Marion Public Schools

Learning from K to 12! Mia Geer, senior at MHS, has completed all the Exit Target Tasks for the English novel, The God of Small Things by Arundhati Roy! And 8th grader, Lila Krchmar, has completed her Spanish 1 verb conjugations slide show project. Way to go and que bueno!!! ♥️🦅🧠

Yay for two kindergarten students in Mrs. Henderson's class!! IXL is a new tool for this age group at this point in the school year and Jesie and Jackson are rocking it!!

Congratulations to Isabella N, who is a first grader, for mastering all of her addition math fact levels from A to Z using Rocket Math! Another Distance Learning Diva! Nice work, Isabella!! :)

K-6 students, IXL.com is now offering free access to science and social studies, as well as our subscription to math. Also, instead of playing video games why not learn how to create them using block coding. Check out hourofcode.com/us/ learn for some fun online activities.🖥👊

Just a reminder that Marion Public Schools will still be providing breakfast and lunch for all children 0-18. You do not have to attend Marion Public Schools to receive this benefit. The buses are still transporting the meals to the various locations, the Winterfield Township Hall, Redding Township Hall, Middle Branch Township Hall, Dighton Store and the Elementary parking lot between the hours of 11:30 until 1 p.m.

Another Distance Learning Progress Milestone Miss Mara Jolly recently completed her first study path in math using EdReady (a personalized tutorial program for 4th-12th grades). This is the first of three paths for eighth graders. Nice work, Mara, keep it up!!

SOME HAPPY NEWS! Congratulations to sixth grader, Cayden McCrimmon, who just completed all operations of math facts (that's multiplication, division, addition and subtraction) in Xtramath today while distance learning! Way to go, Cayden! We are proud of you!!

Folks, Please let us know if you are requesting a chromebook be assigned home to your currently enrolled student. As you know, there are not many folks able to work during shutdown, but all requests will be processed ASAP. Chromebooks can be picked up at Lunch drop-off locations, or with a specific request, we can even have one of our awesome drivers deliver one to your driveway! Please call the Elementary: 231-743-2486 ext.. 3, the MS/HS: 231-743-2486 ext. 2, or central office at 231-743-2486 ext. 1. Likewise, today we actually had a higher demand for lunches today than we had food to give out. Please call central office or email us at dsalis@marion.k12.mi.us if you desire lunch and were not able to access it. We have the ability to order more, but we really need your help so we can order ethically. Hang in there, Eagle Nation! Together we will prevail! - Chris Arrington, Superintendent

Ladies and Gentlemen, Today Governor Whitmer released an Executive Order entitled, Stay Home, Stay Safe. For our school, this order basically means we will extend our current operating plan at least one more week, which is now April 13th. We will continue with our current level of food delivery through at least April 13th. Our teachers and administrators have been pleased to hear from so many parents who want instructional resources sent home! Thank You! We fully realize many of our resources provided are electronic. We also realize not all students have a viable device at home. In the next few days, if your child needs a chromebook to access instructional resources, please call your child’s school to make arrangements for one to be sent home. We also realize internet access is a problem for a significant portion of our families. Therefore, it is uncertain if sending a chromebook home is helpful or not. If enough parents let us know a chromebook is helpful, this might give the district reason to consider assigning a school-owned chromebook to all currently enrolled students. Please let us know! Elementary: 231-743-6251 MS/HS: 231-743-2836 Stay Safe and Well, Chris Arrington

Marion Public Schools will continue to provide breakfast and lunch to any child 0-18 years of age AT NO COST. We have 5 stations for pick-up. Winterfield Township Hall, Middle Branch Township Hall, Redding Township Hall, Dighton Store and the Elementary School parking lot. Hours are from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. Monday thru Friday. You do not have to live in the Marion School District to take advantage of this opportunity.

Many students and parents have picked up K-2 resources to work on over the next few weeks. Resource kits will be available at the elementary until 6:00. Let teachers know if you need an alternative day or time. See you there!

