Morrow Middle

Parent & Family Support for Virtual Learning- Fall 2020
Session 3 starts in Sep 18, 2020 02:00 PM

English Virtual Learning Webinar
Spanish Virtual Learning Webinar
Vietnamese Virtual Learning Webinar

CCPS Student Records Request


K12  Student Transfer Records


CCPS Shares 2020-2021 Virtual Open House Videos

PRINCIPAL'S CORNER

Dear Morrow Middle School Family,

Welcome to Morrow Middle School, Home of the Bobcats, where our school motto is “We Are 3D: Diverse, Determined & Distinguished.”  The 2020-2021 school year promises to be one of the most exciting, challenging and rewarding years of your life.  As one of the first Dual Language Middle Schools in the state of Georgia, the program allows our students the opportunity to obtain Spanish proficiency in written and oral language.  Morrow Middle School is a school of excellence that provides students with rigorous and relevant educational experiences that will allow our young scholars to compete globally.  

Morrow Middle School is staffed with some of the hardest-working educators in the state of Georgia.  We are a diverse school, with a proud tradition of academic achievement and athletic success.  It is my goal to continue to build on this rich tradition and history.  I strongly believe that by cultivating our young minds and providing creative and engaging learning experiences each day, this will allow our students to achieve beyond measure.  Additionally, collaboration with parents, teachers, students and community stakeholders will allow us to move toward the common goal of improving the education for all students is paramount. Through this shared vision, I believe that Morrow Middle School will become a globally competitive school of academic excellence.

As the proud principal of this prestigious learning institution, I am confident that by setting high expectations, and challenging students to work hard each day, we can grow as a learning community.  Furthermore, in order to foster your child’s social and emotional growth, please encourage him or her to get involved in extra-curricular activities.  Research shows that this involvement directly contributes to an increase in academic success.  As well as parents and students who are immersed in school activities tend to enjoy school more. 

Parental involvement is critical for a child to be successful at school.  As your principal, I ask that you become active participants in your child’s education.  so please contact the school if you are interested in volunteering. 

In closing, please feel free to call, email, or visit me with your concerns or ideas for the betterment of the school.  I look forward to meeting and partnering with you this school year.  

Educationally yours,

Lawvigneaud D. Harrell

Lawvigneaud D. Harrell

Principal

Morrow Middle School

“Home of the Bobcats”

Lawvigneaud.Harrell@Clayton.k12.ga.us

 ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM

Lawvigneaud Harrell

Principal

Rogena Ellison
Assistant Principal

Sherry Nance
Assistant Principal 

Jarrett Proctor
Assistant Principal

Brooke Sellars
Academic Coach

Theresa Lewis
Counselor

Charles Epps
Counselor

Click here for Back to School Internet for families of Morrow Middle School

New Laptop Distribution-Extended Learning Beyond the Classroom (ELBC)

Clayton County Public Schools (CCPS) is continuing its partnership with the Atlanta Community Food Bank and will provide grocery services every Friday until further notice. Beginning, Friday, October 2, 2020, all five Food Bank Locations will operate utilizing the same hours (12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m).

As a reminder, CCPS is providing nutritious meals to all students as the district begins the 2020-2021 school year virtually. Students are able to participate by visiting bus stops closest to their homes to pick up breakfast and lunch meals Monday through Friday. Students may also visit their nearest school to pick up meals on Monday through Friday curbside from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. Please note that parents/guardians may pick up meals on behalf of the students; however, Student ID numbers may be required to identify students. School bus meal delivery routes and times can be found on the CCPS Transportation website and are accessible via the following link: https://tinyurl.com/CCPSNutritionBusRoutes

PANDEMIC EBT (P-EBT) NOW AVAILABLE! DEADLINE TO APPLY FRIDAY, SEPT. 25 

Parents, please read and sign the Student/Parent Handbook. 

Student/Parent Handbook Links

2020-2021 Student Handbook (English) 

2020-2021 Student Handbook Translations

Then, click below to enter your electronic signatures.

eSignature Google Form link

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdSq-7_wapzNKvvJTncgeY2xfJZ00nWFN3uvqBnzUsgfeQQ8Q/viewform?usp=sf_link

The Salvation Army Angel Tree Virtual Learning Training for Parents and Families Do you want to learn more about how to successfully manage the virtual learning environment at home? Well, SAVE THE DATES! Clayton County Public Schools has partnered with Northstar Educational Consulting Group, LLC to bring you a series of online training webinars. Please join us for our first session this Friday, August 28th from 2:00pm - 3:00pm. Future sessions will occur September 11th, 18th, and 25th from 2:00pm to 3:00pm. The webinars will provide you with helpful tips for setting rituals and routines, creating an effective learning space, monitoring students’ learning, and supporting our students in Grades PreK-12. Please see the Infinite Campus Parent Portal to access the Meeting Link and Passcode. Please note: All sessions will be recorded and posted on the main page of the Clayton County Public Schools' website and in the Parent Virtual Learning Toolkit.

