Marcellus Middle School Messenger
News for Marcellus Middle School students and families
January 2024
Happy New Year! We hope that everyone had a fabulous and relaxing holiday break. We are all ready to move into the new year with the students and dive right back into teaching and learning.
December Door Decorating contest. Mrs. Welburn and Mrs. Rogers were runners up.
Mr. Mikel's winning door
Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer
Mrs. O'Toole's door
Mr. Grinch
Mrs. Welburn's door
Rock Around the Christmas Tree
Things to know . . .
- Homework hour is at the Middle School Monday-Thursday from 3-4 pm. Homework hour is available to all students and they do not need to sign up in advance. Homework hour is not available on half days of school.
- January 19 is a half-day for students.
- There will not be Homework hour on Thursday, January 11, and Wednesday, January 31 due to teacher meetings.
- There will not be Saturday School in January.
- Middle school students will be taking Quarter Tests in the last couple of weeks of the semester. These tests will cover the curriculum taught during quarter 2 (October 30 - January 19).
- Quarter tests will be scheduled so that students do not have more than one quarter test each day.
- Quarter 2 and Semester 1 will be completed on January 19. This will be a 1/2 day for students.
- State assessments are just around the corner - after Spring Break. All students will be completing the MSTEP and 8th grade will also complete the PSAT 8. All tests are digital this year - including the PSAT 8.
December Students of the Month - Students will receive certificates Jan. 8
Lennon Carney - Student of the Month for 6th grade
Lennon is very friendly, polite and helpful to others. He is a positive role model for other students.
Lilly Brandt - Student of the Month for 7th grade
Lily is respectful, responsible, hard working, and focused. She is a model student.
Skye Miller - Student of the Month for 8th grade
Skye is focused on her work and is always willing to help fellow students. She is a great all-around student.
And more to know . . .
- The following days will be 1/2 days: January 19, February 22, March 5, May 7 and June 7.
- Parent/teacher conferences will be on February 22, 2024.
- There is no school for students on February 23 and February 26. This is subject to change if these dates are needed to make up excess snow days.
- Spring Break is from March 29- April 8, 2024.
- Please call the office by 7:30 a.m. if your child will be absent from school
- Breakfast and lunch are provided for all Marcellus Community Schools' students free of charge this year. Breakfast provides energy that is necessary to focus and be productive at school and contributes to increased academic achievement. Breakfast is offered to Marcellus Middle School students at the following location: Marcellus Middle School, 125 S Burney St., Marcellus, MI 49067. Breakfast is free for all students.
The Pajama Party After School Dance and party photos
6th grade students enjoying the party!
Friends are the best!
7th grade fun!
Tracy Cropsey
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