GES had fun with celebrity day
We appreciate the local law enforcement's presence at our schools. They are great community partners! (This morning’s picture is from Guin Elementary School).
REMINDER: Monday, September 12th, is a Teacher Workday. There is no school for students on that day. Have a wonderful and safe long weekend!
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.
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!
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!
Important Reminder:
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!
School will resume for Marion County students tomorrow, August 9th, and motorists will be sharing the road with school buses once again. Please allow additional time in your daily commute to accommodate more traffic, including buses, on the roadways. Our Transportation Department operates with our children’s safety as its number one priority. Please help them keep our children safe by keeping a watchful eye for school buses and being mindful of the law which pertains to them.
Parents, we are so excited to be starting a new year. We are going to try to make every effort to make sure our school is as safe as possible. We are going to ask that you make sure that the person picking up your child has the parent pick up card. In the event that you do not have this card, you will be asked to pick up your child in the office. Also if you can’t get that card to the person picking up your child, call the office for arrangements. If you are asked to come to the front, please know your child’s safety is priority. If there is someone that can no longer pick up your child please let us know. Thank you for your support and we looking forward to a good school year.
Just a reminder that all students entering 6th grade are required to have an up-to-date immunization record on file. Sixth grade students will need the TDaP booster. Please call your physician, health department, or pharmacy for assistance.
Marion County Schools' 2022-2023 Calendar
Important Free and Reduced Meals Info for School Year 2022-2023
From our Marion County 4-H:
Join us for some FUN 4-H Summer Day Camps! Just call us at (205)921-3551 to register. Space is limited on June 29th and July 1st. 🍀 If any high schoolers need ‘volunteer hours’ just call us-we always need helpers for day camps.
Take a moment on this day to recognize and honor those who lost their lives fighting for our freedom. May we never forget their ultimate sacrifice.
