The Hornet Buzz

Dear Mari-Linn Families,

As we approach Thanksgiving, I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for the incredible support you give to our Hornets. I am so fortunate to work in such a wonderful community, and I know the teachers and staff at Mari-Linn feel the same. Your involvement and encouragement make a world of difference in the lives of our students.

We have an exciting December ahead, filled with fun activities and events. Please see the important dates below for more details. From my familiy to yours I am wishing you a wonderful Thanksgiving!

As always, feel free to reach out!

Sophia Duerst, Principal

sophia.duerst@nsantiam.k12.or.us

503-859-2154

• Thanksgiving Break 11/27-11/29

• 5TH Grade to OSU-12/3

• 8th Grade Promotion Meeting-12/3 @ 4:15

• Winter Concert-12/11

• Character Trait Assembly-12/13 9:45

• Holiday Spirit Week-12/16-12/20

• Holiday Store 12/19-12/20

• Winter Break 12/23-1/5

Winter is Here: As the weather gets colder please rember to send your child with a coat and weather appropriate shoes.

Cold and Flu Season: Cold and flu season is upon us. Please keep your child home if they have a fever or flu like symptoms.

Arrival / End of the Day Dismissal: If you plan to walk you student in to the buidling please plan to park and walk in versus stopping in the drop off line. If you have any pick-up or end-of-the-day dismissal changes, please reach out to the office before 2:00 PM to ensure a smooth transition for students and staff.

This year we will be spotlighting staff in the monthly Buzz. Please see the attachments to learn more about our lovely Mari-Linn staff!!

Parents can view their middle school student's grades and missing assignments through ParentVUE. Teachers will be updating grades weekly. Please take time to review grades and missing assignments with your student! If you have any questions, please reach out to your child's teacher(s).

NSSD and Mari-Linn School is committed to ensuring that every student is safe and that our schools will be free of discrimination, and harassment, based upon race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or national origin. We strongly believe that:

• EVERY student should feel welcome;

• EVERY student can and should grow;

• EVERY student has value;

• EVERY student has a bright future;

• EVERY student needs to give their best effort.