Marlette Elementary News
February 2021
From the Principal's Desk
Our second semester is underway and we are excited to maintain the momentum we built over the first semester. The elementary school does not have scheduled winter or spring conferences, so please stay in contact with your child's teacher if you have any concerns. Call Mrs. Redman at 989-635-7427 and she can connect you with whatever teacher you need. Make sure to check out Skyward (and Brightspace for virtual families) to stay up to date with grading and attendance. Feel free to give me a call if you need any help navigating Skyward or Brightspace, 989-635-4925. If you need help logging in to anything, send us an email at tech-help@marletteschools.org.
We have started planning for March is Reading month, so keep an eye on our social media accounts as well as classroom newsletters for details as we plan for some unique ways of celebrating literacy!
Recess during the winter months
If the temperature is above 0 degrees Fahrenheit (including wind chill) and the weather cooperates, students will have outdoor recess. This means that students must be dressed appropriately for cold weather. Students should dress in layers and have a heavy coat, hat, gloves, and boots at a minimum. Snow pants are always a good idea to help keep the children dry. Please take the time to write your child’s name on each article of clothing in case it ends up on the lost and found rack.
Article of the Month
I can't seem to escape memes aimed at the unique learning strategies associated with common core mathematics. This article helps to explain what parents can do to best help children succeed- https://www.parents.com/kids/education/math-and-science/new-math-method-explained-for-millennial-parents/.
Virtual Families
Podcasts
If you have an Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant capable device, ask it to "play a kids podcast".
School Calendar and Hours
The Annual School Calendars along with District information may be accessed online at www.marletteschools.org. Students are expected to be in class by 8:15 when the second bell rings and stay until the dismissal bell at 3:00. A pattern of late arrivals and/or early checkouts is considered truancy.
Breakfast and Lunch
Breakfast and lunch are free this year!
School meals are a great value and a huge convenience for busy families, too! Parents are encouraged to complete the free/reduced meal form application each year as the qualifications change. Furthermore, forms may be resubmitted at any time during the school year if there is a change in financial status with the household. For more information, please contact the Superintendent’s Office at 989-635-7429.
Upcoming Dates
February 1-28, Black History Month
February 8, Board of Education meeting
February 12, Valentines Day parties (check classroom newsletters)
February 22, No School
February 25, Spring Pictures
Tobacco Free School Environment
Just a reminder that the Marlette Community Schools are a Tobacco Free School environment. Smoking, including e-cigarettes, is prohibited on all school property 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This also applies to your personal vehicle on school property. Please extinguish all tobacco products before entering school district property. Our property is a Drug Free School Zone.
Marlette Elementary School
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Email: jvislosky@marletteschools.org
Website: marletteschools.org
Location: 6230 Euclid Street, Marlette, MI, United States
Phone: 989-635-7427
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