Good Morning to all.
We anticipate having a limited number of tickets for tonight's football game available for purchase this afternoon. Tickets are $5 each and can be purchased at the Central Office.
School ID's will not be accepted this season due to COVID 19 restrictions.
Derek Harrell
Athletic Director
Marion School District
It's the final two days of the sweatshirt sale! If you would like a sweatshirt, please email Coach Westerman at awesterman@msd3.org, or see a member of the tennis team. We appreciate your support!
9/28/20
Marion School District received notification of a positive case of COVID-19, involving one of our auxiliary staff members, this afternoon. The positive case has been reported to the Arkansas Department of Health. In addition, all identified close contacts to the positive case have been notified and are following the quarantine orders set forth by the ADH.
For the privacy of all students and staff, Marion School District will not be sharing any personal information publicly.
We remain firmly committed to providing a safe environment and will follow the guidance provided by the Arkansas Department of Health, CDC, and Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
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Kelly Fogleman, BSN, RN, NCSN
School Health Coordinator
870-739-5140 (office)
kfogleman@msd3.org
Parent Responsibilities for Virtual Students
Please recall that as we outlined in the information provided to you before the start of school, that while the teacher is responsible for providing the curriculum and the instruction, the parental involvement is crucial in order for virtual learning to be successful for a student. It is essential that parents monitor student activity daily, ensure that assignments are completed on time, and encourage students to stay on track. While we understand that many challenges arise from maintaining work schedules and commitments while you are supporting your student's efforts at home, these expectations are vital to the success of your student(s).
If at any time the demands of virtual learning become too difficult for your family to maintain, please know that your student(s) are welcome to return to the classroom for face-to-face instruction- by simply contacting your school’s main office.
Recommended Time on “School Work”
The following are recommendations from the Marion School District for the amount of time (per subject) a student should be engaged in school work each day through any delivery model. This includes instruction and assignments. Recommendations are based on a review of guidance from other states and discussions with local schools and parents. We want parents/students to focus on the process of learning. Engagement is the key to reducing any learning regression.
Recommended Time on “School Work” (per subject)
Grades:
PK-4 -- 30-60 minutes a day, maximum of 5 hours a week
5-8 -- 45-90 minutes a day, maximum of 7 ½ hours a week
9-12 -- 60-150 minutes a day, maximum of 12 ½ hours a week
Students in Honors, AP, or concurrent courses will most likely exceed the recommended times.
All students should be reading regularly in addition to instructional time.
Thank you for supporting your students at the Marion School District.
9/25/20
Weekly COVID-19 Update:
Staff reported positive for COVID-19 this week: 0
Staff quarantined due to exposure to COVID-19 this week: 0
Students reported positive for COVID-19 this week: 0
Students quarantined due to exposure to COVID-19 this week: 6 (non-school related)
Total staff positive for COVID-19 since 7/24/20: 13
Total staff quarantined due to exposure since 7/24/20: 17
Total students positive for COVID-19 since 7/15/20: 16
Total students quarantined due to exposure since 7/15/20: 115
We remain firmly committed to providing a safe environment and will follow the guidance provided by the Arkansas Department of Health, CDC, and Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
Kelly Fogleman, BSN, RN, NCSN
School Health Coordinator
870-739-5140 (office)
kfogleman@msd3.org
Patriot Parents: Now that we're nearly five weeks in with virtual and face-to-face learning, what new questions do you have? Next week's episode of You, Me, and MSD will focus on Virtual School, but send any school-related questions you have for Dr. Fenter and our administrators to Patriot.Parents@msd3.org.
For online registration for upcoming flu vaccine clinics, please visit:
https://adhschoolfluprereg.arkansas.gov/WebsiteContent/Show-WebsiteContent-HomePage.aspx
Parents must also fill out the FERPA form in addition to the ADH registration form.
Thanks!
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Kelly Fogleman, BSN, RN, NCSN
School Health Coordinator
870-739-5140 (office)
kfogleman@msd3.org
EXCITING NEWS!
The Boy’s and Girl’s Club is excited to offer Elementary School Volleyball! Come learn, grow, play, and represent your school! Who has the best team in Crittenden County?! Sign up through the link below and find out! 1st-3rd grade will have a league (by school if possible), and 4th-6th will be divided by school! Contact Karly King (karlyeking@gmail.com) if you have any questions.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfoqvclJrECtGCOUVLG-h0KpLiiTHa8qSZIbLCWClrd9b67Ng/viewform?usp=sf_link
Five mistakes to avoid with your mask:
Attention MSD Parents:
The following is the newest change to the mask policy. This amended policy was approved by the board last Thursday night and is in line with the current mask directive by the ADH.
"Masks with valves are not allowed. Bandanas and single-layer neck gaiters (a form of mask made 2 out of stretchy, moisture-wicking fabric that is worn around the neck and pulled up over the nose and mouth) may not provide sufficient protection and are strongly discouraged. Bandanas and gaiters may be doubled to provide two layers of protection."
As always, thank you for your continued support of the Marion School District.
Flu Clinic Dates:
ArkACRAO Virtual Collage Fair
Savvas Realize (our online curriculum for math and science) was experiencing technical difficulties preventing teachers and students from logging into the program. Savvas technical department has resolved the problem, and you will need to login and try to access your account. Thank you for your patience.
9/18/20
Weekly COVID-19 Update:
Staff reported positive for COVID-19 this week: 0
Staff quarantined due to exposure to COVID-19 this week: 0
Students reported positive for COVID-19 this week: 1
Students quarantined due to exposure to COVID-19 this week: 28
Total staff positive for COVID-19 since 7/24/20: 13
Total staff quarantined due to exposure since 7/24/20: 17
Total students positive for COVID-19 since 7/15/20: 16
Total students quarantined due to exposure since 7/15/20: 109
We remain firmly committed to providing a safe environment and will follow the guidance provided by the Arkansas Department of Health, CDC, and Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
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Kelly Fogleman, BSN, RN, NCSN
School Health Coordinator
870-739-5140 (office)
kfogleman@msd3.org
ATTENTION PATRIOT NATION: Please review the attached documents from the MSD Nursing Department.
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The MSD Facilitators spread some good cheer by giving teachers and staff with refreshing water and encouraging words. Thank you MSD Facilitators! Go Pats!
Lauren Kennedy‘s 5th grade class at MST read a book about features and what makes people unique. The book was used to help inspire their writing - what makes the students unique and special. Students then wrote about their selected features.
9-14-20
The Marion School District received notification of a confirmed positive case of COVID-19 concerning one of our student-athletes in the MJHS 9th grade football program. The positive case has been reported to the Arkansas Department of Health. In addition, all identified close contacts to the positive case have been notified and are following the quarantine orders set forth by the ADH. For the privacy of all students and staff, Marion School District will not be sharing any personal information publicly.
We remain firmly committed to providing a safe environment and will follow the guidance provided by the Arkansas Department of Health, CDC, and Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
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Kelly Fogleman, BSN, RN, NCSN
School Health Coordinator
870-739-5140 (office)
kfogleman@msd3.org