Ladies and Gentlemen, The purpose of today's update is two-fold. First, yesterday we indicated the MS/HS staff would be releasing teacher specific learning resources. These are included below. Secondly, the district is working internally to figure out ways to help with the limited internet access in the community and a potential roll-out plan to put chromebooks in the hands of currently enrolled students. The chromebook plan takes a good deal of planning and technological trouble-shooting before we can make them available. By mid next week, the district will know if making the chromebooks available is realistic, and if so, we will have a plan for dispersal and use. We apologize in advance for the poor formatting, but here are the secondary resources: Marion Jr/Sr High Long Distance Learning Opportunities Dear families, In our time away from school, we would like to provide you with an opportunity to still connect with your teachers and allow your learning to continue to make progress. Please see the following list of resources that you may access. If you have specific questions on materials and learning concepts; please feel free to email teachers directly. Our new app and school website, along with PowerSchool, have a list of email addresses for staff. Baker: classzone.com Google Classroom Baldwin: EdReady: https://michiganvirtual.edready.org/home Practice Math Login: Your school email Password: You set this XtraMath: https://xtramath.org/#/signin/student_other Practice Math Facts Login: click Sign in with Google (Red Button) Password: Typing.com: https://www.typing.com/student/login Practice Typing Login: Login with Google Password: No Red Ink: https://www.noredink.com/ Practice with grammar Login: On your cards Password: One your cards PowerSchool: https://psmar.wmisd.org/public/home.html Check your grades Login: On your cards Password: One your cards Prodigy: play.prodigygame.com Math Practice Login with Google Code: code.org CS Discoveries classes Login: school email Password: school password Cannell: Everything will be posted on Google Classroom and MM website: YouTube Noteflight Spotify MakeMusicFun MusicK8 Kahoot Chrome Music Lab Deighton: Keep reading!!! Use Booksnap Google Classroom (code: qi24u2hi) YOU are in a position that NO students in history have ever been; complete charge of your learning, your pace, technology options-- I’m here to help! Just consider yourself on choice learning for a couple weeks. Here is a link to a google doc to use Also shared on seminar google classroom, here’s the code if needed: r3gr3t7 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nEDyI7DxUFDGpIKLTKc5S-_9AKzmRmYN9xJot1cUaHI/edit?usp=sharing Ingleright: Flemming: Anatomy : Google classroom Look for activities and articles related to current unit Respiratory System and reinforcement of previous systems we have covered. Biology: Google classroom Science 8 : Check your school email for Google classroom invite Grimm: EdReady Juniors - Practice Edready SAT https://michiganvirtual.edready.org/ Login is your school email Password - you already created this - If you can’t remember, then reset it. My eighth graders in Algebra I - Work on 8th grade Edready https://michiganvirtual.edready.org/ Login is your school email Password - you already created this. If you can’t remember, then reset it Pearsonrealize - etext, sample lessons, video examples, vocab, quiz for every lesson - plus more For all Subjects Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II www.pearsonrealize.com Username is your school