Marshall County CSD

Our school board policy committee meets on April 29 at 7:00 p.m. We are reviewing our Discipline Policy, Crisis Policy, Wellness Policy and some additional policies with recommended updates. It is encouraged to inform the community. If you have interest in attending this meeting, please contact Superintendent Lund: jlund@mccfreeze.org.

MCC School Board met in regular session on Tuesday, April 16. Here are notes from the meeting. School Board Brief: https://bit.ly/3bO777x

Congratulations to Cari Jarshaw, our MCC Elementary staff member of the month! Cari, thank you for all you do for our students and staff! Cari is always so positive and encouraging to our students and staff. She is so kind and caring to each student, and is a great role model as well. She shows such patience each and every day. She is so helpful to the 1st grade teachers, and is always willing to help in any way she can. We are so thankful to have her here at MCC! 1. What is your position at MCC and how long have you been working here? First grade paraprofessional and I have been here for 4 years. Where did you grow up? Thief River Falls When you are not at work, what type of things do you enjoy doing? Gardening, cooking, spending time with my boys. What is your dream vacation? Anywhere warm with my whole family, maybe Hawaii. What is your favorite television show/movie? Chicago P.D., Suits, Virgin River What was the first album you ever purchased? I have never bought an album. I love listening to live music, and all the 80’s music! If there is one person dead or alive that you could have dinner with, who would it be and why? My Grandma. I miss her baking, her sweet voice, and the love she had for my boy. I’d love for her to meet my other two boys now!

Ms. Melgaard's Science 8th graders went outside to see if they could see the solar eclipse with their eclipse glasses today! We saw a little bit through the cloud cover

Elementary students at MCC are practicing for upcoming concerts! Grades 3-5, along with 6th grade band, will perform at the Newfolden high school April 25th at 1:00. We are excited to share for the first time what 4th and 5th graders have learned on guitar this year! Kindergarten will perform in Viking on May 3rd at 1:00 with grades 1-2 to follow at 1:45.

Correction on the JO volleyball form that was sent out - The JO meetings will be held on the following days: Tuesday, April 9th @ TC - 6:00 p.m. and Thursday, April 11th @ MCC - 6:00 p.m. For those that signed up for the MCC volleyball camp there was a change in one of the dates due to setting up for the Newfolden Elementary Program - the dates for the camp at MCC are the following: Monday, April 22nd 4:30-5:45 pm (grades 2-4th) 6:00-7:15 pm (grades 5th-6th) Tuesday, April 23rd 4:30-5:45 pm (grades 2-4th) 6:00-7:15 pm (grades 5th-6th) THURSDAY, April 25th 4:30-5:45 pm (grades 2-4th) 6:00-7:15 pm (grades 5th-6th) Any questions please reach out to Coach Toren or Missy Bjorgaard at the High School. Thank you!

Our April School Events Calendars are going home with elementary students today. Missy will have copies available for those that want in the high school office. Printable version is available here: https://bit.ly/3TUUpNy

Reminder: No School Friday, March 29th & Monday, April 1st. Enjoy your break!

Firearm Safety Training April/May 2024 Students age 11-15 More information on Website: https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/safety/firearms/index.html Classroom Dates: April 29, April 30, May 1, May 2, and May 3 from 6 pm to 9 pm. Mrs. Lund's Classroom, MCC High School Field Day will be Saturday, May 4 from 1 pm until students are complete. Location of Field Day: Dunrud's Gun Range near Viking For Field Day: Students should bring ear and eye protection, dress for weather. Parents are encouraged to stay and help out where needed. After students pass both the Classroom course and the Field Day, they will need to register & print their Firearm Safety Certificate at the DNR website, DNR fee is $7.50. To register contact: Adam Gast at 218-686-4991

ATV Safety Training (Students Age 11-15) More info on website: http://dnr.state.mn.us/safety/vehicle/atv/index.html 1st step: Complete MN ATV Riders Safety Class Online: ATVcourse.com (the fee for the online course $29.95) 2nd step: Attend a Hands On Class: Sunday April 14th, 2 pm, Craig Bakke Residence 17310 320th St. NW, Newfolden 3rd step: After students pass online class and Hands On Class, they will need to print certificate at DNR website (DNR Fee is $10). For Hands On Class: Please bring completed and passed on-line ATV Safety Certificate, helmet, gloves, eye protection - if open face helmet. Wear boots, pants, & long sleeve shirts. Class will be about 3 hours or so. Parents are encouraged to stay, we always learn something new. Never know when we can use extra pair of hands. Pre-Register - Contact Jenny Lee (218) 688-1507

Congratulations MCC Senior Kaydence Augustine - Region 8A AAA Recipient. Kaydence was honored this past weekend at the MSHSL State Basketball Tournament at Williams Arena and at the MSHSL AAA Banquet! Each school is allowed to select a male and female representative. Kaydence went on to win 8A west subsection top female and Section 8A top female. Congratulations Kaydence! We are proud of you!!

