Mason Creek Elementary School

It's going to be a big week at Mason Creek! Tomorrow is Georgia Reads Day, so please have your Wolf Cub dress in our school colors or school spirit shirts so we can show Georgia that Mason Creek Reads! Also, book fair kicks off tomorrow from 7am-1pm! We look forward to seeing all of our Wolf Cubs back tomorrow safe and sound after the storm! Our thoughts are with those across the Southeast that didn't fare as well as Douglas County. #bettertogether

WEATHER UPDATE: The Douglas County School System has been closely monitoring Hurricane Helene and the potential for heavy rain and strong winds in our area tomorrow in collaboration with the National Weather Service. According to the National Hurricane Center and our local emergency management agency, inclement weather will begin impacting our area on Thursday evening. At this time, schools will operate on a normal schedule on Thursday, September 26, 2024. However, all after-school activities and programs on that day will be canceled. In addition, all classes, after school events and activities will be canceled for Friday, September 27. Our top priority is to always maintain the safety of our students and staff. Therefore, we will keep a vigilant eye on weather conditions throughout the evening. If there are any further changes, we will promptly inform our school community. We will communicate this important information through email, text, and social media platforms. It will also be shared on social media and in collaboration with our media partners. We appreciate your understanding as we continue our focus on the safety and well-being of our school community.

Update about our Mason Creek Booster Fundraiser! This has been rescheduled for closer to Thanksgiving. Please be on the lookout for more information coming home next month! #bettertogether #theCreekisontheRise

Book Fair is Coming to MAES September 30-October 4! We'll have special dress up days each day! Do you have family who lives far away but would love to buy your Wolf Cub or your Wolf Cub's teacher a book from the Book Fair? Scan the QR code and send them the link so they can set up an eWallet! We can't wait to see the many great books our shoppers will buy and all of the fun outfits next week! #bettertogether #theCreekisontheRise

Mr. Marshman's class had an awesome zoom visit with a scientist this week! He is a research meteorologist that specializes in hurricanes. Students were able to learn about what hurricane hunters do and see first hand what they are learning about weather in action! #bettertogether #theCreekisontheRise

Thank you Mason Creek Families! We have 100% of our students logging their reading in Beanstack! We love seeing our students enjoy reading and doing it every day! How does reading at least 20 minutes each day help? Every minute your Wolf Cub spends reading or being read to sets them up for future success! #bettertogether #theCreekisontheRise

First grade students learned about Sonia Sotomayor in STEM for Hispanic Heritage Month. They learned that she was the first Hispanic woman to become a Supreme Court Judge. They also learned that she loved books. Then they worked on their teamwork skills and built a Tower of Knowledge using a limited number of index cards and some books. #bettertogether #theCreekisontheRise

Have you heard? We're having a Mash! A Monster Mash! It's sure to be a Graveyard Smash! Please fill out the form and join us! We can't wait to see all of our Ghouls, Goblins, Mummies, and the rest of our Wolf Cub families on October 25th! #bettertogether #theCreekisontheRise

Our August brag tags for Beanstack are here! All students who completed the August challenge will have this on their bookbag soon! Is your Wolf Cub earning our September brag tag? Our challenge for this month - log 300 minutes read in Beanstack and draw a picture of a Hispanic main character in a book you have read and bring it to be displayed in the Media Center! #bettertogether #theCreekisontheRise

🎉BIG NEWS! 🎉 Our Mason Creek Wolf Cub Fun Run fundraiser kicks off soon! We’re raising $8,000 for Student Incentives and we need your help. Save the date 📅 and stay tuned for more details on how you can support our cause. #schoolfundraiser #supportourschool #choosebooster 💻 Sign up online at www.MyBooster.com – 09/17/2024 (that's today!) 🎉 Fundraiser Kickoff in school – 10/01/2024 👟 Event Day – 10/11/2024 #bettetogether #TheCreekisontheRise

Mason Creek Elementary is working with Cognia to continue our certification as a STEM school. If you are interested in reading more about what it means to be certified as a STEM school or what goes into the process of recertification, please click the following link: https://www.cognia.org/stem-certification/ #bettertogether #theCreekisontheRise

Congratulations to our Students of the Month! This month students were selected because they embody the word Respect. They were chosen by their teachers for showing respect by using their manners, with polite words and actions. These are students that are respectful even when they become frustrated. Way to go Wolf Cubs! #bettertogether #theCreekisontheRise

September Beanstack Reading Update! #bettertogether #theCreekisontheRise

In the Media Center this week, students were able to put their engineering skills to the test and build a character from a book! We think they did an excellent job! #bettertogether #theCreekisontheRise

Congratulations to our Staff Members of the Month for August! Mr. Brandon Lockett, 5th Grade, Ms. Kelley Johnson, HAVEN, and Ms. Keisa Green, Teacher Assistant in an Autism Classroom. Staff members of the month are voted on by their fellow staff members for showing exemplary teaching and service to our students. Congratulations Mr. Lockett, Ms. Johnson, and Ms. Green! #bettertogether #theCreekisontheRise

We would love to see you around Mason Creek! Please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/7gukkB15PhEik1C57 #bettertogether #theCreekisontheRise

Attendance Matters! Congratulations to Mrs. DuBose's Class for having the best attendance in the building! #bettertogether #theCreekisontheRise

Just a reminder that tomorrow is Wear Your College Football Spirit Day! We can't wait to see our Wolf Cubs in their team jerseys or colors! #bettertogether #theCreekisontheRise

Mrs. Wiggleton's class has been working on letter formation. They used shaving cream to write the letter C! #bettertogether #theCreekisontheRise

Congratulations to Mrs. Slatton and Mrs. Anthony who were both recipients of a School Impact Grant! Mrs. Slatton for Migrating Monarchs and Mrs. Anthony for Hands on STEM! The Douglas County Education Foundation offers Classroom Impact Grants awarded on a competitive basis to teachers at all grade levels, the foundation makes it possible to offer programs, projects, equipment, and enrichment opportunities that are not available through state funds alone. Grants promote creative and innovative ideas in and out of the classroom that directly impact student learning. Way to go Mrs. Slatton and Mrs. Anthony!! #bettertogether #theCreekisontheRise