email. Password is Eagles with a capital E followed by 2 numbers I gave to students, no spaces. For Example: Eagles## Email me if you forgot your 2 numbers - mgrimm@marion.k12.mi.us Grundy: Schoology and Khan Academy US History -- https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/us-history/rise-to-world-power/1920s-america/a/jazz-and-the-lost-generation World History-- https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/world-history/1600s-1800s/imperialism/v/industrialization-and-imperialism Economics -- https://www.khanacademy.org/economics-finance-domain/microeconomics/supply-demand-equilibrium Ancient History -- https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/world-history/world-history-beginnings/ancient-india/e/ancient-indus-valley-and-shang-civilizations Jenema: Keeler: Fun Science Simulations for all grade levels and all fields of science: https://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulations Kahn Academy links to understand infectious disease, pandemics and a little about the health care system. https://www.khanacademy.org/science/health-and-medicine/infectious-diseases https://www.khanacademy.org/science/health-and-medicine/current-issues-in-health-and-medicine https://www.khanacademy.org/science/health-and-medicine/health-care-system-unit Specific class links: Chemistry resources from Kahn Academy https://www.khanacademy.org/science/chemistry/electronic-structure-of-atoms#history-of-atomic-structure https://www.khanacademy.org/science/chemistry/atomic-structure-and-properties Physical Science: energy diagraming resource https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ap-physics-1/ap-work-and-energy/conservation-of-energy-ap/v/lol-diagrams Earth science: Flint and Michigan Water quality video links https://www.pbs.org/video/poisoned-water-jhhegn/ https://www.pbs.org/video/flints-deadly-water-pwsj3m/ https://www.mlive.com/news/2019/08/michigan-has-more-pfas-sites-than-other-states-theres-a-reason.html Science 7: Link to video shorts about engineering and the design process since we can’t quite start to design our solutions to the dog crate challenge. https://start-engineering.com/start-engineering-now/2019/4/3/8-great-videos-to-teach-the-engineering-design-process LaLone: Google Classroom Khan Academy Suite360 Louwers: English Google Classroom, 8th grade classroom code: qluccud; 7th grade classroom code: v63xpov Ed Ready for English-which will be google classroom Make sure to keep reading your bookshare books :) Mayer: Google Classroom Suite360 MIOpenBook: http://textbooks.wmisd.org/projectbacon.html McCrimmon: EdReady - all math classes (email me when you complete a key) Xtramath - Applied Math class Google Classroom for English - grammar practice and reading options Google classroom for Math classes - links to EdReady (all) and Desmos (Math 7&8) Mort: EdReady Suite360 Google Classroom Sutten: Dual students-check your email Michigan Virtual students-continue with your online classes Ingleright: Seminar: Xtramath, Suite 360, Typing.com Art 1: Rapid Fire Art Tutorials Draw some amazing things. Advance Shop, Shop 1, Middle school shop: Do some handcrafted projects at home or do some hands on work around the house with a family member, friend or neighbor. Examples: painting, refinish a table or dresser, fix some fencing, repair something. Make sure to use safety measures when working i.e. safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection. Email me and say Hi, let me know how you are doing. I miss you all and hope to see you soon!!

