REMINDER: Monday, September 12th, is a Teacher Workday. There is no school for students on that day. Have a wonderful and safe long weekend!
Mrs. Ballard’s 7th grade science students at Hamilton Middle School are observing microscopic wasps as part of their unit on biodiversity and interdependence. While wasps are often seen as the bad guy, this parasitic wasp actually kills a large number of flies each year.
Marion County Schools are proud of our very own Ann West for being named District 7 Superintendent of the Year, and she is a finalist for Alabama Superintendent of the Year. We appreciate the leadership of Mrs. West and how she represents Marion County on the district and state level.
This group of Phillips Elementary students enjoyed the beautiful weather and visit from the fire department.
While learning about the historical Progressive Era, the students in Mrs. Lee’s social studies classroom at MCHS did a “speed dating” activity where they met and talked as different people from the time period. To prepare for the activity, the students had to create a resume’ and then talk to each other as if they were the person they had researched. Afterwards, they had to see which other progressive their person would match with the best professionally.
September is Attendance Awareness Month. Starting September 7th, students who have perfect attendance (no checkouts, tardies, or absences) from 9/7 through 9/30 will be entered into a drawing at each school to win $100!!!
All Marion County Schools will be closed this Monday, September 5th, 2022.
Have a safe and fun Labor Day weekend!
Thirty-two amazing k-6 teachers are participating in Comprehension Toolkit training today. Thank you for your commitment to learning!
Montgomery, Ala. – To provide all-inclusive support for the Alabama Course of Study:
Mathematics Grades 6-8, the Alabama Department of Education now offers free access to Math Nation powered by Accelerate Learning.
The online and print learning resources for grades 6-8 are available at no cost to Alabama public schools thanks to funding from the Alabama Math, Science, and Technology Initiative (AMSTI). This is the Alabama Department of Education’s initiative to improve math and science teaching statewide.
Through AMSTI’s innovative partnership with Math Nation, Alabama students, teachers, and families can access Math Nation’s resources for 6-8th Grade Math from the web, tablets, and smartphones 24 hours a day. Math Nation helps students master math skills with individualized instruction from dynamic content videos led by “Study Experts” — and students can choose the Study Expert who best fits their learning style. Using the Math Nation mobile app, students can also download videos and view them offline later when they may not have internet access. In addition to the videos, Math Nation resources include personalized remediation tools, digital practice tools, homework help and virtual tutoring, a professional learning community and resources for teachers, and family support videos. A limited supply of printed student workbooks are available as well. “Equity — ensuring learning opportunities for all — is a core AMSTI belief,” said AMSTI Director Dr. Sandy Ledwell. “Through this $6 million partnership, Math Nation will provide print and online resources for grades 6-8 Math in the 2022-2023 school year. In the 2023-2024 school year it will add even more resources to support Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2. Our partnership with Math Nation ensures that every student in those courses can engage in grade-level, standards-aligned practice to build their knowledge, skills, and confidence in math, anytime and anywhere.”
For information, visit MathNation.com/AL.
About Math Nation:
Math Nation is a dynamic online resource that helps students master middle and high school mathematics. It provides 24-hour access to high-quality instructional videos, workbooks, collaborative learning tools, and adaptive assessments and support. For information, visit https://www.mathnation.com or call 888-608-MATH.
Media Contact:
Javier Encinas
281-833-4512
javier@acceleratelearning.com
Mr. Josh Weatherly represented Guin Elementary at the University of Alabama’s Blackburn Leadership Symposium. He was asked to help present with Terry Roller (Assistant State Superintendent), Dr. Nalls (from i3 Academy), and Tricia Crain (Al.com). He was invited because GES was identified as a High Flyer School in Tricia Crain’s articles on Al.com. Way to go!
Mrs. Webb’s Second Grade Class at Guin Elementary is ready to “Wave” the Lynn Bears goodbye in their Hawaiian/Beach wear! How cute are they! Good luck to all of our Marion County teams!
We hope you've had an easy transition into this new school year! It's never too early to check grades and attendance through PowerSchool. The link can be found on our website, or you may follow this link to the Parent Sign In page: https://marionco.powerschool.com/public/
We would like to welcome you to download our new app! This app works right alongside our website and is meant to help you stay in touch with your school and district happenings. Download today!
Hackleburg Elementary School Principal, Mary Kennedy, wowed the audience during our 2022 Countywide Teacher Inservice. She reminded everyone that many of our students bring much more to school in their “backpacks,” (chains of anxiety, abuse, neglect, hunger, etc.) and we should be mindful of these things as we teach them. Excellent job, Mrs. Kennedy!
Important Reminder:
Hackleburg Elementary School Principal, Mary Kennedy, had a special celebration for her teachers Monday as they celebrate being chosen as an ARI Spotlight of Reading School.
Mrs. Katherine Parham, 6th grade teacher, and Mrs. Ginger Eatman, SNAP-Ed Educator, were selected to attend Ag in the Classroom this summer. Alabama Agriculture in the Classroom is an interdisciplinary educational program that promotes Ag literacy for students in all grade levels K-12. Mrs. Parham and Mrs. Eatman will use this information in working with classes at Brilliant school gardens and science classes, as well as utilizing the greenhouse and outdoor classroom when they are installed.
Thanks to the Alabama Department of Education EL (English Language Learner) Coaches Robin Stutts and Miguelina Quinones-Mason for coming and providing effective EL training. Pictured are our two EL Teachers, Reba Hill and Ana Colburn, Robin Stutts, Miguelina Quinones-Mason, and Superintendent Ann West.
Welcome back to school! We would like to thank all of our law enforcement throughout the county for helping our students arrive safely every day!
Here are a few tips to help you get back into the school routine:
