We would like to thank all of our sixth grader students who participated in the Lions International Peace Poster contest for 2024-2025. For peace to be anything more than a possibility, we need to make it a priority. This year, we asked our students to create a poster that speaks to our world’s infinite potential for kindness once we commit to pursuing the idea of peace without limits. The posters were submitted to our local Lumberland Lions Club members for judging, and the results came back today. Congratulations go to Payton Abrahante, Violet Fisher, and Lincoln Mullen for receiving honorable mentions as runners-up. Pictured below are Mr. Bisland and Miss Bisland from the Lumberland Lions Club and Mr. Carpentieri, building principal, along with the two students who were selected at the local level for best poster. Congratulations go to Julia Clay & Abby Kearney who were awarded $25 prizes for best posters relating to the theme of “Peace Without Limits”. Their posters will be submitted to Lions Club International for the next level of consideration. We wish them good luck!
over 1 year ago, Jennifer Anderson
Image of students holding the poster submission they entered into a contest.
Mackenzie Elementary School celebrates Halloween with a parade. Enjoy our photo gallery! https://elem.eldred.k12.ny.us/o/mes/page/mackenzie-photo-galleries
over 1 year ago, Jennifer Anderson
Students at Mackenzie have been practicing their early literacy skills when playing games this fall. Kindergarten has been "hopping" out syllables. First grade is reading and writing CVC words and second grade is working with words that contain digraphs.
over 1 year ago, Jennifer Anderson
Image of a student participating in an activity at a SmarttBoard
Image of students sitting at a green table playing word games
Image of a student sitting at a green table playing word games
Image of students sitting on the floor playing word games
Image of students sitting on the floor watching word games on a SmarttBoard
Image of a student sitting on the floor playing word games
Image of students sitting on the floor playing word games
Image of a student playing a hopping game
Image of a student playing a hopping game
Image of a student playing a hopping game
Mrs. Knights 5th grade science class spent time investigating different characteristics of matter. They worked together to test different types of materials by texture, color, reflectivity, solubility and response to magnetic force.
over 1 year ago, Jennifer Anderson
Image of students sitting/standing at a desk performing science experiments with different items
Image of students sitting/standing at a desk performing science experiments with different items
Image of students sitting/standing at a desk performing science experiments with different items
Image of students sitting/standing at a desk performing science experiments with different items
Image of students sitting/standing at a desk performing science experiments with different items
Please help support the Mackenzie Backpack Program by donating during our 10-weeks of giving campaign.
over 1 year ago, Jennifer Anderson
flyer on a yellow background announcing Mackenzie Elementary School's 10-weeks of giving food drive. There is an image of a box filled with dry goods with the words "fight hunger good drive give today!" Under that image a listing of dates and what the school is requesting be donated during those weeks.
Our first graders are learning to write personal narratives. They have created two narratives, titled "Balloon Hop" and "Roller Coaster Ride". First, they shared the experiences of playing the game balloon hop and riding a virtual roller coaster. Next, they created a story plan with sketches to prepare them for writing. Finally, they wrote their personal narratives. Way to go first graders!
over 1 year ago, Jennifer Anderson
Image of children sitting on the floor with their hands raised
Image of a student holding a purple balloon and having a pink balloon between his legs
Image of a boy wearing a blue shirt jumping while holding a purple balloon in one hand and having a pink balloon between his legs
Image of a little girl in a green shirt with a pink jacket jumping with a purple balloon in her hand
Image of a students personal narrative study plan for Balloon Hop
Image of a student's personal narrative about Balloon Hop
Image of a student's personal narrative about Balloon Hop
Image of a student's personal narrative about Rollercoaster Ride
Image of a student's personal narrative about Balloon Hop
5th grade students caught reading books on the playground on a beautiful September morning for DEAR (Drop Everything And Read) time!
over 1 year ago, Jennifer Anderson
Student with her back to the camera on yellow and green playground equipment
image of students sitting on the playground surface reading books
image of student sitting on and below plaground equipment while they read books
image of students sitting on playground equipment while reading their books
Image of a student in a red sweatshirt sitting by herself at the edge of a playground, she's abandoned a yellow ball to read a book during Drop Everything And Read time!
GRM PTA NEWS: MEMBERSHIP: Join the Mackenzie PTA to support your child and your school! Research shows PARENT INVOLVEMENT in their child's education is the #1 influence for them doing better in school. Anyone can join: parents, grandparents, teachers, aunts, uncles, neighbors, business & community members. JOIN HERE: https://mackenzie.givebacks.com/store/items/11175 Mackenzie Spirit Wear Sale Get your Yellowjacket Spirit Wear by visiting https://d2kgraphics.chipply.com/ELDRED/store.aspx?apid=10397800 The online spirit wear store is open now and will run through October 13 with expected distribution being the last week of October. DON'T DELAY, ORDER TODAY!!
over 1 year ago, Jennifer Anderson
Red Apple NYS PTA Logo
Yellow & Green Yellowjacket Pride Logo
Attendance matters! Please make every effort to send your child to school everyday. If your child is going to be absent, please email an excuse/medical note to the email address indicated for your child's school.
over 1 year ago, Jennifer Anderson
Image notice of new email addresses to send absence excuses to
Back to School Shopping Community Event-FREE to all ECS families. Gently used clothing sizes 4T-Adult M. Monday, August 26 9AM-3PM and Tuesday, August 27 Noon-4PM at Mackenzie Elementary School . Here is a sneak-peek at some of the items available.
