Jack MacKenzie 25th Anniversary

10/02/2026

Today, we celebrate the birthday of the man behind our name — Jack MacKenzie.

Jack believed in the joy of effort, the power of being active, learning outdoors, and most importantly, the impact of kindness.

Those values continue to live on in our school every day — through our students, our staff, and our community.

Jack gave our school more than a name. He gave us a legacy to carry forward.

Happy Birthday, Jack.

Your legacy lives on at Jack MacKenzie School.

09/28/2026

Math Game of the Week: Addition War + Near Doubles

We're excited to share the next video in our Math Fact Fluency series!

As part of our school math goal, we are helping students build strong number sense, math fact fluency, and confidence in mathematics through fun games and effective strategies that can be practiced at home.

This week's game is Addition War. All you need is a deck of cards! Players flip two cards, add them together, and the largest total wins the round.

💡 Strategy Spotlight: Near Doubles

When students come across facts like 7 + 8, they don't always need to count on their fingers. Instead, they can use a near doubles strategy:

✅ 7 + 7 = 14
✅ One more = 15
✅ Therefore, 7 + 8 = 15

Learning strategies like this helps students become flexible thinkers and develop confidence with numbers.

🎲 Watch the video together.
🃏 Grab a deck of cards.
➕ Play a few rounds of Addition War.
🏆 See who can spot the most doubles and near doubles!

We hope you enjoy this week's game and strategy. Stay tuned for another math game and strategy next week!

09/22/2026

Math Game of the Week: Multiplication War!
As part of our school's math goal this year, we are focusing on building strong math fact fluency, number sense, and confidence in mathematics.

Throughout the year, we will be sharing short videos featuring math games and strategies that families can easily use at home. Most activities require only simple materials, such as a deck of cards, and can be played in just a few minutes.

This week's game is Multiplication War. It's a fun and engaging way for students to practice multiplication facts while spending time with family members.

In the video, we also introduce a multiplication strategy called doubling. For example, if a student knows 2 × 6 = 12, they can double 12 to find 4 × 6 = 24. Double it again to find 8 × 6 = 48. Strategies like this help students think flexibly about numbers instead of relying solely on memorization.

We encourage you to watch the video together and give the game a try at home. Just a few minutes of practice can help build confidence and fluency with math facts.

Thank you for partnering with us in supporting your child's learning. We hope you enjoy playing together!

Happy learning, and let us know who wins!

09/03/2026

Just a little Jitter Juice and a whole lot of care ❤️ at Jack MacKenzie School. Where effort and kindness count!

06/18/2026

Thank you to Halter media for helping produce the tribute video we shared at the 25th anniversary of our school.

06/12/2026

We are so proud of Ms. Paterson. She won Z99’s teacher of the year. It was incredible to hear her students statements as to why she should win.

05/23/2026

It’s a vibe at Jack MacKenzie right now. Come on down for the anniversary!

05/23/2026

It’s a vibe right now at Jack MacKenzie. Come on down for the anniversary!

04/28/2026

Mr. MacKenzie’s perfect day. Every detail in this mural tells a story about Jack MacKenzie, our school, and the values that connect us all.

04/17/2026