Middle School Expo at MCC
A great opportunity for our MCMS students to learn about opportunities beyond middle school. Registration is required and is open now!
Middle School Expo is next week, February 22, 23, 24, & 25 from 6 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. and you can register on MCC’s updated web page.
https://www.mchenry.edu/careerexpo/
District 165 Has Heart ❤️
Looks just like Frosty (Elina-MCMS)
A fabulous snowman (Hannah-2nd Grade)
What a great snowman (Bodyn-Pre K)
Those are bright eyes in that snowman (Nicolas-4th grade)
A perfect snowman (Ivan-K)
A very bright snowman (Alexis-7th grade, Kevin-K and little brother Evan)
Max and Frosty!!
This one took teamwork! (Ethan —6th, Mason-3rd, Elka-1st, Aleigha-3rd and Rainin)
The best snowman ever (Julie -5th grade)
What a perfect snowman! (Mrs Cederlund—3rd Grade)
Are we supposed to playing or building a snowman? (Chelsea-1st grade and Elijah-Pre K)
A great day for building snowman (Molly-3rd grade and little sister Faith-5 years)
That is an amazing snowman! (Leah-K)
The Weidner Family’s Snowman!
Hello Kitty (Hannah -1st Grade)
Josephine (kindergarten) having fun making a snowman
Taking a break (by Mrs Metras)
Even Frosty does E-Learning (Made by Mr Market)
The White’s Snowman
Mrs Bright (secretary) at MCMS challenges you to pick the better the snowman!
Yee Hah! Mrs Cisneros at Locust School!
Aiden (6th) and Audrey( Pre K) Snowman
Pretty in Pink (Gabe-7th, Isaac-3rd, and Charlotte-K)
Making Crystal Gardens!
Making “bags” for “BAGS”. Thank you Ms Bruening and Mrs Cunningham!!
Dance Contest Grand Champions!!! Thank you for the donut gran prize!! Great job Rise PE, you all rocked it!!
Maggie Spring, President of the Marengo Area Schools Education Foundation presented Superintendent Damisch with a donation to District 165 in the amount of $17,472.81. M.A.S.E.F. is a private non-profit corporation founded and run by private citizens. It's sole purpose is to promote and manage monetary donations for the schools in the Marengo community. Thank you M.A.S.E.F. for the generous donation, the money will be used for additional surveillance equipment in the district buildings.
REMEMBER to charge your computers at night so you are ready for class each day.
Absences
In-Person and Remote-In Parents/Guardians:
Please remember to report your student’s absence from school by calling the middle school office by 8:00 A.M. at 815-281-5026. If you are calling before school hours, please leave a message with the student first and last name and the reason why they are absent.
Remote-In to In-Person (or vice versa)
Parents who wish to change their student’s learning platform at the quarter will need to let the district know by Friday, December 4, 2020. Please send an email to kburns@marengo165.org and request the change whether it be switching to in-person or to remote-in learning. For those that choose to switch to in-person, schedules and busing information will be mailed on Monday, January 4th. The 3rd quarter will begin on Monday, January 11, 2021
Ms. Bruening’s class salute to Veterans
Thank you veterans!
Art Work from Mrs Struck
What a wonderful experience for our students to see a red tail hawk and an owl up close and personal today. Thank you Rockford Park District!
Great day for our history walk!
Our last day of frisbee golf
8th Grade Survivor 2020
Huge shout out to 3M for donating back to the community. Thank you thank you thank you for all that you have given us!
Board of Education April Election - 4 Seats There are 4 school board member seats that will be coming up on the April ballot. Qualifications include but are not limited to: United States Citizen, Resident of the State of Illinois and of the School District for at least one year preceding election, at least 18 years of age, can not be employed by the district. For further information and to request a petition packet, please contact Maureen Matzer at 815-568-8323.
What a wonderful surprise to be served by our wonderful admins!
What a happy Hawaiian Friday!
Growing Crystal Gardens
Working outside and enjoying the beautiful weather!
Safety Concern - Please remind your child (ren) if they are walking home after school, not to cross Route 20 by the school. Students should cross Prospect Street with the crossing guard (by Washington Street), walk up to Route 20 and cross at Locust Street where there is another crossing guard.
VERY Important
At 1:00 pm an email will be sent with a chart sharing information about our Return to School Plan. MOST IMPORTANTLY—there is a link to a form where you will indicate your choice. Thank you for your patience in this process.
A la 1:00 pm se enviara un correro electronicion sombre nuestro plan de regresso a la escuela. Los mad importante es un enlace a un formulario donee indicara su eleccion. Gracias pos su paciencia.