Today, we celebrate and thank our incredible school bus drivers!

Your dedication, patience, and commitment help safely transport our students each day and make a difference in their lives.

You are an essential part of the Eldred CSD family. We appreciate all that you do for our students, staff, and community.

Thank you, School Bus Drivers! 🚌💙
about 2 hours ago, Lisa Sibirtzeff
Bus Driver Appreciation 26
The 6th grade hosted families, teachers, and other students at their Greek Gallery Walk! Students created works of art depicting Greek gods and goddesses, Greek monsters, and Greek architecture, using recyclable materials and craft supplies. The 6th graders wore togas and presented their projects to their guests. It was a wonderful morning celebrating social studies and community.
6 days ago, Jennifer Anderson
Image of an ELA project on Greek Mythology, a student made a Centaur out of a Ken doll and put horse legs on it as well as a write up on the mythical creature
Image of a student in a toga made of a white bed sheet standing behind her Greek Mythology project about Hades
Image of a student in a toga made of a gray bed sheet standing behind her Greek Mythology project about Poseidon
Image of a student in a toga made of a blue bed sheet standing behind his Greek Mythology project about the Temple of Poseidon
Image of a student in a toga made of a black bed sheet standing behind her Greek Mythology project about Hera
Image of a student in a toga made of a white bed sheet standing behind her Greek Mythology project about Medusa
Image of a student in a toga made of a burgundy bed sheet standing behind his Greek Mythology project about Ares
Image of a student in a toga made of a white bed sheet standing behind her Greek Mythology project about Athena
Image of a student in a toga made of a purple bed sheet standing behind her Greek Mythology project about Medusa
Image of a student in a toga made of a gray bed sheet standing behind his Greek Mythology project about Typhon
Pokemon Go Math took over Mackenzie and our brave 5th graders worked with metric conversions to capture them! Teams went all over the building in search of Pokemon and solved math problems along the way!
6 days ago, Jennifer Anderson
Image of the Pokemon, Squirtle, posted on an orange wall
Image of students in a school hallway looking for Pokemon for a math assignment
Image of two students sitting on a couch figuring out math problems on the clipboards
Image of students in a school hallway looking for Pokemon for a math assignment
Image of students in a school office looking for Pokemon for a math assignment
Image of the Pokemon, Scyther, posted on a green wall
Image of students in a school hallway looking for Pokemon for a math assignment
Last week we celebrated Week of the Young child with our PreK-2nd grade students.
Music Monday-Our morning started with a music performance that families were invited to enjoy
Tasty Tuesday-Healthy snacks were made in the classroom
Work Together Wednesday-primary grades paired with an intermediate grade where STEM projects abound
Artsy Thursday-Our annual primary art show was on display in our lobby
Family Fun Friday-Family members came into the classrooms to play games with students
Visit our photo gallery at this link https://elem.eldred.k12.ny.us/o/mes/page/mackenzie-photo-galleries
6 days ago, Jennifer Anderson
Collage of images from our Week of the Young Child celebration
Today at GRM, grades 3-6 kicked off their state testing. The 5th grade team lined the hallways with motivational posters with the slang of their generation to get them pumped up for the test. Music played as they walked to homeroom to get their day started with a bang.
6 days ago, Jennifer Anderson
Image of a poster hanging from the ceiling of a school hallway that reads " It's Giving Big Brain Vibes!"
Image of a poster hanging from the ceiling of a school hallway that reads "Eat This Test, Leave No Crumbs, You're a Smart Cookie!"
Image of a poster hanging from the ceiling of a school hallway that reads "Don't Be Mid Bruh! Level Up"
Image of a poster hanging from the ceiling of a school hallway that reads "It's Testing Week...Imma let you cook!"
Image of a poster hanging from the ceiling of a school hallway that reads "We Believe In You, You Got This"
Image of a poster hanging from the ceiling of a school hallway that reads "Time to Lock in Don't Crash Out"
Image of a poster hanging from the ceiling of a school hallway that reads "You Will Slay This Test, Clock it, Take your Time, No Cap You Can Do This"
Image of a poster hanging from the ceiling of a school hallway that reads "Your teachers are the G.O.A.T for preparing you for this test! Coolness Drips"
🎉​ Exciting Fundraiser Alert!​ 🎉
The GRM PTA ultimate discount cards online store is open. 🚀​ S​ave BIG at your favorite local spots while supporting our school!
🔗​ Shop here: www.ultimatefundraisinginc.com
✅​ Flyers will be sent home with elementary students,​ and don’t forget to select Mackenzie Elementary School in the drop-down menu at check out!
The fundraiser runs through May 26-every card sold helps our school!♥️
14 days ago, Jennifer Anderson
Image of a flyer with details on how to order the Ultimate Discount Card
🌟 Leadership Spotlight 🌟
Our GRM leaders put the Leader in Me Habits into action!
A special shoutout to Erin, Isla, Celeste, Alyssa, Khloee, Jacen, Ali, and Aubrey for giving up their recess time to help Mrs. Gallo, Mrs. Whitney, and Ms. Heisler set up the community food pantry we hosted on March 25th.
These students demonstrated what it means to:
⭐ Be Proactive by stepping up to help without being asked
⭐ Begin With the End in Mind by working toward a goal that supports our community
⭐ Put First Things First by using their time to serve others
⭐ Think Win-Win by helping create something that benefits many families
⭐ Synergize by working together as a team
We are so proud of these students for demonstrating leadership, kindness, and service!
22 days ago, Jennifer Anderson
Image of dry packaged goods set out on tables for a community food pantry
Image of students setting up health & beauty items for our community food pantry
Image of a group of students who are being recognized for volunteering to set up a community food drive
Our 5th graders had a cozy and engaging week diving into books during our “Starbies and Stories” reading experience! ☕📚 Students settled in with hot cocoa in hand and built their stamina through sustained, independent reading.