Marion Jr/Sr High Long Distance Learning Opportunities Dear families, In our time away from school, we would like to provide you with an opportunity to still connect with your teachers and allow your learning to continue to make progress. Please see the following list of resources that you may access. If you have specific questions on materials and learning concepts; please feel free to email teachers directly. Our new app and school website, along with PowerSchool, have a list of email addresses for staff. Baker: classzone.com Google Classroom Baldwin: EdReady: https://michiganvirtual.edready.org/home Practice Math Login: Your school email Password: You set this XtraMath: https://xtramath.org/#/signin/student_other Practice Math Facts Login: click Sign in with Google (Red Button) Password: Typing.com: https://www.typing.com/student/login Practice Typing Login: Login with Google Password: No Red Ink: https://www.noredink.com/ Practice with grammar Login: On your cards Password: One your cards PowerSchool: https://psmar.wmisd.org/public/home.html Check your grades Login: On your cards Password: One your cards Suite 360: https://marion360.org/ Social Emotional Learning Login: Password: Prodigy: play.prodigygame.com Math Practice Login with Google Code: code.org CS Discoveries classes Login: school email Password: school password Cannell: Everything will be posted on Google Classroom and MM website: YouTube Noteflight Spotify MakeMusicFun MusicK8 Kahoot Chrome Music Lab Deighton: Keep reading!!! Use Booksnap Google Classroom (code: qi24u2hi) YOU are in a position that NO students in history have ever been; complete charge of your learning, your pace, technology options-- I’m here to help! Just consider yourself on choice learning for a couple weeks. Here is a link to a google doc to use Also shared on seminar google classroom, here’s the code if needed: r3gr3t7 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nEDyI7DxUFDGpIKLTKc5S-_9AKzmRmYN9xJot1cUaHI/edit?usp=sharing Ingleright: Flemming: Anatomy : Google classroom Look for activities and articles related to current unit Respiratory System and reinforcement of previous systems we have covered. Biology: Google classroom Science 8 : Check your school email for Google classroom invite Grimm: EdReady Juniors - Practice Edready SAT https://michiganvirtual.edready.org/ Login is your school email Password - you already created this - If you can’t remember, then reset it. My eighth graders in Algebra I - Work on 8th grade Edready https://michiganvirtual.edready.org/ Login is your school email Password - you already created this. If you can’t remember, then reset it Pearsonrealize - etext, sample lessons, video examples, vocab, quiz for every lesson - plus more For all Subjects Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II www.pearsonrealize.com Username is your school email. Password is Eagles with a capital E followed by 2 numbers I gave to students, no spaces. For Example: Eagles## Email me if you forgot your 2 numbers - mgrimm@marion.k12.mi.us Grundy: Schoology and Khan Academy US History -- https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/us-history/rise-to-world-power/1920s-america/a/jazz-and-the-lost-generation World History-- https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/world-history/1600s-1800s/imperialism/v/industrialization-and-imperialism Economics -- https://www.khanacademy.org/economics-finance-domain/microeconomics/supply-demand-equilibrium Ancient History -- https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/world-history/world-history-beginnings/ancient-india/e/ancient-indus-valley-and-shang-civilizations Jenema: Keeler: Fun Science Simulations for all grade levels and all fields of science: https://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulations Kahn Academy links to understand infectious disease, pandemics and a little about the health care system. https://www.khanacademy.org/science/health-and-medicine/infectious-diseases https://www.khanacademy.org/science/health-and-medicine/current-issues-in-health-and-medicine https://www.khanacademy.org/science/health-and-medicine/health-care-system-unit Specific class links: Chemistry resources from Kahn Academy https://www.khanacademy.org/science/chemistry/electronic-structure-of-atoms#history-of-atomic-structure https://www.khanacademy.org/science/chemistry/atomic-structure-and-properties Physical Science: energy diagraming resource https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ap-physics-1/ap-work-and-energy/conservation-of-energy-ap/v/lol-diagrams Earth science: Flint and Michigan Water quality video links https://www.pbs.org/video/poisoned-water-jhhegn/ https://www.pbs.org/video/flints-deadly-water-pwsj3m/ https://www.mlive.com/news/2019/08/michigan-has-more-pfas-sites-than-other-states-theres-a-reason.html Science 7: Link to video shorts about engineering and the design process since we can’t quite start to design our solutions to the dog crate challenge. https://start-engineering.com/start-engineering-now/2019/4/3/8-great-videos-to-teach-the-engineering-design-process LaLone: Google Classroom Khan Academy Suite360 Louwers: English Google Classroom, 8th grade classroom code: qluccud; 7th grade classroom code: v63xpov Ed Ready for English-which will be google classroom Make sure to keep reading your bookshare books :) Mayer: Google Classroom Suite360 MIOpenBook: http://textbooks.wmisd.org/projectbacon.html McCrimmon: EdReady - all math classes (email me when you complete a key) Xtramath - Applied Math class Google Classroom for English - grammar practice and reading options Google classroom for Math classes - links to EdReady (all) and Desmos (Math 7&8) Mort: EdReady Suite360 Google Classroom Sutten: Dual students-check your email Michigan Virtual students-continue with your online classes Ingleright: Seminar: Xtramath, Suite 360, Typing.com Art 1: Rapid Fire Art Tutorials Draw some amazing things. Advance Shop, Shop 1, Middle school shop: Do some handcrafted projects at home or do some hands on work around the house with a family member, friend or neighbor. Examples: painting, refinish a table or dresser, fix some fencing, repair something. Make sure to use safety measures when working i.e. safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection. Email me and say Hi, let me know how you are doing. I miss you all and hope to see you soon!!

