Pre-kindergarten students eagerly joined sixth-grade students for a hands-on science activity dissecting owl pellets. The older students carefully guided the younger as they examined the pellets and discovered tiny bones inside. This ongoing collaboration allowed the pre-kindergarten students to learn new scientific concepts while building relationships with their older peers.
about 6 hours ago, Jennifer Anderson
students dissect owl pellets
the contents of owl pellets
students dissect owl pellets
students dissect owl pellets
students dissect owl pellets
students dissect owl pellets
students dissect owl pellets
a student fills out a lab worksheet for the owl pellet dissection
contents of an owl pellet
students dissect owl pellets
These students child logged more than 35 books in the Sullivan County Reading Challenge and each received a certificate as well as a bag of prizes.
V. Davis 74 books, C. Torres 58 books, O. Abato 64 books, A. Eick 52 books, A. Shultis 49 books, G. Fincham 42 books, A. Venturini 40 books, A. Kearney 40 books, D. Beam 38 books, S. Scully 37 books, J. Vogt 37 books, E. McCaw 37 books, C. Tice 35 books and T. McNamara 35 books
about 23 hours ago, Jennifer Anderson
Student who logged more than 35 books in the Sullivan County Reading Challenge pose with their prize bags

Thank you to our Mackenzie families who were able to attend last week's Sunshine and Storytime. We had a lovely day reading our favorite books and eating a tasty snack that was provided by the Eldred Faculty Association. We hope that even more families can attend this event next school year. Keep reading this summer!
Please enjoy the photo galleries on our website https://elem.eldred.k12.ny.us/o/mes/page/mackenzie-photo-galleries

1 day ago, Jennifer Anderson
Image of children sitting outside on the grass with with their teacher reading books with a snack
The first grade had a very exciting day releasing butterflies! The students observed the life cycle of painted lady butterflies for several weeks. They watched the caterpillars eat and grow each day, turn into a chrysalis, and then hatch into beautiful butterflies. While waiting patiently for the big day, they made a craft for each stage. A display of their hard work was presented at the STEAM Fair.
11 days ago, Jennifer Anderson
Larva stage of the Painted Lady Butterfly
Chrysalis stage of the Painted Lady Butterfly
Adult stage of the Painted Lady Butterfly
A teacher holds a mesh sleeve full of butterflies
A mesh bag filled with butterflies is opened to release them into the wild as children watch the release with smiles on their face
Image of an adult with a newly hatched Painted Lady Butterfly on their hand
1st grade STEAM fair project explaining the life stage of the Painted Lady Butterfly
The GRM Leader in Me Academic Team presented a STEAM fair yesterday. The event was open for students to explore during the school day and families were invited in the evening. WOW did our students put a lot of work into their projects! Congratulations to our students for a job well done.
11 days ago, Jennifer Anderson
Image of a display reflecting the life cycle of the butterfly
Image of a family looking at a STEAM project displayed on a board
Image of a group of students looking at a STEAM project display
Image of ecosystem projects on display at a STEAM fair
Image of ecosystem projects on display at a STEAM fair
Image of a family at a STEAM fair
Image of a structural integrity project on display at a STEAM fair
Image of a plant project on display at a STEAM fair
Image of a project displaying geode formation
Image of a group of people viewing projects at a STEAM fair
GRM yearbooks have arrived!!! Preordered books will be handed out to students in classrooms next week.
If you missed the pre-order deadline there are a limited amount of books available for sale. Please contact our yearbook advisor, Mrs. Knight, if you would like to purchase a 2025-2026 GRM yearbook. See flyer for details.
11 days ago, Jennifer Anderson
Flyer announcing 2025-2026 GRM yearbook sales

GRM student council will be finalizing its pet treat sale during our Sunshine & Storytime event on June 1. All treat bags are $1. Thank you for your support.

