PARENT INFORMATION & RESOURCES
Virtual & In-person School Information
Order Marshall 2020-2021 Yearbooks!
The Marshall 2020-21 Yearbook is now on sale!
Please use the link posted below to order.
https://osp.osmsinc.com/Nashville/
The yearbook will cost only $32 and will feature nearly 50 pages of incredible work produced by our very own Yearbook Staff!
This has been a year for the records so why not have this perfect keepsake to remember it for years to come? Order now while supplies last! If you have any questions, please email Mr. Weir at [email protected]
The Marshall 2020-21 Yearbook is now on sale!
Please use the link posted below to order.
https://osp.osmsinc.com/Nashville/
The yearbook will cost only $32 and will feature nearly 50 pages of incredible work produced by our very own Yearbook Staff!
This has been a year for the records so why not have this perfect keepsake to remember it for years to come? Order now while supplies last! If you have any questions, please email Mr. Weir at [email protected]
Rising 7th Graders Vaccination Info
Please review the following files for info on required 7th grade vaccinations
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parent_letter_vaccine_requirment_2021_22_request.pdf |
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immunization_flyer_2021.pdf |
Future 7th Grade Parents
Here is a link with resources for the first semester of 7th grade math. Please check this out if you are looking to give your students a jump start for next year.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zKyhVQ5BI35hwXTOQl9QEEzh5wfOSAUO6BUd_fRr7K0/edit?usp=sharing
Here is a link with resources for the first semester of 7th grade math. Please check this out if you are looking to give your students a jump start for next year.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zKyhVQ5BI35hwXTOQl9QEEzh5wfOSAUO6BUd_fRr7K0/edit?usp=sharing
Help Send us Your Pictures for the Marshall 2020-21 Yearbook
The yearbook this year will be unique in that most of the pictures we use will be taken by YOU and your families! We obviously need your help!
Please keep in mind the following:
Without a picture day this year, we want to make sure we include at least one picture of every student as we would with their school portraits. Please include First and Last Name and grade level.
Send Selfies to:
[email protected]
Home Workspace
Send in a picture of you in your workspace at home! We may be in different locations, but we are still teaching and learning!
Send Home Workspace pictures to: marshallyearbook2021+home/[email protected]
Career Arts
Each student is assigned to a career arts class, (Art, Band, PE, Dance, etc.) please submit a picture doing an activity in the career arts class. I would like to fill each part of the career arts section of the book up with plenty from each class.
Send Career Arts Pictures to:
[email protected]
Sports/Activities
Though we have not been able to have sports and clubs here in at the school, many have participated in community sports and other activities. Please share the most memorable moments of your sporting event or activity you have been involved in!
Send Sports and Activity pictures to:
marshallyearbook2021+sports/[email protected]
Candid Shots
We want to see what you have been doing at home other than virtual learning. Send in some fun shots of you on your lunch break, after school, or weekends! We would love to have full representation from each grade level so don’t forget to include your name and grade level when you submit.
Send Candid Shots to:
[email protected]
Holidays/Celebrations
Holidays and Celebrations looked different for most this year, so we want to see how you celebrated! This is a great way for us to showcase the many cultures we have at our school.
Send Holiday/Celebration pictures to:
marshallyearbook2021+holiday/[email protected]
Pets
Many of us have pets at home, and we've spent more time with them than ever, lately! The yearbook staff would love to include a picture of you with your pet.
Send Pet shots to:
[email protected]
Mask Fashion
Share a picture in your mask! The more creative and fun, the better!
The yearbook staff and I are so grateful to have each of you help build this year’s yearbook. We want to document this very different year and we appreciate your help! Links will be sent out for each category in order to submit your pictures.
Send Mask Fashion shots to:
[email protected]
Faculty/Staff Send pictures to
marshallyearbook2021+faculty/[email protected]
For questions please email: Mr. Weir @ [email protected]
The yearbook this year will be unique in that most of the pictures we use will be taken by YOU and your families! We obviously need your help!
Please keep in mind the following:
- All photos submitted will be reviewed by Mr. Weir. Please make sure photos are appropriate for a middle school yearbook.
- Submitting photos is completely voluntary.
- By submitting a photo, you are giving the yearbook staff permission to use the photo.
- Disclaimer: All photos submitted will be used for public use in the yearbook.
Without a picture day this year, we want to make sure we include at least one picture of every student as we would with their school portraits. Please include First and Last Name and grade level.
Send Selfies to:
[email protected]
Home Workspace
Send in a picture of you in your workspace at home! We may be in different locations, but we are still teaching and learning!
Send Home Workspace pictures to: marshallyearbook2021+home/[email protected]
Career Arts
Each student is assigned to a career arts class, (Art, Band, PE, Dance, etc.) please submit a picture doing an activity in the career arts class. I would like to fill each part of the career arts section of the book up with plenty from each class.
Send Career Arts Pictures to:
[email protected]
Sports/Activities
Though we have not been able to have sports and clubs here in at the school, many have participated in community sports and other activities. Please share the most memorable moments of your sporting event or activity you have been involved in!
