When students feel connected, they thrive! 🌟
At Mt. Pleasant, we know that Relationships Matter. Strong bonds help our Oilers feel safe, seen, and eager to attend school. Let's Show Oiler Pride and Strive for Five! 💙💛
At Mt. Pleasant, we know that Relationships Matter. Strong bonds help our Oilers feel safe, seen, and eager to attend school. Let's Show Oiler Pride and Strive for Five! 💙💛

Check out what's happening at McGuire in the latest McGuire Minute 2.17.26.
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KHC is underway, and our school is excited about feeling good while doing good! McGuire Elementary School is helping kids with special hearts through Kids Heart Challenge. We want as many families as possible to learn about heart health and the lifesaving skill of Hands-Only CPR.
You can help by completing Finn’s Mission. When your student completes all the steps, they’ll earn a Lifesavers Cape and earn a chance to win two tickets to Super Bowl LXI in 2027!
Sign up today at http://www2.heart.org/site/TR?fr_id=12398&pg=company&company_id=519917 or by using the AHA Schools app.
You can help by completing Finn’s Mission. When your student completes all the steps, they’ll earn a Lifesavers Cape and earn a chance to win two tickets to Super Bowl LXI in 2027!
Sign up today at http://www2.heart.org/site/TR?fr_id=12398&pg=company&company_id=519917 or by using the AHA Schools app.

Small steps lead to big gains.
Every day a student attends school supports learning, relationships, and long-term success.
Let’s Show Your Oiler Pride and Strive for Five — because every day counts.
Every day a student attends school supports learning, relationships, and long-term success.
Let’s Show Your Oiler Pride and Strive for Five — because every day counts.

Happy National School Counseling Week!
We’d love to take a moment to celebrate our amazing team here at McGuire Elementary!
A huge thank you to Ms. Alexis for everything she does, and a big, warm welcome to our new counselor, Mrs. Wilson! We are so lucky to have such a caring and dedicated team supporting our Mustangs every single day.
We’d love to take a moment to celebrate our amazing team here at McGuire Elementary!
A huge thank you to Ms. Alexis for everything she does, and a big, warm welcome to our new counselor, Mrs. Wilson! We are so lucky to have such a caring and dedicated team supporting our Mustangs every single day.

Did you know that you can shop our Book Fair from the comfort of your own home? A portion of all online purchases will be directed to McGuire Elementary, so you are still making an impact for our amazing students. As a bonus, you can even contribute to Share the Fair fun online as well! Check out our virtual Book Fair today!
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/mcguireelementaryschool
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/mcguireelementaryschool

We had a blast kicking off this year’s Kids Heart Challenge at McGuire Elementary School! With help from this year’s Heart Heroes, we’re learning all about keeping our hearts healthy through movement, kindness, rest, and knowing when to ask for help.
Visit http://www2.heart.org/site/TR?fr_id=12398&pg=company&company_id=519917 or download the AHA Schools app to join the fun. Bonus: Students get a free wristband just for signing up!
Visit http://www2.heart.org/site/TR?fr_id=12398&pg=company&company_id=519917 or download the AHA Schools app to join the fun. Bonus: Students get a free wristband just for signing up!

Book Fair Update! Share the Fair is the giving program that supports students in our school who need help buying books. Anyone can contribute to this amazing opportunity for our wonderful kiddos! Learn how to contribute here:
https://shop.scholastic.com/stf/fund?orgUCN=600065290
No one should leave the Book Fair empty-handed! Let's help each one of our Mustangs get lost in a great book!
https://shop.scholastic.com/stf/fund?orgUCN=600065290
No one should leave the Book Fair empty-handed! Let's help each one of our Mustangs get lost in a great book!

🗓️ Check the School Calendar! 🗓️
Stay informed about what’s happening at school. Be sure to check for holidays, half-days, and special events so you can plan ahead for the second semester and help your child stay on track.
Attendance magnets are available upon request at your student’s school to help keep track of days off.
Let’s Show Your Oiler Pride and Strive for Five or less this semester — because every day counts!
2025-2026 School Calendar

McGuire Minute 2.1.26.
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The doors are open, the shelves are set, for the grandest journey you’ve seen yet!
Come one, come all—don't miss the chance, to give these brand new books a glance.
Bring Mom and Dad, bring Auntie too, there’s a story here waiting just for you:
from dragons fierce to funny cats, to cool science kits and habitat stats.
So come explore and browse a while, and leave the library with a smile.
Let's fill our homes with books to share, We’ll see you at the School Book Fair!
Fund your student's e-Wallet, shop online or contribute to Share the Fair here:
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/mcguireelementaryschool
Come one, come all—don't miss the chance, to give these brand new books a glance.
Bring Mom and Dad, bring Auntie too, there’s a story here waiting just for you:
from dragons fierce to funny cats, to cool science kits and habitat stats.
So come explore and browse a while, and leave the library with a smile.
Let's fill our homes with books to share, We’ll see you at the School Book Fair!
Fund your student's e-Wallet, shop online or contribute to Share the Fair here:
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/mcguireelementaryschool




The Book Fair is just days away! The Fair encourages students to read AND the funds raised go straight back to our school. The easiest way for kids to shop the Fair is by creating and funding your child’s eWallet. No more worrying about cash, and their balances show right on the register. Visit our school Book Fair page to get started: https://scholastic.com/bf/mcguireelementaryschool

Please see the information below about Candy Gram sales that start next week!
Entries for the yearbook cover art are due to Mrs. Skonieczny by the end of the school day on Monday, February 2nd!

When is sick too sick for school?
We know daily attendance matters, and being at school every day supports learning, relationships, and routines. At the same time, keeping our schools healthy is essential.
When students are healthy, every day counts — let’s Show Your Oiler Pride and Strive for Five by being at school on time, every day possible!
We know daily attendance matters, and being at school every day supports learning, relationships, and routines. At the same time, keeping our schools healthy is essential.
When students are healthy, every day counts — let’s Show Your Oiler Pride and Strive for Five by being at school on time, every day possible!

🗓️ Save the Date: Rescheduled Peacemaking Ceremony!
We are excited to announce the new date for our Peacemaking Ceremony. Join us as we celebrate our student nominees!
When: Monday, February 2nd @ 6:00 p.m.
Where: Mt. Pleasant High School Gymnasium
We can’t wait to see our Oiler families there to recognize these incredible student leaders! 💙💛
We are excited to announce the new date for our Peacemaking Ceremony. Join us as we celebrate our student nominees!
When: Monday, February 2nd @ 6:00 p.m.
Where: Mt. Pleasant High School Gymnasium
We can’t wait to see our Oiler families there to recognize these incredible student leaders! 💙💛

McGuire Minute 12.20.25 https://app.smore.com/n/xsmqz
Have an amazing break! We will see you on January 5th!
Have an amazing break! We will see you on January 5th!
McGuire Minute 12.8.25
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We are thrilled to welcome the newest member to our Mustang Staff, Mrs. Katie Bobier, as our Media Specialist. She LOVES making a positive difference in the lives of kids and she is going to help our Mustangs continue to thrive. We are so lucky to have her!

See you on Monday, Mustangs! Enjoy your time off with your families and we will see you soon!
