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Dear Parents / Guardians,

In this message…

• Parent Association – Movie Night (tonight)
• Next Year Intent Form
• School Planning and Engagement Survey
• Gymnastics

Tonight (March 1, 2024) is the Parent Association’s Family Movie Night at Marion Carson School! Doors open at 6pm, with the movie starting at 6:30pm. We are looking forward to seeing everyone at the Marion Carson “Theatre” tonight. Children must be supervised at all times. Please bring your own chair, and exact change for admission ($2/person). There will be cash concessions available.

Next Year Intent Form – Last Day

Today is the last day to complete the Next Year Intent form. Please click here to complete the 2024-25 School Year Intent to Return Form to support our planning for next school year.

School Planning and Engagement Survey – Closes Next Friday

A reminder to please consider reviewing the Planning and Engagement Presentation (linked here) and completing the survey (linked here) to provide your feedback. The survey closes March 8, 2024.

Gymnastics – March 4 to 21, 2024

During Physical Education and Wellness classes from March 4th to 21, students will be participating in gymnastics-based activities. Please read the important letter from Ms. Track and Ms. Collins about gymnastics at Marion Carson School to support and engaging and safe experience. 

Our learning goal is to provide an opportunity for students to experience various gymnastics movements focusing on balance, agility, flexibility, and stamina. We encourage students to participate at their level of comfort, to climb as high as they feel safe, and to only attempt movements they can do confidently. All students are at different levels so there is no expectation that any student performs anything beyond their skill level. 

Progression of skills: 

Mats: Basic skill acquisitions such as poses, balancing, jumping, landing, and exploring a variety of ways to move. 

Low-level equipment: Continue developing previous skills through the addition of equipment as well as learning how to use the equipment safely.

Traversing Wall: Adding new dimensions of movement using different apparatus and building on basic skills. 

When participating in gymnastics over the month of April, we ask that students are dressed appropriately and prepared to participate by adhering to the following: 

• Wear clothing that allows freedom of movement (no special uniforms or leotards are required – sweat pants/leggings and a t-shirt work best).
• Well-fitting clothing is preferable instead of loose-fitting or baggy clothing as they may get caught on equipment when climbing. 
• All jewelry that could get caught on equipment should be removed (please leave these items at home). e.g., watches, rings, necklaces, dangling or hoop earrings, etc. Tape will secure any items that cannot be removed. 
• Students, regardless of gender, with long hair should have their hair tied back. Please send them with hair elastics or scrunchies.
• Students will have the option of participating in running shoes or barefoot. Please do not wear footed tights. Students with foot injuries or other health issues concerning their feet must wear running shoes. Please check your child’s feet for any concerns. 

Surfaces will be sanitized throughout the day to reduce the spread of germs. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out. 

Sincerely,

Mr. Dustin Turner

Principal, Marion Carson School

Important Dates:

March 1: Parent Association Movie Night: 6:30pm start

March 4-21: Gymnastics in Physical Education and Well-Being (PEW)

March 16: School Conference Booking System Opens for Booking at 10am

March 20: School Council / Parent Association Meeting – 10am

March 21: School Conference Booking System Closes for Booking at 12pm(noon)

March 21: Student-Led Conferences (evening)

March 21-22: Book Fair (details TBD)

March 22: Student-Led Conferences (day) – No School

March 23 to April 1: Spring Break – No School for Students

April 2: Classes Resume

April 4-25: Alien Inline Skating Residency (K-4)

April 25: Family Inline Skate Night (details TBD)