Send Sports and Activity pictures to:
marshallyearbook2021+sports/[email protected]
Candid Shots
We want to see what you have been doing at home other than virtual learning. Send in some fun shots of you on your lunch break, after school, or weekends! We would love to have full representation from each grade level so don’t forget to include your name and grade level when you submit.
Send Candid Shots to:
[email protected]
Holidays/Celebrations
Holidays and Celebrations looked different for most this year, so we want to see how you celebrated! This is a great way for us to showcase the many cultures we have at our school.
Send Holiday/Celebration pictures to:
marshallyearbook2021+holiday/[email protected]
Pets
Many of us have pets at home, and we've spent more time with them than ever, lately! The yearbook staff would love to include a picture of you with your pet.
Send Pet shots to:
[email protected]
Mask Fashion
Share a picture in your mask! The more creative and fun, the better!
The yearbook staff and I are so grateful to have each of you help build this year’s yearbook. We want to document this very different year and we appreciate your help! Links will be sent out for each category in order to submit your pictures.
Send Mask Fashion shots to:
[email protected]
Faculty/Staff Send pictures to
marshallyearbook2021+faculty/[email protected]
For questions please email: Mr. Weir @ [email protected]
Student Marshall T-Shirts, Student Agendas, ELA Novels, Laptops, and Art Supplies Pick up Schedule
Technology Issues
If your child is virtual, you can call the Help Desk, 615-269-5659 or visit Glencliff High School, 160 Anitoch Pike. They are open from 9 am to 3 pm.
If your child is in-person, have your child bring their laptop to school and let their homeroom teacher know. We will work to address any issues before your child goes home for the day.
Marshall Phase in of In-person Learning Parent Orientation Meeting
*Please click on the link below to watch our TEAMS Live Parent Orientation meeting from Monday February 15 at 6:30 pm
PARENT ORIENTATION TEAMS LIVE LINK
Please click on the link below to watch our TEAMS Live Parent meeting from Thursday Oct 22 at 6:30 pm
https://bit.ly/TMMSPhasein
Click on the link below to ask questions you have regarding the phase -in of in-person and virtual learning. We will try to address your questions in future parent communications
http://bit.ly/TMMSQuestions
- Starting Tuesday January 5th, we will distribute student Marshall T-shirts, novels for ELA classes, student agendas, new computers, and art supplies for students taking ART the 3rd quarter.
- To retrieve these items, parents are asked to pull into the front of the school and hit the buzzer at the front door between the hours of 9 am and 3 pm. A secretary will assist you. If you cannot make it during this time, please call the office to set up an alternate time.
Technology Issues
If your child is virtual, you can call the Help Desk, 615-269-5659 or visit Glencliff High School, 160 Anitoch Pike. They are open from 9 am to 3 pm.
If your child is in-person, have your child bring their laptop to school and let their homeroom teacher know. We will work to address any issues before your child goes home for the day.
Marshall Phase in of In-person Learning Parent Orientation Meeting
*Please click on the link below to watch our TEAMS Live Parent Orientation meeting from Monday February 15 at 6:30 pm
PARENT ORIENTATION TEAMS LIVE LINK
Please click on the link below to watch our TEAMS Live Parent meeting from Thursday Oct 22 at 6:30 pm
https://bit.ly/TMMSPhasein
Click on the link below to ask questions you have regarding the phase -in of in-person and virtual learning. We will try to address your questions in future parent communications
http://bit.ly/TMMSQuestions
FREE MEALS SERVED @ MARSHALL
We wanted to remind you that the Marshall Kitchen is open to all families with free breakfast, lunch, and dinner options being served on Monday's, Wednesday's, and Friday's from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm! To pick up free meals for your children, pull around to the back of the building and park in front of the gym. If the weather is warm, you will see the door open and a cafeteria staff will bring meals to your car. If it is cold, please pull up, and knock on the door (there will be a sign on it). Check out the menu below to see what we are serving!
We wanted to remind you that the Marshall Kitchen is open to all families with free breakfast, lunch, and dinner options being served on Monday's, Wednesday's, and Friday's from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm! To pick up free meals for your children, pull around to the back of the building and park in front of the gym. If the weather is warm, you will see the door open and a cafeteria staff will bring meals to your car. If it is cold, please pull up, and knock on the door (there will be a sign on it). Check out the menu below to see what we are serving!
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marshall_breakfast_may.pdf |
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marshall_lunch_may.pdf |
REVISED MARSHALL IN-PERSON & VIRTUAL SCHEDULES- Starting TUESDAY OCTOBER 27
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master_schedule_as_of_3-4.pdf |
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revised_marshall_virtual_schedule.pdf |
Revised Marshall In-Person Dress Code, Electronics Policy, and Arrival & Dismissal Procedures
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final_2020_school_dress_and_mask_expectations.pdf |
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final_2020_tmm_electronic_device_policy.pdf |
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arrival___dismissal_procedures_for_students___parents.pdf |
Meharry COVID Testing Program Form
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mnps_student_covid_testing_release_form_2.6.21__one-page_.pdf |
LIVE PARENT SCHOOLOGY TRAINING on MICROSOFT TEAMS
Watch our live Schoology training on Microsoft TEAMS. Learn how to login to Schoology and track your child's attendance and grades. See our administrators answer parent questions about Schoology and virtual learning.
