Marion Public Schools

Dear Marion Elementary Parents: Thursday, May 14th, is our third “round” of instructional materials being sent home. Teachers will be taking shifts from 11 a.m - 6 p.m, to help distribute learning materials and chromebooks. We are hoping as many parents as possible can visit campus to pick up materials on Thursday. We are proud of our teachers for sending home the most meaningful and creative learning opportunities possible. Likewise, we have GREAT PARENTS...THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! After Thursday, if you still need to pick up materials, please email your child's teacher directly. Please explain how we can best serve you in terms of getting you the materials. Your options include: (1) setting up a pickup time and date to come to campus for pick-up, (2) indicating that you will pick materials up from one of our other four lunch distribution sites: (Redding Township Hall, Dighton Store, Middlebranch Township Hall, and Winterfield Township Hall - just tell us which one, please). If this is not possible, please let us know, and we can (3) arrange for a bus to deliver things to your driveway. Again, please let us know the address and the days you need delivery. Here is a link to staff email: https://www.marion.k12.mi.us/o/mps/staff. If you require immediate help, please email dsalis@marion.mi.k12.us or carrington@marion.k12.mi.us. The main district line is (231) 743-2486 extension 1. We miss our kiddos! We hope you and your loved ones are safe and well!

Dear Marion Jr./Sr. High School Parents: Our school plan is to send the third “supply” of schoolwork on May 14, 2020. This will include internet and virtual learning opportunities as well as traditional paper & pencil forms. Teachers will send instructional resources again on May 28th. Parents can pick up traditional paper and pencil work at any of our lunch distribution centers (on May 14th from 11:30-1:00 ), or by making other arrangements. Please explain how we can best serve you in terms of getting you the materials. Your options include: (1) setting up a pickup time and date to come to campus for pick-up, (2) indicating that you will pick materials up from one of our other four lunch distribution sites: (Redding Township Hall, Dighton Store, Middlebranch Township Hall, and Winterfield Township Hall - just tell us which one, please). If this is not possible, please let us know, and we can (3) arrange for a bus to deliver things to your driveway. Completed work can be shared with teachers electronically (Google Classroom, email, etc) or can be returned to a lunch drop off station submitted to a bus driver. After Thursday, if your student currently attends Marion Jr./Sr. High School, please email your child's teacher directly with class specific questions. Here is a link to staff email: https://www.marion.k12.mi.us/o/mps/staff. If you require immediate help, please email lkulhawick@marion.k12.mi.us, or dprielipp@marion.k12.mi.us. The MS/HS Phone number is (231) 743-2846 extension 2. We hope you and your loved ones are safe and well.

Ladies and Gentlemen: Our regularly scheduled Board of Education meeting will be held virtually tonight, May 12th at 6 pm. Any device capable of internet connectivity will allow you to attend the meeting if you desire. Both the elementary and high school parking lots have free wifi available. Here's the link you will need to attend: meet.google.com/zep-zfar-kpn

Senior Spotlight: Darian T. "I plan to attend Baker College in the fall to get my bachelors in Nursing.  I miss eating snacks in Mrs. Robbin’s room everyday when I was supposed to be working on college classes and I will miss seeing my friends everyday." Congratulations Darian!!!

Senior Spotlight: Alex S. Plans for the fall:  "I will be attending Ferris State University in the Secondary Education Program. I am double majoring in Social Studies and Physical Education." What I miss most about high school: "I miss hanging out with my friends and finishing my senior year of sports." Congratulations Alex!

Ladies and Gentlemen: The staff here desperately wants life to get back to normal for many reasons, but since we are human, we must admit we have selfish reasons, too. We LOVE AND MISS OUR STUDENTS! At the end of this message will be a video shared by some of our educator friends. Please take three minutes of your time to check it out, you wont be sorry! We at MPS realize if you can watch the video, you obviously have internet access. Not everyone does. We know that many educational opportunities are best served in "hard copy" form. Unfortunately, others could be boosted by methods that require our students (& Parents) having access to high speed internet. We realize about half of our student's have access to quality internet. Our district can't "fix everything" for folks, but we are trying to help. Here's how: We are writing grants to help us finance the purchase of 6 commercial grade "Mifi" boxes from Verizon. These boxes can handle up to 18 simultaneous high speed connections before they slow down for the user. By early next week, these boxes will be configured and installed at the following locations: 1. Marion Elementary 2. Marion HS 3. Winterfield township 4. Middle Branch Hall 5. Middle Branch gas station 6. Redding Hall 7. Dighton Store 8. Highland Township Hall 9. Pisgah Church Users would have to be in the parking lots of the locations to connect. They will be left on 24 hours a day. We know this doesn't "fix the internet problem" but we are proud to work hard to make things better for our kids and families. We hope the connections are used frequently. Here's the video. Please let your friends and families know about the Mifi boxes so they can watch the video early next week! Here's the video as promised: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=7qJvxXdaOps&feature=youtu.be#dialog

Senior Spotlight: Isabell B. "I plan to attend Ferris state university in the fall. I am going to miss all of my teammates and coaches and sporting events. I am also going to miss our lovely lunch ladies (Mrs. Lisa and Mrs. BB). Thank you for feeding me. I'm going to miss my friends more than anything." Congrats Isabell!

