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2/18/21 Marion School District received notification of the following COVID-19 positive cases today: ZERO We celebrate this wonderful news but want to remind students and staff to continue the 3 W's to reduce the spread of COVID-19: W- watch your distance W- wash your hands W- wear your mask Stay safe! -- Kelly Fogleman, BSN, RN, NCSN School Health Coordinator 870-739-5140 (office) kfogleman@msd3.org

2/17/21 Marion School District received notification of the following COVID-19 positive cases today: 1 student Close contacts have been notified and are following quarantine guidelines set forth by the Arkansas Department of Health. For the privacy of all students and staff, Marion School District will not be sharing any personal information publicly. We remain firmly committed to providing a safe environment and will follow the guidance provided by the Arkansas Department of Health, CDC, and the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education. -- Kelly Fogleman, BSN, RN, NCSN School Health Coordinator 870-739-5140 (office) kfogleman@msd3.org

2/16/21 Marion School District received notification of the following COVID-19 positive cases today: ZERO We celebrate this wonderful news but want to remind students and staff to continue the 3 W's to reduce the spread of COVID-19: W- watch your distance W- wash your hands W- wear your mask Stay safe! -- Kelly Fogleman, BSN, RN, NCSN School Health Coordinator 870-739-5140 (office) kfogleman@msd3.org

Greetings Patriots, As a result of the continuing snow fall and dangerous road conditions Marion School District will remain virtual learning only for Thursday, February 18 and Friday, February 19. Due to internet outages that have occurred in our area no new assignments will be made for these two days. These days will be used to make up any work that students have yet to complete. We hope everyone is staying warm, safe, and even enjoying a little fun time playing in the snow.

Jane Bolin made history over and over. She was the first Black woman to graduate from Yale Law School. The first Black woman to join the New York City Bar Association. The nation’s first Black female judge.

MSD board meeting rescheduled.

2/15/21 Marion School District received notification of the following COVID-19 positive cases today: 1 student Close contacts have been notified and are following quarantine guidelines set forth by the Arkansas Department of Health. For the privacy of all students and staff, Marion School District will not be sharing any personal information publicly. We remain firmly committed to providing a safe environment and will follow the guidance provided by the Arkansas Department of Health, CDC, and the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education. -- Kelly Fogleman, BSN, RN, NCSN School Health Coordinator 870-739-5140 (office) kfogleman@msd3.org

Greetings Patriots! Due to the winter weather Marion School District will continue with virtual learning for all students on Tuesday, February 16 and Wednesday, February 17. A decision about Thursday and Friday will be made later in the week. Stay safe and warm.

UPDATED NUMBERS Weekly COVID update 2/8-2/12 Staff reported positive for COVID-19 this week: 3 Staff quarantined due to exposure to COVID-19 this week: 3 Students reported positive for COVID-19 this week: 7 Students quarantined due to exposure to COVID-19 this week: 40 Total staff positive for COVID-19 since 7/24/20: 96 Total staff quarantined due to exposure since 7/24/20: 278 Total students positive for COVID-19 since 7/15/20: 245 Total students quarantined due to exposure since 7/15/20: 2461 Kelly Fogleman, BSN, RN, NCSN School Health Coordinator 870-739-5140 (office) kfogleman@msd3.org

2/12/21 Marion School District received notification of the following COVID-19 positive cases today: 1 staff member 1 student Close contacts have been notified and are following quarantine guidelines set forth by the Arkansas Department of Health. For the privacy of all students and staff, Marion School District will not be sharing any personal information publicly. We remain firmly committed to providing a safe environment and will follow the guidance provided by the Arkansas Department of Health, CDC, and the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education. Kelly Fogleman, BSN, RN, NCSN School Health Coordinator 870-739-5140 (office) kfogleman@msd3.org

Desmond Tutu established a career in education before turning to theology, ultimately becoming one of the world's most prominent spiritual leaders. In 1978, Tutu was appointed the general secretary of his country's Council of Churches and became a leading spokesperson for the rights of Black South Africans. During the 1980s, he played an almost unrivaled role in drawing national and international attention to the iniquities of apartheid, and in 1984, he won the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts. He later chaired the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and has continued to draw attention to a number of social justice issues over the years.

2/11/21 Marion School District received notification of the following COVID-19 positive cases today: 1 staff member Close contacts have been notified and are following quarantine guidelines set forth by the Arkansas Department of Health. For the privacy of all students and staff, Marion School District will not be sharing any personal information publicly. We remain firmly committed to providing a safe environment and will follow the guidance provided by the Arkansas Department of Health, CDC, and the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education. -- Kelly Fogleman, BSN, RN, NCSN School Health Coordinator 870-739-5140 (office) kfogleman@msd3.org

Greetings Patriots, Due to the dangerous road conditions that were created by the winter weather recieved overnight, the Marion School District will continue with virtual learning for all campuses on Friday, February 12. Schools will be contacting families with additional information about what this means for your student. Monday, February 15 school will not be in session due to the President's Day holiday. Thank you, keep warm and stay safe.

2/10/21 Marion School District received notification of the following COVID-19 positive cases today: ZERO We celebrate this wonderful news but want to remind students and staff to continue the 3 W's to reduce the spread of COVID-19: W- watch your distance W- wash your hands W- wear your mask Stay safe! -- Kelly Fogleman, BSN, RN, NCSN School Health Coordinator 870-739-5140 (office) kfogleman@msd3.org

Patriot families. Due to the significant winter weather expected tonight, the Marion School District will pivot to a virtual learning day on Thursday, February 11. Schools will be contacting families with additional information about what this means for your student. Thank you, keep warm, and stay safe!

Born in 1940 in Tennessee, Wilma Rudolph was a sickly child who had to wear a brace on her left leg. She overcame her disabilities to compete in the 1956 Summer Olympic Games, and in 1960, she became the first American woman to win three gold medals in track and field at a single Olympics. Later in life, she formed the Wilma Rudolph Foundation to promote amateur athletics.

Sign up for parent-teacher conferences: Marion School District will hold parent-teacher conferences the week of Monday, February 22 through Friday, February 26. Conference times will be available on a first-come, first-served basis on each day of the week at each campus. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, all conferences will be held virtually or over the phone. No in-person conferences will be held. To sign up for your child's parent-teacher conference, please go to the Marion School District website (www.msd3.org).

2/9/21 Marion School District received notification of the following COVID-19 positive cases today: 1 student Close contacts have been notified and are following quarantine guidelines set forth by the Arkansas Department of Health. For the privacy of all students and staff, Marion School District will not be sharing any personal information publicly. We remain firmly committed to providing a safe environment and will follow the guidance provided by the Arkansas Department of Health, CDC, and the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education. -- Kelly Fogleman, BSN, RN, NCSN School Health Coordinator 870-739-5140 (office) kfogleman@msd3.org

2/8/21 Marion School District received notification of the following COVID-19 positive cases today: 5 students 1 staff member Close contacts have been notified and are following quarantine guidelines set forth by the Arkansas Department of Health. For the privacy of all students and staff, Marion School District will not be sharing any personal information publicly. We remain firmly committed to providing a safe environment and will follow the guidance provided by the Arkansas Department of Health, CDC, and the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education. -- Kelly Fogleman, BSN, RN, NCSN School Health Coordinator 870-739-5140 (office) kfogleman@msd3.org