Mackenzie Elementary School

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!

Are you in 4th, 5th or 6th grade at Mackenzie Elementary School? Are you at least 9 years old? Is your parent a member of the Mackenzie PTA? Are you interested in driving the Mackenzie PTA's Soap Box Derby car in the Port Jervis Soap Box Derby race on Sunday, June 14? If so, make sure you turn in your raffle form for a chance to be selected as this year's driver. If you need a form they are available in the GRM main office. Forms are due into the office before Spring Break.

There is not school for students this Friday, March 20 but when we come back on Monday let's have some fun at GRM with a Spring Spirit Week to get us ready for spring break.

GRM PTA Gertrude Hawk Fundraiser delivery details: orders are arriving this Thursday, March 19!
Pick-up will be from 4-6 pm in the GRM lobby. Please reach out to the Mackenzie main office if you are unable to pick up your order.

Please join us for our annual GRM PTA Hockey Fundraiser on Saturday, April 11, 2026! Puck drops at 6:05 pm.
The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins will be taking on the Cleveland Monsters at Mohegan Arena in Wilkes-Barre, PA. Tickets are $23 each, with $4 from every ticket going to our PTA. Our seats are in Section 217. Eldred JSHS families are welcome to join in the fun!
Please contact Joey Mika at 570-970-3626 to purchase tickets over the phone. This is not a drop-off event and transportation is not provided. Please refer to the Know Before You Go site, if you have any questions. https://www.wbspenguins.com/know-before-you-go/
***Beware of scammers! Be sure to only purchase tickets through the WBS Penguins' ticket office.***

Week one of March Madness in the books!
5th grade has started their test prep madness this week. They are working on teams to earn points but also individual points towards a March Madness celebration. This round was non-elimination and they worked very hard! Keep reading at home and strengthening those math skills!!!

LUCK OF THE READ!
Have you heard of a blind book exchange? It is a creative, anonymous book swap. Typically the book is wrapped in a paper where you can't see the cover art, author or book title. Clues are on the outside of the wrapping paper as to what the book is about. You select a book and in this case check it out of the library. You only find out what the book is after you've checked it out of the library. Mrs. Bizjak, ECS school librarian, has set up a March Luck of the Read section in the GRM library. Students can read a synopsis of a "blind book" and check it out of our library. This may lead to finding a new author or topic they enjoy. You never know where reading will take you.

FINAL NOTICE: Order the 2026 GRM Yearbook before the February 27 deadline.
Time is running out to guarantee a copy of the 2026 GRM yearbook will be available for your child. Reserve your copy today! https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1022274/Mackenzie-Elementary-School/2026-Yearbook/20250909042027670124/CATALOG_SHOP/

REMINDER: ECSD PK & Kindergarten registration for the 2026-2027 school year is next week. Please call (845) 456-1100, Ext. 5092 to schedule your appointment. PreK slots are limited.
Please note: If your child is already enrolled in the GRM PreK program, you do NOT need to register for Kindergarten.

Eldred Central School District will be on a 2-hour delay on Wednesday, February 25, 2026.

Students in grades K-2 at Mackenzie Elementary School have been practicing their early literacy skills with winter themed games.

The first grade students really enjoyed some "heart word magic". They used watercolors to reveal a list of hidden heart words. The words were written ahead of time in white crayon, so when the students painted over them, the magic happened! The activity was such a fun way to practice our heart words while building fine motor skills.

Eldred CSD is on a 2-hour delay on Monday, February 9, 2026, due to extreme wind chill temperatures.

Mrs. Burrows-Wood's students earned the Golden Shoe Award for their diligence in walking in the hallways; not just for one week but for two consecutive weeks. Congratulations to everyone on a job well done!

First Grade has been working very hard on exhibiting positive hallway behavior. Mr. Laput presented the first graders with the "Golden Shoe" prize this morning. Cheers could be heard throughout the hallway! Keep up the good work, First Grade!

January 27, 2026
Eldred Junior–Senior High School will be closed today due to a heating issue.
G.R. Mackenzie Elementary School will remain open on the previously scheduled 2-hour delay.
Thank you for your continued support.

Eldred Central School District will be on a 2-hour delay on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.