Please come out and donate blood on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at the MACA's blood drive happening from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm . Not only will you help stock the shelves, but you will also help one MACA Senior receive the LifeScholars scholarship. Donations may be made in any senior's name whether you donate at school or at another LifeShare blood drive and/or blood center. Please click on the link to schedule the time you would like to donate. https://donor.lifeshare.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/258431
Get ready for MACA's 18th Dance Concert on April 10th! We hope to see you theređ©°
Happy National Paraprofessionals Day! Today, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to all our SLP paraprofessionals who work tirelessly to support students and make a difference in our schools. Your dedication and hard work do not go unnoticed. Thank you for all that you do! #ParaprofessionalsDay
Let's give a huge shoutout to all our incredible SLP Assistant Principals! It's National Assistant Principal Week, and we want to take a moment to express our gratitude for your dedication, hard work, and unwavering support for students, teachers, and staff. Thank you for your tireless efforts in shaping school communities and fostering a positive learning environment. Your commitment doesn't go unnoticed. Here's to you, Assistant Principals - you truly make a difference! #AssistantPrincipalWeek #slpProud
Celebrate Autism Awareness Day on April 2 from 8 am to 10 am with the Autism Awareness Breakfast at the Yambilee Building in Opelousas.
Congratulations to three MACA students - Aisha Patin, Ayden Pitre, and Junee Hardy - for signing with the Louisiana Army National Guard. Best wishes to each of you.
Tonight is MACA's night at Cane's from 3 PM to 9 PM. Make sure to mention MACA Fundraiser when ordering at the drive thru or register and 15% of the sales will be donated to our school.
MACA will be having a Raising Cane's fundraiser night on Wednesday, March 27 from 3 pm to 9 pm. Enjoy Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers and help support our school. Make sure to mention MACA at the drive thru or register when ordering and 15% of the sales will be donated to our school. Students bring the receipt to school and turn in to your 1st hour teacher. The 1st hour class that has the largest Cane's receipt total from this night will receive a complimentary lunch from Raising Cane's.
MACA Parents/Guardians,
Due to weather concerns, after-school practices have been cancelled for today.
Next week we have our annual Poetry Slam brought to you by the MACA Creative Writers! It will be on Wednesday, March 27 at 6:00 in the MACA gym. Admission is $5.00 for adults, and $2.00 for students.
In conjunction with the Poetry Slam, MACA is holding a Title I Family Literacy event. In order to foster literacy in our community, we have books to give away to the patrons of the Poetry Slam! Books are for a variety of different ages and are first come, first served. Doors will open at 5:15; the book event will start at 5:30.
MACA Bus Notifications:
Bus 618, Clarene Ardoin, Northwest, will not run his route Tuesday afternoon.
Bus 567, Larry Mose, North Central will not his route on Thursday, March 21. However, someone will run his transfers to Opelousas.
Bus 570, Rosie Sharlow, Northwest, will not run her route on Thursday, March 21.
Wednesday, March 13, 2024, is an Early Dismissal day. MACA will dismiss at 11:30 AM.
Join us for the MACA Band Concert on Thursday, March 14, 2024 at 6:00 PM in the MACA Gym. Admission is $5.00 for adults and $2.00 for students. We look forward to seeing you there.
The Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts is now accepting applications for the 2024-2025 academic year. Families can conveniently apply online at https://www.slpsb.org/o/maca or obtain an application directly from the MACA campus. Please visit the school's website or contact the office for more information.
MACA applications for the 2024-2025 school year are now available. Applications can be picked up at MACA (1100 E. Leo Street, Opelousas) or apply online on the MACA website, click on the 2024-25 Application tab. https://www.slpsb.org/o/maca.
Join us for the 2nd Student Arts Expo in St. Landry Parish â a free and family-friendly festival of student artwork, live performances, and fun arts activities. The festival is March 23, 2024, from 10 AM to 3 PM in the Opelousas courthouse square. This festival is a celebration of student-artists in all artistic disciplines from every corner of St. Landry Parish. đšđŒđ·đ€
MACA Update: Bus L223, Carrie Vidrine, Beau Chene, will run tomorrow afternoon. There will be a sub driver.
MACA: Bus 553, Frank Angelle, Beau Chene, will not be running tomorrow. Bus 540, Shalana Boxie, Beau Chene, will not be running tomorrow. Bus L223, Carrie Vidrine, Beau Chene, will not run tomorrow afternoon. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Please join us for our MACA Theatre Showcase on tonight, February 28 at 6:00 PM. Admission is $5.00 Adults; $1.00 Students.
MACA Parents/Guardians, Come and play Jeopardy on Thursday, March 7, 2024 at 6:00 PM in the MACA Cafeteria for our Financial Literacy Event. Please sign up at https://forms.gle/W6rwG44qpBTcRagu7. We look forward to seeing you on Thursday, March 7.
