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The Muraski Tribune: Issue 8

Important Dates and Information for the 24-25 School Year

The MuraskiTribune: Issue 8Important Dates and Information for the 24-25 School Year

A Message from the Principals

Good Morning Muraski Families,


I hope this edition of the newsletter finds you well and ready to enjoy the Thanksgiving Holiday with your family and friends. As we approach this wonderful season of Thanksgiving, we want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you. This time of year reminds us of the importance of reflecting on the things we are thankful for, and we are truly grateful for the support and involvement of our families in our school community.


At Muraski Elementary, we are encouraging our students to embrace the spirit of gratitude. Whether it’s appreciating the little things each day or recognizing the kindness of others, we believe that fostering a grateful mindset can lead to a more positive and fulfilling life.


We wish all our families a wonderful holiday filled with love, laughter, and plenty of reasons to be thankful.


Happy Thanksgiving!


Mike Griffen & Monica Cooney

5th Grade Passion Project

Explorer Club Introduces Young Learners to Exciting Career Paths

Attention local 4th, 5th and 6th graders! You’re invited to discover Polaris and explore careers through their 2nd Annual Explorer Club. This after-school adventure features fun, hands-on classes taught by their very own instructors.

The next session will take place on December 3-4 and 10-11 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. The program fee is $60, which includes two classes and all class materials. There is also an optional early drop-off at 4:00 p.m. each day featuring BONUS career exploration activities.

Classes promise to fill up quickly so interested students and families are encouraged to enroll as soon as possible at www.polaris.edu/explorerclub.

The Explorer Club class lineup includes the following exciting options: Anatomy Academy; CAD Creators: 3D-Printing & Design; Design & Press: Custom T-Shirts; Drone Masters; Glamour Me; Pencils to Pixels; Rescue 911; Sweet Holiday Kitchen; The Art of Cooking; Tool Time and Virtual Reality Winter Wonderland.

Registration and class descriptions are available at www.polaris.edu/explorerclub. Some sessions are ACE funding eligible. For additional details, call the event information line at 440.891.7666 or email DKarberg@polaris.edu

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School Fees

As a reminder, all school fees that have not been paid are now considered past due. To check the balance and pay outstanding school fees, go to Pay Schools Central by clicking HERE. In addition to Pay Schools Central, school fees can be paid by cash/check to your student’s building secretary or with the Treasurer's Office. If you have questions related to this, please contact the building secretary or Melissa LePage (mlepage@scsmustangs.org) within the Treasurer's Department. As we are approaching a new school year, as well as the start of fall sports, per Board of Education policy, the consequences for outstanding prior year school fees will prohibit students from participating in any school extracurricular activities (i.e., athletics, student council, school clubs, etc.), field trips, and school sanctioned dances / events that require a purchased ticket. For additional information on District Fee Collection Procedures and Consequences CLICK HERE.

Tech Support: Parent Access to Blocksi

Over the summer, the district expanded our partnership with Blocksi to include student content filtering and alerts. We no longer utilize SecURLy for these services. CLICK HERE to view an informational flier about joining the Blocksi Parent Portal to gain insights on your student’s online behavior with their scsmustangs account and set parental controls beyond the school school. If you have any questions, contact Dave Binkley, Director of Instructional Technology at dbinkley@scsmustangs.org.

Right At School: Before & After Care

Michael Griffen
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