Marshall County CSD

We are looking for a few more members to join the school board appointed community working group. The purpose of this working group will be to work on assessing needs and putting together a new community oriented plan for addressing space concerns. If you are interested, please contact Superintendent Lund at 218-874-8530 or jlund@mccfreeze.org. You are also welcome to reach out to a school board member. The board hopes to appoint the committee at the December 20th School Board Meeting.

Winter sure arrived yesterday! Please remember to have your children dressed for the cold weather. Elementary children go out for 25 minutes each day for recess. It's a good safety measure for kids of all ages to have appropriate winter apparel. We suggest warm hat, gloves, warm coat, snow pants (elementary children), facemask or scarf when it is very cold. Stay warm! Stay safe!

Open Gym at MCC is cancelled today. No open gym at MCC due to weather.

The state of Minnesota is conducting the 2022 Minnesota Student Survey in a time window that will range between January and March. MCC Students in grades 5, 8, 9, and 11 will participate in this survey. Students across the state take this survey every three years. It is an anonymous survey built to gain insights providing comprehensive data on youth at the state, county, and local level. Information about the Minnesota Student Survey can be found on the Minnesota Department of Education website here: https://education.mn.gov/MDE/dse/health/mss/mde059027 We will be sending home a notification letter to parents which includes links to your rights and an Opt out Form. A copy of this letter is available here: https://bit.ly/3d3EndY

Part-Time and Full-Time Job Opportunities at MCC: - Full-Time Custodian - Substitute Paraprofessionals - Substitute Teachers - Coaching We are in need of additional substitutes. For paraprofessional a high school diploma is required, two year degree preferred. For substitute teaching, a four year degree is required and an orientation session is required. All positions subject to background check. For questions contact Susan Tuthill in our district office (218) 874-8530 or e-mail: stuthill@mccfreeze.org. For more specific information about each position please go to: https://www.newfolden.k12.mn.us/page/job-postings

Vaccination Clinic 12-8 *Reminder* North Valley Public Health is holding clinic on 12-8 for anyone 5 and old needing vaccination. This clinic is for those that are receiving second dose from November 16 clinic. There are slots for those that need first dose as well.

Our November/December Newsletter is now available on-line here: https://5il.co/126ir Print versions of the newsletter are being prepared and will be mailed out to district households soon. Highlights include: - December School Calendar - Holiday Concert Schedules - December Basketball Game Schedules - Community Working Group Information

The MCC School Board met in regular session last night at 6:30 p.m. in the High School Library. Here is link to the board meeting briefing document: https://bit.ly/3bO777x

11-17-2021: MCC Parents, You will receive a letter in the mail in the next day or two from the Minnesota Department of Education soon. The letter is providing parents with information regarding best practices in preventing COVID-19 in schools. This letter was mailed yesterday as a state effort to inform all parents statewide. Locally, our adjustments to our plan following the November 1, 2021 School Board Meeting have been effective and our families have been doing very well in keeping children home that are ill, informing the offices of any cases in homes, and following our school district's expectations in our plan. Thank you! Our local plan and COVID Decision Making Tree will remain in place. We are not making any adjustments or changes to our current plan based on the letter from the Minnesota Department of Education. Resources available locally: We are participating in the state testing grant program and do have testing kits from Vault available. If you need test kits for your children you can call one of our school offices and we will make arrangements to send them home with your child or they can be picked up. We are cooperating with North Valley Public Health by providing vaccination clinics. Last night's clinic was well attended. The next one will be on December 8, 2021 from 4:30 to 6:00. Link for registration will be shared soon. If you have any questions regarding our learning plan or our decision tree please call one of our school offices and we will help! MCC COVID Decision Making Tree: https://bit.ly/3GBeNum MCC Learning Plan: https://bit.ly/37U6j1x Copy of MDE Letter is available here: https://bit.ly/3wVqSq0 Thank you, Superintendent Lund

11/15/2021 Newfolden Elementary's phone system is down we are hoping the issue will be resolved by tomorrow. Please contact the High School office if you have any questions 218-874-7225. Thank you and sorry for any inconvenience.

North Valley Public Health is hosting a COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic for ages 5 and over will be held at Newfolden Elementary Cafeteria 11/16/2021 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Link to pre-register: https://prepmod.health.state.mn.us//appointment/en/reg/1225915065

MCC Open Gym starts this Sunday. Elementary: 1 pm to 3 pm High School: 3 pm to 5 pm Adult: 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm Please participate during your scheduled time. Please play/practice safely and follow directions of supervisor. Disruptive participants may be asked to leave if they do not cooperate. Weight room is available during high school open gym time.

Marshall County Central and American Legion Post 427 are proudly hosting a Veterans Day Presentation for the students and public on Thursday, November 11, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. in the Marshall County Central High School gym. This year’s presentation will feature keynote speaker Markelle Kuznia, mother of Karlstad native, Lance Corporal Riley Kuznia, who died during his service. We were unable to have a program in 2020 due to Covid-19 pandemic. We are thankful to provide this opportunity for the community this year. In addition to the keynote speaker, the Marshall County Central junior high choir and vocalist Quentin Quiner will perform musical pieces. Eight veterans will be presented with Quilts of Valor. Previous programs honoring our veterans were attended by a crowd of over 500 students and community members. Marshall County Central and the American Legion Post 427 invite anyone who wishes to attend to join us in remembrance of our veterans.

Here is a new link to access the 11/2 parent letter: https://bit.ly/3jZk850. There are other resources located here as well: https://www.newfolden.k12.mn.us/page/back-to-school-2021

We posted our November Printable Calendar page on our website or you can go directly to the page here: https://bit.ly/3GA3rqD We sent home a copy with each elementary student and have some copies available at the high school office for high school students.

MCC School Board met on October 19, 2021 for its regular school board meeting. Click on the link to review the Board Meeting Briefing: https://bit.ly/3bO777x

The Community Education Cheer Team is postponed due to the wet/rainy conditions. Team will perform at volleyball game on October 14. Football game is currently delayed.

North Valley Public Health is providing a COVID-19 vaccine clinic on Monday, October 11 in the Newfolden Elementary Cafeteria. Time is from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. People 12 and older wishing to get vaccinated may register: Link to register is here: https://prepmod.health.state.mn.us//appointment/en/reg/4261505392

We are making a couple adjustments to our 2021-2022 Learning Plan Policy due to high community transmission of COVID. Plan changes are highlighted in the following document: https://bit.ly/37U6j1x Face Coverings: We are encouraging our students and staff to wear face coverings. Students and staff that wear masks will be exempt from close contact quarantine if they were wearing a mask during the exposure and as long as they remain symptom free. Masks are still required on buses per federal mandate. Visitor Guidelines: We may restrict visitors during the school day and for indoor events. We will provide notice using our alert system, web site, and Facebook page if we restrict visitors. Quarantines: We have had a recent increase of students on quarantine. Non-Household Quarantines are required to isolate for 7 full days. If you have any questions feel free to contact the school.

The Northern Freeze Co-Op has the following coaching positions open: - Junior High Girls Basketball Coach - Junior High Boys Basketball Coach - Head Baseball Coach If you are interested in any of the positions listed, please send a letter of interest and a resume to either: Brian Longerbone at Marshall County Central High School blongerbone@mccfreeze.org Gary Taylor at Tri-County High School taygar@tricounty.k12.mn.us The Northern Freeze Co-Op is an Equal Opportunity Employer