The secondary teachers have created a robust list of electronic resources for students. The list is so robust, it will come in a SEPARATE MESSAGE, which will be sent tomorrow, Thursday, March 19th. The secondary resources are electronic, and we realize not all secondary students have made arrangements to take their chromebook home. Parents who want their children to have access to the school chromebook and instructional resources simply need to call the MS/HS office at (231) 743-2836. Arrangements can be easily made to sign out a chromebook and the district could even get it to your home if transportation is an issue. Ladies and Gentlemen, PLEASE help us get the word out about the new district app. It will make parent and student access to this type of information and resources so much more convenient and timely. Please tell everyone with a vested interest in Marion Public Schools to download our free App!

Parents and Guardians, Our K-12 instruction team met yesterday to refine our plan to provide students with quality learning resources during the school shutdown. The plan included in this message could change completely if the shutdown extends beyond April 6th. Instructional resources at all levels will be available beginning Thursday, March 19th. At the elementary, two plans exist: Kindergarten - Second grade teachers have created practice packets for your children to use at home. If you choose to participate, packets can be picked up at our elementary school front door tomorrow, Thursday, March 19th, from 11:00 - 6:00. If these hours do not work for you, please let us know. Grades 3-5 Teachers encourage your child to access the digital resources on our Marion app/website under Elementary resources. These include IXL, RAZ kids, Spellingcity, Typing.com. In addition, your child can log onto their own Rocket Math account, go to PBSkids, ABCYA, Prodigy, take an AR quiz (during school hours only), etc. If your child cannot remember their username and password please email your child’s teacher. Also, have your child read a book, play a game, go for a walk, do a chore, etc. jquist@marion.k12.mi.us mbell@marion.k12.mi.us tclark@marion.k12.mi.us The secondary teachers have created a robust list of electronic resources for students. The list is so robust, it will come in a SEPARATE MESSAGE, which will be sent tomorrow, Thursday, March 19th. The secondary resources are electronic, and we realize not all secondary students have made arrangements to take their chromebook home. Parents who want their children to have access to the school chromebook and instructional resources simply need to call the MS/HS office at (231) 743-2836. Arrangements can be easily made to sign out a chromebook and the district could even get it to your home if transportation is an issue. Ladies and Gentlemen, PLEASE help us get the word out about the new district app. It will make parent and student access to this type of information and resources so much more convenient and timely. Please tell everyone with a vested interest in Marion Public Schools to download our free App! I am proud of our staff's commitment to serving our community the best we can during this difficult time! Best wishes of health and wellness to your entire families.

MPS Family: Some of our staff collaborated today to organize learning opportunities for our students. Stay tuned as information for K-12 will be coming. Now would be a great time to download the Marion Public Schools app if you haven't already. Our website also has the same info

Winterfield, Redding, and Middle Branch Township Halls are the locations that will have free sack lunches available to all currently enrolled MPS students beginning this morning at 11:30 a.m. Adults can purchase sack lunches for $3. We hope to see you at one of the locations before 1:00 pm today. We intend on offering this service M-F through April 3rd. A special thanks to our entire transportation department fro volunteering to disperse the lunches! Michael, Marylou, Holly, Rusty, Sandy, Goldie and Tony have really gone ABOVE AND BEYOND this time! Thank you, DRIVERS!

Ladies and Gentlemen, To provide some clarification on sack lunch dispersal beginning tomorrow, please know currently enrolled students must be present to receive a FREE lunch. Adults may purchase a lunch for $3 each. My apologies for not including this on the original message.

Ladies and Gentlemen: Beginning tomorrow, Tuesday, March 17th, Marion Public Schools will be providing a FREE Lunch for all students currently enrolled in our district. There will be five pickup locations in the boundaries of our district. In addition to our elementary campus, lunches can also be picked up at the following parking lots: Redding Township Hall, Winterfield Township Hall, Middle Branch Township Hall, and the Dighton Store. Pickup times will range from 11:30-1:00 p.m. weekdays.

Ladies and Gentlemen, Please know we will be finalizing arrangements on Monday to provide up to two meals per day to our students through April 5th. If we can't bring meals to drop off locations (it is against rules to drop food off at individual houses)on Monday, then we will do everything in our power to make this happen beginning Tuesday. Please tell all those who are interested to stay tuned for details. Stay safe!