almost 2 years ago, Jennifer Anderson
image of clothes folded on tables in a school library
Image of boxes labeled with sizes of children's clothes
Image of boxes full of shoes
Image of back packs and lunch boxes
Image of a table with folder clothes on it and racks with coats hanging on them
Greater Barryville Chamber of Commerce Announces End of Summer Celebration.
almost 2 years ago, Jennifer Anderson
Flyer from the Greater Barryville Chamber of Commerce announcing their end of summer celebration
Back to School Shopping Community Event FREE to all ECS families Gently used clothing (sizes 4T-Adult M-limited Adult L available) Limited supply of backpacks, lunch bags, and school supplies will also be available on a first-come-first-served basis. WHEN: MONDAY, AUGUST 26 9AM-3PM TUESDAY, AUGUST 27 NOON-4:00 WHERE: MACKENZIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Please contact Mrs. Gallo with any questions gallom@eldred.k12.ny.us
almost 2 years ago, Jennifer Anderson
Clipart image of a school building with the works back to school below it and colored pencils on either side of the words
Elementary school supply news!
almost 2 years ago, Jennifer Anderson
Image of a gray wood slat table with colorful art supplies surrounding it. Announcing that the Eldred Central School District will be providing school supplies for the 2024-2025 school year.
EARLY DISMISSAL-Monday & Tuesday, June 24 & 25 the Mackenzie Elementary School will dismiss at 1:00. Car pick up will begin at 1:00 and buses will depart by 1:15, getting students home 2-hours earlier than normal. There has been a change to the academic calendar; June 26 is now a snow give back day therefore there is no school for students so the last day of school will be June 25. Have a great summer!
almost 2 years ago, Jennifer Anderson
Image of school children walking home from school. Grade papers are on the right of image.
Congratulations to our Mackenzie Elementary School 6th grade class as they celebrate "Moving Up" to the JSHS! Moving up ceremony June 20, 2024 6:00 PM Congratulations to the ECS graduating class of 2030!
almost 2 years ago, Jennifer Anderson
Eldred Central School District Yellowjacket Mascot
Mackenzie Elementary School will celebrate the end of the school year with a sprit week June 17-21! Monday-June 17-Hawaiian Day Tuesday-June 18-Crazy Hat Day Wednesday-June 19-NO SCHOOL in observance of the Juneteenth holiday *Thursday-June 20-Summer/Beach Day-shorts, t-shirts, sunglasses-please no bathing suits! Friday-June 21-Eldred Pride-wear Green & Gold or your GRM shirt
almost 2 years ago, Jennifer Anderson
Monday, June 17 Spirit Week-Hawaiian Day-Clipart image of an orange Hawaiian shirt with white hibiscus flowers on it
Tuesday, June 18 Spirit Week-Crazy Hat Day-Clipart image of a hat with a spinner on top
Thursday, June 20 Spirit Week-Beach Day-Clipart image of beach items, towel, hat, sunglasses, flip-flops, starfish
Friday, June 21-Spirit Week-Eldred Pride Day-Eldred Central School District's yellowjacket mascot
On May 22 Mackenzie Elementary School hosted a Social Studies Fair. It was a wonderful display of all of our students hard work.
almost 2 years ago, Jennifer Anderson
Image of "Uncle Sam" cardboard cut out holding a sign welcoming people to the social studies fair. There are some red, white and blue star shaped balloons too
Image of student projects for social studies fair. This particular one is of celebratory Chinese masks and lanterns
Image of student projects for social studies fair. This particular one is of Greek Vases
Image of student projects for social studies fair. This particular one is of Hieroglyphics
Image of a timeline depicting the Post-classical period early middle ages Iron Age 1000 BCE-200 CE
image of parents and students reviewing student work at the social studies fair
image of parents and students reviewing student work at the social studies fair
Our 6th grade students visited Memorial Park in Glen Spey to help clean it up and get it ready for Memorial Day ceremonies. They had a special visiting guest speaker, retired ECS teacher Linda Hazen. Notice students diligently taking notes as part of their journalism unit in the Units of Study.
almost 2 years ago, Jennifer Anderson
Image of 3 students holding rakes as they clean up Memorial Park in Glen Spey to get it ready for Memorial Day ceremonies
Image of students pruning a bush as they clean up Memorial Park in Glen Spey to get it ready for Memorial Day ceremonies
Image of students clean up Memorial Park in Glen Spey to get it ready for Memorial Day ceremonies
Image of a student holding a rake as he cleans up Memorial Park in Glen Spey to get it ready for Memorial Day ceremonies
Image of students listing to guest speaker, retired ECS teacher Linda Hazen
Image of student taking notes while listening to a guest speaker. This is part of the 6th grade journalism unit in the Units of Study writing program
Our second grade invited retired GRM teacher, Mrs. VanHage, to celebrate “D” day in our ABC Countdown to Summer! She read the students the book “Arnie the Doughnut” and treated them to some delicious doughnuts- that looked exactly like Arnie! Thank you, Mrs. VanHage!
about 2 years ago, Jennifer Anderson
Image of a teacher wearing a bright pink shirt sitting in the front of a classroom reading a book to a group of students seated on the floor in front of her.
Photo collage of students eating donuts in a classroom and a selfie of the teachers
Photo collage of students eating donuts in a classroom
Today's lunch at Mackenzie Elementary School: pulled pork sandwiches, baked beans, coleslaw, watermelon and low-fat milk choices. Looks DELICIOUS!!!
about 2 years ago, Jennifer Anderson
Today's lunch: pulled pork sandwich, baked beans, coleslaw, watermelon and low-fat milk choice served on a green tray
School-made coleslaw
Fresch cut watermelon slices