping volunteers will make sure each student’s gifts are wrapped and ready to come home. Please continue to reach out to the Mason County Central Elementary PTC on Facebook or email at scottvilleptc@gmail.com if you have any questions.

Here is the December issue of the Upper Elementary Newsletter! We would like to send out our congratulations to our Students' of the Month: 3rd grade - Garrett Overdorf, 4th grade - Ethan Malburg, and 5th grade - Kortnee Parmer! Our PTC Holiday Shoppe will be Dec 2 and 3! Mr. Anes has set up ice skating at WSCC the week of Dec 16 - 20, there will be permission slips going home soon! Please make sure you glance at Mr. Kimes' Corner and also the Dates to Remember! As always, let's make it a great day in Spartan Country!

Mason County Central Schools would like to remind families that there will only be a half day of school on Wednesday, November 27th as we lead into the Thanksgiving Holiday. Our Lower Elementary will dismiss at 11:20 while all other buildings will dismiss at 11:30. We wish a very Happy Thanksgiving to our Students and their Families and it is our hope that you are able to enjoy the long weekend with loved ones. We will see you all back at school on Monday December 2nd.

Students, staff, and parents of Mason County area Schools, Below is a link to a letter from our county's School Resource Officers regarding threats made toward schools. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Fl8aVDT0x5qVqdN-XNbwqPvCyTZUmZH5/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=101067381617237014639&rtpof=true&sd=true Please take the time to read this as we are experiencing an uptick in threats across the country. Respectfully, Your county wide SRO team, Mason County Sheriff’s Office SRO’s Sergeant Adam Lamb Deputy Jake Lesinski Deputy Luke Postma Deputy David Barnett Scottville Police Department SRO Officer Katrina Skinner Ludington Police Department SRO Officer Conor Gallihugh

Students, staff, and parents of Mason County area Schools, Below is a link to a letter from our county's School Resource Officers regarding threats made toward schools. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Fl8aVDT0x5qVqdN-XNbwqPvCyTZUmZH5/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=101067381617237014639&rtpof=true&sd=true Please take the time to read this as we are experiencing an uptick in threats across the country. Respectfully, Your county wide SRO team, Mason County Sheriff’s Office SRO’s Sergeant Adam Lamb Deputy Jake Lesinski Deputy Luke Postma Deputy David Barnett Scottville Police Department SRO Officer Katrina Skinner Ludington Police Department SRO Officer Conor Gallihugh