On Monday our region goes to Phase 2, which means we will begin athletic practices on Monday too. Athletes, make sure to have your physicals completed and turned in. Here is a link to our physical form: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/986709/WIAA_Physical_Form.pdf
Beginning with 3rd-quarter our Wednesday schedule for Jr/Sr High students will change. Jr/Sr High Students who are at risk of failing will be asked to attend school on-site beginning on 2/3/2021. While on-site, they will work with a number of staff members to make-up missing work and address their grades. Attendance on these Wednesdays is not optional. Only those who attend during A/B schedules are being considered for coming in on Wednesdays. All other students should use this day to continue to work on assignments at home, connect with staff via email, and continue to earn the best grades possible. There will be no additional assignments added to Canvas on Wednesdays. Life Skills students who normally attend on Wednesdays will continue to attend as their schedule is not affected by this change. This change is specific to the Jr/Sr High School only.
Our transportation department is looking for drivers. We need substitutes drivers and drivers for routes. If interested, please contact our Transportation Supervisor George Harbaugh at gharbaugh@morton.k12.wa.us
MWP Athletes:
ES: Reminder that our next student of the month assembly is 1pm on January 27th. The virtual assembly link is:
https://www.gotomeet.me/JoshBrooks2
Due to close contact our pre-school program is moving to remote instruction/learning for at minimum one-week. All potential close contacts have been notified. Information about our return will be provided to our pre-school families by our pre-school staff. Here is a link to our public service announcement: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1091682/01252021_PSA.pdf
Good morning, this message is from the Morton School District for Monday, January 25th. Schools are running on time but buses will be operating on snow routes. Thank you
On Wednesday, 1/27, there will be no remote classes for Jr/Sr High School students as our Sophomores and some upperclassman will be on-site for testing. Students will be taking an assessment on this day that meets graduation requirements. All sophomores and upperclassman who want to retake the ASVAB assessment should notify Mrs. Brooks, bbrooks@morton.k12.wa.us, that they will be in attendance and if they need transportation. Staff will be on-site proctoring the assessment. Those students not in attendance need to be working on late and current assignments as the quarter ends on Friday 1/29.
A few examples of equilateral triangle arrangements from floral design class today!
Reminder that Monday, January 18, 2021 is MLK day and no school.
Lunch menu for January. Remember, all meals are free to anyone 18 and under! Grab 'n Go available at the high school from 12-1 on school days.
ES: We had additional food donated today, so the final updated food drive total is 992 items. All donated to the Morton Food Bank! Great Job!!!
ES: Morton Elementary students collected 840 items weighing 550 pounds, which was donated to the Morton Food Bank. Great job students, staff and Morton Community!!!
Today the Morton School District submitted a request for exemption to the Lewis County Public Health Department. The request is seeking an allowance for the school to return all grades 7-12 at the same time once our county numbers fall below 350 new cases per 100,000. A copy of the request can be found here: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1049757/12172020_LCPHSS_Exemption_Request.pdf
Governor Inslee issued updated COVID guidance this afternoon that is a move in a positive direction in terms of our students potentially returning to in-person learning soon. You can find the district summary of this guidance and its potential impact at the following link: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1048926/12162020_PSA.pdf
Employment Opportunity!
On Monday we were informed that we lost an amazing individual, staff member, and community member Joe Kiehn as he passed away on Sunday, December 13th, 2020. The district and staff express their condolences to Joe’s wife Angela and their family, as well as to all those in our community whom Joe has worked with and made impacts on through all of his endeavors.
Joe’s work with our district was with our students who have immense needs, and his persona and skills helped him make a large number of positive impacts on all of those who were able to connect with him. He helped many students see the need for change in their lives as he provided an avenue for them to seek help and discuss their life and needs.
As a staff member, Joe was one who was always willing to jump in and help wherever there was a need. No need was too small or too big for Joe, he just helped out where needed.
The loss of Joe to his family, our school and students, and our community is a great loss. He leaves a large gap to be filled.
Students and staff who need to talk further about this and would like to communicate with someone are encouraged to reach out to Becky Brooks. She can be contacted via email at bbrooks@morton.k12.wa.us or by phone at 360-496-5137.
ES: Reminder that the elem. Food Drive runs through next Thurs. Dec. 17th. All donations welcome. Next Thurs and Fri, Dec. 17th and 18th will be PJ/ugly sweater day as a reward for a successful food drive.
ES: Morton Elementary is currently holding their 10th annual food drive. All food collected will be donated to the Morton Food Bank. All donations are welcome!
ES: We will attempt a virtual student of the month assembly on Dec. 16th at 1pm. Thank you for your patience in this new endeavor.
The link is:
https://www.gotomeet.me/JoshBrooks2