August 2023

Welcome Back from Mrs. Anderson

Almost ready for school to begin? We are so excited and can't wait to see you!!

Upcoming events to get on your calendars: 8/14 Senior Schedule changes, 8/15-16 9-11th grade schedule changes; 8/23 Freshmen & New student orientation 5-7pm. 8/25 M & M Football Game @ Menominee, 7pm, 8/29 First Day of School

Get your routines going now! I am hoping you are enjoying summer to the fullest--but let's get back to those routines: a good night's sleep, getting up earlier and eating a good breakfast! 

Updated student handbook! Take a peek HERE!

Sports for the fall are beginning! Any questions please make sure to check Marinette's website HERE or reach out to Mr. Furton (dfurton@marinette.k12.wi.us)

Take time to check your emails, important information is on its way with all the upcoming school updates!

It's a Great Day to be a Marine!

Ms. A 

The 2023-24 school year is fast approaching, with the first day of school, Tuesday, August 29th, right around the corner!

Starting Tuesday, August 1st, please be sure to confirm your child's enrollment. This is an annual process that is completed in your family's Skyward Family Access account. For assistance, please view the instruction guide below, or contact your child's school for support.

SCHEDULE INFORMATION:

-Schedules will be visible to all students via Skyward on Monday, August 7th.

-Seniors ONLY: Schedule change day will be held on Monday, August 14th from 8:00am- 3:00pm.

- 9th-11th grade ONLY: Schedule change days will be held on Tuesday, August 15th and Wednesday, August 16th from 8:00-3:00pm.

Parents, if you need help with your log in credentials, please call the High School.

Changes are done on a first come first served basis.

School picture day process will be completed as a PROOF PICTURE DAY. Students will receive a printed form on picture day with their image choices and online ordering instructions. Orders will be due seven days following picture day. Any orders received after that seventh day will be delayed in processing and will take several additional weeks to arrive at school. 

Your student will also receive their required school ID the day their picture is taken. 

HAVING FUN IN THE SUN! 

Here's some things that staff have been doing over the summer!

Mrs. DeWitt, School Social Worker, and her husband Adam,

took an adventurous backpacking trip out west to Wyoming!. 

Choir teacher, Mrs. Giebler, would like to say:

"Greetings from Mestia, Georgia. Those are the Southern Caucuses in the background and I'm here on a Fulbright. I'll be returning the first week of August. There's lots of good food and lots of good singing and dancing here!"

Rebecca Brink, Marinette High School Instructional Coach, participated in a week of learning with Mathkind in Guatemala. Here is what she shared about her experience:

"Dr. Shelly Jones, author of Culturally Relevant Math Tasks, provided a shared learning experience for 12 Wisconsin math teachers and teachers at the School of Hope in Antigua Guatemala. I worked with Senorita Christy and her 8th and 9th grade students. We were able to plan and teach lessons together. 

The experience reinforced the importance of building relationships with students, finding meaningful ways to connect content to community, and strengthened my empathy for our English Language Learners as my Spanish vocabulary is very limited. 

Personally, I chose to go a week ahead of time to experience the culture and beauty of Guatemala. The experiences were vast and forever memorable from hiking Volcanos, to shopping Central America’s largest market, taking a chocolate making class, and so much more. 

I am excited to return in the fall with the connections I built with educators across the state and in Guatemala!"

Matt Piechota, IT Department, has been busy doing Infrastructure upgrades ( upgrading Wireless Access Points and Network Switches ) and also getting the eSports computers ready.

And oh yeah, he went to see Trombone Shorty last week with his youngest daughter, since they are both Trombone players!

School Counselor, Mrs. Renne, is enjoying her first summer as a mom. Her baby boy, Miles, turned 6 months old and enjoyed his first trip to the DeYoung Zoo!

Science teacher, Mrs. Wagner, and her family are nothing but smiles enjoying the beautiful weather and time together.

Mr. Woodsy Dude ( a.k.a. Mr. Stuck, Art ) has been teaching survival skills to kids at local libraries.

Mrs. Anderson, Principal, is getting ready for the new year, and having family adventures! :)