Mackenzie Elementary School picture day is Tuesday, October 17.
about 5 hours ago, Jennifer Anderson
Image of School Picture Day information for online ordering
Monday, October 9, 2023-No school in observance of Columbus Day.
about 5 hours ago, Jennifer Anderson
Clipart image of a sailor looking through a spyglass from the bow of a ship with the word Columbus Day in the ocean below
On Friday, October 6 the Mackenzie Elementary School will participate in the annual county-wide early dismissal drill. Students will dismiss 15-minutes early from school. Car pick ups will begin @ 2:45 with buses departing at approximately 3:00. Please have plans in place so that your children know what to do in the event of an emergency early dismissal from school.
about 5 hours ago, Jennifer Anderson
Image of a white warning light outlined in yellow
For Social Studies, students used their archaeological skills to reconstruct a “found artifact” which was created by an “unidentified” culture. It was a really amazing experience, and the students were determined and found success.
7 days ago, Jennifer Anderson
Image of terra cotta pots with images drawn on them
Image of broken pieces of terra cotta pots on a white plate being put back together by a student
image of broken pieces of terra cotta pots on a white plate
image of a broken terra cotta pot with a drawing on it laying on a white plate
students investigate their terra cotta pots
a student investigates her terra cotta pot
students investigate their terra cotta pots
students investigate their terra cotta pots
Students investigate their terra cotta pots
Ms. Swinford’s 5th grade has been learning about ecosystems in science. They are learning why or why not certain organisms are living and thriving, while others aren’t. Today they made a food web model to show how animals move through the ecosystem. They then exchanged matter to show how matter also moves through the ecosystem.
8 days ago, Jennifer Anderson
Students holding string working on a science lab
Students holding string working on a science lab
Students holding string working on a science lab
On September 15 International DOT Day is a celebration of all that creativity inspires to make the world a better place . Our students read The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds and participated in discussions and activities surrounding the story. The Dot is the story of a caring teacher who dares a doubting student to trust in her own abilities by being brave enough to "make her mark". We all know Mackenzie loves any reason to dress up so we had children and adults dressed in polka dots to "mark" the day!
11 days ago, Jennifer Anderson
Image of the book The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds
Students hold up art work they created for International Dot Day
Students hold up art work they created for International Dot Day
Students hold up art work they created for International Dot Day
Students hold up art work they created for International Dot Day
Students hold up art work they created for International Dot Day
A student wearing a green shirt with blue, white and red polka dots smiles as the camera
A student in an orange shirt with a black dot smiles at the camera
As part of our social studies curriculum we celebrate the International Day of Peace annually on September 21. This day was established in 1981 by a unanimous United Nations resolution. Peace Day provides a globally shared date for all humanity to commit to peace above all differences and to contribute to a culture of peace. Our students discuss Peace Day and then are encouraged to write a kind word or phrase on a pinwheel. Our learning community parades around our campus waving their colorful pinwheels of peace which are "planted" in our front lawn as a showcase to all who visit!
12 days ago, Jennifer Anderson
Students pose in front of signs that read Mackenzie Pinwheels for Peace
Image of pinwheels in colors of red, blue, green, pink and purple are "planted" in a flower box.
Image of students parading in front of a school building waving colorful pinwheels
a student smiles while holding a green pinwheel
a student holding a green pinwheel and an adult holding a purple pinwheel smile at the camera
a student wearing a blue hat with a blue pinwheel stuck in it and another student with a pink pinwheel in her hand parade in front of a school building
Image of the back of children as they walk past the camera holding their colorful pinwheels in the air parade in front of a school building.
September's character trait at Mackenzie Elementary School is Resilience. Mr. Carpentieri has spent time this month in classrooms reading The Hugging Tree-A Story About Resilience by Jill Neimark. This is a story of a tree, growing alone on a cliff. The tree is faced with many challenges including thunder storms, freezing winters and vast, crashing waves, but the kindness and compassion of one little boy and protected by the natural world, the tree grows and eventually becomes a shelter for others. Every month Mr. C. will choose a new character trait to focus on and students exhibiting this trait will be recognized.
12 days ago, Jennifer Anderson
Image of the book The Hugging Tree A story About Resilience by Jill Neimark
Image of building principal, Mr. Carpentieri, in a classroom, sitting in a rocking chair reading to students.
Image of building principal, Mr. Carpentieri, in a classroom, sitting in a rocking chair reading to students.
Image of building principal, Mr. Carpentieri, in a classroom, sitting in a rocking chair reading to students.
Image of building principal, Mr. Carpentieri, in a classroom, sitting in a rocking chair reading to students.
The Mackenzie Backpack program is up and running for the 2023-2024 academic year! If your family is struggling to make ends meet and could use extra help feeding your children, you may want to enroll in this free, confidential program. Click below to fill out the confidential form to sign your child/children up for the program or complete the paperwork that was sent home in student backpacks this week. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSenB1X0iFmzVW5MKY4w5n3LkwyzZJ3A9GtPXFPpzHWan1I-pw/viewform
13 days ago, Jennifer Anderson
Image of a blue backpack with gray canned goods with red lables on it and a white heart in the background. In the foreground are those same canned goods  and what looks like a green bowl with popcorn in it. All in a circle with a purple background and outlined in navy blue. There is an orange banner at the bottom that has the word HUNGER in white letters.
Join us for Open House at Mackenzie Elementary School on Wednesday, September 13 from 6:00-7:30 PM. We recommend children remain at home, but understand if childcare is an issue.