11 days ago, Jennifer Anderson
Flyer announcing a Pet Treat Sale
This is a reminder to please join us at Mackenzie for Sunshine & Storytime this Monday, June 1. This is an outdoor event, taking place on the GRM soccer field. Please bring something comfortable to sit on such as a blanket/towel or folding chair. Grades PK-2 1:30-2:15 and Grades 3-6 2:15-3:00 Looking forward to seeing our families for this event.
12 days ago, Jennifer Anderson
Flyer inviting families to attend a story time event at Mackenzie elementary
Students in 5th Grade used the classic game Battleship to study the coordinate plane during math class!
13 days ago, Jennifer Anderson
Image of students sitting at a table playing a game of Battleship
Image of students sitting at a table playing a game of Battleship
Image of students sitting at a table playing a game of Battleship
Image of students sitting at a table playing a game of Battleship
Image of students sitting at a table playing a game of Battleship
Image of students sitting at a table playing a game of Battleship
Image of a water green water bottle with a blue sticky note with coordinates on it in front of a game of Battleship
We absolutely loved opening our doors to teachers and administrators from the Fallsburg Central School District for a special visit to Mackenzie Elementary! Our team was thrilled to showcase our writing workshop model in action, giving our guests an up-close look at the student-centered strategies and structures that make our classrooms truly come alive. From our professional development room to our bustling classrooms, our staff eagerly shared their passion for writing instruction and the incredible work our students do every day. We are proud of what is happening at Mackenzie and love any opportunity to share it.
21 days ago, Jennifer Anderson
Image of students at their desks working on a writing assignment
Image of a student on his Chromebook working on a writing assignment
Image of students in a classroom, sitting at desks, working on a writing assignment
Image of a student sitting at her desk working on a writing assignment
Image of educators sitting in a professional development session with a writing coach you can see the writing series of textbooks in the foreground
Image of students, sitting in flexible seating on the floor, working on a writing assignment
Image of a teacher working with two students at her desk. Another educator stands in the background.
Educators sit at desks looking over materials in a professional development session
A group of educators sit in a professional development session
Volunteers from 5th and 6th grade spent a few recess days and after lunch times to create cat enrichment activities for the Cat House at Animal Manor. The Furry Hearts Club delivered their projects and some cat treats. Miss Kitty was the biggest fan! The cats and volunteers were very grateful for the students who generously gave their time!
Students from the club also spent Thursday evening at the Farm Sanctuary at Animal Manor. Club members enjoyed meeting the animals and learning about their needs. They even had a chance to work around the barn, feeding animals and spreading hay. Thank you, Furry Hearts volunteers!
21 days ago, Jennifer Anderson
Students volunteer their time to create cat enrichment toys out of toilet paper rolls for an animal rescue
A student volunteers her time to create cat enrichment toys out of toilet paper rolls for an animal rescue
Students deliver the cat enrichment toys they made to the cats at the cat rescue
A cat inspects an enrichment toy made out of toilet paper rolls
A cat inspects an enrichment toy made out of toilet paper rolls
A student is shown with a black cat and an enrichment toy made of toilet paper rolls
A student in a red sweatshirt pets a stripped cat
A student feeds an apple to a white horse
Image of students outside at an animal sanctuary
Students volunteering their time to help feed animals at an animal sanctuary
GRM parents ,
You are invited to join your child/children on June 1st (rain date June 8) for Sunshine & Storytime. See flyer for the grade level timeframe. Remember to bring something comfortable to sit on while you read to your child/children on our soccer field. This event is sponsored by the Eldred Faculty Association.
27 days ago, Jennifer Anderson
Flyer announcing an event called Sunshine & Storytime where parents can come to school on June 1 (rain date of June 8) to read to their children outdoors and enjoy light snacks
Pre-kindergarten participated in a litter pluck around the school grounds during the week of Earth Day. Three small bags of trash were collected. Littles making a big impact!
about 1 month ago, Jennifer Anderson
Image of student participating in a litter pluck for Earth Day on school grounds
Image of student participating in a litter pluck for Earth Day on school grounds
Image of student participating in a litter pluck for Earth Day on school grounds
Image of student participating in a litter pluck for Earth Day on school grounds
Image of student participating in a litter pluck for Earth Day on school grounds
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 1 month 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.
about 2 months 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!
about 2 months 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
about 2 months 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.
about 2 months 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!♥️
about 2 months 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!
2 months 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