Marshall County CSD

Marshall County Central Schools Board Vacancies Marshall County Central Schools has two board vacancies to be filled by appointment. The terms for these appointments will commence in July and conclude when newly elected members assume office at the beginning of January. If you are interested in serving the MCC community as a school board member, please submit a letter of interest. Your letter should explain why you are interested in this role and highlight the attributes that make you a strong candidate. Please submit letter by June 21 Deadline to: jlund@mccfreeze.org or by mail. Mailed submissions may be sent to: Marshall County Central Schools, ATTN: Superintendent Lund, PO Box 189, Newfolden, MN 56738 For inquiries, please contact Superintendent Jeffrey Lund at (218) 874-8530. The board aims to review letters from interested candidates and make appointments during the July School Board meeting.

Consider Joining our Team: Working for your local school is a valuable, rewarding career option. It provides a valuable service to the community. Benefits include: PERA retirement, paid holidays, sick time, health insurance (qualifying positions), unemployment during summers for school year positions. Calendar is convenient for those that have children in school. If interested please contact District Office (218) 874-8530 or e-mail Supt. Lund: jlund@mccfreeze.org More info about each position is available at: https://www.newfolden.k12.mn.us/page/job-postings Positions open for the upcoming 2024-2025 School Year: - Elementary Paraprofessionals (Help special education students by accommodating their needs, assist other students, assist teachers) - High School/NE Custodian (Help keep school clean and functioning well to help staff and students) Coaching Openings: - Assistant Football Coach (2) - JH Football Coach (1) - JH Boys Basketball Coach (1) - JH Girls Basketball Coach (1) Substitutes: - Bus Driver (District pays for training, tests, and physical) - Kitchen - Office - Paraprofessionals - Teachers

FYI - Parking/Construction Update: Starting Tuesday there will be some work on the front sidewalk areas along the high school loop. Parking may be restricted. Visitors and staff coming to high school during the day should park in the east parking lot. KA will provide a pathway with cones and caution tape to the high school front entry. KA noted that the loop may be used for parking in the evening as necessary. We apologize for any inconvenience.

ECFE Picnic that was rescheduled tonight is now cancelled due to the rainy weather. With the school year now ending, it will not be rescheduled.

Attention Horse Route Families: Bus will arrive at Hardware Hank at 1:00 p.m. and Discovery at 1:15 p.m.

Thursday, May 30th is the last student day and it will be an early release day for students: Viking Elementary will dismiss @ 12 Newfolden Elementary will dismiss @ 12:20 MCC HS will dismiss @ 12:30

Lunch Menu for Newfolden Elementary and High School: Thursday,May 23: Mac n Cheese, Pulled Pork (no bun) Friday, May 24th: Pizza Stick, Marinara Sauce, Corn, Ice Cream Tuesday, May 28th: Spaghetti Hotdish, Texas Toast Wednesday, May 29th: Hot Dogs, Homemade Potato Salad, Chips Thursday, May 30th: Pizza, Ice Cream Enjoy Summer Break!

Elementary Flag Football has been cancelled for Wednesday, May 15 due to expected incoming weather. The next practice will be held May 22 at 6 pm for grades 1-2 and 7 pm for grades 3-4.

Reminder MCC Families: Please check your student's lunch account and make plans to pay off any negative balances before the school year ends. School lunches are free but milk from grades 1-6 afternoon break and high school student second entrees are charged to student accounts. If you need help accessing your school lunch balance, please check with Sarah in Viking, Patty in Newfolden, and Missy at MCC High School. Thank you.

