MMS Monthly Memo

We are off to a GREAT start at Marshall Middle School.

We had an outstanding turnout at our Open House and Picture Day. It was wonderful to see so many of you attend the administrative-led informational sessions in the cafeteria. Your support and enthusiasm for the upcoming school year shows!

Our first week of school was very positive. On the first day, we held a welcome back event in the gym for our entire student body. It was an opportunity for everyone to connect and set a positive tone for the year ahead. Additionally, the administration conducted grade level meetings with all students to communicate the expectations for the year, go through our discipline policy, and explain the new cell phone procedures, “Away for the Day”. It was a great way to get everyone on the same page, as we start the 24-25 school year.

We are looking forward to a fantastic year with our amazing student body and dedicated staff. Thank you for your continued support and involvement in our school community! We hope to see you all, again, at our parent/teacher conferences coming up on October 10.

As you read through our monthly newsletter, please feel free to reach out if you need clarification or have questions. We are happy to help!

SEPTEMBER

17 - 18 - NWEA Math Testing

17, 19 - Bus Safety for 7th and 8th grade

18 - Early Dismissal - 2:20p

19 - 20 - NWEA Math Testing Make Ups

24 - SWCD Environmental Fair (5th Grade)

25 - Early Dismissal - 2:20p

OCTOBER

2 – Early Dismissal - 2:20p

4 – School Picture Retakes

9 – Early Dismissal - 2:20p

10 – Parent/Teacher Conferences - 3:45-7:45

24 – School Dance – Grades 5/6 from 4p-6p; Grades 7/8 from 6:30-8:30p

We invite you to attend the upcoming parent/teacher conferences on October 10 from 3:45-7:45. These meetings are a valuable opportunity to discuss your child’s progress, address any concerns, and collaborate on strategies to support their academic and personal growth. Your involvement is important in creating a strong partnership between home and school, ensuring that your child receives the best possible education. You will receive an email in the next two weeks with a link to sign up for times to meet with your child's teachers.

We look forward to seeing you on October 10 and working together to help your child succeed.

• Please drop off and pick up your child at the front main entrance. Do not use the back of the building for drop off or pick up.
• Please do not drop off your child in the parking lot. With the traffic from the drop off or pick up lane, it is unsafe for your child to cross to the sidewalk. We want to ensure the safety of all.
  
• Please do not park behind the Middle School. With deliveries truck and maintenance vehicles going back and forth, that area is for authorized vehicles only. Also, students should not be using the service road as a sidewalk as there is a designated sidewalk between buildings. We are asking all of this for the safety of the students and parents.
  
• We have had some drivers not stopping once the flashers are going on the Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB). We also have some cars in the morning driving a little fast and people on their phones.

MMS is pleased to welcome our new nurse, Brooke Halbur, and her assistant, Tanya Martin. Ms. Halbur will be available in the office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, while Ms. Martin will be covering Mondays and Fridays.

Here are a few things they would like for you to know.

1) Please let the nurse know:

• If your student has any new health concerns or conditions, including allergies.
• If your student has a health condition listed that is no longer relevant, please remove it from Campus.

2) A form is required for medications at school. This pertains to both over the counter (OTC) medications and prescription medications. OTC medications may be brought in and stored here for use in case of headaches, stomachaches, etc.

3) Immunizations! Your student MUST be up to date on ALL required immunizations, or a conscious exempt form is on file.

In our digital age, every aspect of human life is evolving rapidly, driven by the power of computing and human ingenuity. As technology continues to transform society at an exponential rate, how can we prepare 21st-century students to navigate such an uncertain future?

Marshall Public Schools is committed to this challenge. By working collaboratively with administrators, teachers, students, and the community, we strive to create a digital environment that fosters critical thinking, problem-solving, collaboration, and communication. Our goal is to equip students with the skills and knowledge they need to shape their own futures, pursue their passions, and embrace lifelong learning.

If you haven’t already, please take a moment to read through the digital learning handbook.

All middle school students have the ability to access the district's online Infinite Campus portal to view Grades, Assignments, Schedules and more. We would like all our students to have the resources they need to be successful in school and this includes regularly using their student portal account. Instructions for setting up, accessing and using the student portal are attached. Your child's advisor assisted them with these steps, but we also ask for your involvement in ensuring your child has access.

If you have not set up your parent portal account, please see the information listed below to do that. Your parent portal provides you with this information as well, plus the opportunity to pay any online fees (technology, food service, etc).

Karen Londgren, Digital Learning Coach

karen.londgren@marshall.k12.mn.us

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