Marion School District

Cookie dough pick up has been canceled. Coach Houston will keep everyone updated on delivery date. #TTP

Please follow the link to the MSD Magnet School AMI packets. --->https://go.aws/2w9tWUy

Beginning Monday, March 16, MSD will serve breakfast and lunch at both the VPA and MST locations. Breakfast will be from 8:00 am- 9:00 am. Lunch will be served 11:00 am – 1:00 pm. Students age 18 and under will be served, individuals can pick up only for themselves- all meals will be carry out only. While we will continue to feed students at these locations throughout the week, additional locations may be added. Please check the website for further details.

Parents/Guardians: Student medication needed for the extended break that is currently at school can only be picked up tomorrow Monday, March 16 from 8-12 (noon) with the campus nurse. After noon tomorrow, if medication is needed please call the central office to make an appointment for pick up.

Parents/Guardians- AMI packets for days 1 - 5 were sent home with students in October. Please have students use those 5 days this week.

In accord with the directive from Governor Hutchison, MSD, like many school districts in our region, will be closed beginning tomorrow Monday 3/16 and remain closed through Spring Break. We plan to return to school Monday, March 30.

A kindergartener having a cookie talk with Dr. Glenn Fenter at MSD's Kindergarten Registration Cookies and Milk event.

Important update from the Marion School District: There have been significant changes in guidance to schools today regarding COVID-19. As of now, schools in 4 central Arkansas counties have been directed to close due to new presumptive positive cases and direct contact by others with those who have tested positive. The decision to close was made out of an abundance of caution. School closure decisions will be made in consultation with the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) and Arkansas Department of Education (ADE). The two agencies will work jointly to provide guidance to districts based on developments in local communities. The ADH and ADE have established a dedicated hotline for districts to call to discuss whether preemptive closures are advised. We will continue to update you as new information is available. Helpful information on talking with children about COVID-19: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/schools-childcare/talking-with-children.html

Due to the growing concerns of the COVID-19 Pandemic and in recent light of the proclamation from Governor Asa Hutchinson, we regret to inform you that we are cancelling next week’s trip to Sea Camp in Ocean Springs, MS. We are in correspondence with The University of Southern Mississippi and are working on negotiating a refund for our group. Please accept my sincerest apologies for any inconvenience and disappointment this causes. However, we feel it necessary to take every precaution to protect the safety of our students and staff. Adam O'Neal Principal Herbert Carter Global Community Magnet 870-739-5120

Due to the growing concerns of the COVID-19 Pandemic and in recent light of the proclamation from Governor, Asa Hutchinson, we regret to inform you that we are cancelling our trip to Space Camp tomorrow, Friday, March 13, 2020. We are in correspondence with Space Camp and are working on negotiating a refund for our group. Please accept my sincerest apologies for any inconvenience and disappointment this causes. However, we feel it necessary to take every precaution to protect the safety of our students and staff. Ali Weimer Principal MARION Math, Science, and Technology Magnet 100 L H Polk Dr. Marion, AR 72364 Phone: 870.739.5180 Fax: 870.739.5183

In an effort to keep our Patriot family current with up-to-date information about the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) our District Coordinated School Health Corrdinator has created a document for you to view. As new information becomes available she will update this document. Click this link https://bit.ly/39LOFfS

30 INTERNET ACRONYMS ALL PARENTS NEED TO KNOW Phones may not have been around when we were kids, but they are now and they’re here to stay. And texting has become the only way to talk. There might be an occasional phone call or two, but this generation uses acronyms and emojis like the ancient Egyptians used hieroglyphics. 30 Internet Acronyms ALL Parents Need To Know No matter how hip or in the know parents may think they are, there’s always the latest slang term waiting to be discovered. So Child Rescue Coalition decided to compile a list of 30 common internet acronyms that all parents need to know. Click the link here keep yourself in the loop. https://childrescuecoalition.org/educations/30-internet-acronyms-all-parents-need-to-know/

Change for Change at HCGC!

SAVE THE DATE!

The Marion Junior High School 8th-grade and 9th-grade bands will present their Pre-Assessment Concert on Tuesday, March 10th at 6:00 PM in the Marion Performing Arts Center before their summative evaluation at Concert Assessment at West Memphis High School. Both groups will perform Monday, March 16th with the 8th-grade band taking the stage at 3:50pm followed by the 9th-grade band at 4:50pm. We hope that you can join us at either of these two upcoming events!

Don’t forget to change your clocks this weekend.

Don't forget Magnet Application Day is THIS Saturday!

Happy National Breakfast Week! Breakfast is served at no charge to all students!

Mark your calendars! Upcoming FREE athletic physicals: Mon. 4/13 8:30-11:30: VPA (6th graders only) Tues. 4/14 8:30-11:30- HCGC (6th graders only) Wed. 4/15 8:30-11:30: MST (6th graders only) Thurs. 4/16 8:30-11:30: 8th grade girls Fri. 4/17 8:30-11:30: 8th grade boys Mon. 4/20 8:30-11:30: 7th graders (last names A-M) Tues. 4/21 8:30-11:30: 7th graders (last name N-Z) Wed. 4/22 8:30-11:30: grades 9-12 softball and baseball teams Thurs. 4/23 8:30-11:30: grades 9-12 soccer and volleyball teams Fri. 4/24 8:30-11:30: grades 9-12 cheer and track teams Fr. 4/24 12:30-3:00- all remaining sports grades 9-12 More information for athletes, parents, and school staff coming soon!

Earlier this week, Ms. Rich's French students (at MHS and MJHS) were learning about the celebration of Carnaval/Mardi Gras in the French-speaking world. After learning about how people in the French-speaking world celebrate Carnaval/Mardi Gras, the French students got in the festive spirit by decorating and wearing their own colorful masks. Laissez les bons temps rouler!