Community Health and Wellness Fair: Karlstad, MN; Wednesday, May 8th 3 pm - 7 pm Karlstad Community and Senior Center - Drug Take Back Event (safe opportunity to bring in old, expired, unused medication) - Gift Cards and Giveaways - Naloxone Training @ 6:30 p.m. (Free training to learn how to administer Naloxone) - Taco in Bag for sale by Karlstad Lions Club

Furniture and Playground orders were formally approved by the school board at our April Board meeting. The following are concept photos to help you visualize the spaces. Please note these are concepts. Colors/paint/flooring may not match actuals. Newfolden Library: The library will takeover the space currently being utilized by Mrs. Johnson's fourth grade classroom. This will be used by students in Grades 2-4. The library will feature a circular area for seating and have book shelves along perimeter and in large curved shelving around the seating area. There are also work tables that will allow the space to be used for small group assistance at different times during the day. (picture 1-2) Viking Elementary Library: This room will be located in the room currently occupied by Mrs. Umber's Grade 2 classroom. The main library space will feature a couple of work tables and book shelves surrounding the perimeter of the room. The shelfing will allow students to flip through books vs. just seeing their spines which our younger children enjoy. A small secondary area will be utilized as a sensory area for students that need some one on one time, need a quiet space, or need some activities that help them as needed. (picture 3 and 4) Playground near 5th/6th Grade wing: The playground will be installed just north of the 5th/6th grade classroom wing. It will also feature an outdoor basketball court adjacent to the space. The goal of this playground was to allow as many kids as possible to play within the space we had available. It features some new types of equipment not featured in our other playgrounds at school or in the city. (picture 5) HS Cafeteria: This image gives you sneak peek of what the furniture will look like in the space. Please note ceiling is much higher in this space than the image shows. We will feature round tables which were very popular among students when they viewed samples of different options. There is also some bench seating and some standing tables. When this space is complete we'll use it as a cafeteria but it also will serve us well for special events like athletic banquets, Senior Tea, NHS induction, and more. (picture 6) Grade 5/6 Classroom: The final picture shows concept of furniture selected for the 5th/6th grade classrooms. They feature large desk space which will help students complete their work and projects.

MCC Building Project Update: April has been a very busy month for construction at the high school site. A lot of progress was made throughout the month. East Addition: Brickwork is progressing. Ceiling grid was installed in classrooms and hallway. Rooms were painted. Cabinets were delivered. Terrazzo Floor was installed in the hallway and Multi-purpose classroom. Lockers were installed in hallway. Tile in the bathrooms was installed. They are beginning to install fixtures in bathrooms. Carpet is coming soon. North Addition: Sheetrock was installed throughout commons. It was all taped. Glassboard is getting installed in kitchen area. Terrazzo floor installation is getting started. A little over 1/2 of the gym subfloor installation is complete. Lower level windows were all installed. Brickwork has been started along the west side of the addition.

Here is our Calendar for May. It's available on our website: http://www.newfolden.k12.mn.us > Click on May or you can get it directly here: https://bit.ly/44jlttn Paper versions will be sent home with elementary students. Copies are available in the high school office for those that request them. It's a busy month. Please note that dates on calendar are subject to change, especially athletic events due to weather. It should be an exciting month for our students!!

We are looking for great people to fill some positions we have open for the following school year. If you are looking for something new, want to contribute to the local community, want to save money on the commute, please consider working for MCC Schools. Marshall County Central Schools has the following job openings for the upcoming year: - Newfolden Elementary Head Cook (Deadline May 6) - High School/Newfolden Elementary Custodian (open until filled) - High School Cook (2) (Deadline May 13) - Industrial Tech Teacher (open until filled) - Assistant Football Coach (2) (open until filled) - JH Boys Basketball Coach (open until filled) - Substitute Bus Drivers - Substitutes (Teachers, Paras, Cooks, Office ) Information about each position and job application information can be found here: https://www.newfolden.k12.mn.us/page/job-postings If you have questions about any open position please contact Superintendent Jeffrey Lund, jlund@mccfreeze.org, or (218) 874-8530.

Happy Administrative Professionals Day to our district and school office staff! We all depend on the professionalism and versatility of Melanie, Lisa, Sarah, Patty, and Missy! They are the first voices you hear when you call with a question or concern. They do everything they can to help answer your questions and meet your needs! Mel - District Office Lisa - District Office Sarah - Viking Elementary Patty - Newfolden Elementary Missy - High School We are very thankful for our administrative professionals team!! Thank you!!

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.