All orders and money for MST shirts and gear are due THIS FRIDAY, September 11th. You can also purchase through the following link until Friday.
https://stores.inksoft.com/marion_school_district/shop/home
Just a reminder of upcoming flu shots next month!
10/12/2020: MST
10/13/2020: Central Office, MHS, and ALE 9-12
10/23/2020: VPA, MJHS (8-9th grade)
10/26/2020: HCGC, MJHS 7th grade, K-8 ALE
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Kelly Fogleman, BSN, RN, NCSN
School Health Coordinator
870-739-5140 (office)
kfogleman@msd3.org
In an effort to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus within our staff and student body, we are asking all parents/guardians, and all employees to notify our designated Point of Contact immediately when the following occurs:
Student, staff member, or someone in the household tests positive for COVID-19.
Student/staff member identified as a "Close Contact" to a positive case of COVID-19 requiring quarantine, and/or recommended to be tested for COVID-19.
Student/staff member being tested for COVID-19. Student/staff should remain in quarantine pending results of their COVID-19 test.
Please call Kelly Fogleman at 901-401-0265 or email information to msd.covid19@gmail.com Thank you in advance for your cooperation. Together, we can help keep our Marion School District family safe, healthy, and ready to learn during this unique time.
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Kelly Fogleman, BSN, RN, NCSN
School Health Coordinator
870-739-5140 (office)
kfogleman@msd3.org
Hello Patriots!
To clarify any potential misunderstandings regarding MSD device distributions, devices were given to MSD students whose original survey data indicated the need for a school-issued device to support virtual learning. Unfortunately, with our last round of distribution we have exhausted our supply of devices available for student use.
Marion School District, like thousands of school districts across the country, are awaiting the arrival of more than $600,000 worth of new devices. Upon arrival of the additional devices, parents of students who remain on the waiting list will be notified for pick-up. Please note that in the interim a cell phone can be used to access both Seesaw and Google Classroom learning platforms.
If you have not yet registered and would like to be added to the device waiting list- please click here --> https://forms.gle/j9tgFcb8VDFDELfh7
Thank you for your continued support. GO PATRIOTS!
Hello Patriots!
To clarify any potential misunderstandings regarding MSD device distributions, devices were given to MSD students whose original survey data indicated the need for a school-issued device to support virtual learning. Unfortunately, with our last round of distribution we have exhausted our supply of devices available for student use.
Marion School District, like thousands of school districts across the country, are awaiting the arrival of more than $600,000 worth of new devices. Upon arrival of the additional devices, parents of students who remain on the waiting list will be notified for pick-up. Please note that in the interim a cell phone can be used to access both Seesaw and Google Classroom learning platforms.
If you have not yet registered and would like to be added to the device waiting list- please click here --> https://forms.gle/j9tgFcb8VDFDELfh7
Thank you for your continued support. GO PATRIOTS!
9-4-20: Weekly COVID-19 Update
Staff reported positive for COVID-19 this week: 0
Staff quarantined due to exposure to COVID-19 this week: 1
Students reported positive for COVID-19 this week: 5
Students quarantined due to exposure to COVID-19 this week: 4
Total staff positive for COVID-19 since 7/24/20: 12
Total staff quarantined due to exposure since 7/24/20: 16
Total students positive for COVID-19 since 7/15/20: 12
Total students quarantined due to exposure since 7/15/20: 19
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
This week in library students 4-6 participated in a library experiment where they went through the steps of the scientific method to determine if keyboarding or handwriting was faster! While the majority of students hypothesized that keyboarding was faster,
It was found through experimentation and analysis of results that handwriting was, in fact, faster for our students. 👨🏽🔬
#teamMST
During WIN, students from Mrs. Allen and Mr. Skaggs homeroom had a Connect Four tournament to demonstrate the need for concentration and strategy in math and science. Congratulations to Mr. Skaggs’ Ladd Langley for being the ultimate champion! 🎯
Hello Patriots!
COVID 19 has brought many changes to this school year. One such change is the way we host athletic events. The district must follow all guidelines and mandates set by the Arkansas Department of Health and the Arkansas Activities Association.
Following these guidelines limits the total number of spectators allowed in each venue. The district has set the following standards for Home High School Varsity football games.
