Marlette Elementary

Hi Parents and Guardians,

With the upcoming Christmas Break comes a brand new year. But with every new year comes a reflection on what has already happened. At Marlette Elementary, we have done the following so far for the 2024-25 school year.

- Implemented the Bookworms curriculum for Language Arts based off the Science of Reading along with training and coaching from the University of Delaware.

- Implemented the iReady curriculum for Math based off concept-based learning.

- Increased the number of students who have the ability to see a certified School Social Worker through 31N.

- Assigned Beverly George as our district math coach to assist in teaching strategies and implementation of math curriculum.

- Partnered with Varsity Tutors to offer enrichment, on-demand tutoring services, and live classes to all students.

- Revamped our PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention Support) with the introduction of the Red Raider Store.

These were just the major ones, but many more smaller changes were made to do what is best for the children of Marlette Elementary. We will continue to work on achieving our goals according to our school improvement and strategic plan.

Luke Reynolds

lreynolds@marletteschools.org

Marlette Community Schools is looking for interested members of our community to help shape our Strategic Plan that will guide all aspects of our district for the next three to five years. If interested, please complete the following survey (LINK).

Ms. Ceci, bus drivers, and school secretaries may be calling families of bus riders to coordinate the changes to bus routes from having seven routes to six routes with the retirement of Ms. Sue Huggett. Unfortunately, this will add to the number of students and the length of each bus route.

If you or someone you know is interested in training to be a bus driver or a substitute bus driver, please reach out to Ceci Chapin at ceci.chapin@marletteschools.org.

Although we have had a slight warm-up in the 40s, the freezing temperatures are here to stay. Students will have to wear coats, hats, and gloves to stay warm. If students do not bring winter gear, that gear will be lent to them to go outside. If someone is unable to afford winter clothes for the upcoming season, please reach out to Katherine Allen (katherine.allen@marletteschools.org) or Julie Essad (julie.essad@marletteschools.org).

Marlette Elementary Student Council is still collecting unwrapped toys for either boys or girls from infant to 12 to help families in the Marlette community. Toys will be collected through December 20th for this year's Christmas in the school's lobby.

Christmas Fun Night is from 3:30pm to 5:00pm on Wednesday, December 18th. There will be Christmas crafts and activities, a photo booth, and a picture with Santa.

Thank you to everyone who donated to our Amazon Wishlist to decorate the school for Christmas. A big thank you to all of teachers, current and retired, who spent time decorating over Thanksgiving Break. The school looks amazing.

Hi everyone,

This December, let's keep the math momentum going! With our new i-Ready curriculum, your child is building important skills tailored to their unique needs. You can support their progress by encouraging them to share what they've learned in their math classes. Look for opportunities to connect math to everyday activities like cooking, shopping, or holiday planning. Your involvement makes a big difference in helping your child grow as a confident mathematician! Let’s finish the year strong—thank you for being a partner in your child’s learning journey!

Let me know if you have any questions!!!

Mrs. George (bgeorge@marletteschools.org)

One of the benefits with our partnership with Varsity Tutors is live enrichment classes. Students can sign-up for classes with live instruction on a variety of topics including computer coding, chess, cartoon drawing, etc. The following link (LINK) is an offering of the top live enrichment classes available.

Here is the information for students to sign-in to Varsity Tutors from home:

Website: https://www.varsitytutors.com/login-for-schools

Username: School Email (first name.last name@marletteschools.org)

Password: Their common school password. Please reach out to their teachers if they do not have remember their password.

Wednesday, December 18th: Christmas Fun Night, 3:30pm to 5pm

Thursday, December 19th: Christmas Parties

Friday, December 20th: 12:30pm Dismissal, Lunch will be served

Monday, December 23rd to Friday, January 3rd: NO SCHOOL, Christmas Break

Monday, January 6th: School resumes

Friday, January 17th: End of 2nd Marking Period, 12:30pm dismissal

Monday, January 20th: NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS, Staff PD Day