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Dear MCC School Family, Please take some time to review the 2021-2022 Return to Learn Plan in the News Section of this App or on the District Website: www.mccschools.org Stay Strong and Healthy Spartans!!

Good morning! 21/22 school year grade level supply lists have been uploaded under the documents tab, with the heading "Upper Elementary 21/22 supply lists". If viewing from the app on your phone; go to documents, select "Upper Elementary 21/22 supply lists, and open the grade level you need to view and hit "open". If you are on a computer, follow the same steps but it will download to your computer! Have a great day in Spartan country!

Attention Android Phone users of the MCC App. The recent Newsfeed of the released Return to Learn Plan for the 2021-22 School Year is experiencing some technical difficulties displaying correctly on Android Phones. Apptegy, our service provider is working on getting that corrected. In the meantime, you can review the full plan on the district website: www.mccschools.org.

Dear MCC School Family, Check out the MCC Return to Learn Plan for 2021-2022 School Year in the Newsfeed of this App or on the District Website. This plan is a work in progress as we continue to monitor the area's COVID-19 transmission rates, new variants, and guidelines from Health Officials. Further updates are forthcoming as the start of the 2021-22 School Year is quickly approaching. Stay Strong Spartans!!

Don't miss out. The BACK TO SCHOOL BACKPACK BONANZA will take place on Wednesday, August 11th from 4pm - 7pm. Transportation from the MCC High School Parking Lot will be available.

Did you know that chocolate makes us feel better on a chemical level? I bet you didn’t know that edible chocolate was created completely by accident! Have you heard that over half of the cacao beans used to make chocolate come from one country? Well you can learn all about this and more at 4-H Chocolate Covered Clovers Day where we’ll explore the history, science, and current events surrounding chocolate. August 18, 2021 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Register today! https://events.anr.msu.edu/CCCDay/

CALL NOW ENROLL FOR PRESCHOOL THIS FALL Victory Early Childhood Center One Stop & One Location For Busy Parents High Quality Programming Available GSRP – You could possibly attend for FREE with TRANSPORTATION Montessori – Tuition Based (3/4 Year Old Sections) Wrap Around Child Care Before / After School Call Ms. Angie @ 757-3713 ext. 131 to make an appointment FREE Books & School Supplies For Those Applying From Now Until The End of July!

Join the MCC Educational Foundation for a day of paddling the Pere Marquette River. In-person Race Day: July 17, 2021 Virtual races: July 3 - July 16, 2021 This year we are offering in-person and virtual race options for 2 river races and 2 triathalons: • River race #1 will start in Custer and end at Riverside Park in Scottville. • River race #2 will start at Riverside Park and end in Ludington. • The Individual Triathalon • Team Triathalon Each triathalon will consist of a 12 mile bike race, 4 mile run, and paddle from the Custer boat launch to Riverside Park in Scottville. ● Visit www.mccedfoundation.org then click on Spartan River Races to find the registration link ● Or go to Spartan River Races Please contact Gary Andersen at gandersen@mccedfoundation.org or 231-690-0633

Community Forum #2 Zoom Link: Click on this Link and Join us Virtually June 29th at 6:00 p.m. https://bit.ly/3iO12iE

Just a reminder. The window for completing the MCC Facilities Visioning Survey closes at the end of the day this Friday. If you have not had a chance yet, please take 5-7 minutes and fill out the survey... right from your phone. Your ideas and opinions will help shape our direction forward! Click on the link below to take the survey: https://bit.ly/3v6Zfrw

Free Summer Meals for Kids !! Let’s Meet Up and Eat Up !!! Come and join the fun !!!!!! This is a non-income-based program, This summer, when school lets out, Mason County Central Food Service, through the Summer Food Service Program will offer free and nutritious meals to all children ages 18 years and younger. Please see the attached flyer for more information! Feel free to call Mary Ann Nielsen with any questions Mason County Central Food Service Director 231-757-5721

What a wonderful site it is to see our local law enforcement working with our students! Here is Officer Steve Case helping some of our fifth graders put up our American flag on this beautiful sunny morning! Have a great day on Spartan Country!

YOUR VOICE MATTERS! Community Forum Tuesday, June 8, 2021 6:00-7:30 pm High School Cafeteria Please join MCC district leaders for an informal discussion about our school facilities, with a focus on past, present and future visioning. We look forward to seeing you there! If you are unable to attend the forum in person please join via the Zoom link below. The forum will also be recorded and available on the district's website after the event. https://zoom.us/j/96667395046 Questions? Please contact the Central Office at 231-757-3713.

Upper Elementary Students' of the Month for May: 3rd grade.... Kaitlynn Hawke 4th grade.... Gavin Griswold 5th grade.... Ren Dunblazier Congratulations!!!!

Here is the flyer for the local gardening and nature workshops for youth ages 8-10 for this summer. Parents must register their children through the MSU Extension office, and all of the information is contained on the flyer.

Good morning, Spartan Country! We are gearing up for summer sports to begin! Sign-up and flyers will be coming home periodically between now and the end of the year! Here are the hockey and football flyers that will be going home this week! Basketball flyers went home last week and are available on-line! After the last year we have all had, let's get our students' playing outside; being active; and, most of all, having FUN this summer!

Dear MCC School Family, To eliminate any confusion regarding the CDC's recent masking guidelines for tomorrow, Monday, May 17th... Mason County Central Schools WILLREQUIRE all students, staff and visitors to continue to wear masks for the foreseeable future... likely for the remainder of this school year. Since Friday's announcement we have received further clarifying guidance for schools from the CDC, then MDHHS and now from District Health Department #10's Medical Director, Dr. Morse. All 3 of these entities clearly state that for all those able in schools to continue wearing masks through the remainder of the this school year. MCC has consistently followed the guidance of our healthcare experts from the beginning of this pandemic. The good news is the vaccines are working and have put us on a path back to normalcy. If this trend continues, it is very likely when we return to school in the fall, we will experience a more normal school environment. We are close to the finish line Spartans... Stay Vigilant... Stay Strong... and Stay Healthy!!!

COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital Thursday, May 20, 2021 3p.m. to 8 p.m. No out of pocket cost. The state of Michigan has expanded eligibility to those 12+ Sign up for an appointment Registration is easy. 1. Call 833.755.0696 for scheduling those who are 12 to 17. Those over 17 can also go to www.spectrumhealth.org/covid19/covid-19-vaccine and click on the green “Schedule your vaccination” button. 2. Answer the questions. 3. Select Ludington Hospital location. The clinic will be held in Classroom A&B on the lower level off the North Entrance. Please park in the lot off Lawndale Avenue, at the back of the hospital and enter through the North entrance. Vaccinations help protect you and your loved ones from COVID-19 and allow you to gather and work more safely.

Here are a couple of pictures from Mrs. Chalko's room! The kids are working on a special Mother's Day surprise! Happy Mother's Day to all of the awesome ladies in our students' lives!

May 16th thru May 29, 4-H and the MSU Extension is partnering to host a virtual run "across" the Campus of Michigan State University! Please find all the information needed on this flyer. You can enroll at this link: https://events.anr.msu.edu/CrossCampusCruise