Each student athlete, band member, and cheerleader will be allowed to purchase two tickets.
All Tickets will be sold prior to the event.
AAA passes will be allowed until event maximum capacity is reached.
Patriot Passes will be allowed for admittance until event maximum capacity is reached.
No school ID passes will be allowed for admittance.
Seating is clearly marked by family groups, maintaining six feet of social distance.
Volleyball / Junior High Football Game events
Tickets will be sold at Patriot Arena / Patriot Stadium until the COVID 19 capacity is reached.
The district may choose to pre-sell tickets for some game nights.
AAA passes will be allowed until event maximum capacity is reached.
School ID passes will be allowed for admittance until event capacity is reached.
Patriot Passes will be allowed for admittance until event capacity is reached.
Seating is clearly marked by family groups, maintaining six feet of social distance.
Derek Harrell
Athletic Director
Marion School District
Office 870-739-5100
Fax 870-739-5156
dharrell@msd3.org
Raelynn and Vivian Watson were amazing helpers in our office this morning!
9/1/20
Today, Marion School District received notification that 5 students have been confirmed as positive for COVID-19. None of the five have been on any MSD campus during their infectious period. As a result, no staff or students have been exposed or identified as a close contact. The campuses affected are VPA, HCGC, and MJHS, however, three of the five cases are virtual learners and the remaining two cases have not been on our campus since we began school on 8/24/20. For the privacy of all students and staff, Marion School District will not be sharing any personal information publicly. All of the cases have been reported to the Arkansas Department of Health.
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
Today was Breonna Cash’s first day back at MST and she was already leading our morning announcements. Awesome job!
Here you can see our morning announcers for the day! Our students are doing great things!
Today’s MST morning announcement leaders were Hudson and Avery from O’Quin’s class. Great job students!
Look at our MST readers GO!!! 😎. Our first week and we’ve already earned our first “badge” in EPIC!! MST offers SO many ways for our students to have access to books, so please continue to SHINE in your reading efforts!! 🤩
Please click below for more ways to access 1,000s of books! Our school code for EPIC is VPK4175!
https://sites.google.com/msd3.org/mstlibrary/e-books
#teamMST
#creatingthefuture
Greetings Patriots!
In response to a growing number of requests from parents- the Marion School District would like to clarify the process for students that initially signed up for the virtual learning option- who at anytime desire to transition to face-to-face, in-classroom instruction. This can be accomplished in 2 easy steps.
Step 1 - Go to the main office at school where your child is registered.
If you have a school provided device, bring that device and charger with you, turn it in and complete a Device Return Form.
Step 2 - The school secretary will then add your student to the list of students returning to face-to-face instruction and a class schedule will be provided to you and your student can immediately return to in-class instruction
As always thank you for your continued support of the Marion School District.
The 20-21 school year is officially underway at MST. Check out the video to see some of our first week fun!
MST Virtual Learner I.D. & Paper Packet Event is next week! Please select one night to attend. Please note: in order to be eligible for our meal program, you must come pick up your student's I.D.
We hope to see you there!
Today, we had some wonderful superstar students help out with morning announcements. Sophie Sagaskey led the pledge of allegiance. Micah Sagaskey and Glendale Brown teamed up to lead our MST pledge. Way to go students!
I just wanted to pass on this guidance from Dr. Dillaha from the Arkansas Department of Health:
Arkansas Department of Health State (ADH) Epidemiologist Dr. Jennifer Dillaha recommended that Arkansans wear face masks that fit pretty closely to the face and consist of a minimum of two layers of material in order to reduce the puffs of air that can go through or around the mask. Dr. Dillaha said masks with valves are not effective because the valve focuses a stream of air and does not prevent respiratory droplets from making it outside the mask. If individuals choose to wear neck gaiters or bandannas, they should double-them up because the second layer of material will offer added protection.
MSD will not police types of masks worn by faculty/students, as long as the mouth and nose are covered, per MSD policy. However, please consider using a mask with at least two layers of material and with no expiration valve to best protect others!
Lastly, remember masks should be treated like underwear... KEEP THEM CLEAN AND CHANGE THEM DAILY!!
Kelly Fogleman, BSN, RN, NCSN
Coordinated School Health Coordinator
870-739-5140
kfogleman@msd3.org
