Mack Memo ~ Parent Newsletter |
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A message from Jennifer Smith, Mack Elementary Principal and Preschool Director |
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As the year is winding down, I would like to take a moment and reflect on our outstanding sixth-grade students. Each of the 19 students has impacted our Mack campus whether they have been here for one year or seven-plus years. What I have enjoyed most about them is their willingness to work together. They have been incredibly flexible as we have navigated this challenging year. Mrs. Durst, their sixth-grade teacher, would describe this group as outgoing, spontaneous, cooperative, and independent.
One fun highlight from this year is Annabelle and Madeleine’s book they co-wrote called, The Sun Amulet. The book is about a horse named Starfire caught in a life of misery being cruelly treated by her owners. That all changed in a blink of an eye when Starfire breaks out of the farm and meets a new friend. Starfire, her new friend, and a new herd discovered they were all destined to receive an amulet of extraordinary power. There is adventure and the battle between good versus evil. It is a summer must-read and it is available on Amazon. Congratulations, Annabelle and Madeleine, on this outstanding achievement.
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I asked some sixth-graders to reflect on their last year at Mack Elementary, and here are a few of their thoughts.
I came to Mack in 2nd grade from Faith Lutheran School. I didn’t know anybody when I got there besides one other student. I think the best moment of my time at Mack was when I met Annabelle and Rachel. From that moment, I decided that it was worth coming to Mack Elementary. My time at Mack has been very influential on how I am and act to this day.
-Madeleine
My first year at Mack has been an amazing one. At the beginning of the year, I was nervous about making friends, but I soon realized that that was not something to fret about. Everyone was very welcoming, and we all became fast friends. We have done very fun projects in class. For the Ancient Egypt project, my friends and I made an Egyptian feast. It was gratifying, and it helped us learn about Egyptian culture. Mrs. Durst has been an exceptional sixth-grade teacher. Mrs. Riad has been very helpful, and I am so thankful for everything she has done in our class. Mack is a magical place that I am going to miss very much.
-Mim
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The tradition of the Cherry tree
Each year I have gifted the sixth-grade class with their very own Cherry tree. Traditionally, Cherry trees represent good fortune, new beginnings, and revival. It is said to bring good fortune and future happiness to the days to come! This is my wish for all our sixth graders that they will blossom and grow in God’s goodness. They will follow Jesus with all their hearts and know the good plans God has laid out for those who love him. Each day as I drive by and see the Cherry trees, I say a quick prayer of thankfulness for every sixth-grade student that has finished their time here at Mack. Congratulations to the 2021 sixth-grade of Mack Elementary. May God bless you.
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Announcements & Reminders |
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As you may have already learned, we were recently alerted that some students had acquired the “unmasked” masks. These masks have vents to make it easier to breathe, but they do not protect against the virus. Thank you for your cooperation in sending your child to school with appropriate and fitted cloth masks.
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Health Room Needs
If you happen to be doing some spring cleaning and have any children's clothing you'd like to donate, we would welcome your donation. We are especially in need of boys sweatpants, sizes 10-14 or girls leggings, sizes 8-14. They can be dropped off at the office anytime. Thank you!
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Students in fourth grade have been learning about economics, ranging from how to make a product to how to run a business. The culmination of this economic unit is an event called Fourth Grade Marketplace. Each student will be selling their homemade item to students, K-6, Tuesday, May 25 and Thursday, May 27 from 1:30-2:30 in hopes of generating a profit that will be donated to PAWS in Lynwood, an organization that serves a variety of animals in our area. Please remind your child to bring small bills.
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Each week Rev. Daniel Rogers and our Chapel Team deliver a message about God's love and how we can grow in our relationship with Him. Click the button below to watch this week's Chapel. |
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Last Day of School
As a reminder, the last day of school is scheduled for Thursday, June 17. Classes will dismiss at 12:00 pm.
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Our preschool/pre-K students are busy this week, learning math and developing numeracy. As the children explore and play with numbers, they learn concepts that go way beyond number recognition.
One recent activity in Mrs. Kaskes’s class was sorting coins, counting each type and then recording the information on a graph. In this activity, students practiced several math concepts such as counting, one-to-one correspondence, sorting and graphing. Numbers and math concepts are a part of many games in each preschool classroom.
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Mrs. Wasson’s classes have recently been enjoying a number game with a practical twist: The kids stand on a number on the circle time carpet; then Mrs. Wasson rolls giant dice, and the child whose number is rolled gets to go wash their hands for snack. It’s very motivating! |
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A message from PTF President and President Elect, Amanda Swann & April Banach
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As our final token of appreciation to the Mack faculty and staff, we would love to bless them once again with their favorite hot drinks on Tuesday, June 1. If you are interested in picking up a favorite drink or two from a local coffee shop, please sign up here. Mack E-Board members will be at the two temp stations, collecting and labeling beverages to be delivered. Thank you for blessing our staff again with their favorite drinks to start the week!
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Please mark your calendars for our first in-person PTF meeting and social for the school year on Wednesday, June 2 at 8:30am. We will meet outside under the covered play area. The morning will start with a short PTF meeting and the remainder of the time we will be having our social, which will be a wonderful opportunity to fellowship with other Mack parents. Light refreshments will be served and little ones are welcome to attend. We are excited to have this opportunity to meet in person and look forward to seeing you there!
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WE ARE HIRING!
We have several openings in preschool and elementary, for teachers (Preschool-Grade 12) for the upcoming school year.
If you or someone you know would be interested in one of our open positions, learn more and/or apply via the button to the right.
*BCS tuition discounts are available to all regularly scheduled employees.
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Junior-Senior High School News |
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Check out our Viking Chronicle, featuring articles written by our talented group of 7th and 8th grade writers: |
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Recurring Events
Every Monday: Parents In Prayer, 9am (except holidays & breaks)
Every Tuesday: Chapel & Tithe
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May
5/25 & 5/27 - 4th Grade Marketplace
5/28 - No School
5/31 - No School, Memorial Day
June
6/2 - PTF Meeting, 8:30 am (in person)
6/3 - Track and Field Event, Grades 4-6
6/8 - Early Release Day, No PM Preschool
6/9 - Last Day of Preschool
6/15 - 6th Grade "Moving Up" Ceremony & Field Trip
6/16 - Field Day (K-6)
6/17 - Last Day of School (K-12)
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18250 168th Pl. NE, Woodinville, WA 98072
(425) 485-1824
Admissions: (425) 460-3300
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