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Giant Summer Academy registration (K-8) now open

Posted: Apr 18, 2018 by Patricia Gibson, Communications Director

Do YOU have a plan for your students for the summer?

Did you know that students currently in grades kindergarten through eight can sign up NOW to attend the Giant Summer Academy?

The schedule:

The Giant Summer Academy is a free four-week program that includes breakfast and lunch, academic lessons, enrichment sessions, outdoor activities, and field trips. This year's theme is "Traveling the World".

Classes will run Monday through Thursday, June 4 through June 28. Breakfast is served at 7:30 a.m.; classes will run from 8 a.m. to 1:30, with lunch served at noon.

Week 1 (June 4-7): Technology
Week 2 (June 11-14): Exploring science (field trip week)
Week 3 (June 18-21): Exploring the arts
Week 4 (June 25-28): My Passport project completion (field trip week)

Academic sessions will be tailored to each student's academic needs. (These will not necessarily be grade-level groups. Rather, each student will be guided and challenged to grow from whatever their starting point is, and will have the chance to interact with others who are at a similar level.) Enrichment sessions will be part of every day, but this year they will be staggered throughout the day, like specials (music, art, etc.) are during the regular school year.

Location

Incoming 1st through 4th grade students will be at Frances Slocum Elementary
Incoming 5th- and 6th-graders will be at Justice Intermediate School
Incoming 7th- and 8th-graders will be at McCulloch Junior High School.

Transportation

Bus pickup and dropoff will be provided to all Giant Summer Academy students.

How to sign up

1. Fill out a registration form and permission slip:

>> Click here to download the registration form and field trip permission slip

>> Para el formulario de inscripción en español, haga clic aquí

2. Return your completed registration and permission slip to your student's school by May 4!

>> NOTE: For information on summer classes for grades 9 through 12, click here.

Kindergarten Roundup set for April 19

Posted: Apr 11, 2018 by Patricia Gibson, Communications Director

WHAT: MCS kindergarten roundup

WHEN: 1 p.m. or 6 p.m. Thursday, April 19, 2018

WHERE: Allen, Frances Slocum, Kendall and Riverview elementary schools

>> Click here to access the online registration portal

WHY: Visit your school, get information, get a head start on kindergarten registration

QUESTIONS? Call 765-662-2546 ext. 122

Marion Community Schools invites families of children who will be starting kindergarten next school year to come visit their elementary schools and get a head start on the registration process at Kindergarten Roundup, set for Thursday, April 19.

Families can attend one of two sessions set that day, at 1 p.m. or 6 p.m. (Both sessions will be the same.) Please bring your kindergartner-to-be with you!

Children who will be 5 years old on or before Aug. 1, 2018, can attend kindergarten in the 2018-19 school year.

The informational sessions will be offered at every MCS elementary school:

Allen Elementary School, 1115 E. Bradford St., 664-7355
Frances Slocum Elementary School, 2909 S. Torrence St., 664-0589
Kendall Elementary School, 2009 W. Kem Road, 662-7364
Riverview Elementary School, 513 W. Buckingham Drive, 662-2427

We hope to see all families of incoming kindergartners at this event that is just for them! It's a great way to help your future kindergartner get an introduction to the school building and staff. It's a low-pressure, informative session that's meant to specifically meet the needs of families with incoming kindergartners and their families.

What you need to bring: We ask that you bring proof of residence (like a utility bill with your name and address on it) if possible, so we can make sure you're at the right school. We also ask that you bring a copy of your kindergartner-to-be's birth certificate. You'll be beginning the registration process at Kindergarten Roundup, so we need that official document to certify your child is eligible for kindergarten. (If you cannot bring a copy of the birth certificate on this day, we can still begin the registration process, but we'll need you to follow up with us and provide that document before we can complete the registration process.)

For more information, call 765-662-2546, ext. 122, or call the office of your school at the numbers listed above.

>> Want reminders? RSVP on our Facebook event page!

BOGO at the Book Fair! (Volunteers needed)

Posted: Apr 05, 2018 by Patricia Gibson, Communications Director

Mark your calendars for the RIVERVIEW BOOK FAIR BOGO SALE (buy one, get one free)!

The book fair will be April 30 through May 4, from 8 to 11:15 a.m. and 11:45 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Mrs. Wier is also in need of parent volunteers to help during this week. You can call the office to sign up, 662-2427.

Free USA Basketball Open Court program continues through August at MHS

Posted: Apr 04, 2018 by Patricia Gibson, Communications Director

Beginning on April 8, children ages 6 to 17 can participate in USA Basketball Open Court, presented by Nike, at Marion High School — for FREE!

USA Basketball Open Court provides children a safe and fun environment in which to play basketball. Children choose how to engage in the sport through free play, skill games, five-on-five, 3×3, and station options. Sessions are free to the community and are open to children of all ability levels.

>> Click here for more information from mariongiantssports.com!