Check out pictures from the MCGS 5th Grade Talent Show on our newsfeed!
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Attention MCGS 5th and 6th graders! If you have any interest in trying out for the 22-23 MCJHS Cheer team, there will be a meeting Thursday, April 21st in the MCGS library with Coach Sydnee Berberich at 2:40PM to discuss tryout information. Interested students should sign up in the MCGS office.
MCGS 5th Grade Parents- 5th Grade students will be completing the Illinois Science Assessment next week on Tuesday (April 19) and Thursday (April 21).
Please see the following for more information: https://5il.co/18qo2
MCGS Families- We begin IAR testing tomorrow, Tuesday, April 12th. Testing will continue throughout the rest of the week. Please make sure your student gets a good night's rest and has breakfast each morning. As a reminder, breakfast is offered at no charge each morning in the cafeteria as long as your student is here by 8am. Also, we will have no school this Friday, April 15th and Monday, April 18th for the Easter holiday. Thank you.
Message from Aly Mae Images: All proofs for MCGS Spring Pictures have been sent out to parents over the weekend. If you have not received a text to view your student's pictures, please email Amanda Macer at alymaeimages@gmail.com to receive the link and your child's specific password.
Note: If you already know your child's student ID, that can be used as their password at this link to login:
https://AccessMyEvent.com/MFF9Y8
MCGS students are gearing up for IAR state testing next week (April 12th-14th). This week, we're getting pumped up for IAR testing with fun spirit days. As a reminder to always use our "thinking caps", we will have HAT DAY tomorrow (Monday, April 4th). Tuesday will be SWEATS day because these tests are "no sweat"! Join in on the fun and let's rock these upcoming state tests!
Aly Mae Images Spring Portrait Day is coming! March 16 for MCGS Students. For more information: >> https://5il.co/16tmc <<
Health requirements for 6th grade entry. Physical exam, Tdap immunization, Meningitis immunization and dental exam. Please do not wait to schedule these appointments and vaccinations. If you have any questions please call me at 262-5104 ext 112. Stephanie Kolb BSN, RN, PEL-CSN
Book Blast Winner: Arrrrgh matey! We found us our fourth and final Treasure Chest Full of Cash Winner today. Shiver me timbers! Now ye lads and lassies, the next prize drawing is for the iPad. So, get those sea legs moving and head to your computers to complete your Treasure Map to be entered to win!
Thanks to everyone who has turned in their Treasure Map so far this week. We now have our third Treasure Chest Full of Cash winner for the Book Blast! It's Jaedon from Ross's 4th Grade Class! Congratulations Jaedon! Now, the rest of you still have time to get in on the drawing for the 1 remaining Treasure Chest Full of Cash on Monday and the iPad drawing on Tuesday.
Great job to everyone who has turned in their Treasure Map the last two days! We now have our second Treasure Chest Full of Cash winner for the Book Blast! It's Tegan Oliver from Alka's 3rd Grade Class! Congratulations Tegan! And don't forget students, there's still time to get in on the drawing for the remaining Treasure Chests and the iPad. So be sure to complete those Treasure Maps!
Treasure awaits! One of our lucky students won a chest of fortunes TODAY. Parents/students - Return your completed Treasure Maps to be entered to win. There are still 3 more days of pirate’s treasure to give away….plus an iPad!
MCGS Parents- As required by law, Illinois schools must provide age appropriate curriculum to all students relating to sexual abuse prevention. On Monday, March 14, this program will be presented to all MCGS students. For more information,, please see the attached letter. Any questions regarding this program can be directed to the MCGS School Counselor's office. https://5il.co/16ho1
Today MCGS students learned about the Book Blast Program, literacy, and the importance of having their own books at home. Tonight, please look over the treasure map flyer coming home with your student and support our Help Build My Home Library initiative for the kiddos. Thank you.
MARCH BREAKFAST MENU >>https://5il.co/16g8w<<
MARCH LUNCH MENU >>https://5il.co/16g8x<<
Book Blast Literacy Drive Fundraiser- Our voyage starts next week when we’ll cast off in search of Book Blast treasure. Once your student receives their Treasure Map next week, the treasure hunt begins! Be sure to help them complete it for a chance to win one of 4 Treasure Chests Full of Cash and even an Apple iPad! But even better, they’ll be starting the journey to earning all 10 books on the Treasure Map book list. Heave ho let’s go readers!
MCGS Arrival/Dropoff- In an effort to improve the safety of our students during morning drop off, beginning Monday, February 14th, please use the front parking lot to drop off your student, unless you are using the Oak Street entrance. They will use the crosswalk and enter the building at either cafeteria entrance. As a reminder, we ask that you wait to drop off your student until 7:40am.
Beautiful Lives Project - Court of Dreams Basketball Event with the Olney Central College Blue Knights. beautifullives.org/events/olneybasketball.
Mt. Carmel Grade School Athletic Announcement:
The 5th/6th Grade Girls Basketball game scheduled for Thursday, February 3rd at home against Flora has been CANCELLED.
Mt. Carmel Grade School Athletic Announcement: The 5th and 6th grade boys basketball game scheduled for Wednesday, February 2nd at Carmi has been CANCELLED.