One shot from cupig’s arrow and you will fall in love with all things sweet and salty!
We have lots of things going on during February! Check out our newsletter for more information.
♥Feb. 3 Parent/Teacher
Conferences
♥Feb. 11 Class Valentine Parties
♥Feb. 18 COVID Vaccine Clinic #1
♥Feb. 21 No School
♥Feb. 22 TWOs Day (Wear a
tutu, tie, and/or tennis shoes!)
McRae Elementary's Family Read Aloud Challenge is from February 2-March 2, 2022. Your child’s goal is to read aloud or be read aloud to for at least 10 minutes per day on at least 24 days during the challenge. Families should have received a Read Aloud Calendar where you will keep track of the days you read aloud together! Sign and return your calendar to school on or after March 3, 2022 and ALL students who return their completed calendar will receive a special prize!
Additionally, we are holding a PICTURE contest in which you can send in a picture of your child and family reading aloud at home for a chance to win a FREE package of books! Check out the picture for more details!
Searcy School District in partnership with ARCare will host COVID-19 vaccination clinics at each elementary school (McRae, Sidney Deener, Westside, and Southwest Middle School) for students ages 5-11 and staff members. The first dose will be given on February 18, and the second dose will be given on March 11.
Searcy School District Transportation Department will be running snow routes tomorrow, Monday, February 7. Please access the link below to see route information.
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1792795/2021-22_Snow_Routes_-_Sheet1.pdf
McRae students will participate in AMI Day 3 tomorrow—Friday, February 4th.
Mrs. Lavender’s class had a great time celebrating the Chinese New Year!
McRae Elementary students should complete AMI Day 2 tomorrow. Stay safe and warm!
This message is from Searcy Public Schools. Out of an abundance of caution for travel and the likelihood of power outages, Searcy Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, February 3. Students will participate in an AMI day. All students should have brought home their chromebooks. Please remember to charge them overnight, so they are fully charged for tomorrow’s learning. Progress reports for grades K-6 have been sent home with students, and virtual parent/teacher conferences for grades K-6 will still take place tomorrow at the parent's scheduled time. Thank you for your understanding, and please stay safe.
We can't wait to see all of our book characters tomorrow for World Read Aloud Day!
World Read Aloud Day (WRAD) will take place on Wednesday, February 2, 2022. WRAD was started by LitWorld in 2010 as a way to advocate for global literacy and to share the power of reading aloud with families around the world. Reading aloud every day puts kids 1 year ahead -- no matter their background!
We will be celebrating World Read Aloud Day at McRae Elementary School in a couple different ways:
Enjoying VIRTUAL Guest Read Alouds
Dressing up as our favorite BOOK CHARACTERS
*see guidelines below
World Read Aloud Day will also serve as the kick-off for our McRae Family Read Aloud Challenge which encourages families to read aloud for at least 10 minutes EVERYDAY. The challenge will last from February 2- March 2.
If you have any questions about World Read Aloud Day please contact Mrs. Philpot or your classroom teacher.
Help us promote this event by taking a picture of yourself with the book you will read aloud on World Read Aloud Day. Share it with your networks and ask them to comment with their favorite read aloud books. Include the following tags and hashtags!
@LitWorld #RISEArkansas
#WorldReadAloudDay 2022 #RISEMcRae
COSTUME GUIDELINES
--Students will wear their outfits to school on February 2, 2022. Students are also encouraged to bring the book their character is from!
--Students are encouraged not to spend money on costumes, but rather be “imaginative” in their creativity. Use what is available at home.
--Costumes need to follow school guidelines and need to be weather appropriate (no inappropriate props or attire, wear jackets and appropriate shoes).
--Students will still be required to wear face masks in accordance to our COVID-19 protocols.
Students are having fun creating their Book Fair Wish Lists this week. Next week students will shop the book fair during their normal library activity.
Lots of fun and learning happening at McRae Elementary today!
Don't forget to come dressed as a Dalmatian tomorrow to celebrate being 101 days smarter!
Save the date for our spring Parent/Teacher Conferences on Thursday, February 3rd! Your student's teacher will give you more information soon.
We need your input. Parents, staff, and community members, please complete the following form regarding number of instructional school days for the 2022-2023 school year. Please complete by February 7th. Thank you!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScxWbqWlvwgmslQuvNojVkJLy-Bkh_JEeUPr8rlPoT0zPSygw/viewform?usp=sf_link
Mrs. Russell’s class enjoyed indoor recess on this chilly day!
We have the very best PTO around!
Let’s Celebrate the 101st Day of School at McRae Elementary! Come dressed as a Dalmatian and let's celebrate being 101 days smarter!
Searcy Public Schools will be closed on Monday to observe MLK Jr. Day.