Beyond just enjoying a warm drink, this special theme helped create a calm, focused atmosphere where students could truly get lost in their stories, practice comprehension skills, and strengthen their love of reading. It was wonderful to see such enthusiasm, focus, and joy as students explored new worlds through books.

We’re so proud of their dedication and growth—what a great way to celebrate the power of reading!
26 days ago, Jennifer Anderson
Image of student sitting around a table with a green table cloth, enjoying hot cocoa while reading a book
Image of student sitting around a table with a green table cloth, enjoying hot cocoa while reading a book
Image of student sitting around a table with a green table cloth, enjoying hot cocoa while reading a book
Image of student sitting around a table with a green table cloth, enjoying hot cocoa while reading a book
Image of student sitting around a table with a green table cloth, enjoying hot cocoa while reading a book
Image of student sitting around a table with a green table cloth, enjoying hot cocoa while reading a book
Image of student sitting around a table with a green table cloth, enjoying hot cocoa while reading a book
Image of student sitting around a table with a green table cloth, enjoying hot cocoa while reading a book
Image of student sitting around a table with a green table cloth, enjoying hot cocoa while reading a book
The first graders had some fun with an egg stem activity! Each student was given plastic eggs and playdough. First, they had to make their predictions on how many eggs they thought they could stack. Then, they were given time to try to stack as many as predicted. The students definitely had some creative ways to make it work!
29 days ago, Jennifer Anderson
Image of a student posing with her egg stem activity
Image of a student posing with her egg stem activity
Image of a student posing with his egg stem activity
Image of a student posing with his egg stem activity
Image of a student posing with his egg stem activity
Image of students posing with their egg stem activity
Image of students posing with their egg stem activity
Image of students posing with their egg stem activity
Image of students posing with their egg stem activity
Image of students posing with their egg stem activity
What a great ending to an amazing challenge. Our 5th graders competed each week in challenges in both math and ELA. The students got to compete both individually and as a team to solve problems and read for understanding. We are so proud of each and every one of our 5th graders and their participation and dedication during the month of March!
29 days ago, Jennifer Anderson
Image of medals given out to students for their participation in March Madness ELA & Math Challenge
Image of one of the March Madness teams with their medals
Image of one of the March Madness teams with their medals
GRM had fun celebrating spirit week leading up to spring break. Our color wars and future me days were well received. 5th (red) & 6th (white) had a friendly game of kickball to end out our color wars day and we had so many students showing us what they want to be when they grow up. We had police officers, doctors, zoologists, military, firefighters, chefs/bakers, even a future president of the United States.
29 days ago, Jennifer Anderson
Image of a group of student wearing white to celebrate color wars
Image of students wearing red to celebrate color wars
image of student in a gym playing kickball
Image of PreK & K student wearing their yellow and green to celebrate color wars
image of students dressed up in outfits representing what they want to be when they grow up
Image of students dressed up in costumes of what they want to be when they grow up. Shown here is a doctor and a police officer
image of student dressed in costume of what they want to be when they grow up-shown is a teacher, an astronaut, a police office, a dancer and a veterinarian
image of student dressed as what they want to be when they grow up
Image of students dressed i costumes representing what they want to be when they grown up
Image of a student dressed in costume of what she wants to be when she grows up-President of the United States
Mrs. Langlitz came into the first grade and read the story "Ada Twist Scientist". After reading, she led the class in a science experiment on density.
about 1 month ago, Jennifer Anderson
A parent came to read a book to our 1st grade class, she stands posing with the book "Ada Twist Scientist"
