Kindergarten has started their alphabet countdown to the end of the year. Friday was Z for Zebra day. They made zebra crowns and drew zebras by watching a directed drawing video. #lesinspire #misdinspire
Every school day begins & ends with the steady presence of a bus driver. Their commitment helps students arrive safely & return home with confidence. 🚌 Apply to become a school bus driver: https://www.marion-isd.org/page/employment-opportunities #MISDInspire #MISDOwnYourFuture
MISD is accepting donations in any amount to help pay off school lunch debts for students and families in need. 🍎
Your generosity goes beyond just providing meals—it helps students thrive in the classroom. If you’re looking for a way to give back to your community, this is a meaningful opportunity.
Donate today: https://ia-marion-lite.intouchreceipting.com/MISDNutritionDonation.
Mrs. Beckner’s class explored equivalent names for numbers in math and worked in groups to make name collection posters. #lesinspire #misdinspire
Thank you to all of our bus drivers on School Bus Driver Appreciation Day!
Our district is hiring IMMEDIATELY for bus drivers! 🚌
Gregga Joy Johnn, one of our dedicated drivers, says: "Working for this smaller Marion Independent School District is vitally important to me because it means no one falls through the cracks. I feel fully supported in doing my job well as a bus driver and empowered to go above and beyond for all the students and adults who ride my bus."
We are offering a $2,000 sign-on bonus, payable over two years. Apply today: https://www.applitrack.com/marionia/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Transportation
1st graders celebrated Earth Day today by cleaning up the school grounds. We want to keep our earth clean so our plants can grow and make clean air for us! #lesinspire #misdinspire
The Longfellow second graders are hard at work learning about The Human Body: Building Blocks and Nutrition during their #CKLAKnowledge time. Today students worked together to create a meal plan that included all of the essential nutrients: carbohydrates 🍞🍝, proteins 🥓🥩🍗🥚, fats 🧈🥑, and water 💦. Need some help making your grocery list this week? Ask your favorite #secondgradeexpert! 😊 #lesinspire #misdinspire
On Earth Day, we reflect on how small, positive choices can have a big impact in the long run. We can all do our part to protect the environment and ensure a bright future! 🌎
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Volunteers step into our schools with an eagerness to help and a commitment to our students. Their support is felt in classrooms, at events & on field trips.
We’re proud to recognize you during Public School Volunteer Week. Thank you so much! 🙌
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Reminder for current Longfellow families: Family Fun Night is Friday, April 25, from 5:30-7:30pm at Longfellow Elementary School!
Pre-order your wristbands, meal passes, and raffle tickets at: https://longfellowfamilyfunnight.square.site
We have a bunch of fantastic raffle prizes, and Parent Group representatives are working hard to secure even more! If you or your employer would be willing to donate a prize, please contact the group at: longfellowparentgroup@gmail.com
To make this event possible, we need volunteers! Sign up to work a game room, help with crafts, serve pizza, and more. Volunteers who work at least one shift during the event (set-up and clean-up included) will receive a free Activity Wristband! Sign up at: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050D4AAFA929AAFA7-55192354-longfellow#/
Curious how substitute teachers are recruited and supported in Iowa? MISD is featured in this recent article, sharing how we help substitutes feel prepared in the classroom. 👩🏫
Read more at: https://www.thegazette.com/curious-iowa/curious-iowa-how-can-you-become-a-substitute-teacher-in-iowa/
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Reminder: There is no school on Friday, April 18 and Monday, April 21. Students will return to school on Tuesday, April 22. #MISDInspire #MISDOwnYourFuture
Our district is hiring IMMEDIATELY for bus drivers! If you qualify for this position, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. 🚌
Start your application: https://www.marion-isd.org/page/employment-opportunities
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It's Financial Literacy Month! This April, we're highlighting the importance of handling money wisely. All year round, MISD students learn about saving, budgeting, and how to use credit wisely. Understanding money is crucial from an early age. Let’s help our students get a great start! 💸
It’s chick days in Mrs. Beckner’s room! After 21 days in the incubator, today was the day we got to see the chicks hatch! So far we have 12 new friends with more on the way. #lesinspire #misdinspire
We’re hiring for a variety of key roles in MISD! 📣
Check out all that’s available and apply today: https://www.marion-isd.org/page/employment-opportunities
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Through robotics, our students are diving headfirst into discovery! As they do, they are gaining critical problem-solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills.
These are the exact skills needed to excel in future careers and to innovate solutions for tomorrow’s problems, setting them up for success in a rapidly changing world! 🤖
2nd graders went on a hunt all around the library to find facts and opinions. The largest land
mammal is the elephant- that's a FACT! Reading is more fun than watching TV- that's an OPINION! #lesinspire #misdinspire
Second graders have started a new science unit called Insects 🦋and Plants🌱. Today students planted brassica seeds and talked about the things all plants need to survive. ☀️💦 If you need any help in your garden this summer, recruit your favorite #secondgradeexpert. ☺️ #lesinspire #misdinspire
So many goals have been reached in the last month! Check out all the names that have been signed! Students love getting their chance to ring the bell and sign the board when they achieve a goal. In fact, so many names have been signed, we are going to have to get new paper to cover the board so the kids have more space to sign! Keep up the good work Longfellow Wolves! #lesinspire #misdinspire
