Scottville Elementary - Our Actions Will Inspire and Equip Students to Excel

Good Afternoon Spartan Families, 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 class information. Grade level supply lists are posted on the MCC App, our website and the Scottville Elementary Facebook page. We will have a Spartan Connected “curbside pick-up” for parents to pick up everything students will need to get started this fall on Thursday, September 3rd from 8:00 - 3:00 at Scottville 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 will be posted next Monday, August 31st after 3:00 on the MCC App, our website and the Scottville Elementary Facebook page.

Good Afternoon, we will be posting important information for parents regarding our Back to School video (replacing back to school nights this year), class assignments, supply lists and Information for our Spartan Connected online learners tomorrow afternoon...stay tuned.

Spartan Connected - Scottville Elementary We understand many of our parents that have chosen our Spartan Connected option want a consistent daily schedule for their child. We’re recommending families follow this schedule starting promptly at 8:30 each morning. However, we know a morning learning schedule doesn’t work for everyone depending on work schedules. We’ve designed a flexible model that combines teacher taught lessons, real-time interaction between teacher and students along with opportunities for students to interact with each other, daily teacher accessibility and uploaded content so students can learn at their own pace. This model is designed for students that choose remote learning while we are in Phase 4. If we are placed back in Phase 3, all K-2 students will follow this model of learning. Accountability will be a fundamental part of our children’s learning with this model and solid expectations will be set. There will exist a solid set of expectations for students and parents to follow so learning can take place through Google Classroom. Here is what you can expect each day from the K-2 Spartan Connected model: 8:30 - 9:00: Morning check-in with the teacher and classmates via Google Hangout. 1 - 2.5 hrs: Uploaded teacher taught lessons and/or instruction videos with time to complete assignments that will be turned in (this allows for students to work at their own pace but gives families an estimate of the time they should set aside each day). 20-30 min: One-on-one/small group (student specific) remote interventions are possible if needed (# of days per week determined by teacher and scheduled with parent scheduled with parent) ***The Google Hangout will be open throughout the morning each day so parents or students can jump back in to ask questions about the uploaded lessons taught by our teachers and any additional instructional videos they’ve included. Outside of the normal school time frame, parents will need to set up a communication method with the teacher in case they need support (i.e email). ***All lessons, instructional videos and assignments will be accessible anytime after they’re initially posted to meet family schedules but there will be assignment deadlines just as there are in a traditional school setting. ***Mrs. Greiner, our Student Success Specialist, will be available daily. Families can connect her via phone or in a Google Hangout if support is needed. ***Specials would not be offered to K-2 Spartan Connected students in Phase 4. ***K-5 students that choose our Spartan Connected model but have connectivity issues will have access to the same content as those with wifi connectivity. They will receive a Chromebook with all content downloaded onto it, one week at a time. Each week they will need to return it to school so we can retrieve student work and reload content for the next week. ***Spartan Connected students may check out a chromebook if they need a device while learning remotely.

Good Evening! Ms. Angie and I have organized a couple opportunities for families to register their children for Preschool and Kindergarten in the upcoming weeks. If you have already turned in a packet you're all set for now, if you have one to turn in, stop by and we'll get it processed for you. We'll have packets available for those that need one and a place for you to fill everything out. We plan on finalizing Kindergarten class lists for the fall following these events. Please check out the attached flyers for more information. We look forward to seeing you soon!

MCC has put together a summer learning opportunity for those interested in extending learning into the summer.

MCC Summer Meals

We're looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow "Rain or Shine" for Curbside Pick-Up at Scottville Elementary...Here's the plan in case you missed it... Friday, June 5th between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM at Scottville Elementary. Our teachers and office staff will be present to bring your child’s things out to you. If you’re unable to fit time in that day to pick everything up, you can send someone in your place. They will be asked who they’re picking items up for. Please make sure you/they go to the correct location for the grade level(s) your child is in. Scottville Elementary Pick - Up Locations: 2nd grade parents should pull into the east parking lot down by second grade classrooms. Please stay in your vehicle, we will come to you. 1st grade parents should pull up out front of Scottville Elementary. Please stay in your vehicle, we will come to you. Kindergarten parents should pull into the west parking lot down by the kindergarten classrooms, please stay in your vehicle, we will come to you. Parents planning to walk to school are asked to follow social distancing practices and are asked to wear masks. Our staff will be wearing masks and gloves when within 6 feet of our families or each other. The entire District is planning this process for next Friday. If you have children in other buildings, please check the MCC App or building level social media posts for specific information regarding those buildings. Have a Great Weekend!

Hi Everyone, as we approach the last week of school we have scheduled a day for families to come up to the school for “curbside pick up” to get things their children left at school prior to the mandatory closing. This will be a little tricky as we will need to follow pretty strict safety guidelines that are required of schools to carry out this process. Here’s what we have planned: Friday, June 5th between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM at Scottville Elementary. Our teachers and office staff will be present to bring your child’s things out to you. If you’re unable to fit time in that day to pick everything up, you can send someone in your place. They will be asked who you/they’re picking items up for. Please make sure you/they go to the correct location for the grade level(s) your child is in. Scottville Elementary Pick - Up Locations: 2nd grade parents should pull into the east parking lot down by second grade classrooms. Please stay in your vehicle, we will come to you. 1st grade parents should pull up out front of Scottville Elementary. Please stay in your vehicle, we will come to you. Kindergarten parents should pull into the west parking lot down by the kindergarten classrooms, please stay in your vehicle, we will come to you. Parents planning to walk to school are asked to follow social distancing practices and are asked to wear masks. Our staff will be wearing masks and gloves when within 6 feet of our families or each other. The entire District is planning this process for next Friday. If you have children in other buildings, please check the MCC App or building level social media posts for specific information regarding those buildings. Have a Great Weekend!

