Marion-Florence USD 408

MES Parents: Our annual PJ day is tomorrow and we want everyone to participate to finish off the semester in style! Also, just a reminder that we have early release at 12:00 as well!

The MMS Christmas Concert is tonight at 7:00 p.m in the PAC. Come for an evening of holiday music presented by the students of MMS!

Merry Christmas to our teachers!! Listed below are the current needs each teacher has requested for their classroom at MES. Some teachers have also included the link to their Amazon wish lists. If you would like to gift a “Wishing Tree” item please purchase and send to school with your child before winter break begins. Thank you for continuing to support our amazing teachers!! PRESCHOOL Mrs. Lesli – http://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/NMT72DSTCH9S?ref_=wl_share Sticky Notes Skinny Pipsqueak Markers Rolls of paper towels Clorox wipes Baby wipes Small bottles of Elmer’s glue Small bottles of water (24 packs) Christmas foamie stickers Amazon Gift card Walmart Gift card Dixie cups Mrs. Hake – Gallon sized (zipper) ziplock bags Quart sized (zipper) ziplock bags Small bottles of hand sanitizer (for recess fanny pack) Small packages of Kleenex (for recess fanny pack) 8 oz. water bottles Cheap dish soap (for mixing paint) Amazon Gift card KINDERGARTEN Mrs. Mason – http://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/10SVEY63Y5S7M?ref_=wl_share Lemon Drops Candy Runts Candy Wintergreen mints Dry erase markers – variety of colors, both big chisel size and pencil size Sidewalk chalk Mrs. Ensley – http://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1XO5TZQ89K53R?ref_=wl_share Lemon Drops Candy M&M’s Candy Runts Candy AA Batteries Mrs. Rahe – http://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2EE7FAEVC7BTB?ref_=wl_share Lemon Drops Candy M&M’s Candy 1st GRADE Mrs. Hofer – http://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/LY1AWGIXL2ED?ref_=wl_share Skittles Fun Band-Aids Expo Markers ABC Letter Stamps & Ink Teacher Pay Teacher Gift cards Legos Board Games Sidewalk Chalk Large Dice Coloring Books Mrs. Overton – Skittles Candy M&M’s Candy Lemon Drops Candy Smarties Candy Glue Sticks Headphones (not earbuds) Crayons Markers Sidewalk Chalk Fun Band-Aids Mrs. May – http://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3URVU32TDHB4O?ref_=wl_share Mints for tummy aches Smarties Candy Skittles Candy Fun Band-Aids Teacher pay Teacher Gift cards Sidewalk Chalk Board Games 2nd GRADE Mrs. Hall – Big bag(s) M&M’s Candy Big bag(s) Skittles Candy Bag(s) of Gummy Bears Peppermints Tootsie Rolls Pencils for Kids Sticky Notes Paper plates (without color on them/ no oil base on them)(large and small sizes) Mr.s Hansen – Big bag(s) M&M’s Candy Big bag(s) Skittles Candy Bag(s) of Gummy Bears Peppermints Tootsie Rolls Pencils for Kids Sticky Notes Paper plates (without color on them/ no oil base on them)(large and small sizes) 3rd GRADE Mrs. Cooper – Plain white paper plates Paper towels Disinfecting wipes Plastic Forks & spoons Plastic Cups or Styrofoam Cups Glue Sticks Peppermints Lemon Drops Candy Mrs. Tolessa – http://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2RG7959F6ZE1A?ref_=wl_share 4th GRADE Mrs. Baldwin – Set(s) of washable Markers Large bag(s) of Peppermints, Skittles, & M&M’s Paper plates Fun Stickers Glue Sticks (both large and small) Mrs. Waner _ Set(s) of washable Markers Large bag(s) of Peppermints, Skittles, & M&M’s Paper plates Fun Stickers Glue Sticks (both large and small) 5th GRADE Mrs. Hague – Individually wrapped Candy of any kind Black Sharpie Markers Craft Paints Mr. McMichael – Individually wrapped Candy of any kind Black Sharpie Markers Craft Paints NON-HOMEROOM TEACHERS Mrs. Kirkpatrick (Library) – 1 package small inexpensive paper plates 1 package large inexpensive paper plates 2 boxes snack sized ziplock baggies 2 boxes gallon sized ziplock baggies 2 boxes sandwich sized ziplock baggies Clorox wipes Mrs. Drouhard (Vocal Music) – Visa/Cash Gift cards to be used to purchase music essentials (sheet music, CD’s, etc.) Mr. Glover (Band) – Visa/Cash Gift cards to be used to purchase instrument essentials (i.e. valve oil, reeds, etc.) Mr. Graber (Physical Education) – Visa/Cash Gift cards to be used to purchase sports equipment Mrs. Wesner (Title One)– Big bag M&M’s Candy Big bag Skittles Candy Clear plastic crayon boxes Black dry erase markers Sticky Notes Mrs. Fahey (5th Grade Math)– Composition Books Pencils Kleenex’s

Marion was fortunate to see the professional opera performance of Amahl and the Night Visitors by @musiconsiteinc. Students were able to learn about opera and see a great performance. Thank you Music On Site and Dr. Jen Stephenson for sharing the opera world here in Marion!

