To explore the use of sensationalized news and propaganda during the Revolutionary War Era, the 8th Grade US History Classes prepared Readers Theater style performances of the Boston Massacre. The 6th grade G.R.I.T. Class gained some experience as performance critics, as they pointed out stars (what they liked about each performance group) and wishes (what they wished would have been done differently). The G.R.I.T. Class will put their own advice to work as they begin to prepare their own skit, "George Washington's Spectacles" for the US History Classes later this year!
Did you know that Marion Public Schools hosts foreign exchange students every year? This year, we welcomed Rita from Barletta, Italy! She currently participates in Sideline Cheer and Volleyball. Her favorite American experience so far is attending Cow Camp.
The 6th Grade Geography Class is currently learning about culture. They would like to thank Rita for listening to their presentation on the culture of Italy. Rita then shared her own presentation of Italy's culture with the class. Probably the best part of the lesson was the Question and Answer session that followed. Thank you Rita for sharing Italian culture with the 6th grade, Marion, and the United States!
SEEDS has been cancelled for today, October 17th.
Picture retake day is tomorrow at both buildings. Students can pick up order forms in the office.
PTO Fall Festival tomorrow!
Marion Cross Country Week of 10/11 Update:
The Middle School Team participated in Cadillac's Costume Run at the CASA Fields on Thursday, 10/10. With beautiful weather, THREE Personal Records, and a medal, the team went home very happy!
Paige Vesey (6th) 16:13 PR, Medalist!
Lucas Euwema (6th) 16:36 PR
Preston Teare (6th) 19:27 PR
Friday, 10/11, both the Middle School and Varsity teams traveled to Montabella to compete in the Mustang Invitational. This time it was the Varsity Ladies with the Personal Record Sweep!
Women's Varsity 5k
Donna Mills (12th) 25:00 PR
Bella (10th) 26:09 PR
Karina Knapp (10th) 1Mi 10:25 PR
Men's Varsity 5k
Jaden Kiger (11th) 23:50
Mason Howell (10th) 22:18
Isiah Peterson (10th) 23:26
MS Girl's 2mi
Paige Vesey (6th) 16:56
MS Boy's 2mi
Preston Teare (6th) 21:10
Next up is the WMD Conference Championship Meet!
The 7th grade Ancient History Class has been exploring how early peoples communicated. Earlier this year, a cave paintings activity focused on illustrating culturally important parts of their life. Currently they are finishing up a unit on the Fertile Crescent during which they had some fun seeing the difference between Cuneiform, a language where symbols represented words and syllables, and Phoenician, an early alphabetic language.
The Marion National Honor Society, Cross Country Team, and a couple of Cheerleaders had a blast volunteering at the Ragnar Michigan Road Race! The NHS ensured the first relay hand-off at Exchange 1 in Traverse City went smoothly. The Cross Country team and Cheerleaders built the finish line and welcomed the first few relay teams across the finish line in Muskegon. From start to finish, that's OVER 200 MILES OF RUNNING in a day and a half! One of those teams included some familiar faces! Great '24 finish to team "In my Ragnar Era!!" Thanks for being such awesome role models.
Marion hosted the Burr Oak HS traveling Volleyball team on Thursday Oct 3 as they passed through the area on their way to the UP. Good Luck Burr Oak! Thanks for the great game.
This Friday is a half day of school. If your child needs alternative transportation, please contact the bus garage to ensure they are dropped off at the correct location.
High School announcements for the week of September 30
Jr/Sr High Breakfast and Lunch Menus for October
Elementary Breakfast/Lunch Menus for October
Miss Umbreit's first grade class started their apple study this week! They have been learning about the life cycle and parts of an apple, the legend of Johnny Appleseed, and the many treats made from apples. Yesterday, they helped Miss Umbreit make one of those yummy treats...applesauce!
JR/SR High Parent Teacher Conferences
Important information for Middle School parents!
The Marion Cross Country Team traveled North to the Hanson Hills Recreation Area to compete in The Grayling Cross Country Invitational. Runners fought through sandy terrain with a combination of open blue skies and a beautiful wooded section. The ski slope backdrop behind the finish line proved to be too tempting. AFTER the races were over, this team attacked the hill and conquered it!
Here are our 7th graders enjoying their time learning as part of the CNET program at CTC.
JR/SR High Interventionist Openings
Regular Board of Education Meeting Agenda
Monday, September 16
6:00pm