Hi everyone, this week we'll be talking about giving back. When you have time please listen to this story, Ordinary Mary's Extraordinary Deed read by a group of children. As you listen, pay attention to the ways that people give back. Tomorrow, we'll talk about what it means to be generous and some of the things people did in the story. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGCp04MBFrw

Join us for some Birthday Shout Outs" this morning with Mrs. Greiner. Happy Birthday to all those that have celebrated their special day since we have been out of school!!! https://youtu.be/ie5fpD7VngE

Here's a great message from Mrs. Greiner. She talks to us about the Zones of Regulation and recognizing which zone we are in so we can choose the correct tools to help us when we have big feelings. https://youtu.be/3S5RqPAA5-I

Good Morning Spartan Families, please try to find some time to check out this great message from Mrs. Greiner about wellness. She talks to us about how exercise can help keep our minds and bodies healthy and how it makes us feel better. Have a great day everyone!!! https://youtu.be/nn1Zg5O-wQU

National Teacher Appreciation Week is celebrated May 4th through the end of this week. I'd like to extend a special thank you to our teachers at Scottville Elementary. They take on many roles each day, far beyond those of a teacher. They do so out of the love they have for children and because they want to make a difference for each one so they can go forth and achieve their dreams. I couldn't be more proud to be a Spartan! I also want to recognize others that work with our children at Scottville Elementary. Educating children takes a team of special people that also includes Student Success Specialists, Social Workers, Paraprofessionals, Office Staff, Custodians, Food Service Staff and Transportation Staff. Each of these groups has a special, important role in our children's lives each day. I’d like to thank these folks at Scottville Elementary for the passion each of them bring to school each day for teaching and learning. While learning looks much different at the moment, I'm so proud of the effort my school family has put into facing the challenges of distance learning to continue offering learning experiences for our young Spartans. Also, I want to extend a special thank you to those at home working with their children to ensure learning continues during this time we need to stay at home...we appreciate your efforts!

Good Afternoon Spartan families, please read this message to your children and watch this video with them when you have time today. "Hi boys and girls, we're all leaders for others in our lives and many times we don't even realize it. That younger brother or sister you think is trying to "bug" you is not usually the case, they look up to you and want to be with you, want to be like you and look to you as a leader. We also have leaders in our lives that we follow. We have been talking about leadership qualities this week. Let's start telling one another when we recognize members of our family making great choices, setting great examples and acting like great Spartan leaders!!! https://youtu.be/LtbWXEUuGZ4

Hi everyone, today we'll continue our discussion about leaders. We'll talk about the importance of choosing good leaders to follow and then the children can listen to scenarios and decide if the characters are acting as good leaders should or making poor choices as leaders. https://youtu.be/uFPktn6z9lo

Hi everyone, we talk to the children at Scottville Elementary about how as young Spartans we want to be good leaders. I plan on sharing a few videos this week teaching the children about what leaders do and how we can be good leaders. This first video will get them thinking and has a few built in opportunities for you to talk with them about some specifics. https://youtu.be/vbyOMY31PJw

Hello everyone! We hope you've all had a great week...warmer weather ahead! When you have time today check out this great message from Mrs. Greiner. She's talking to us about our Spartan Code. Have a great weekend!!! https://youtu.be/fEbJyvgHGTQ

Mason County Central Schools Scottville Elementary Kindergarten Round-Up It’s that time of year already! We’re now enrolling children into Kindergarten for the 2020-2021 school year. We’ve uploaded fillable enrollment documents onto our MCC Website for those able to access them. Those needing enrollment papers mailed to them can email me at cetchison@mccschools.org. Please include your name, your child’s name, birthdate and physical address. Here is what you need to do to access the online documents: 1. Visit our website at: www.mccschools.org 2. Click on the “schools” link at the top of the page. 3. Select “Scottville Elementary”, this will take you to our building page. 4. Next, click on “Menu” at the top of the page and a blue window will pop up on the side of your screen. 5. Click on “Student Enrollment”. 6. This will take you to a white screen with the instructions you will need to complete the necessary paperwork to get your child enrolled. 7. Once you finish, email the pdf document to Amanda Merkey at: amerkey@mccschools.org. 8. We will need additional documents from you in the near future and will email or call you once we’re at that point. Please reach out to me via email if you have any questions or need assistance. Thank you, Chris Etchison Scottville Elementary Principal

Good Morning Spartan Families! Our MCC Landing Page is now live! Online lessons and resources will be posted one week at a time and are designed to begin on Mondays. Watch for new lessons to be posted each Sunday evening between 4:00 - 6:00. Lessons for week #2 will be posted on Sunday, May 2nd. Please visit the site today and reach out to your child's teacher prior to the weekend if you have any questions or need assistance navigating the website. You can access the Landing Page here: bit.ly/mcconlinelearning

Online Learning Link: Families that are planning to access online learning lessons over the next six weeks can visit the MCC Landing Page at the following web address: bit.ly/mcconlinelearning (This link will go live at 8:00 AM on Thursday, April 23rd. We will post the link again Thursday morning once it's live.