| New Parent Newsletter - June 2
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To help keep newly enrolled families on track, we are pleased to share the fourth and final issue of the New Parent Newsletter, which includes important information about time-sensitive items. Going forward, you will begin receiving school-wide communications, including the June, July, and August editions of the Weekly Way newsletter, which are emailed to all current parents.
Previous issues of the newsletter and full details regarding the information below are available on the New Parent Page at marist.com/newparent, which we will continue to update through the summer. Helpful information about school hours, carpool procedures, buying lunch, and the start of school has recently been added to the page for your convenience.
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Final Report Cards Due to Admissions
The Admissions Office requires final report cards for all newly enrolled students. At this time, we have received information directly from the following schools: Cornerstone Christian Academy, Christ the King School, Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic School, and St. Martin’s Episcopal School. If your child(ren)’s school is not on this list, please email a copy of your child(ren)’s final report card and/or spring standardized testing directly to admissions@marist.com by Friday, June 10. Thank you for your prompt attention.
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Important June Communications
Within the next few weeks, parents of all new students will receive several important emails from various school departments. Please keep an eye on your inbox (and your junk/spam folders) for the following:
- Peer Leaders: Parents will receive more information about their children’s peer groups and what to expect over the summer.
- Marist.com Login: Parents will receive instructions to log in to the Marist website in order to access the resource board and school directory.
- Course Placement: Parents will receive their children’s course placement information, including math and band/chorus for 7th graders.
- PowerSchool Access: Parents will receive instructions to set up PowerSchool access. Marist uses PowerSchool to manage all information for courses, schedules, and grades. Your child’s student ID number and class registration list in PowerSchool will be necessary to purchase textbooks once the online bookstore opens July 18.
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Laptop Pick Up for New Students
Dates: June 14, 15, and 16 (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday); if unable to attend, the next pick-up dates will be in August
Times: Drop in between 9:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. (allow 30 minutes)
Location: The Marist Library located on the 2nd floor of Wooldridge Center
May a parent pick up the laptop? We will be setting up student email and other Marist accounts, so your child must be present.
What if we have questions after we pick up the laptop? Once your child picks up the laptop, he or she will have access to Marist email and should check it frequently for information about Technology Q&A sessions and other helpful tutorials.
Questions? HelpDesk@marist.com
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Required Health Forms Due Tomorrow (June 3)
As a friendly reminder, all newly enrolled students must submit required health forms and complete required health-related tasks for the 2022-2023 school year in Magnus Health by Friday, June 3, regardless of participation in school sports or activities. This includes all Georgia High School Association forms, Vital Health Record, and Conditional Questions.
At this time, the Magnus Health link emailed in late April to parents of all new students has expired. Please call Magnus directly at (919) 502-7689 to establish your account.
Regarding ImPACT testing, the link and code for the baseline ImPACT test will be sent to parents of all new students in mid-July as part of Marist’s comprehensive concussion program. Please contact School Nurse Mrs. Jess Kline with any questions or concerns.
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New Parent Support Committee
The New Parent Support Committee has the pleasure of matching families new to Marist with experienced, current parents to help with a smooth transition to the Marist community. All pairings are now complete, and you should hear from your Marist parent host by Friday, June 3. We encourage you to connect with your host over the summer and use her/him as an additional resource for all things Marist. Please don’t hesitate to contact the New Parent Support Committee Co-Chairs, Samantha Findley and Patty Martenson, at maristnewparent@gmail.com should you have any questions or if your host does not make contact by Friday.
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Football Information
- Summer Parent/Player Meetings
- Sunday, July 31 at 6 p.m. for the 7th/8th and 9th grade football teams
- Questions? Contact Coach Alan Chadwick
- 9th Grade Team Manager Opportunity
- Rising 9th grade students interested in managing the 9th grade football team should complete our brief Google Form. Team managers attend all practices and games for the 9th grade football team and assist with organization and equipment.
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Cross Country Information
- JV/Varsity: Please contact Coach Matthew McMurray directly for information about upcoming parent and student information sessions in June and summer conditioning.
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Summer Reading 2022
New students, begin planning now for summer reading. Your choice! Your voice!
- What’s required? New students must submit the "Commit to Read" pledge form promising to read at least one book this summer. Choose a book that is on or above your reading level, appropriate for you, and that you haven’t already read.
- What’s due in August when school starts? A six-word reflection on your reading and full participation in the summer reading activity.
- Questions? Please visit the summer reading website for full details, including books recommended by Marist faculty and staff.
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Campus Store
The Marist Campus Store summer hours will be Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. through June 24. Any items ordered online will be available for August pick up. You will be notified by email when your order is ready along with pick-up date(s). Follow us on Instagram @marist_campus_store for real-time updates over the summer. We will check email regularly at campusstore@marist.com should you have questions.
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Campus Ministry Retreats
In August, an email will be sent to all parents with registration information for 2022-2023 Campus Ministry retreats, but for now, new students should save the date for the fall 7th and 9th grade retreats. All retreats are led by students who are chosen and trained by faculty members to provide a meaningful and fun experience for students to grow in their relationship with God. Retreats are voluntary and more than 90% of students participate in a retreat during their time at Marist.
- 7th Grade Damascus Retreat: Saturday, September 24 in the afternoon/evening on Marist Campus
- 9th Grade Genesis Retreat: Morning of Saturday, October 29 to the afternoon of Sunday, October 30; overnight and off campus
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Speech & Debate Workshop
The Marist Speech & Debate Program is excited to host a free summer workshop for students interested in learning more about the program. The workshop will be Saturday, June 11 from 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. on campus. For more information and to register, please visit our Google Site. Registration closes June 8. Questions? Contact Mr. Jeffrey Miller.
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