Marion Elementary is looking for a special education teacher to begin for the '20-'21 school year! https://5il.co/fybv

Senior Spotlight: Ana B. Her plans for the fall include going back to high school in Spain. What she will miss the most: “seeing all my friends daily, the sports and the team bonding that I made in them and seeing Mrs. Sutten." Congratulations Ana.

Senior Spotlight: Gaven Romatz What are your plans for the fall: Currently, I'm just planning on working over the summer and will see what happens from there. What are you going to miss about high school: I’m probably going to miss seeing all the people who put up with my shenanigans.

Senior Spotlight: Alivia E. Plans for the fall: "I would like to find a job in the workforce in the fall." What do you miss most about high school: "I miss having a blast in the shop class." Congratulations Alivia!

Ladies and Gentlemen: Please know that our events calendar currently lists a Board Workshop Meeting tomorrow night, (May 5th). This meeting is canceled. We fully expect to have our regularly scheduled meeting on May 12th at 6 pm. We will make arrangements for those who wish to attend virtually. Thank you.

Senior Spotlight: Teagan C. "I will be attending Central Michigan University in the fall, where I will be part of the Leadership Advancement Scholar Cohort of 2020. I will Major in Environmental Engineering and Minor in Leadership. I will miss making memories and playing sports with my friends. Most importantly, I will miss being challenged to be the best person I can be." Congratulations Teagan!!!

Senior Spotlight: Featuring Rylie R. "I plan to attend Ferris State University with a major in accounting and a minor in pre-optometry.  What I miss most about school is seeing all my friends and the staff that made everything possible for all of us. Sports, I really, really miss sports and my team. My second family, my softball sisters. I miss walking down the halls, laughing with all my best friends, and simply just making all the memories that I look back on now. Honestly, I miss everything about high school." Congratulations Rylie!!!

Senior Spotlight: Featuring Riley K. In the fall I will attend Michigan State University and get my bachelor's degree of science in nursing and eventually become a neonatal nurse. What I miss about high school is playing sports and making fun memories with friends. Congratulations Riley!!!

A reminder that the elementary teachers will be handing out the new packets at the school from 11-6. Please bring the finished work back in the envelope or bag that was sent with it last time. Report cards from 3rd marking period will also be sent. Please let your child's teacher know if there are other arrangements that need to be made. Thank you.

SENIOR SPOTLIGHT 2020 Presenting Alyssa T. Plans after graduation: Alyssa will attend Central Michigan University in the fall to gain a degree in athletic training . What she misses most about high school: "I miss how close our community is and how supportive the faculty are. When you join a sports team it turns into a family and everyone continues to build each other up. I am really going to miss everyone and I thank them for helping me grow into the person I am today." Congratulations, Alyssa!

Kindergarten is rocking some math! Joseph, Jackson, Silas, and Liliana worked hard this week to add to our total of 2,5000 IXL math questions answered, according to Mrs. Henderson! Way to go!

Middle School English class accomplishments...coming up: 8th grade: Bonnie K., Lila K.,and Mackenzie S. have completed their informative papers complete with works cited. 😁 Maddie S. has read 1253 words on Readworks Bonnie K. and Lila K. have completed 3 paths out of 5 on EdReady! 7th Grade: Shawntay V., Gabby D. and Malley R. have all become graphic novelists (by completing their comics project). Gabby has also read 345 words on Readworks. Honorary Mentions to Josh B. and Ethan J., as they have almost finished their comics. 6th grade: The Great Reading Race has several contenders right now: Collin R. currently holds the lead with Molly H., Kylie A, Jennifer F. and Cayden M. working to pass him! Mason C. and Jaden K. have also completed our DLR interactive.

Young Investors Group: Attention 6th-12th grade students! Are you missing the thrill of competition? Like to learn how using social studies (economics), your life, and current events can be used to make money over a long period of time? Become owners of companies such as Apple, Snapchat, Taco Bell (Yum Brands) and Disney through the power of investing. Join Mr. Henderson this Tuesday, April 28, at 7:00 pm online to learn about the stock market and how it works. You will be in charge of your own paper money account to buy and sell stocks over the next month. Parents are invited to work as a team with their child to research and make investment decisions. A friendly investing competition will be held among participants until June 5. The group will meet online Tuesdays and Thursdays for a brief amount of time. Attendance to all meetings is not necessary. However, the first meeting this Tuesday will be important to learn the platform we will be using. If interested, please contact Mr. Henderson through email at sthender@marion.k12.mi.us. All information will be sent to your school email. Can’t wait to see all the future investors!