One or two missed days a week might not seem like a lot, but lost time adds up over a student’s educational career. Absences can also affect the whole classroom if the teacher has to slow down learning to help students catch up. To learn more, visit lisd.us/attendance
Did you know you can improve your child’s attendance by reducing late arrivals and early checkouts? Every minute counts toward learning. To learn more, visit lisd.us/attendance.
Establishing a bedtime and morning routine can go a long way toward being on time and in school every day. To learn more, visit lisd.us/attendance.
Regularly missing school impacts students in numerous ways. Chronic absenteeism not only hurts high school students in the classroom, but creates poor attendance habits that carry over to college and the workforce. To learn more, visit lisd.us/attendance.
Building good attendance habits early is key to staying on track throughout school. By middle school, absenteeism becomes a leading indicator of graduation. To learn more, visit lisd.us/attendance.
Build the habit of good attendance early. Starting in kindergarten, too many absences can cause children to fall behind in school. To learn more, visit lisd.us/attendance.
Attending school regularly helps children feel better about school—and themselves. By building this habit early, students learn right away that going to school every day is important, helping them succeed in high school and beyond. To learn more, visit lisd.us/attendance.
Students can still fall behind if they miss just a day or two every few weeks. Missing 10%, or about 18 days, increases the chance that your student will not read or master math at the same level as their peers. To learn more, visit lisd.us/attendance.
Students are considered chronically absent when they miss 10% or more of the school year. This includes both excused and unexcused absences. To learn more, visit lisd.us/attendance.
🍽️ Students in Mrs. Sandusky's English class had a delightful experience sampling a variety of books in the library! They rotated between stations, exploring different genres and discovering new favorites.
Today's special? A "menu" full of exciting book genres! We encourage everyone to expand their literary palate by trying something new with their next book choice. Dive into a new genre and see where it takes you! 📖✨ #morencibulldogs
Chronic absenteeism has risen to a concerning level, both in Lenawee County and across the state, in the years following the pandemic. Nearly 1 in 3 Lenawee students were chronically absent during the 2022-2023 school year. To learn more, visit lisd.us/attendance.
September is Attendance Awareness Month, a nationwide effort to recognize the connection between regular school attendance and academic achievement. Join us in making regular attendance a priority this school year! To learn more, visit lisd.us/attendance.
🌟 Welcome Morenci Area Schools! 🌟
We’re thrilled to introduce Roseann Miller, who is joining our Elementary team as a SEL Support Specialist! 🌟 Roseann lives in Morenci with her husband and two children and enjoys outdoor activities, gardening, and serving in the Children’s Ministry at Bethany Assembly of God, where she’s been involved for 7 years. 🌻⛪
With a Social Work degree and 16 years of experience working with homeless youth and families, Roseann is excited to bring her expertise to our school community. Let’s give her a warm welcome and look forward to a fantastic year together! 🎉
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🎒 Back to School Open Houses This Wednesday! 📚
Join us on Wednesday, August 21 for our Back to School Open Houses! Meet teachers, see classrooms, and get ready for a fantastic 2024-2025 school year!
🍎Elementary: 4:30-5:30 p.m.
🍏Middle/High School: 5:00-6:00 p.m.
Stay updated on all things Morenci Area Schools by visiting our website. Check out the links below:
📅School Calendar: https://www.morencibulldogs.org/page/calendar
🍴August Breakfast & Lunch Menus: https://www.morencibulldogs.org/page/cafeteria
🏈Athletic Schedules: https://www.morencibulldogs.org/o/athletics
🏅 Meet the Teams Night: Following the Open House, join us at 5:30 p.m. for our Fall Sports Kickoff! Enjoy games with our athletes and see the Varsity and JV teams announced at 6:30 pm.
Let's come together and celebrate the start of a great school year! See you there!
🏃 Welcome to the Morenci Area Schools! 🏃
We’re excited to introduce Leslie Beemer, our new physical education teacher at the elementary school! 🌟 Leslie holds a B.Ed in Special Education from the University of Toledo and a Master’s in Physical Education and Health Education from Mount Vernon Nazarene University.
With a strong passion for promoting physical well-being and fostering a love for an active lifestyle, Leslie is thrilled to be in Morenci and looks forward to a fantastic year ahead. Let’s give her a warm welcome! 🎉
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🎉 Welcome to the Morenci Area Schools! 🎉
We’re thrilled to have Alexa Clark joining us as a 2nd grade teacher this year! 🌟 This will be her third year teaching, and she's excited to meet all of her new students.
Miss Clark loves sports, is getting married in October, has two wonderful daughters, and enjoys reading and spending quality time with her family. 🏀📚👩👧👧
She’s looking forward to a fantastic year of learning, growth, and fun with her students! Let's give her a warm welcome! ✨
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🎉 Welcome to the Morenci Area Schools! 🎉
We’re excited to welcome Skyler Dressel as our new 2nd grade teacher! 🌟 Skyler is a proud Adrian College graduate with deep roots in Lenawee County, where the close-knit, small-town community has always been home. She loves spending time with her family, horseback riding, and diving into a good book in her free time. 🐴📚
Skyler is eager to embark on this journey and is looking forward to a school year filled with learning, growth, and exciting experiences with her students. Let's give her a warm welcome and wish her the best for her first year with us! ✨
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🌟 Welcome to Morenci Area Schools! 🌟
We're thrilled to introduce Emma Sprow, our new Middle and High School German teacher! 🎓 Emma graduated from Bowling Green State University in April 2023 with a Bachelor of Science in World Language Education. She is passionate about travel, reading, and spending time with her son and two dogs. 🧳📚🐾
Emma is eager to embark on this exciting journey with us, and we’re so excited to have her join our team! Let’s give her a warm welcome and look forward to a fantastic year ahead! ✨
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📢 Welcome to the Morenci Area Schools! 📢
We are excited to introduce Taylor Curtis, who is joining our team for her fourth year of teaching! 🎉 Taylor graduated from the University of Toledo in 2021 and moved to Michigan in October 2022 with her husband and their two dogs. 🐾 She is passionate about teaching reading and science and is ready for an amazing year with our third-grade students. We're thrilled to have her on board!
Let's give Taylor a warm welcome and wish her a fantastic year ahead! 🏫✨ Go Bulldogs! 🐾
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Morenci Area Schools would like to invite the community to our upcoming Facilities Stakeholder Meeting scheduled for tonight at 6:30 p.m. in the middle school library. This meeting aims to gather valuable feedback and input from the community on the future direction of facilities management. In addition, it provides a platform for open discussion and collaboration, allowing participants to share their thoughts and contribute significantly to the decision-making process. The feedback collected during this meeting will play a vital role in guiding the future improvements and management of our facilities. The monthly Board of Education meeting will be held at 5:00 p.m. in the same location. Community members are encouraged to attend both meetings to stay informed and engaged with the ongoing developments within the Morenci Area Schools.
