Morrison CUSD 6

Morrison FFA will once again be providing Thanksgiving Dinner boxes to families of the Morrison School District that are in need. Please complete the form below to request a box. The boxes will include a full Thanksgiving dinner for 4-6 people including a turkey. Orders are due by Friday, November 12th Boxes will be distributed November 19th at school pick up time from the high school. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScMaRV8W_GhAkh6zhBWB4Hyb0F_UE3w-8xyALS5NJ0tHIEojw/viewform?usp=sf_link

The Fillies Swim Team had a great day at sectionals today. Kate Henson broke the 100 breaststroke record that has stood since 2006. All three relay teams placed. Also Schyon Drolema finished second in the 50 freestyle and just missed going to state. The team finished 5th out of 18 teams at one of the toughest sectionals in the state. Awesome Job Ladies thank you for a great season!!!

Here is a video of the MCUSD6 Parent Technology Workshop that was held at the High School yesterday. Topics covered in this video include: - Skyward Family Access - District website - A few Google topics - Chromebook care. https://youtu.be/4amJRVTCQ20

Unfortunately no one was able to attend the first session of the Parent Technology Workshop, but there is still one more chance to check it out! Head to the MHS Auditorium at 4:00PM (masks required) or check it out live on Youtube at https://youtu.be/KBVHD2Ywm3U. Hope to you see you there!

On Thursday, November 4th, MCUSD6 Director of Technology Duane Shaffer will host two Technology Workshops for Parents. Here are the details: MCUSD6 Parent Technology Workshop Description: A brief walkthrough of Skyward Family Access, Google, Chromebook care, website navigation, etc. Two Sessions (approximately 25 minutes long): Session 1 - 3:00PM Session 2 - 4:00PM In person attendance is in the MHS Auditorium (masks required). Or attend online attendance using one of the following links below: 3:00PM Session Link - https://youtu.be/6gUJikBK2X0 4:00PM Session Link - https://youtu.be/KBVHD2Ywm3U If you are unable to attend, recordings will also be available after the sessions.

Please consider donating to this very worthy cause!

The high school girls basketball team apparel webstore with Adcraft opens today. Please use the following link to view the items that you can purchase. https://www.adcraftwebstore.com/SearchResults.asp?Cat=6677 The webstore closes on Nov 9th.

FREE ORNAMENT PAINTING: Come help the Loft on Main get ready for the holidays by painting a clay ornament to be used on our tree. The activity is free to all ages and will be held on November 3, 2021, from 1:00 PM until 4:00 PM in the workroom of the Loft on Main, 112 E. Main. Ornaments will be available for pickup beginning December 16. If you have any questions, call Sharon at (815) 718 - 3682.

Congratulations to Morrison High School Class of 2021 alumnus Anthony Fulton on earning the rank of Eagle Scout! Anthony, who is studying mechanical engineering at Western Illinois University-Quad Cities, was presented with the award during his Eagle Court of Honor ceremony on Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021 at Morrison United Methodist Church.

Good luck to Brady Wolf at Sectionals in Oregon. Running starts at 11:00 tomorrow morning.

5th Grade- Pumpkin STEM Challenge We have our winners!! :) They created a free standing tower that was 39 cm tall and held the pumpkin for 30 seconds. They spent an average of $39/cm for their tower. Gunner Nelson Amelia Wetzell Chloe Landheer

As red ribbon week ends, Southside took the opportunity to celebrate our coloring contest winners this morning. Your future is KEY! BE DRUG FREE!

A huge shout out to our Southside Elementary School families. We had an overwhelming response to our request for donations for care packages. We were able to send several packages to some service members who are currently deployed, as well as to some who are stationed far from home. My students enjoyed sorting and assembling the packages. Thank you all for your support for this project. Sincerely, Susan Wilkens

The MJHS Scholastic Book Fair is set up and ready to go! Although slightly smaller than previous years, there is something for everyone! The fair will be open the following times: Monday, November 1 from 3:05-5:30, Tuesday, November 2, from 3:05-5:30, Thursday, November 4 from 1:00-7:00 (during parent/teacher conferences), and Friday, November 5 from 8:00-12:00 (during parent/teacher conferences). Any MJHS student who purchases a book from the fair will be entered into a raffle for a book fair prize package. Also, the Classroom Wish List board will be out. Purchase a book to donate to a teacher's classroom or the MJHS library. Hope to see you there!

Girls High School Swim Sectionals will be Saturday Nov 6th with the warm ups starting at 11:30 am at UTHS in East Moline. Tickets will be sold via GoFan. Use the following link to get your tickets: https://gofan.co/app/school/IL16269

Reminder- Tonight's 5th/6th Grade Basketball Game is cancelled. We are working on a makeup date.

Check out this highlight video from the 2021 MHS Homecoming! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFFkw8gL0R8

Last year, because of COVID, vehicles were not allowed to pull into the MJHS/Southside parking lot and turn right to drop off their junior high student(s). However, since all students are now able to enter and exit the front of the building, students may be dropped off in the loop. If you are dropping off or picking up junior high students only, please enter the parking lot, turn right, and proceed down one of the two marked lanes to drop off/pick up your student(s). Hopefully this will help alleviate some of the congestion in the morning and afternoon.

Morrison High School will be hosting a Veterans Day Recognition on Friday, Nov. 12 from 12:30 to 1:30 in the gym. We invite all area veterans and their families to attend. If you or someone you know is a vet and would like to be recognized please email us at josh.robbins@morrisonschools.org or brian.bartoz@morrison schools.org. There will be a lunch provided to all veterans by the Morrison High School FFA beginning at 11:30 AM. The Morrison community is also welcome to attend the event. All COVID-19 protocols will be observed, please wear a mask.

The Morrison Mustangs Baseball Team will try to get out once again on Nov. 13 to help with yardwork, weather permitting. If you would like help with anything please contact me at josh.robbins@morrisonschools.org