Students pose for the camera wearing safety goggles for a science experiment
Students pose for the camera wearing safety goggles for a science experiment
Students pose for the camera wearing safety goggles for a science experiment
Students pose for the camera wearing safety goggles for a science experiment
Students pose for the camera wearing safety goggles for a science experiment
Students pose for the camera wearing safety goggles for a science experiment
Students pose for the camera wearing safety goggles for a science experiment
The Mackenzie Leader in Me cultural committee treated students to a fun and delicious waffle toppings bar this morning. From whipped cream and chocolate sauce to fresh strawberries, blueberries, marshmallows, chocolate chips, and sprinkles. There was something for everyone to enjoy. A sweet start to the day!
about 1 month ago, Jennifer Anderson
Two students stand in front of a table covered with a red table cloth. The table has fixings for a waffle toppings bar including marshmallows, fresh berries, whipped cream, syrup and sprinkles
Image of the menu for the waffle toppings bar
A student stands in front of a table covered with a red table cloth. The table has fixings for a waffle toppings bar including marshmallows, fresh berries, whipped cream, syrup and sprinkles
Two students stand in front of a table covered with a red table cloth. The table has fixings for a waffle toppings bar including marshmallows, fresh berries, whipped cream, syrup and sprinkles
A student stands at a cafeteria table with a green tray holding a waffle topped with what looks like marshmallows and chocolate chips.
A students stands at a table covered with a red table cloth as he helps younger students put toppings on a waffle
Two student sit at a cafeteria table with breakfast on their green trays.
A student sits at a cafeteria table with a green tray that has a waffle with strawberries & whipped cream
Students in third-grade art classes at GRM recently completed 3-D art of fish that reside in Sullivan County. Students were able to decide which fish they would like to create, then used reference photos to draw the front and back of their fish. Throughout the process, students learned about how to draw realistically by paying attention to detail. Students then connected both sides using a low-temperature hot glue gun, and filled them with toy stuffing. Finally, students researched their fish and wrote about them.
about 1 month ago, Jennifer Anderson
Image depicting pictures of fish that can be found in the waters of Sullivan County NY
Art project made by 3rd grade students showing 3-D drawn fish that can be found in the waters of Sullivan County NY
Art project made by 3rd grade students showing 3-D drawn fish that can be found in the waters of Sullivan County NY
Image of a student's writing piece about the research they did on the fish of Sullivan County NY
Image of a student's writing piece about the research they did on the fish of Sullivan County NY
Image of a student's writing piece about the research they did on the fish of Sullivan County NY
REMINDER:
Community members are invited to the Mackenzie Pantry tomorrow, Wednesday, March 25 from 3:30-7:00 pm
about 1 month ago, Jennifer Anderson
Flyer inviting community members to visit our pantry
The first graders worked together as a class on making positive behavior choices throughout the winter. This week, they celebrated their success with a hot chocolate party!
about 1 month ago, Jennifer Anderson
Image of students enjoying snacks in the classroom during their hot chocolate party that they earned for positive behavior choices.
Image of students enjoying snacks in the classroom during their hot chocolate party that they earned for positive behavior choices.
Image of students enjoying snacks in the classroom during their hot chocolate party that they earned for positive behavior choices.
Image of students enjoying snacks in the classroom during their hot chocolate party that they earned for positive behavior choices.
Image of students enjoying snacks in the classroom during their hot chocolate party that they earned for positive behavior choices.
Image of students enjoying snacks in the classroom during their hot chocolate party that they earned for positive behavior choices.
Mrs. Marcinak’s 5th grade class enjoyed a cozy and productive “Books and Bites” session on March 19! Students worked on building their reading stamina while enjoying some tasty snacks—a perfect combination for focused, independent reading time.

