| New Parent Newsletter - May 30
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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 is a digest of important and timely items from the New Parent Page at marist.com/newparent and around our community.
Going forward, you will receive the June, July, and August editions of the Weekly Way Newsletter, which is sent to all current parents, in addition to miscellaneous school communications. Please continue to check your spam/junk folders frequently.
Previous issues of the newsletter and full details regarding the information below are available on the New Parent Page, which we will continue to update through the summer. Helpful details about the start of school, school hours, carpool proceedures, and buying lunch are also provided on the page for your convenience.
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Final Report Cards Due June 14
The Admissions Office requires final report cards for all newly enrolled students. Kindly email a copy of your child’s final report card and any spring standardized test results to admissions@marist.com by June 14. Please do not assume your child’s school will automatically send documents to our office. Thank you for your prompt attention.
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Health Forms Due This Saturday
All newly enrolled students must complete all required health forms and health-related tasks for the 2024-2025 school year in Magnus Health by June 1. This includes three Georgia High School Association forms and Pre-Participation Physical Evaluation Form with physical exam dated between April 1, 2024 and June 1, 2024.
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Laptop Pickup & Training
This summer, your child will be issued a Lenovo laptop with touchscreen and stylus. While students participate in laptop training, parents who are new to Marist will attend a brief session about classroom technology, laptop policies, and the Student Helpdesk course. Once your child picks up the laptop, he/she will have access to Marist email and should check it frequently for important communications from the Marist Clinic, Technology Help Desk, and more.
- Registration: Sign up now for a student/parent tech session.
- Date Options: June 11-13, July 9-11, July 23.
- Location: The Marist Library located on the 2nd floor of Wooldridge Center.
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Summer Reading 2024
New students, begin planning your summer reading now.
- When can I start? You can start reading at any time. When you attend laptop training, a Technology intern will guide you through the summer reading and Beanstack websites. If you would like to keep track of your reading minutes (optional), you can simply keep a written log until you have access to Beanstack.
- What’s required? Once you have your laptop and @marist.com email credentials, you must submit the Summer Reading Pledge. The pledge involves committing to read at least one book for fun this summer. Choose any genre or subject that interests you, ensuring it’s something you haven't read before, is on or above your reading comprehension level, and is appropriate for you.
- What’s due when school starts? Before the first day of school, you must submit two short activities via Beanstack: a six-word review of the book and a three to five sentence reflection.
- Is summer reading in addition to projects assigned by teachers? Yes, for instance, incoming 7th grade students are also required to read “The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Teens” by Sean Covey.
- How can I learn more? Visit the Summer Reading website full details.
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From the Marist Campus Store: Polos & PE Uniforms
As a friendly reminder, new uniform polos and PE uniforms can only be purchased at the campus store. Campus store purchases are tax-free, and proceeds benefit the school. Please consider shopping early. Additional uniform components are available from local/online retailers Flynn O’Hara and Mills Wear. View the 2024-2025 Marist uniform requirements.
Campus Store Details
- Open June 4-27; Tues/Wed/Thurs, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
- Closed in July; reopens Aug. 5.
- Online purchase is available now through July 22. All items purchased online will be available for August pick up; the campus store does not ship. You will be notified by email when your order is ready, along with pick-up date(s).
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2024-2025 Textbook Information
Marist uses BNC K-12 (Barnes and Noble) as our vendor for purchasing course materials online beginning Monday, July 15. Textbook purchasing information is available at marist.com/textbooks. Please familiarize yourself with the page before the store opens.
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New Grandparents Information Due Friday
During your child’s time at Marist School, there will be several opportunities for your extended family to engage with the school. Since grandparents are an important part of your child’s life, Marist will invite them to key events, such as our biennial Grandparents Day, and send various communications to them throughout the year. To be sure your child’s grandparents receive pertinent information, please complete the New Marist Grandparent Form by May 31.
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Campus Ministry Retreats
Parents, please save the date for your child’s grade-level 2024-2025 Campus Ministry retreat, beginning with the 7th grade Damascus Retreat on Saturday, September 21. The full line-up of retreats for the coming school year is now available on the Campus Ministry web page. Retreat interest forms will be emailed to parents in August.
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.
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Preparing for Middle School
Parents of rising 7th graders, please review the “Preparing for Middle School” section of the New Parent Page for helpful information, including:
- NEW! Additional spots have just opened for the "Middle School Introduction to Critical Thinking Camp". Register via Marist Summer Camps.
- Required summer assignment.
- Required agenda.
- Suggested school supplies.
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