MCC Schools - Job Opportunities: We are seeking dedicated people that want to make a difference helping our students and community! Buildings and Grounds Supervisor (Year Round Position) Application deadline April 8 High School/Newfolden Elementary Custodian (Year Round Position) open until filled Industrial Technology Teacher 2024-2025 School Year (School Year Teaching Position) open until filled Coaching Opportunities (open until filled): - Assistant Football Coach (2) - Volleyball C-Team Coach - Boys Basketball JH Coach Information about each position and application materials are available on https://www.newfolden.k12.mn.us/page/job-postings If you have any questions about open positions, please contact Superintendent Jeffrey Lund (218) 874-8530 or jlund@mccfreeze.org

MCC Schools - Join our Team: Buildings and Grounds Supervisor Marshall County Central Schools is currently seeking a dedicated and experienced individual to join our team as Building and Grounds Supervisor. This is a full-time, year-round position offering an excellent benefits package, including health care, vacation, personal time, PERA retirement, sick time, and clothing allowance. Qualifications: - High school diploma or equivalent - Previous maintenance/custodial experience - Experience in staff management - Minnesota Boilers License class 1-C preferred Responsibilities: As Buildings and Grounds Supervisor, you will be responsible for overseeing the maintenance and cleanliness of our facilities and grounds, managing custodial staff, and ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for our students and staff. How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest, application, and references to Superintendent Jeffrey Lund at MCC Schools, PO Box 189, Newfolden, 56738, or via email at jlund@mccfreeze.org. For questions about position call (218) 874-8530 Application Deadline: Please submit your application by April 8, 2024 to be considered for this position. Join us at Marshall County Central Schools and be part of a dedicated team committed to providing quality education and maintaining a safe and supportive learning environment for our students.

Reminder: Spring ahead!! Turn your clocks ahead one hour before bed tonight!

Building Project Updates: East Side Addition: Classroom walls are painted and ceiling grid has been installed. North Side Addition: Framing work is near completion. Electrical and plumbing within the framing is progressing well. Some sheetrock work is beginning in the cafeteria/commons. They are starting to brick the tall pillars. In the gym, they painted the walls and ceiling. One of the scoreboards has been installed. The basketball hoops were installed. The dividing curtain was installed. Viking Elementary Update: We received occupancy for the north addition space. Candy has moved into her kitchen office and we've used the new music room for a week. We are waiting for some furniture to come next month for staff break room and gym office. Rest of work there is done until summer for the final stages. Summer plans include: a sidewalk installation outside, fencing along playground, fencing around propane tank, some firewall work, installation of social worker/speech room, and removal of the old walk-in cooler/widening of hallway to cafeteria.

We are a partner in a Community Outreach on Vaping being hosted at the Newfolden Community Center April 4, at 7 p.m. A panel discussion will share information on the topic of vaping. The goal is to help parents and community members learn about Vaping, its health risks, addiction factors, and what we are doing to combat its usage especially among our young people. Sanford Health, MCC Schools, Marshall County Sheriff's Department, North Valley Health, and Westaker Church are partners in the event.

It's School Social Worker Week and we have two great ones here at MCC. Jeri Nomeland serves our students at Viking Elementary and Laura Underdahl serves our students at Newfolden Elementary and MCC High School. We are grateful for the assistance they provide our students and our families. They help our school in many ways including: providing mental health support, helping special education children, assisting families, ensuring children have essential needs met, helping in crisis, helping solve issues between students, and supporting classroom teachers with positive behavior initiatives. Thank you for all you do to support our students, families, staff, and schools!!

Kraus Anderson provided a link regarding the building project to view progress. Go here to see recent building updates: https://new.express.adobe.com/webpage/PmQErNH5TdoLu We also added some February progress photos of our own to our www.buildmccstrong.org website. The warm winter weather has been very good for our project. Viking Elementary: Music room furniture and kitchen office furniture will be installed tomorrow for addition areas there. We'll share photos of those finished spaces once items come in. High School Classroom Addition: Area is all sheetrocked and painting has been started. Door and window frames have been installed. They also installed the ceiling grid. North Addition: All concrete has been poured for the interior. The roof is all water tight with one small area remaining where the new section and old section connect. Gym ceiling and walls have been painted. Framing of kitchen area is nearly complete. Plumbing and electrical is all being installed. They are starting to frame storage rooms and concession area.

Reminder it's Early Release Day due to Parent-Teacher Conferences: - Viking dismisses @12:00 - Newfolden Elementary @ 12:20 - MCC High School @ 12:30

Tonight's boy's basketball game vs. Ada has been canceled. We were not able to reschedule the game. Cheer on our Girls Basketball Team as they take on WAO in the section playoffs Thursday, February 29 at 7:45 p.m. at Northland College in Thief River Falls. Our Boys basketball team will be in action for their first playoff game on Thursday, March 7. Location and opponent to be determined. We'll post as soon as seeding is completed on Saturday.