Mackenzie Elementary School

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.

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.

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.

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.

During our Units of Study Unit entitled "Boxes and Bullets," students wrote an informational piece, with minimal research, in which they felt they had expertise. Topics included pets, making ravioli, Minecraft, cleaning, spiders, dirt bikes, and ballet to name a few.

Did you know that the Eldred Central School District offers universal PreK at the George Ross Mackenzie Elementary School? We offer a full day, full week, FREE program to residents of the school district. We still have PreK slots available for the upcoming 2023-2024 school year. If you have a child who turns 4 on or before December 1, 2023 please contact the elementary school office at (845) 456-1100 to enroll your child for next year.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!!! Eldred Budget and Election Results for 2023-24 Proposition #1 – Budget Absentee: 5 YES 8 NO Ballot 134 YES 42 NO TOTALS: 139 YES 50 NO - PASSED Proposition #2 – Sunshine Library Absentee: 8 YES 5 NO Ballot 147 YES 29 NO TOTALS: 155 YES 34 NO - PASSED Proposition #3 – Board Seats Absentee: 12 YES 1 NO Ballot 150 YES 26 NO TOTALS: 162 YES 27 NO - PASSED Board of Education Seat: SCOTT HALLOCK = 173 Absentee: 10 Ballot: 163 Write In = Absentee: (1) Ann Santoro Ballot: (1) Donald Trump (1) Beth Deyermond Total: 173 Hallock : 1 Ann Santoro: 1 Donald Trump: 1 Beth Deyermond S. Hallock - WINS SEAT

We would like to thank the Mackenzie PTA for sponsoring the annual GRM Walk-A-Thon. It was a beautiful day for our students to be outside and get some exercise. We finished the event with a GRM group photo. Thank you also goes out to our IT department for the drone picture.

March 24, 2023 Dear Parents/Guardians, The March Superintendent's Conference Day has been rescheduled to Friday, May 26, 2023. Sincerely, Mrs. Traci Ferreira Superintendent of Schools

All Eldred CSD afterschool activities are canceled for today, Wednesday, March 15, 2023.

Eldred Central School District will be on a 2 hour delay, Wednesday, March 15th due to icy road conditions.

Friday, March 17th, was originally scheduled to be a Superintendent's Conference Day.  This will now be an instructional day for students.  The Superintendent's Conference Day will be rescheduled for a later date.  Thank you for your patience and flexibility.  Stay safe and warm! Sincerely yours, Traci Ferreira, Superintendent of Schools

Mackenzie Spirit Wear is having it's Free Shipping event now through March 27. Place your order at www.mackenziespiritwear.com

Eldred will be closed for in person classes on Tuesday, March 14 due to inclement weather and will shift to remote instruction. Students will access their Google Classroom for work from the classroom teachers.

With the impending inclement conditions expected, Eldred will be closed for in person classes on Monday, March 13 and will shift to remote instruction. Students will access their Google Classroom for work from the classroom teachers.

All Eldred CSD afterschool activities are canceled for today, Friday, March 10, 2023.

Please Sign up on family ID Before March 17th: https://www.familyid.com/eldred-junior-senior-high-school-athletics/eldred-spring-athletics-2023 Starting March 13 - Indoor Practice Schedule JSHS GYM Varsity/ JV Softball 2:30-4:30 Varsity Baseball 4:30-6:00 JSHS Cafeteria Varsity Track 2:30-4:00 Starting March 20th JSHS GYM Modified Softball 2:30-4:30 Modified Baseball 6:00-7:30 Modified Track 2:30-4:00 JSHS - Once Fields/Track are ready - Outdoor Practice Softball Field Varsity Softball 2:30-4:00 JV softball 4:00-6:00 Soccer field behind softball field Modified Softball 2:30-4:00 Baseball Field Varsity Baseball 3:00-5:00 Modified Baseball 5:00-6:30/7:00 Track Varsity and Modified Track 2:30-4:00

On Saturday our elementary Odyssey of the Mind team competed at OU BOCES. We are so proud of our students creativity and wanted to congratulations them on a job well done! We would also like to thank our coaches, Mrs. Sonia Mullen & Mrs. Joann Burrows-Wood.

Our fourth and fifth grade students at Mackenzie Elementary School had the opportunity to virtually visit with best selling author, Ellen Potter. Ms. Potter shared how she became a writer and her writing process. She discussed revision being one of her favorite parts of the writing process. She taught our students about the importance of adding details and how to ask what if questions when developing a story and creating characters. The fifth grade even got time to develop a story using a prompt she gave them.

Spring Portrait day at Mackenzie Elementary School is March 23. This is an optional service offered by Lifetouch. If you would like to have your child's portrait taken please PRE-ORDER at www.mylifetouch.com using PICTURE DAY ID: EVTTKM83F.