Marysville School District 25

Freedom and Equality Gallery Day # 16. Take students through artists’ interpretations of freedom and equality with works by Norman Rockwell, Martin Puryear, and many others, in this gallery from the National Endowment for the Humanities. (Enter the gallery, chose "Themes" on the upper right, and then choose "Freedom and Equality.") http://picturingamerica.neh.gov/ #BHM #28waysof28daystocelebrate GET CONNECTED @MarysvilleSD or visit msd25.org for the latest updates from your school district.

Spike Lee Day # 15. Teach students about director, producer, writer, and actor Spike Lee, a successful and prolific African American filmmaker. http://www.biography.com/people/spike-lee-9377207 #BHM #28waysof28daystocelebrate GET CONNECTED @MarysvilleSD or visit msd25.org for the latest updates from your school district.

James Baldwin Day # 15. Teach students about Author James Baldwin, a successful and prolific African American Author. https://www.biography.com/people/james-baldwin-9196635 #BHM #28waysof28daystocelebrate GET CONNECTED @MarysvilleSD or visit msd25.org for the latest updates from your school district.

Kids Wagon, 1915 #TBT #MarysvilleSD @MSD25 @MsvlSD25 Msvlsd25 GET CONNECTED @MarysvilleSD or visit msd25.org for the latest updates from your school district.

Mid-Winter Break! Feb. 15-18

Day # 14. Bonus For those who enjoy Netflix "kevin hart's black history" may be a good choice for a comedic/educational entertainment. #BHM #28waysof28daystocelebrate GET CONNECTED @MarysvilleSD or visit msd25.org for the latest updates from your school district.

Blues Journey Day # 14. Trace the history of the blues from its beginnings in the fields of the South to its global impact on today’s music. Visit the Kennedy Center to learn about B. B. King and other musicians. http://www.artsedge.kennedy-center.org/content/3948 #BHM #28waysof28daystocelebrate GET CONNECTED @MarysvilleSD or visit msd25.org for the latest updates from your school district.

Important Notice: 2-hour late start Thursday, February 14. Buses on Limited snow routes and No out-of-district transportation. Schools are closed Friday and Monday. Scheduled athletic events are a go. For updates regarding athletic schedules go to www.wescoathletics.com

WE'RE ON THE NEWS! "Marysville Rotary honors M-PHS students for service" By Christopher Andersson https://www.northcountyoutlook.com/schools/marysville-rotary-honors-m-phs-students-for-service/article_7360a31e-2ef1-11e9-a3a0-3377e7f3009d.html

WE'RE ON THE NEWS! "Richner, Scallan named Students of the Month" By Christopher Andersson https://www.northcountyoutlook.com/schools/richner-scallan-named-students-of-the-month/article_09142692-2975-11e9-badb-4330f8cf2509.html

WE'RE ON THE NEWS! "MSD recognizes four outstanding students" By Christopher Andersson https://www.northcountyoutlook.com/schools/msd-recognizes-four-outstanding-students/article_3323de44-23f5-11e9-8c13-43133e42c2c7.html

Listening Meeting rescheduled to Wednesday, February 20, 6:30 pm, MPHS Commons.

This Little Light of Mine Day # 13. Teach students the songs of the civil rights movement, such as “This Little Light of Mine” and “Oh, Freedom.” Discuss how the lyrics reflect the defiant and hopeful spirit of the time. http://www.npr.org/2010/01/18/99315652/songs-of-the-civil-rights-movement #BHM #28waysof28daystocelebrate GET CONNECTED @MarysvilleSD or visit msd25.org for the latest updates from your school district.

Schools closed Wednesday, February 13. No out of district transportation. Current weather and road conditions do not allow for our school buses to travel safely. Road conditions are also concerning for all drivers. The safety of our students and staff is a priority. Scheduled athletic events pending Wednesday afternoon weather and road conditions. For updates regarding athletic schedules go to www.wescoathletics.com ​

Listening Meeting Canceled. The meeting will be rescheduled and a new date will be published in the near future.

Digital Storytelling Day # 12. Watch student-made digital stories on important African Americans. Divide students into groups to make their own digital stories about a person of their choice. https://sites.google.com/site/digitalstoriesproject/ #BHM #28waysof28daystocelebrate GET CONNECTED @MarysvilleSD or visit msd25.org for the latest updates from your school district.

Snow Day - No School Tuesday, February 12. No out-of-district transportation.

Freedom Rides Day # 11. Teach about the importance of journalism as well as its limitations by exploring scenes from the freedom rides of 1961 to the reporting on Malcolm X’s assassination. https://shop.pbs.org/eyes-on-the-prize-america-s-civil-rights-years-1954-1965-season-1-dvd/product/EYES600 #BHM #28waysof28daystocelebrate GET CONNECTED @MarysvilleSD or visit msd25.org for the latest updates from your school district.

Snow Day - Schools Closed, Monday, February 11, 2019. No out-of-district transportation.

On Beauty Day # 10. Share excerpts of contemporary novelist Zadie Smith’s On Beauty with students and, using the reading guide, have a discussion about her portrayal of white and black middle-class kids in America. http://www.nytimes.com/2005/09/18/books/review/18rich.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0 #BHM #28waysof28daystocelebrate GET CONNECTED @MarysvilleSD or visit msd25.org for the latest updates from your school district.