Clayton County Library System offering FREE Wifi access to Students and Families



Click here for Nutrition Route Locator



Click here for 20-21 Student Handbook




Click the video below for our VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSE

Meet Our 8th Grade Team
Meet Our 7th Grade Team
Meet Our 6th Grade Team
Meet Our Gifted/Honors Team
Meet Our Connection Team
Click on the link below for Middle School Translations

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1PAunx2fxT3RMk5dE2ff9ZmeuFXUOB7R4qeNeWzpztYs/copy?usp=sharing

Click here for ONLINE REGISTRATION

Click here for Technology Request Form Link
 
Virtual Learning Academy Information 
The Parent Interest Application became active, Sunday, July 5, 2020, and will remain active until Sunday, July 12, at 11:59 p.m. Click on the links below.
Virtual Learning Academy Application Process
How to Access the CCPS Virtual Learning Interest Survey using Parent Portal
Span-Virtual Learning Academy Interest Form
Viet-Virtual Learning Academy Interest Form
 
Report Card Information
InfiniteCampusParentPortal-HowToViewReportCards-English.pdf

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XZnPI-9W-Y-kpUgj_OUCKFo6cqxLIH5F/view?usp=sharing

K-12 Registration and withdrawals:CCPS Registration Central on the scrolling banner on the CCPS Website 

Residency Verification - Go to the parent portal in Infinite Campus to complete

Please email Morrow Middle School Administration if you have any questions or concerns:

 
Virtual Honor's Day Program Links: 6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade

Click here  for Summer Reading Information

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  Phase II Grading Parent Letters: English Spanish     Vietnamese 

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  Grocery Delivery Services:

  Wal-Mart Grocery Delivery                        https://grocery.walmart.com/

  Publix Grocery Delivery                              https://delivery.publix.com/

  Kroger Grocery Delivery                              https://www.kroger.com/i/ways-to-shop/delivery

  Amazon Prime Now Grocery Delivery      https://primenow.amazon.com/

   

  Food Delivery Services:

  Uber Eats           https://www.ubereats.com/

  DoorDash          https://www.doordash.com/

  GrubHub            https://www.grubhub.com/

  Postmates          https://postmates.com/

   

  CDC’s Official Website for COVID-19 Updates:

  https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

   

  State of Georgia’s Official COVID-19 Webpage:

  https://dph.georgia.gov/novelcoronavirus

   

  State of Mississippi’s Official COVID-19 Webpage:

  https://msdh.ms.gov/

   

  State of Alabama’s Official COVID-19 Webpage:

  https://www.alabamapublichealth.gov/infectiousdiseases/2019-coronavirus.html

   

  Tips for Working at Home:

  https://www.npr.org/2020/03/15/815549926/8-tips-to-make-working-from-home-work-for-you

  https://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-work-from-home-during-the-coronavirus-outbreak-2020-3

  https://www.cbsnews.com/news/coronavirus-pandemic-tips-for-working-from-home/

   

  Ideas and Free Educational Materials for Kids at Home:

  Scholastic’s Free Learn at Home Program  https://classroommagazines.scholastic.com/support/learnathome.html

  Khan Academy  
  Khan Academy is one of the preeminent educational resources for teachers and students. Khan Academy, completely free of charge, offers practice exercises, instructional videos, and a personalized learning dashboard that empowers learners to study at their own pace in and outside of the classroom. Khan tackles math, science, computer programming, history, art history, economics, and more. Their math missions guide learners from kindergarten to calculus using state-of-the-art, adaptive technology that identifies strengths and learning gaps. They've also partnered with institutions like NASA, The Museum of Modern Art, The California Academy of Sciences, and MIT to offer specialized content. 
  

• Student Schedules 
  Parent FAQ About Supporting Your Student's Learning During Closure 
  WEBINAR: Getting Started With Khan Academy 
  SAT Study Suggestions, Tips, and Best Practices  
  Khan Academy Kids For Early Learners (Ages 2-7) 
  Disney Imagineering In A Box 
  
  Additional  Programs 
  LEGO Engineering Workshop 
  Skype A Scientist 
  Kennedy Center Education Artist-In-Residence LUNCH DOODLES 
  #GADBookClub : Actor Josh Gad (Olaf from Frozen) is reading bedtime stories live on his Twitter every night. 
  National Geographic Kids 
  PBS Kids: Design Squad Global  
  Scholastic Learn At Home : Day by day projects to keep kids thinking, learning, and growing, 
  
  Virtual Tours
  Google Arts & Culture  (Collection of virtual tours from 500+ museums around the world)
  See Yellowstone National Park  without ever leaving your home
  How's a trip to Mars sound? 
  
