Elementary

Macon East Academy’s PTO hosted our annual Fun Run in February surrounded by much excitement from our students. Our students and teachers love the interaction from the Booster Fun Run Crew that visits with them daily for fun challenges and learning important characteristic values. Money raised will be used for technology updates. Grades Preschool through 6th grade rocked their Glow Run at the end of the event. Because of their success in reaching their goals, the students got to pie a Booster Crew member, slime a teacher, an ice cream truck visit, have a color celebration (4th-6th grades), plus many other fun incentives their teachers did with them. Our 2nd grade class was the top pledging class and their teacher, Ms. Loomis, received $100 to use for her classroom. Thank you to all our Sponsors, Parents, Grandparents, and many volunteers that helped this be a big success.

Pre-K and K5 students celebrated the 100th day of school recently. K5 enjoyed making 100’s Day necklaces, having a candy hunt for 100 pieces of candy in the library, playing “Race to 100” partner games in the classroom, and having a special 100’s Day snack. All students had a great time celebrating being 100 days smarter!  We love our little Knights, they are so precious! We love our teachers too – way to go Ms. Lawrence, Ms. Taylor, Ms. Jordan, Ms. Bruce and Ms. Mills!

First grade teacher, 𝗠𝗿𝘀. 𝗩𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝗦𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗵 has partnered with Mrs. Mary Hughes, from the Montgomery Humane Society, and her therapy dog, Larry. Together they have been teaching the students about pet responsibilities, dog safety, and are practicing their reading skills as well. Students get to meet and read each week with Larry one-on-one. As they are reading their library books to Larry, he helps calm any anxiety that they may be feeling with reading because he is such a good listener. Mrs. Smith says “This is a great opportunity that helps our first graders become stronger readers as they build up their confidence! We look forward to our time with Mrs. Mary and Larry every week!”

Ashley Davis, Caden Luis, Kwesi Jernigan, Sophie Clark, Christian McGalliard, and Maggie Whatley recently represented Macon East Academy at AISA District Science Fair.  Christian McGalliard won 3rd place in Biological Science at the District Science Fair with his project titled “5 Second Rule – Truth or Myth”.  We are so proud of our lower school Knights, their teachers and their intriguing minds.

For the past several years, Macon East students in K-3, K-4, 2nd and 4th grade classes have participated in Scholastic’s Pajama Program. Students are encouraged to donate brand-new pajamas for this annual great bedtime story pajama drive. For every pair of pajamas donated, Scholastic Book Clubs donates a brand-new book to Pajama Program. The purpose of this program is to give kids affected by instability a good night – for a good day! This year these Macon East classes donated over 50 pairs of new pajamas!

Mrs. Lawrence’s Kindergarten class recently visited “Christmas at Choctafaula” in Auburn, Alabama.  They enjoyed hayrides to see exotic and domestic animals, and the many Christmas activities.  They ended with a visit from a special friend, Santa Claus!

Macon East students recently participated in one of the oldest educational competitions in the United States of America, dating back to as far as the 1700s – the Spelling Bee! The spelling bee is an educational competition of spelling and vocabulary and can be an exciting and enriching experience.

Elise Logan, Madison Vocino, Eli Churchwell, Ava Noffsinger and Halyn Wren recently represented their grades in the AISA District competition at Chambers Academy. Alternates who attended in support of their classmates were:  Bella Chambers, Hagen Owens, Bentley Graham, Sophie Clark and Bentley Faulk.

Ava Noffsinger won the District spelling bee by spelling the word solve correctly and then tongs for the win! Halyn Wren was the alternate for 4th grade.

The AISA State Spelling Bee was held at Troy University of Montgomery Rosa Parks Auditorium on Tuesday, November 30, 2021 and Ava Noffsinger won 1st runner up for the 5th grade level!  Way to go Ava!

The importance to support our young generation in building a solid foundation in spelling and vocabulary is very important to us at Macon East and we believe it leads to better literacy. We are so proud of all our students, Mrs. Johnson (Spelling Bee Sponsor) and all the teachers who teach and support these kiddos!

Macon East Academy 2^nd grade and Kindergarten students recently spent the day visiting SweetCreek Farm Market in Pike Road.  The students enjoyed spending time together away from school, climbing on the hay bales, playing on a fun playground, pumpkins and a hayride!