Throughout the activity, students practiced staying engaged with their books for longer periods, explored new genres, and shared recommendations with classmates. It was wonderful to see everyone so immersed in their reading!
about 1 month ago, Jennifer Anderson
Image of characters of children reading books and eating snacks
Image of children sitting in a classroom at round tables with red table cloths reading books and eating snacks
Image of children sitting in a classroom at round tables with red table cloths reading books and eating snacks
Image of children sitting in a classroom at round tables with red table cloths reading books and eating snacks
Image of children sitting in a classroom at round tables with red table cloths reading books and eating snacks
Image of children sitting in a classroom at round tables with red table cloths reading books and eating snacks
Image of children sitting in a classroom at round tables with red table cloths reading books and eating snacks
In the month of February GRM students and staff were challenged to get active in their classrooms and at home. Ms. Wyss and Mrs. Hunt's 2nd grade were the winners in the primary wing with 464 active minutes and Mrs. Knight’s 5th grade class were the winners in the intermediate wing with 417 minutes. The office staff was the over all winners with a total of 600 minutes. Everyone worked so hard that they earned themselves a glow party.
about 1 month ago, Jennifer Anderson
Image of students posing for the camera before they celebrate at a glow party
Students pose for a photo and throw glow sticks in air
Students huddle together and throw glow sticks in air
First Grade was having fun with shaving cream while reviewing their phonics skills.
about 1 month ago, Jennifer Anderson
Students sit at round tables with a tray of shaving cream they are using to practice their phonics skills and pose for the camera with saving cream on their hands
Students sit at round tables with a tray of shaving cream they are using to practice their phonics skills and pose for the camera with saving cream on their hands
Students sit at round tables with a tray of shaving cream they are using to practice their phonics skills and pose for the camera with saving cream on their hands
Students sit at round tables with a tray of shaving cream they are using to practice their phonics skills and pose for the camera with saving cream on their hands
Students sit at round tables with a tray of shaving cream they are using to practice their phonics skills and pose for the camera with saving cream on their hands
Students sit at round tables with a tray of shaving cream they are using to practice their phonics skills and pose for the camera with saving cream on their hands
The GRM Student Council proudly hosted a Vocation & Avocation Event under the leadership of Ms. Kurtzman and the support of the GRM Leadership Action Team!

Our student leaders did an incredible job creating tri-fold presentations and warmly welcoming our presenters. With 16 different vocations and avocations represented, students had the opportunity to visit each table and learn about a wide range of careers, hobbies, and passions.

The excitement was contagious—our students had a blast exploring new interests and asking thoughtful questions!

Some of the careers and avocations included: beekeeping, correctional officers, police officers, master LEGO building, technology, journalism, entrepreneurship, acting, dental hygiene, archery, government positions, art, environmental conservation, fashion design, the National Park Service, coaching, and animal therapy.

A heartfelt thank you to our parents and community members who took the time to share their knowledge and experiences. Your involvement made this event truly meaningful and inspiring for our students!
about 1 month ago, Jennifer Anderson
Image of a police officer holding a Body Bunker explaining what it's for to a group of school children
A student holds a model of a human mouth as she's being shown proper brushing and flossing methods
An adult poses with a child in front of a display representing fashion design
Two student kneel with a stuffed animal of a dog
Students are engaged with an adult showing them a honeycomb
An adult is speaking to a group of school children about therapy animals
a group of children show off items they got from representatives from the National Park Service
Students are show how the voting process works by a member of our local government
A group of students gather around a professional archer as he shows them his bow
An art teacher explains her trade to a group of school children