Francis Marion Elementary School

Summer is the perfect time to dive into a great book! 📚 🌞

Mrs. Pearson and Miss Hoppenworth have put together helpful information and resources to keep students reading and learning all summer long.

Check out their guide to Summer Reading Opportunities:
https://misdsummer.my.canva.site/

Families, be sure to check the Digital Backpack for weekly updates! 🎒 It is filled with many additional opportunities available for students and families throughout our community. While these largely are not district-sponsored activities, we share them for those who may be interested. Explore the Digital Backpack here: https://www.marion-isd.org/documents/digital-backpack/180295

We’re seeking passionate, dedicated professionals to join our team. If you're ready to make a difference in the lives of students and be part of a supportive school community, we want to hear from you! 🙌 Apply today: https://www.marion-isd.org/page/employment-opportunities #MISDInspire #MISDOwnYourFuture

To all the dads and father figures, Happy Father's Day! We hope you have a wonderful day. #MISDInspire #MISDOwnYourFuture

The eRegistration platform is now open for all returning students for the 2025-2026 school year! 📝 For registration assistance, please contact your building secretary, email enrollment@marion-isd.org, or reach out to District Registrar Jeff Kost at the District Office at 319-377-4691, ext. 1108. Student fees (textbook, transportation, etc.) will not be added until late July and should be paid before the first day of school. Get started at: www.marion-isd.org/o/marion-isd/page/returning-student-registration-2025-2026

Special Education Teacher Rachel Parr is wrapping up five years of serving MISD schools! Thank you for your dedication to our schools and students! 🤩 #MISDInspire #MISDOwnYourFuture

Our students are making incredible progress in reading! This year: ✅ 59% of 3rd graders met or exceeded yearly growth goals – with 18% showing ambitious growth! ✅ 76% of 4th graders met or exceeded yearly growth goals – with 40% showing ambitious growth! ✅ Accuracy is high across the board, with over 90% of students reading at/above 95% accuracy! We’re proud of our hardworking students and dedicated teachers for pushing toward excellence in literacy! 💪📖

Rebecca Kramer, an associate, is celebrating 10 years of service in MISD! 🎉 Thank you for all you have done and continue to do for our students, Rebecca! #MISDInspire #MISDOwnYourFuture

Today, we’d like to shine a spotlight on Katrina Martin, who is celebrating 10 years in MISD! Thank you for all you do, Katrina! ✨ #MISDInspire #MISDOwnYourFuture

Here's an opportunity from FLY (Feeding Lunches to Youth).

K-4 TAG teacher Amanda Freese just wrapped up 25 years of serving MISD schools! 🤩 Thank you for your dedication to our schools and students! #MISDInspire #MISDOwnYourFuture

We’d like to shine the spotlight on Melissa Cannon, who just finished her 25th year in MISD! 🎉 She serves as an Instructional Coach at FMI. We appreciate all you do for our students, family, and community! #MISDInspire #MISDOwnYourFuture

Health Associate Cindy Johnson is celebrating 25 years of service to MISD! 🎉 Thank you for all you do, Cindy! #MISDInspire #MISDOwnYourFuture

3rd grade had an amazing day for our Track and Field event yesterday!

4th grade Marion Way Award winners for second semester. Congratulations!!

3rd grade Marion Way Award winners for second semester. Congratulations!!

Social Worker Michelle Wilson is celebrating 30 years of service in MISD! 🎉 #MISDInspire #MISDOwnYourFuture

We’d like to shine the spotlight on Joe Fontenot, who has dedicated 30 years to MISD! 🎉 He spent 24 years teaching 3rd–4th grade PE/Health at FMI, 6 years teaching K–2 PE/Health at Starry Elementary, 4 years teaching 8th–12th grade PE/Health at Marion High School, and 1 year teaching PE/Health at Vernon Middle School.

Thank you to Jeri Thompson for your 27 years of service and dedication to MISD! Jeri is currently serving as a FMI associate. Jeri shared, “Marion is just the right size; not too big or too small. It feels like a family.” Happy retirement, Jeri! 🎊

Reminder, FMI Families: We are hosting our FMI Track Meet again this year! 🏃 The 3rd grade track meet will be the morning of May 29. The 4th grade track meet will be the morning of May 30. We look forward to two fantastic events! #MISDinspire #MISDOwnYourFuture