• March 14th: MU Prep grades K-5 to visit Indianapolis Children's Museum
• Join us for a field trip to the Children's Museum as we reconnect with the sense of adventure that comes with exploration and learning through play.
• Cost $8.25 - students, $10.25 - adults
• Lunch - Bring a sack lunch or $$ for food court approx. $10 per person
• March 20th: 6th - 12th Hybrid Day: The Glass Menagerie at The Indiana Repertory Theatre Indianapolis
• Student drop-off directly in front of the theatre
• 10:00 a.m., no later than 10:15
• 40 W. Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204
• Approximate run time: 2 hours and 30 minutes
• Includes a 15-minute intermission – IRT sells snacks during intermission
• Student pick-up directly in front of the theatre
• 1:15 p.m., no later than 1:30
• I am thrilled to share Marian University will pay for each students’ admission to the attend The Glass Menagerie
• Non-student tickets are $17 (typically $73)

For specific information regarding School Sponsored Events, to include MU Prep’s Hybrid Experiences, please review within Marian University Preparatory School’s Parent and Student Handbook 2024-2025 (i.e. pages 22 & 26). All attending students’ parents will provide a completed and signed Permission Form/Liability Release Agreement prior to scheduled Hybrid Experiences.

*Please note, for students attending Hybrid Experiences:

• Families are responsible for providing their student transportation to Marian University or designated off-site Hybrid Experience locations and must be dropped-off and picked-up according to the schedule. Students are expected to be picked up within 15 minutes of the end of the event.
• Families are encouraged to administer medications outside the hours of school hybrid experiences, if possible. Parents/guardians shall assume full responsibility for the care of this part of their child’s health while attending.

According to the Department of Education, more than 8 million Americans are considered functionally illiterate, meaning they cannot read and comprehend short texts or understand basic vocabulary.

Illiteracy often leads to low self-esteem and isolation, as well as higher chances of unemployment and poverty.

What are the impacts of illiteracy? What factors influence literacy development? And how can learning to read change lives?

Oliver James joins Kevin in this episode to share how learning to read can change lives.

If you are participating in Indiana state testing this is great to have when you sign in. All you have to do is visit the website below to order one today! For students who qualify for Free and Reduced Lunch, there is no charge! Otherwise, it only costs $2.55!

https://studentid.k12.com

• Mar 10th - RSVP Due for Children's Museum Hybrid Day
• March 14th - Children's Museum Hybrid Day
• March 20th - Hybrid Day at Indiana Repertory Theatre
• March 31st - April 4th - Spring Break
• April 14-17 - ILEARN testing for Indiana Students
• April 18-21 - Easter Break
• May 23rd - Last Day of School

The IT industry is growing fast, and tech careers in cybersecurity, coding, and networking are in demand. Help your students explore their future! Make sure they don't miss Part 3 of the Career Exploration Series: Tech Trek on March 14th where they'll discover IT pathways, innovations, and get real-world advice from industry pros and young tech leaders. Click picture to register.

Help Your Students Explore Nursing Through Volunteerism! Volunteering is a powerful way for students to gain real-world healthcare experience, explore career options, and develop valuable skills. Encourage them to join Nursing Explorers on March 11th at 6 PM EST, where Kim Pinter, Director of Volunteer Services, will share expert tips on finding the right opportunities to support their future in nursing! Click on the picture to register.

Get ready to make a splash in the world of North American river otters while learning about our residents! Hang out with a Clearwater Marine Aquarium biologist as we dive into otterly amazing facts about their swimming skills, hunting tactics, and social otter-tainment in the wild.

DATE/TIME: March 19, at 2:30 PM ET

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Join us with educator extraordinaire Carolyn as we get a look at the amazing insect and arachnid ambassadors at the Missoula Butterfly House and Insectarium! We will meet some truly awesome bugs in this engaging program and learn about how they impact our world.

DATE/TIME: March 24, at 3 PM ET

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Join us for a K12 Virtual Field Trip with Happy Trails Farm! Meet the rescued animals of Happy Trails Farm Animal Sanctuary guided by Ilona Urban, Education and Outreach Advocate. Explore the trails of the sanctuary with Ilona to learn about their mission of rescuing and rehabilitating farm animals and horses in need. Each animal has a unique story that brought them to HTFAS, and they are all working towards writing their next chapters with their future adoptive families. Learn about what it takes to care for chickens, pigs, goats, sheep, horses, cows, etc., and how you can personally help the animals on their journey to adoption.

DATE/TIME: April 2, at 2 PM ET

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Our last topic for this school year:

• Mar 12th Your Childs Anxiety

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Stride/K12 Customer & Technical Support

Phone: (866) 512-2273

Website: https://www.help.k12.com/s/

Submit a Ticket: https://www.help.k12.com/s/submit-a-case

If you need help with the Online School, Materials, or need to troubleshoot a technical problem, try out the new AI Assistant on help.k12.com! The AI Assistant can help you by popping relevant articles and videos to answer your questions and fix common issues.

Did you know you can text a live Customer Support agent for help with questions about Materials and replacements? Text your Student ID to 800-255-2020 Text Messages may vary. Data rates may apply. Click here if you need help looking up your Student ID

All students enrolled for the entire school year must attend 180 instructional days per school year. The total instructional days are prorated based on the student’s start date. The daily amount of expected instructional time is: 5 hours for Kindergarten – 5th Grade and 6 hours for 6-12th Grade students.

Learning opportunities of instructional time include but are not limited to:

• interacting with the curriculum;

• progress made in the curriculum;

• assignment submissions;

• online Class Connect sessions attended;

• completion of internal assessments;

• and other offline resources.

Attendance is the combination of online, offline, and supplemental learning instructional time. Attendance may also include unique situations such as students placed in therapy centers, alternative settings, or programs. Daily attendance is verified by evidence of participation in instructional opportunities.

Explore the College Prep Center now!

The online College Prep Center is now virtually OPEN! Get ahead with our brand-new College Prep Center! Discover a world of college options and learn how to secure financial aid and scholarships for your high school student. Connect with knowledgeable college prep and success coaches who can guide you through every step of the process.

What can you expect?

• Step-by-step checklists
• Well-connected community
• 1:1 assistance

Stay tuned for so much more coming soon! Explore the College Prep Center now!

MU Prep understands that there may be circumstances that require a student to not attend during a school day. Absences must be reported by the parent or legal guardian to be excused. The absence can be reported through written notification (muprepattendance@muprep.com) or calling and leaving a voicemail on the attendance phone line (463-234-1720).

Absences will be considered excused for legitimate reasons, including but not limited to:

• illness verified by note from parent/guardian;

• illness (physical, mental, maternity, etc.) verified by note from Physician’s office or hospital;

• funeral and bereavement;

• religious holiday;

• military connected absences;

• state fair participation or any other reasons exempted by Indiana Code to be recorded as absent, including but not limited to service as a state legislative page or honoree, service on an election board or to a candidate on election day, or appearing in court as a judicial witness.

Absences due to illness exceeding more than three consecutive days may result in a request for a

physician’s note.

Marian University Preparatory School offers personalized, high-quality academics and meaningful project-based learning opportunities – empowering students to master what they love and learn as they live.

Website: https://muprep.k12.com
Location: 2916 West 30th Street, Indianapolis, IN, USA
Phone: 463-234-1720
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