21 days ago, Jennifer Anderson
Image of the words Open House in Red & Blue
New York State Health Department publication: Parents: Fight Flu at Home and School. https://www.health.ny.gov/diseases/communicable/influenza/seasonal/child_care_and_schools/ If you have any questions please contact the NYSDOH Bureau of Immunization at immunize@health.ny.gov.
27 days ago, Lisa Sibirtzeff
Flu (Influenza) Information for Child-Care Providers and Schools
The Mackenzie Elementary School staff has been busy getting ready for the arrival of students. They are looking forward to seeing everyone on Tuesday!
about 1 month ago, Jennifer Anderson
Kindergarten Bulletin Board Yellow background with different color crayons
Wooden door with a window in it that has a welcome sign with pencil and crayons cutouts
Orange wall with a black bulletin board with a banner that reads welcome back
Yellow wall with a bulletin board that reads Anything is Popsicle in Kindergarten
Image of a classroom set up with colorful chairs in the background and a blue carpet in the foreground
Image of a reading nook with a colorful carpet,  canvas chairs and a bookshelf with books and stuffed animals
A teacher sits in a chair holding a book in each hand
An orange wall with a black bulletin board with individual pictures  of sailboats that have been colored by students
A blue wall with a bulletin board that reads No bones about it we're doggone happy you are in sixth grade  there are a bunch of dogs and a doghouse
This spring our 4th and 5th grade music classes participated in a workshop called The John Lennon Real Love Project. This songwriting program, led by teaching artists Beth and Scott Bierko of Theatre Within, is provided to public and charter elementary schools. After learning about John Lennon’s life, music and highest values of peace, love and equality in a dynamic 40-minute presentation, students wrote new lyrics to “Real Love.” Next, they recorded a new version of the song accompanied by John Lennon’s original vocal and piano track. We'd like to present to you the video chronicling the experience of our students. Enjoy! https://youtu.be/mtgL6EIB6c4
3 months ago, Jennifer Anderson
Image of John Lennon wearing headphones and standing in from of a microphone with The John Lennon Real Love Project Registered Trademark Logo
We are looking forward to welcoming our Mackenzie students to summer school beginning on Monday, July 10!
3 months ago, Jennifer Anderson
Image of a set of windows with a yellow jacket decal against a green wall.
During Week of the Young Child in April our 1st & 6th grade students planted flower seeds on Work Together Wednesday. Today those flowers that grew were transplanted into the flower boxes in the front of our building. Thank you for making our school beautiful!
4 months ago, Jennifer Anderson
Image of students and teachers posing in front of a school building.
Image of flowers freshly planted in a flower box
Close up image of freshly planted purple flowers in a flower box.
Close up image of a freshly planted yellow marigold flower
LAST WEEK OF SCHOOL REMINDER FOR MACKENZIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL! School is closed on Monday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth. Tuesday, June 20-Thursday, June 22 is 1:00 early dismissal with Thursday, June 22 being our last day of classes. Have a great summer!
4 months ago, Jennifer Anderson
Cartoon image of a yellow school bus with children waving from the windows
As part of Lucy Calkins' Units of Study, students in Mrs. Burrows-Wood's 4th Grade class embraced the opportunity to write persuasive letters to the Masters of the Windy Hollow Hunt, and their Huntsman, Mr. Burrows-Wood, regarding the naming of a new litter of fox hound puppies. Through rough drafts, revisions and examining pictures of the puppies, the students were able to develop their final drafts of persuasive letters. The Masters and Huntsman met over coffee to read the student's letters. They were impressed by the student's take on the process of naming the puppies and through discussion and review decided to take our 4th graders suggestions and name not one but two of the puppies based on their letters. Introducing Pringle & Preston (changed from Pretzel). This is a real world example of how speaking up can lead to change.
4 months ago, Jennifer Anderson
Bulletin Board with student writing samples
Fox Hound Named Pringle
Fox Hound Named Preston
Today was field day at Mackenzie! A very big THANK YOU goes out to Mr. Keast for all of the fun activities he had planned for our students to compete in. Competitions included: The Team Building Plank Walk, Shoe Find Relay, Hula Hut Throwdown, Squirt Gun Relay, Hula-Hoop-Pass Relay, Tug-of-War, Sack Relay and Water Pipe Challenge, among others.
4 months ago, Jennifer Anderson
Students competing in field day activities
Students competing in field day activities
Students competing in field day activities
Students competing in field day activities
Students competing in field day activities
Students competing in field day activities
Students competing in field day activities
Students competing in field day activities
Students competing in field day activities
Students competing in field day activities
On May 17, NYS Trooper Watt came to present to our 5th & 6th grade students about internet safety. She provided valuable information to our students on how social media apps work and gave our students helpful tips on keeping themselves safe while using their electronics.
4 months ago, Jennifer Anderson
NYS Trooper Watt stands in a classroom in front of a SmartBoard giving a presentation to 5th & 6th grade students on internet safety.
Students in grades 5 & 6 listen to a presentation on internet safety.
Thank you to our club advisors at the elementary school who facilitated over 15 after school activities for over 200 students to participate in. Everything from Reader's Theater, STEAM, Process Art, Board Games, Checkers, LEGO, Playground, Rock Climbing, Beyblades, Outdoor, Painting, Chess, Football, Baking, Dance and Improvisation. Our students really enjoyed exploring their interests and we look forward to new offerings in the fall.
4 months ago, Jennifer Anderson
Image of students making pizza in baking club
Image of students playing Beyblades in a tournament rink.
Image of a student running a drill in football club
Image of three students sitting at a picnic table during outdoor club
Image of students in painting club
Image of two students on the swings at playground club
Image of two students drawing with chalk at playground club
Image of students at STEAM club
Image of students playing wiffle ball during outdoor club
Image of students climbing the rock wall