During their skill-based literacy group, these kindergarten students worked on word segmenting by doing an activity called Say-It Move-It.
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Students of the week!
See this week's amazing Students of the Week! They were chosen for showing the Marion Way!
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2nd graders use an activity called "Talking Chips". This is a visible thinking routine that extends and deepens students thinking. This class used them to discuss their Journeys story of the week "Luke Goes to Bat".
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These Kindergarten students worked hard to earn enough Dojo points to be able to have lunch with their teacher and a friend! Way to go!
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Second grade students are observing different objects in science to understand their different properties and materials.
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First graders explore drop chambers in science to learn about sound and the differences in sound the objects make when they are dropped.
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Kindergarten students learn how to play the game Roll and Record using their first math book! Students count the dots on dice and record the number on a grid!
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Marion ISD will be closed on Wednesday, January 26th due to the weather. No activities. Stay warm and safe!

Marion ISD will operate on a 2 hour delay, Tuesday, January 25th due to weather. No AM Preschool, no breakfast, no morning activities.

STUDENTS OF THE WEEK!
See the awesome Starry students who earned Student of the Week below!
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In November 2021, Longfellow and Starry were awarded a grant from the Marion Foundation. This grant allows all students K-2 to receive free books. Students are able to pick out books of interest and keep to add to their home library. We are grateful for the Marion Foundation and and thank them for fostering a love and joy of of reading for all of our students!



Marion ISD will operate on a 2 hour delay, Friday, January 21st due to the weather. No AM Preschool, no breakfast, no morning activities. Stay safe!

It's been too cold for outside recess, so these kindergarteners worked collaboratively with magna-tiles during indoor recess! #starryinspire #misdinspire

See the flyer below about Starry FASTWORKS!
A great opportunity to connect with other Starry families!
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Students of the Week!
Below are the students who have been recognized for showing the Marion Way. Congratulations!




Marion Independent will have a 2 hour early out, Friday, January 14th due to weather. No evening activities, preschool dismissal at 10:50, no afternoon preschool.

2nd graders in Mrs. Vasser's class learned a new math game called "Beat the Calculator". They worked to see if their brains - with 'fact power' - could beat a calculator!
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Who's Who Wednesday!
Meet Mr. Thornton! He is Starry's Instructional Coach, which means he teaches teachers! By providing coaching, professional development, and putting smiles on our faces, Mr. Thornton has a very important role at Starry.
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Attention Starry Families:
Our next project to display on our new mural was sent home last week. DISGUISE A SNOWMAN!



Students of the Week!
Congratulations to these Kindergarten, First Grade, and Second Grade students for earning Student of the Week and showing the Marion Way!
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