Monday, October 12 is Indigenous Peoples Day. This day celebrates indigenous peoples and their cultures. Remote learning and small group instruction will be in session. Learn more about Indigenous Peoples Day through this video created by our staff members: https://bit.ly/3ddlR2c
UPDATE: OSPI Internet Access Program - Our district will receive the required code for the application process soon and we will communicate with families on next steps. To be eligible for the program, students and their families must: Not have had internet connectivity in the home prior to August 2020; be able to show they are low-income and eligible for free or reduced-price meals.
OSPI has released its plan to support families who do not have access to the internet. The "K–12 Internet Access Program" connects students in need of internet access at home with no cost to the student or their family. Go to https://www.k12.wa.us/about-ospi/press-releases/novel-coronavirus-covid-19-guidance-resources/k%E2%80%9312-internet-access-program to learn more about joining, eligibility, and to review the Q/A.
NOTICE: Slight schedule change for meals delivered on bus routes. Go to http://bit.ly/FreeMeals2020 to review the bus schedule. Also, free meals are available at each elementary school Monday through Friday, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm and through bus routes in areas not close to the schools. Don't forget to complete and return the Free and Reduced Price-meal application as soon as possible even if you feel you may not qualify.
Jim Strickland, Life Skills Teacher, joins former student in support of Leah's Dream Foundation. https://www.heraldnet.com/news/running-for-a-dream-tulalip-man-helping-people-with-autism/?email=communications@msd25.org
Story courtesy of Heraldnet.com, 9/23/20
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If you receive a Google Classroom/LittleSis email invitation, it is a legitimate email! If you have not responded to this invitation in the past, some parents/guardians of students in grades K-12 may receive an email from Google Classroom. Please accept the invitation.
September 15 - October 15 is National Hispanic Heritage Month. Join us in celebrating the rich history and culture of our students, families, neighbors, and community members. "Be proud of your past, embrace the future". More...https://www.msd25.org/article/308886?org=district
Students and families, we are so happy to have you "virtually" back to school. We know it doesn't look or feel the same as normal but you've got this and we are here for you! Please contact your school if you have not been in touch, and remember, free meals are available at each elementary school and through bus routes in areas not close to the schools. Stay safe and healthy. #WeAreMSD
We are wrapping up our welcome back week for students in grades 1 - 12 and begin remote learning on Monday! We also welcome preschool and kindergarten connecting with their schools Monday. If you have not checked in with your school or are not registered for school, reach out to your neighborhood school or the district office today. https://www.msd25.org/o/district/page/phone-directory--11
The free meals program is up and running! Free meals for every child age 1- 18 at each elementary school between 11:00 - 12:30 M - F and through select bus routes in areas farthest from schools - watch for the big yellow bus! Clear for more information and access to bus routes: https://www.msd25.org/article/303332?org=district
REMINDER: We are in Phase 3 of the Technology Plan for grades 3 - 5 (now) and K - 2 (later). Chromebooks for 1:1 distribution for grades 3 - 5 will occur at your child's school with supply distribution. Read more here: https://www.msd25.org/article/300849?org=district
It's time to update your contact information at your child's school! We don't want you to miss out on important information from their teacher or school. Update through Family Access or call your school.
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September is National Suicide Prevention Month. https://www.bethe1to.com/bethe1to-steps-evidence/
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Connecting to Google Classroom! Join Curriculum Director Brynn Marcum on how to connect to Google Classroom using your child's email and password. Watch the video here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1N0-CiwDvR-5wXruw42jorQ2nNRSMlsr2/view?usp=sharing
Schools are preparing for our students to return in the online learning platform. Student Remote Learning Schedules can be viewed here: http://bit.ly/RemoteLearningSchedules
September 9 - 11 will be "welcome back week". Watch for important updates from your child's school.
Good News! Free Meals Program Extended
The USDA recently passed a waiver to extend the free meals program into the fall. This extension means that our school district will be able to continue to provide free meals for all children ages 1 - 18 and those enrolled in our online and 18 - 21-year old programs. This good news significantly impacts our program and the ways we can provide meal services for children. We had recently shared that the free meal program had ended and adjusted the way that meals would be available. With the new extension, we are now working on developing our meal distribution procedure for the start of school and into the fall. It will be different from the spring and the summer in some ways, but most importantly, we will be able to continue to provide free meals for children. Please stay tuned for more information in the coming days.
Technology Plan - Phase 2: Middle School Chromebook collection and distribution is this week - see schedules at www.msd25.org. If your 6th grader has a LENOVO Chromebook you do not need to return it for replacement. If it is not a Lenovo Chromebook, please return the device and the charger following the published schedule. Thank you!
A virtual Community Town Hall Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, August 27, 6:00 pm via Zoom to provide an overview of the Continuous Learning 2.0 Plan. The Zoom link was sent via direct email and is posted on the district website at www.msd25.org. #MSDTogether
Do you have a damaged Chromebook? Sign up now for an appointment for collection and replacement during the week of August 24 - 28: Click here http://bit.ly/DamagedChromebookReplacement
Marysville School District Continuous Learning 2.0 Plan and options for starting school in remote (online) learning on September 9. Click on links to learn more: English: https://5il.co/k21f Spanish: https://5il.co/k21g #MSDTogether