Francis Marion Elementary School

The results are in! Thank you to those that participated in the mascot survey. The MISD school board will vote tonight to accept the recommendation based on the survey results for Marion to become the Marion Mavericks! #MarionMavericks #MISDOwnYourFuture

Listen to staff at Starry as they share why the school spaces for the PK-2 students for the Starry attendance center are in need of an upgrade for safety and security. Why a new elementary? Watch at: https://youtu.be/N3IVTnHuCUE

Reminder -- PreSchool Registration begins tomorrow! The preschool registration for 2021-22 opens up tomorrow, February 19th at 12 noon. Get all the details here: https://www.marion-isd.org/article/379125

Vote Early: Lindale Mall food court in Cedar Rapids Monday-Friday from 11am to 6:30pm through March 1. Vote Absentee: Request an absentee ballot from the Linn County auditor by February 19. Request ballots online: https://sos.iowa.gov/elections/pdf/absenteeballotapp.pdf

Lucas, a student at MHS, shares why he thinks moving the playing field to the proposed Activities Complex is a good choice. Watch the interview at: https://youtu.be/Ab3fm6veEuA. #MISDinspire #MISDOwnYourFuture

Thanks to all who submitted suggestions for our mascot. The committee has the next mascot narrowed down to 3 options. Students, parents, staff, alumni, and community - cast your vote! Vote by 2/20 at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TNTPHWS. We appreciate one vote per individual.

FMI Students have gone above & beyond this year to take care of their hearts through the Kids Heart Challenge! FMI has raised $1,000 more than last year at $4,355 by nearly 60 students so far! Mr. Fontenot and Mr. Murphy are going to get SLIMED to celebrate their success!

MISD will be closed today, Monday, February 15th due to the dangerous wind chill warning.

Marion ISD will operate on a 2 hour delay, Monday, February 15th. Stay safe Marion!

Upcoming menu change for Thursday, February 18th: K-8: Corn Dog, Steamed Corn, Pineapple 9-12: Mashed Potato/Chicken Bowl, Steamed Corn, Pineapple

Happy Valentine's Day from FMI

Marion High School students talk about how future projects would impact their school experience. Enjoy an interview with two MHS students about what A Plan For Our Future means to them at https://youtu.be/1VTJkZYLrhM.

FMI student have been doing amazing on their work with iReady. FMI has passed over 13,000 lessons in reading and math. Students have set a goal of 20,000 lessons by the end of the third quarter. These are our top achievers during the month of December and January.

You can view MISD's draft calendar for 2021-22 at www.marion-isd.org/21-22calendar. If you would like to share feedback, please call Stephanie Viner, Admin Asst - District Support Services, at (319)377-4691, ext. 1101.

MISD will operate on a 2 hr delay for Tuesday, 2/9/21 due to the temperature with wind chill. No AM activities. No AM preschool.

MISD families, At MISD face masks are still required in all schools and on school buses. Also, mitigation strategies for athletics/activities will remain the same. Thank you, Marion Independent School District

4th grade students created protective vehicles for their eggs in STEM class

A Plan For Our Future Take a look at the drawings for a new elementary school for the Marion Independent School District students. #MISDOwnYourFuture #MISDinspire The Bond Vote is March 2, 2021.

FMI students are participating in the Kids Heart Challenge! Students learn about their hearts while helping others by raising money for the American Heart Association. Use the link below to donate for FMI https://www2.heart.org/site/TRfr_id=5547&pg=company&company_id=285835

There will be a dining menu change for Friday, February 5th. Menu: Walking Beef Tacos, Lettuce, Cheese Cup, Refried Beans, Salsa Cup