Due to the increasing winds, the following USD 408 activity changes are occurring: MMS Girls BB practice ends at 4:45, No MMS Boys BB practice, MHS sports practices will end at 5:00, No Cheerleading practice.

After a very busy semester in the music departments and well-done concert last night, MHS Singers took time to spread some Christmas cheer around town

Congratulations to our November Character Students of the Month! These students have been shining with good character!!

MES Concerts are now found through the links below! Kindergarten: https://youtu.be/45ohTgZnVQg 1st Grade: https://youtu.be/wC39N8pmKxQ 2nd Grade: https://youtu.be/DS3BJq0PzHo 3rd Grade: https://youtu.be/FqzMZ6sFsGM 4th Grade: https://youtu.be/Ygk4E67KSpc 5th Grade: https://youtu.be/KpnoKKiHY28

MHS Wind Ensemble and Choir Christmas Concert is tonight!

MHS Christmas Concert Is TONIGHT @ 7pm for FREE! Come support these students and hear traditional Christmas carols, pentatonix, and other moving pieces!

The Grinch’s heart is growing! He is loving all the acts of kindness he is seeing from MES students and staff!!

MES is going to try to help the Grinch’s heart grow these next two weeks! How do we do that you may ask? By being kind to each other and spreading kindness through our building!!

MES Menu Change for Tuesday, December 7th: Chicken Quesadillas, Refried Beans, Garden Salad, Mandarin Oranges, Fresh Fruit and Milk

Hello MES Families, After speaking with Mr. Homburg and being as safe as possible during this time, I have decided to make the change for MES concerts to happen during the school day. The decision was a tough one to make, but with the positives we have had lately, I feel it is important for some room in the Performing Arts Center as all of our performances always bring in a full house. Below is the schedule for performances for the week and EVERYBODY is invited! We will video the performances and send the link out for each one. Again, thank you for your support of MES during this school year! Performance Times: Kindergarten: Friday, December 10th from 11:25am to 11:40am First Grade: Thursday, December 9th from 10:25am to 10:40am Second Grade: Wednesday, December 8th from 9:25am to 9:40am Third Grade: Wednesday, December 8th from 12:50pm to 1:05pm Fourth Grade: Friday, December 10th from 2:50pm to 3:05pm Fifth Grade: Thursday, December 9th from 1:50pm to 2:05pm.

We have rescheduled the Emporia State admissions visit for next Monday. If you are interested in learning more about ESU please make plans to visit with the rep during seminar and lunch.

Sign up today for the 2021, Warrior Family 5k Polar Run and Family 2K Express Run! The starting line and finish line will be at the Sports and Aquatic Center. Hot chocolate and chocolate chip cookies will be waiting at the finish line! Bundle up! Registration form (see below) and pictures of the routes can be found on the Jr Warrior's Club website found under the quick links on the school web page! Registration is due on Dec. 17th! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qEoJ7-wj-IYqNw3WUkDKuEwVdZNDTEyS/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=107330908915579167226&rtpof=true&sd=true

Come see Christian Albin as Captain Von Trapp this Friday & Saturday! "Captain Von Trapp is straight forward, authoritative, and holds high morals. After his wife's death he reverted to militaristic ways as a means to cope. Throughout the production his character softens and develops. The Captain is a great demonstration of what many Austrians were forced to go through during this time. He is an example of holding to what is right when those around you do not." - Christian Albin

Come See Sadie Lange as Maria This Friday & Saturday! "At the beginning of the musical Maria is somewhat immature and childlike. She is a dreamer that is fascinated with the world and music. Her passion often directs her actions. Throughout the musical Maria matures, often setting aside her own wants and feelings for the benefit of others. By the end of the musical her passion is redirected from self-awareness to a deep desire to help those around her." - Sadie Lange

The Sound of Music Premieres This Friday & Saturday

Come See Hannah May as Liesl Von Trapp This Friday & Saturday! "Liesl is a young woman who desperately want to be seen and treated as an adult. She is sassy and reactionary at the beginning of the production. She has a deep care for her siblings and aims to be like their mother was before her death. Liesl's character adapts to those around her. She tries to please the adults when they are around, get attention from Rolf, and be a fun older sister to her siblings. Throughout the production Liesl grows in her character and maturity. Liesl is an example of being passionate and using passion to motivate towards what is right." - Hannah May