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Hello Families!

This week is Teacher Appreciation week. I would like to take a moment and thank all of our teachers and staff for their hard work and efforts. Over the course of the year I have seen teachers working tirelessly to provide students with meaningful learning experiences. Students have not only grown academically, their resilience, independence, and work habits have improved as well. I am grateful to all the staff for their dedication to taking care of the whole student and supporting growth in all areas. Please don't hesitate to take a moment this week and let a teacher know how they have made a difference for your child.

Thank you all for your support with student assignments as we push to the finish. Spring is a busy time and the longer days and nicer weather can cause students to get distracted from their school work. We will continue to offer assignment recovery as a strategy to support students but appreciate your dedication and support to their learning as well. Please be watching for communication regarding assignment recovery, monitor Infinite Campus, and talk with your student about their current grades and missing assignments.

Make it a great week!

Mrs. Ellis

Eight seniors from Morenci High School traveled to 13abc in Toledo Ohio to be part of the Class of 2023 Public Service Announcement. The PSA's will air periodically on 13abc throughout the month of June.

Owen Blaker is a senior at Morenci High School and attended the LISD Tech Center's Welding/Advanced Manufacturing Program. Owen dual enrolled while attending the Tech Center and received his Production Technician Certificate from Jackson College. Owen along with several LISD Tech Center Students participated in the graduation ceremonies at Jackson College on Saturday, April 29th. Congratulations Owen!

Sunday, May 7, 2023

• Athletic Boosters Monthly Meeting - 6:00 p.m. - MS Librar

Monday, May 8, 2023y

• Zoology field trip to the Toledo Zoo

Tuesday, May 9, 2023

Wednesday, May 10, 2023

Thursday, May 11, 2023

Friday, May 12, 2023

6-8pm Morenci Football Spaghetti Dinner, Morenci Eagles

Saturday, May 13, 2023

Each week, during lunch on Friday, Morenci MS/HS recognizes students who have earned a Bulldog Bone by drawing out winners from all the students who have earned one over the course of the year. Students earn Bulldog Bones through their hard work, helpfulness, dedication, respect, and resilience, or efforts in an area they are trying to improve. Teachers and staff hand them out throughout the week and students turn them into the drawing box by Friday's lunchtime. Five to seven students are drawn out each week and students get to spin the wheel for various prizes. This week's winners are:

Middle School

Owen Rosebrook, Brennan Mathias, Emma Cordts, Jesse McClain, Shiana Johns, Jeremiah Ellzey.

High School
Tucker Betz, Alyssa Gibbs, Quentin Morgret, Tyler Ruff, Zoey Martinez, Emily Zuvers, Shamus Alcock, Quincy

Middle School

Mariana Guillen, Aaron Brown, Konnor Hahn, Tessa Carden, CarterSeitz, Emilee Stretch

High School

Lillian Gartee, Andrea Herr, Brianna Mathias, Aiden Wiliams, Emersyn Thompson, Tyler Sanders, Rachel Meadows.

It is hard to believe the school year has gone by so quickly. I am sure you are all excited and looking forward to graduation. Click here for a letter that contains details regarding seniors' end-of-the-year activities, last day of school, and graduation. Please look it over closely and reach out with any questions.

We look forward to seeing you all at graduation!

Sincerely,

Jennifer Ellis

Start your garden at the Morenci Area Schools Farmers Market, and enjoy a fun morning while you’re there.

Pick up fruit & veggie transplants, shop local vendors, and enjoy a treat at a food truck new to Morenci!

You won’t want to miss this student-led experience organized by the Morenci Middle School Farmers Market Small Business class taught by Ms. Grace Gierucki.

Morenci Middle School's Small Business class is hosting a Farmer's Market on Saturday, May 20 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Wakefield Park in Morenci. We are currently registering local vendors. If you are interested, please contact Ms. Gierucki by email grace.gierucki@morencibulldogs.org or send us a message.

Click here for the booth registration form: https://5il.co/1ttke

3DPT will be coming to Morenci on Friday, May 12, 2023, from 8:00 am-10:30 am to offer sports physicals for all Morenci middle and high school students interested in playing sports during the next school year. In order to participate in sports for the 23-24 school year, each student must have a physical on file that is dated on or after April 15, 2023.

To have your student receive a physical on May 12, parents will need to complete and sign an MHSAA physical form prior to May 12. These forms can be found in the middle school office. Physicals cost $15 payable by cash or checks made out to 3DPT. Some of this money is kicked back into Morenci sports programs. Physical forms and money can be turned in to the MS office any day leading up to Friday, May 12. Take advantage of this opportunity to get the 23-24 physical out of the way without having to drive anywhere or make an appointment! Please contact the MS office with any questions

The athletic department is looking for adult or student workers to help take tickets for spring sporting events. We are also in need of someone willing to learn and work the Gamechanger app during home JV and V baseball games. If you are interested/able please reach out to Kristi Walker directly to sign up for dates (kwalker@morencibulldogs.org).

The Infinite Campus Parent Portal gives you the ability to view student attendance, class assignments, grades, and more! Parents can access the portal anytime from their computer or Campus Parent App. If you have not received your unique Parent Portal Access link, please contact Eileen Moore at emoore@morencibulldogs.org or Tracy Schell at tschell@morencibulldogs.org. Please be sure to include your child's name and grade in the email.

We are now accepting online deposits for adult lunches, any extra purchases at the high school and milk purchases at the elementary school for the cafeteria through Meal Magic. Meal Magic’s Family Portal is a food service system that allows staff and/or parents to track what they purchase, apply daily spending limits and deposit money into their accounts. Meal Magic’s Family Portal can be found on the school website under parent resources or https://morenci.familyportal.cloud/. A $2.00 service fee will be applied to each transaction. Included is a Youtube video to understand how to use Meal Magic. Click here for video

OK2SAY is the student safety program that allows students to confidentially report tips on potential harm or criminal activities directed at students, school employees, and schools. It uses a comprehensive communication system to facilitate tip sharing among students, parents, school personnel, community mental health service programs, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, and law enforcement officials about harmful behaviors that threaten to disrupt the learning environment.

Here is a link to their website - Click here

Morenci Area School is looking to fill several positions throughout the district. Click here for a complete listing: https://mas.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx

Attached you will find a wealth of information regarding various community support services. The resource guide covers all of Lenawee County. The document comes from the Lenawee Community Foundation.

Email: jennifer.ellis@morencibulldogs.org
Website: https://www.morencibulldogs.org/o/mms
Location: 304 Page Street, Morenci, MI, USA