Morrison CUSD 6

MJHS schedule for the week of November 2nd and 9th. Nov. 2nd - A Day Nov. 3rd - No School (State Holiday- Election Day) Nov. 4th - B Day Nov. 5th- No School (P/T Conferences) Nov. 6th - No School (P/T Conferences) Nov. 9th - No School (Teacher Planning Day) Nov. 10th - All in person learning students Nov. 11th - All in person learning students Nov. 12th - All in person learning students Nov. 13th - All in person learning students

Here is this week's remote learning lunch order form. Lunches for the week should be picked up tomorrow (Monday). https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeFa658kBkMHEXPoJWEsdlapSgU5u4TAUUXQhZZ_qmxOPxOqg/viewform?usp=sf_link

Thanks to everyone who voted on the MJHS outdoor art! You helped make this art project a little more exciting for the kids! In the end- the top 5 vote getters were: 1st place- Madi & Paige 2nd place- Sarah, Makenzie & Grace 3rd place- Jake & Carson 4th place- Airiana & Katie 5th place- Emily see the link below for the artwork images: https://www.facebook.com/jamie.harmon.9843/posts/10218462945193346?notif_id=1604149299388802

MCUSD 6 is excited to announce that we now have a library of ebooks accessible for students through an app called Sora. Parents, guardians, MJHS students, and MHS students, please check your e-mail for a link to a document with instructions on how you and/or your student(s) can access the Sora ebook collection.

With the first quarter coming to an end, take a look back at what things happened at MHS in the 1st quarter. Enjoy this video from the MHS Marketing students. https://youtu.be/36d_GpR1iaQ

The Morrison FFA will be preparing Thanksgiving dinner boxes for students who are in need. The Thanksgiving dinner boxes will contain all the items for a Thanksgiving Dinner (including the turkey!) but will require preparation and cooking. Pick up will be the week of Thanksgiving. Once need is determined, items collected, and boxes created, specific pick-up dates, times, and location will be communicated. If you are a family who has a student in the district and are in need of a Thanksgiving Dinner box, please fill out the Google form at the link below by Tuesday, November 3rd, so that the FFA can prepare for the correct amount of items. Thank you! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc9ynpog4v8nTMaONxxoHmwRd5l4qwStQl32H10BoOfVDQePQ/viewform?usp=sf_link

MCUSD#6 is happy to announce a new addition to the district's website, the Alumni Corner. On this page, you will find information about graduates from Morrison High School dating back to the 1950's, a complete list MHS Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees, and announcements or news relating to graduated classes. Visit the page directly by going to www.morrisonschools.org/page/alumni-corner. If you are an MHS Alum and would like to be included on the page, use the link below to provide your information: https://forms.gle/civsJy6wC5RY8A1g7

We are saddened to report the death of a Natalie Williams was a sophomore at Morrison High School. At this time, we have no information about funeral arrangements. We ask that you keep Natalie and her family in your thoughts today. Any student who feels that they need support and someone to talk with should tell their teacher immediately so they can arrange for you to go to the Guidance Office. We encourage all students to stay in school today so that our staff can support you.

Morrison FFA will be raking leaves for members of the community in the afternoon on Nov. 6th. Please use the Google Form below to sign-up to have your leaves raked. This is free and open to any Morrison residence. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeEITa2nopqqaAm7LedsruL8vRac0n0IYmkSnyefR_WMY77pg/viewform?usp=sf_link

Attention Northside and Southside parents! On Wednesday, October 28, from 4-6 pm, the Morrison High School Student Council and Key Club will be having a Trunk or Treat in the Morrison High School parking lot. The trunks will be decorated and all COVID-19 guidelines will be followed. Therefore, masks are required along with proper social distancing. We hope to see your trick or treaters there!

Here is this week's remote learning lunch order form... https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdOgxQ0pYrLdm7FLlgv6Eu3XR1oM4q2VAmb9qHwnV-bhew0lQ/viewform?usp=sf_link

MHS has now been notified that the Criminal Justice class should NOT report for in person WACC class as they will work remotely beginning Monday. WACC will be in contact with you with instructions for remote learning. All other WACC sessions are continuing as planned.

MHS was notified by WACC that the Allied Health class should NOT report for in person learning for WACC class as they will work remotely beginning Monday. WACC will be in contact with you with instructions for remote learning. All other WACC sessions are continuing as planned.

Next Wednesday the IHSA has a special meeting to discuss winter sports in Illinois. In the meantime, Sports Marketing students caught up with MHS athletic director, Gregg Dolan, to ask him some questions about this season. https://youtu.be/30MAq3lz4wU

Please Vote! https://www.facebook.com/jamie.harmon.9843/posts/10218416142263302

The Junior High Art students having a little fun with an outdoor painting assignment. It got a little cold and we even painted in the snow a day!

It is with great excitement that we can announce that the federal grant allowing us to give free meals to students will continue until May 2021!

Alumni Wall of Fame Thank you to everyone who has filled out the google form stating your occupation and location. We will be creating a bulletin board over the next few months, of the information you provided for our students to read about. We would also like to put your name, graduation year, profession, and city on an alumni page on our district website. We will not share your email or other contact information unless you give us permission. If you don't want any information shared on the website, please contact connie.royer@morrisonschools.org. If you haven't submitted a response, but would like to do so, please go to https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSff3Y4CnliOLSyiJknaJjuGJ7AoweMdOqXeNNHgq2QbHg3y0Q/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0&gxids=7757 to fill out your information.

As a reminder we will still be on our A/B schedule to start the 2nd quarter tomorrow. Anyone who was a remote learner 1st quarter and will be starting in person attendance tomorrow that will be riding the bus and has not been contacted RC Smith should please do so at (815) 772-7226.

With fall sports nearing the end of their seasons I am sure there are numerous questions about the winter sports season. At this time there is not much new information. The IHSA will meet on Monday 10-19 to decide the guidelines for the winter season. Once they make a formal announcement I will share their decisions and guidelines.