  YouTube Channels 
  Joe Wos of MazeToons fame, holds 20-30 minute live drawing lessons on his channel Tuesday-Thursday at 4 PM.
  Kid's Learning Tube : Educates kid's through music and animation in a fun and unique approach to learning. 
  Authors Everywhere : A group of children's authors have come together to produce workshops, readings, activities, art projects, writing games & more! 
  Cosmic Kids Yoga : We could all use a little mindfulness and calming right now. This yoga program is designed for children 3 & Up. 

  PE with Joe: This is a great daily "PE class" for your kids to do indoors to get some of that energy out.

   

• CCPS to Observe Spring Break/At Home activities 

Georgia Milestone Study Guides:   6th Grade   7th Grade    8th Grade

• After School Remediation Applications are now available. Please CLICK HERE  for the application. You may also pick up an application in the lobby area at the school. Transportation is provided for students who register by October 22nd. Math and ELA Remediation is on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Snacks will be provided. 

• Please click on the corresponding links: Title 1 Parent Academy Flyer                1% Budget Survey Parent Input Form

• Dual Language Program Info Dual Language Benefit    DL Departments

• CCPS Organizes Storm Relief Effort for the Bahamas. Click here for more information.

• Congratulations to Ms. Chandrika Wade our 2019-2020 Teacher of the Year!

• Congratulations to Ms. Rhonda Jackson our 2019-2020 Support Staff of the Year!  

• Click here for the Parent Communication Checklist.
• Click here for:  School Supply List   MMS Dress Code  Magnet Dress Code
• Attention Parents of students who are enrolled in the Dual Language Magnet program, you MUST purchase the magnet program uniform from Wear Me Promotions located at 47 Hudson Plaza, Fayetteville, Ga. 30214. The phone number is 770-719-8511.    
• We want to hear your voice! Please take a moment to complete the School - Parent Input Card for School Year 2019-2020. Stop by the Parent Resource Center to pick up your form.  

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• Attention parents, please complete the Title 1 Survey. Parents who complete the Title 1 Survey can redeem their Wendy's coupon from Parent Resource Center, room 1021. Click Here for Survey link. 

•  Please click here for the Morrow Cluster Parent Academy Flyer.

• Parents, we need you to complete The Georgia Parent Survey which contains 24 questions. You may complete the survey using your personal computer, smartphone, or tablet. If you do not have access to the Internet, please contact the school to schedule a date and time to complete the Georgia Parent Survey at school. We encourage all parents to participate in the Georgia Parent Survey. The data will be used as part of the calculation of the School Climate Star Rating. Survey responses are anonymous and will be submitted directly to the Georgia Department of Education for analysis. The Georgia Parent Survey is also available in Spanish. Parents may select the Spanish version within the survey. Please CLICK HERE for the Parent Survey link.

• Please click on the links below to access Parent Notification Letters:

• Welcome Letter Eng Welcome Letter Span Welcome Letter Viet

• Rights to Know Eng Rights to Know Span Rights to Know Viet

• GEORGIA MILESTONES ONLINE PRACTICE SITE This practice site lets students see what testing online is like. Parents, teachers, and students are welcome! The items on the demonstration tests are general and are organized into three grade bands: Grades 3 – 5, Grades 6 – 8, and High School in the content areas of English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies. The items do not necessarily represent the specific grade-level content that students learn daily in their classrooms. The primary purpose is to let students experience, firsthand, the functionality of the online testing platform and tools. The sample tests are not graded, so have fun! Please click here for the link

• In the event of a school closing, students will be provided the opportunity to continue instruction from home – Extending Learning Beyond the Classroom.  In order to access the instructional assignments for each grade level, please click here.

• Click on the grade level to access GMAS/EOC/EOG Study Guides: 8th Grade  7th Grade  6th Grade  Algebra 1   Physical Science

• In prepartation for the Georgia Milestones Assessment, Morrow Middle School is offering after school remediation. Please click on and view these documents. Parent Letter / MMS Remediation Programs / GMAS Remediation Registration.

• Attention Parents and students, please take advantage of the Clayton Reads Initiative! This link includes K-12 book lists and access to 1000s of free eBooks via MyOn and the Get Georgia Reading Campaign.

• Click this link to access the ELA and Math GMAS Study Guides.

• Click this link to access useful resources to help your child prepare for the Georgia Milestones Assessment in April.