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Teacher Biography
Welcome to the 2023/2024 school year.
My name is Katie MacGuinness. I am an alumni of East Jackson Schools. I graduated from EJ in 1996. I also graduated from Eastern Michigan University. This is my 21st year teaching and 16th year teaching at East Jackson Schools. I have two children. My daughter Savannah is a Junior at East Jackson Secondary School and my son Jayden is a 6th grader at East Jackson Elementary. We have a dog named Sayde, a cat named Cupcake, and a bunny rabbit named Scooby. I am a fan of Michigan State University, Eastern Michigan University and our family is involved in Hot Air Ballooning. Our family also LOVES Disney and we were blessed to take a family trip their with my siblings and their families and my father this summer. We also love to go camping and do lots of swimming. I am looking forward to working with you and your child. I look forward to a great year with lots of learning.
I believe that communication with parents is very important so that we can work together to give your child the best education possible. Please free to contact me at katie.macguinness@eastjacksonschools.org or call me at East Jackson Elementary- 517-764-1810 with any questions or concerns that you may have throughout the year.
Classroom Notes
I hope you all had a great weekend. New spelling homework is being sent home today – Friday, April 26th. Homework is due Thursday, May 2nd and the spelling test will take place Friday, May 3rd.
IMPORTANT DATES:
May
Thursday, May 2nd – Room 100 (MacGuinness) NWEA testing for 3rd – 5th grade
Spelling homework due
Friday, May 3rd – Spelling test
Popcorn Friday – $.50 a bag (no more than 4 bags)
Tuesday, May 7th – 5th grade students in Ms. MacGuinness’ room will be taking the state MI Access ELA
Thursday, May 9th – 5th grade students in Ms. MacGuinness’ room will be taking the state MI Access Math
PTCO Meeting 5:30
Monday, May 13th – School Board Meeting 6 pm
Wednesday, May 15th – 5th grade students in Ms. MacGuinness’ room will be taking the state MI Access Social Studies
Monday, May 20th – 5th grade students in Ms. MacGuinness’ room will be taking the state MI Access Science
Friday, May 24th – End of Marking Period
East Jackson High School Graduation
Monday, May 27th – No School Memorial Day
Friday, May 31st – Field Day 9:15
Awards Assembly 1:00 pm
Spelling words for the week of April 8th:
Wyatt and Kamree:
1. high
2. between
3. under
4. story
5. present
6. watch
7. leave
8. favorite
9. every
10. earth
Maeleigh and Izik:
1. sit
2. too
3. us
4. big
5. mat
6. pet
Karsyn:
1. came
2. name
3. same
4. game
5. gate
6. gave
7. ape
8. wake
9. mane
10. tame
Hayden, Vincent and Alijah:
1. hop
2. mop
3. pop
4. top
