Second graders have been studying a new #CKLA Knowledge unit on Insects. 🪰 Students have been studying what makes an insect an insect and have been keeping an insect journal. 🐞 Inside they’ve been creating insect diagrams and writing new information they’ve learned along with questions they still have about insects. 🐜 Here you see them using informational text to find more photos and pictures to help create their diagrams. 🐝
Our eRegistration platform is now open for all new students for the 2023-2024 school year. Find information at www.marion-isd.org --> District Information --> Enrolling Your Child or go to this link (https://registration.powerschool.com/family/gosnap.aspx?action=35146&culture=en) to find all the registration information from preschool information, new student information, returning student information (coming soon!) and much more. For registration assistance, please contact your building secretary, email enrollment@marion-isd.org, or contact Jeff Kost in the District Office at (319)377-4691 ext. 1108. Student fees will be added in the end of July and due in August. The Free/Reduced Lunch Application for the 2023-2024 school year will be sent out in July once it becomes available. We look forward to serving you in the 2023-2024 school year!
Soccer and Track Fans - Super Fan Shirts
You can order until NOON today!
Track and 2 soccer options! (2 links)
https://www.thecostore.com/linksf.htm
& https://stores.teamelitesports.com/marion_super_fan/shop/home
Meet Ms. Ann
This is my 16th year teaching preschool and my 14th year with MISD.
My husband, Matt and I have 2 kiddos. Colt is in 3rd grade and Clara is in 2nd grade. We live in the country and have cows and chickens. We have a dog, Sophie, and a bunny, Porsha.
I enjoy being my family’s biggest cheerleader at their events, riding four wheelers, playing laser tag, and going camping. In my spare time I like to work in the garden, exercise (especially yoga & dance) and read.
Meet Mrs. Wicke
ELL Teacher (English Language Learners)
This is my 30th year in the Marion School District! I taught 1st grade at Starry Elementary for four years, 4th grade at Vernon and FMI for twenty-two years, and this is my fourth year as an ELL educator. Teaching ELL means I get to travel between all five buildings in the Marion School District to assist kids with learning English.
I’m married to Tom and we have three wonderful kids; Emily, Sam, and Claire. We have a son-in-law, Devonte, and two grand-dogs named Kobe and Kali. Our own sweet pup, named Casey, has been a part of our family for 14 years.
Tom and I love live music, traveling, being outside, riding bikes, and taking walks with Casey. I also enjoy hanging out in my flower garden and reading books!
Today is the day! Join us for the Marion Stadium Ribbon Cutting today, March 20th at 4:30pm. View the turf, the concessions, and the track! #MISDinspire #MISDOwnYourFuture
Meet Ms. Amanda
Hey Friends! My name is Ms. Amanda and I am in my 13th year of teaching preschool with the Marion School District! I am a Marion Independent graduate, received my BA at the University of Northern Iowa, Go Panthers!, completed my masters program from the University of Saint Mary’s! I currently reside in Marion with my husband, Jeremy, and our three daughters, Jada, who is a senior, Lily, who is a 6th grader, and Hazel, who is in 1st grade! Along with my family, we have two dogs, Lloyd and Otis, and a pet pig, Petunia! When we are not busy with school, dance, and horseback riding, we like to go camping, fishing, and ride our ATV around the countryside! I am very excited for the school year and love being a part of the Marion Independent community!
Due to the weather, Marion ISD will be running a 2 hour EARLY DISMISSAL today, March 9th. No evening activities, no PM preschool.
Meet Mrs. Freesmeier
*General Music Teacher
*This is my 11th year teaching music!
-Four years in Ohio, teaching middle and high school choir
-Two years teaching elementary general music and strings in Oregon
-Two years teaching general music practices and music psychology at UIowa
-Three years here with Marion, teaching general music at Longfellow and Vernon!
*When I am not at school, I love to go hiking, mountain biking and be with my family.
*I have a baby boy whose name is Parker and he is about to be 1!
*Fun Fact: I am an identical twin.
We kicked off this year's Kids' Heart Challenge today! Check your child's backpack for their fundraising form.
Meet Mrs. Kuethe
* Second grade teacher
*She is in her 33rd year of teaching!
*She has coached track at Vernon Middle School since 1992.
* She has been married to her husband, Jeff, for 31 years.
* Two sons and a daughter: Cole is a math teacher at Vernon Middle School, Trent is in supply chain management in Texas, and Lauren is a junior at UNI.
* Mrs. Kuethe became a grandmother in May!
*Free time: Mrs. Kuethe loves going on walks, playing piano, reading, baking, playing games, and being with her family and friends.
Meet Mrs. O'Brien
*Beginning 20th year in education
*Have taught special education and Kindergarten
*Beginning a new role as an Instructional Coach this year
*Live in Marion
*Husband: Chris
*Three daughters: Caitlyn (20), Ciara (15), and Cayleigh (13)
*Dog named Finn (2) - his sister is Mrs. Zaruba’s dog
*Our family enjoys playing games together
*Our kids are very active, so we spend lots of time watching a variety of sports and fine arts activities
Meet Mrs. Shie
-Reading Strategist at Longfellow
-31st year of teaching: Special Education in West Branch, Special Education at Vernon Middle School, Third grade at Emerson, and Reading at Emerson and Longfellow
-Her husband, Terry, is an electrical engineer. Her son, Alex (25), works as an electrical helper. Her daughter, Bailey (23), is in her last year of pharmacy school at Drake.
-She enjoys traveling, hiking and biking, reading, and spending time with family and friends.
2nd Graders are learning about biographies in Library class. They're creating outlines to follow when narrating their auto-biography in an app.
Kindergartners are learning about wordless picture books in Library class. Today they read Tuesday by David Wiesner. Then they created their own frog adventures using pictures.
Preschool signup opens tomorrow, February 24th. The form will go live at noon! Go to: https://forms.gle/sYqqyqxnMdm9FNFv8 #MISDinspire #MISDOwnYourFuture
Marion ISD will be closed today, Wednesday, February 22nd due to the weather. There will be no activities. Stay safe!
Meet Mrs. Hoke
*Math Strategist at Longfellow and FMI
*20th year of teaching; 6th year as a Math Strategist; prior to that taught 6th grade math at Vernon Middle School
*Two step-sons: Robbie (14) and Daniel (12) with husband Sean
*Dog mom to Oscar (13.5)
*Mrs. Hoke loves to cheer on the Iowa Hawkeyes and Minnesota Vikings, as well as her stepsons as they compete in cross country, soccer, show choir, and track.
*Fun fact: Mrs. Hoke spent two summers living in Seoul, South Korea as a camp counselor and swim instructor for children whose parents were in the military and stationed overseas.
Do you know someone looking to fulfill some part-time needs? Consider sub custodian, sub bus driver, sub courier driver, and/or sub van driver. Apply today at https://www.applitrack.com/marionia/onlineapp/. #MISDinspire #MISDOwnYourFuture
Meet Mrs. Harmer
*This is my 11th year as a principal at Emerson and Longfellow.
*I previously taught 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grades at Linn-Mar.
*I am married to Adam (who is a PE teacher in Cedar Rapids) and have a daughter, Kennedy (3). We also have a Golden Retriever named Charlie.
*I love to travel (the beach is our favorite) and go to new places and spend time with family and friends!
*We love the Iowa Hawkeyes!
