Morenci School District

We hope to see you tomorrow at the Greenlee Health and Science Festival! This is a community event, and everyone is welcome!

Attention Sophomore parents: Tomorrow, February 8th, your son or daughter will be taking the Accuplacer test to determine their eligibility for Morenci High School's dual enrollment program. Morenci High School's dual enrollment program allows students to take college classes during the school day and receive credit for both high school and college credit. The following is a short video that describes the program in depth and the opportunities available to our students at Morenci High School. Please watch the video and if you have any further questions feel free to contact our Guidance Counselor Mr. Garcia at the high school. https://youtu.be/ERjI_IgXSfA

MUSD is excited to partner with Eastern Arizona College and Western New Mexico University. Representatives will highlight information about programs and opportunities for students. Representatives will also be available to discuss admission, scholarships, and FAFSA. If you would like specific help, please bring your tax documentation. Regardless of your child's age, we hope you can join us to win some great prizes and, more importantly, to learn about the excellent educational opportunities in our area.

Fairbanks Families/Familias de Fairbanks:

Congratulations to Mrs. Pollock's class for being the top fundraising class for Kids Heart Challenge this week! Her students have raised $639 for the American Heart Association. Mrs. Pollock's class will keep the American Heart Association blow up torch in their class for the week!

Dear Metcalf Families, Our Kids Heart Challenge is off to a great start! So far we have raised $3,218! We have 77 students registered and 8 of those students have completed Finn's Challenge. If you haven’t yet, sign up today! It only takes 2 minutes and it might help you save a life! Thank you for supporting our school and the American Heart Association! Next Steps: 1. Register/Log In at https://bit.ly/MESKHC23 or on the FREE Kids Heart Challenge App 2. Complete Finn’s Mission 3. Share with friends and family through social media, text and/or email. Checkout our school leaderboard below!

Kids Heart Challenge has kicked off! We are so excited to Be the Torch that will light the path of hope in the fight against heart disease and stroke! We are encouraging ALL our families to learn the lifesaving skill of Hands-Only CPR by completing Finn’s Mission. If you haven’t yet, join our team and get started TODAY! Thank you for supporting our school and the American Heart Association! Next Steps: - LOG IN/SIGN UP at https://bit.ly/MESKHC23 and take the challenge to Be Kind or Move More! - COMPLETE FINN’S MISSION in your HQ! Students who complete Finn’s Mission will earn Finn’s Lifesaver Award! SPECIAL SCHOOL INCENTIVES: *If we reach our school goal of raising $7,500 in lifesaving donations, students will get to turn the Principal into an ice cream sundae! *All students who complete Finn’s Mission will earn a pizza lunch! *The top fundraising classroom each week will get to keep the blow-up torch in their room!

Fairbanks Middle School Families:

Morenci High School is proud to recognize 157 who earned honor roll recognition for first semester. There were 57 students who received an Honor Roll certificate (3.0-3.49 semester gpa), 68 students recieved the Principal's Honor Roll (3.5-3.99 semester gpa), and 32 students received the Superintendent's Honor Roll (4.0 semester gpa). Mr. Goodman awarded the students with certificates and ice cream this week. Congratulations! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ia4LBwdJwEfIOJN6XGpwo0zF0p9TVxiF/view?usp=sharing

Next week is Winter Homecoming! Here are the spirit days for Morenci Early Learning Center and Metcalf Elementary.

Mr. Goodman recognized the Social Studies Students of the Month at the last board meeting. Congratulations to Madison Burke, Angel Martinez, Makeila Segobia, Yedidia Luputa and Isabelle Shock.

Mr. Hadden recognized Students of the Month for December at the last board meeting. Congratulations to (5th Grade) - Ryan King and Brynlee Vasten, (6th Grade) - Helena Culver and Riley Stephenson, (7th Grade) - Leiah Strong and Sabastian McCallum, (8th Grade) - Ernest Sanchez and Malina Martinez, (Specials) - Mayeli Salazar and Abigail Smith.

Dr. Adams recognized the 3rd Grade Teachers at the last board meeting. She commented that you are not recognized enough for what you do everyday! She stated a quote "By doing what you love, you inspire and awaken the hearts of others". Thank you for all you do Jessica Gallegos, Jessica Harrington, Cassandra Hernandez, Sara Rios, Harley Wapler and Paige Morales.

Dr. Adams recognized the Leaders of the Month for December at the last board meeting. Congratulations to (Kindergarten)-Lillian Hidalgo, (1st Grade)- Rowina Bailey, (2nd Grade) - McKenna Tate, (3rd Grade) - Serena Galdamez and (4th Grade) - Daylannie Morales.

JH Basketball Playoffs! Come support our players! First round is today! Ticket prices are Students $2 Adults $3

Dear Metcalf Families - Our Kids Heart Challenge program is kicking off on 1/27! We are proud to support the American Heart Association and Be the Torch in the fight against heart disease and stroke! Students will learn how to keep their hearts happy and healthy through physical and mental wellbeing, while helping others with special hearts by raising lifesaving donations. Our goal is to have 100% of our school families join the team and learn Hands Only CPR through Finn’s Mission. Don’t wait, get started TODAY! Students who join the team early will get recognized at our kick-off! - REGISTER at www.heart.org/khc or download the Kids Heart Challenge App for Apple or Android - TAKE THE CHALLENGE to Move More or Be Kind and earn the FREE Be the Torch Wristband when we kick-off! - COMPLETE FINN’S MISSION in your HQ to learn Hands-Only CPR, how to spot a stroke F.A.S.T., and how you can help kids with special hearts! Thank you for supporting our school and this lifesaving program!

The results of the 7th and 8th Grade Spelling Bees are shown below. The Morenci District Spelling Bee will take place this coming Wednesday, January 18th, at 6:00 pm in the Metcalf MPR.

ANNOUNCEMENT!!! There will be an informational parent meeting on Wednesday, January 18, 2023. It will be held in the Fairbanks Middle School, Room 119, at 4 pm (Mr. Bailey's room) for any parents of students in high school or middle school who would be interested in taking an educational trip in Spring of 2024 to Europe. Details of the trip will be discussed at the meeting and attendance does not obligate you to sign up. If you cannot make the meeting and are interested in the trip, you can contact Mr. Bailey via email at jbailey@morenci.org.

Ms. Sarah is not new to MELC, but this is her first year as lead teacher in one of our 3 year old classrooms. She is engaging with her activities, caring to our students, and always ready to learn something new. We are lucky to have her on our staff and she is doing some amazing things with our little wildcats. Thank you! She was asked what does being a teacher mean to her. "To me being a teacher means to be someone who makes a positive impact on a child. Not only in their love for school and learning but to be kind to others and become independent. Encouraging them to explore and learn in a safe environment where they are free to be themselves. Being someone they look forward to seeing everyday and seeing them light up when they see you outside of school really does show what an influence you have in their lives. It really is rewarding in many ways." -Ms. Sarah

Ms. Jennie has been teaching at MELC for 10 years. She is the kindest human, phenomenal teacher, and has great work ethic. She has so much love for our little wildcats, thank you for sharing your passion. Being a teacher means... Being a warm hug and a big smile. Providing a safe place in a not so safe world. Making learning fun so children will become lifelong learners. Helping children to believe in themselves. Teaching children to be kind and to accept and respect others. Planting seeds that continue to grow beyond my classroom. Leaving a tiny imprint that remains even when I'm gone. -Ms. Jennie