From the Desk of Mrs. Debra Cunico
It is exciting to think that we have successfully navigated through the first quarter of this school year already! I can only imagine how our seniors must feel, realizing that there is so much to do in so little time! I know how stressful senior year is with students feeling that they still need to accomplish so much before the end of the school year as well as the anticipation of all of the changes yet to come post-Marian. My wish is that our senior class take in every moment of every day, every experience, and every relationship and cherish each one…. holding it close to their hearts. These high school years will most certainly be looked upon with fondness for years to come, so make the best of it!
Speaking of the end of the first quarter, I am proud of the many students whose work ethic shines as they are always on top of their work and doing their very best. I am also glad to see more and more students realizing the importance of submitting missing work or making up/remediating their assessments and other work due to absences. This speaks volumes to the commitment our students have towards their education. I encourage students to be vigilant in their studies… both while they are in their classes and when they are working on homework, projects, and studying for assessments.
Parent-Teacher conferences are now in our rear-view mirror, having seemed to be a success as they allowed Marian families to meet with the faculty and discuss student progress. We are very blessed to have a faculty that always has students’ best interests in mind; always focused on raising the bar and holding students accountable for their learning. Our faculty continues to improve on clarifying the standards, utilizing effective teaching strategies, and challenging our students with rigorous curriculum, while at the same time developing relationships and modeling our Catholic beliefs. It isn’t easy, and there are always bumps in the road, but our entire staff realizes that it takes a collaborative effort in order to push the needle on student achievement, and they do just that.
In closing, please know that our teachers and administration are continuously available for an email or phone call throughout the year. Please remember that it is always best to go to the specific teacher for questions about that class first, as they would be able to give you the most specific answers related to their content.
I am looking forward to Quarter 2 and seeing how our students continue to grow academically, socially, and spiritually. Thank you for supporting our school and students!
For wisdom will enter your heart, and knowledge will be pleasant to your soul.
Proverbs 2:10
Blessings,
Mrs. Cunico