Please use the following link to watch the recording of the training:
http://www.bit.ly/TMMSVL101
PLEASE CLICK ON THE FOLLOWING LINK TO GIVE US FEEDBACK ON HOW VIRTUALLY LEARNING IS GOING FOR YOU
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=V4KCxhBkfkC1V7XcchHeVVuhKpQG1edIhIxrz0c_-ktUODhCS1cxNkVGM01RTTJJTDZaOTI2QTQ3Qy4u
Watch our live Schoology training on Microsoft TEAMS. Learn how to login to Schoology and track your child's attendance and grades. See our administrators answer parent questions about Schoology and virtual learning.
Please use the following link to watch the recording of the training:
http://www.bit.ly/TMMSVL101
PLEASE CLICK ON THE FOLLOWING LINK TO GIVE US FEEDBACK ON HOW VIRTUALLY LEARNING IS GOING FOR YOU
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=V4KCxhBkfkC1V7XcchHeVVuhKpQG1edIhIxrz0c_-ktUODhCS1cxNkVGM01RTTJJTDZaOTI2QTQ3Qy4u
Marshall Virtual Learning Schedule
To make sure all of our students have an opportunity to interact with all of their teachers, we have set up the virtual learning schedule below for live teacher instruction, student check-ins, & teacher office hours.
To make sure all of our students have an opportunity to interact with all of their teachers, we have set up the virtual learning schedule below for live teacher instruction, student check-ins, & teacher office hours.
- To login, students should click on the Microsoft TEAMS link provided in the course page for the live Instruction and/or Teacher Office Hours.
- Starting October 27th, all virtual students will have a full day of synchronous instruction on Monday, Wednesday, & Friday that would reflect their normal schedule if they were in the building.
- Students will also have ample time to work asynchronously on their assignments with teacher support on Tuesday and Thursday.
- Students receiving Exceptional Education or EL services through their PLT time will receive those services 5 days a week with their designated teacher.
Marshall Attendance Expectations
Please click on file below to review Marshall attendance expectations. Remember, when students log in and out of Schoology by 11:59 pm each school day (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday) and attend all live sessions, including their PLT class, they will maintain perfect attendance. When students miss 5 or more days, parents will receive a phone call and a 5 day truancy letter. This can be prevented by logging into Schoology daily and by attending all live sessions.
Please click on file below to review Marshall attendance expectations. Remember, when students log in and out of Schoology by 11:59 pm each school day (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday) and attend all live sessions, including their PLT class, they will maintain perfect attendance. When students miss 5 or more days, parents will receive a phone call and a 5 day truancy letter. This can be prevented by logging into Schoology daily and by attending all live sessions.
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Virtual Learning Resources-How do I get started?
Clever-The pathway for students accessing Schoology/Classes
The district uses Clever (which students can access with their MNPS username and password) as a single access point to all of the web applications purchased by the district. This includes Schoology, Study Island and IXL.
The username format is as follows First Name, Last Initial, Last 5 numbers of the students 190 number @mnpsk12.org.
ex. Jane Doe 190123456 [email protected]
Click on the file below to view a walk-through on how to access the Clever site.
See more detailed information below about logging in and resetting passwords under Virtual Learning Questions and Answers.
The district uses Clever (which students can access with their MNPS username and password) as a single access point to all of the web applications purchased by the district. This includes Schoology, Study Island and IXL.
- What is the Student username and password?
The username format is as follows First Name, Last Initial, Last 5 numbers of the students 190 number @mnpsk12.org.
ex. Jane Doe 190123456 [email protected]
- What if I forget my password?
Click on the file below to view a walk-through on how to access the Clever site.
See more detailed information below about logging in and resetting passwords under Virtual Learning Questions and Answers.
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Marshall Title 1 Parent Informational Meeting
View our Annual Title I Parent Meeting from Thursday, October 29 at 6:30 pm. During the meeting, you will learn what being a Title I school means, parents' rights and options for involvement, and how our Title I money is spent. We hope to see you there. You can view the recording of this live Teams event by clicking the link below.
Join Teams Event
View our Annual Title I Parent Meeting from Thursday, October 29 at 6:30 pm. During the meeting, you will learn what being a Title I school means, parents' rights and options for involvement, and how our Title I money is spent. We hope to see you there. You can view the recording of this live Teams event by clicking the link below.
Join Teams Event
Virtual Learning Questions and Answers:
How do I access district information about Virtual Learning?
Virtual lessons will be posted in the district’s online learning system, Schoology, which students can access through their Clever accounts at clever.com/in/ mnps by using their MNPS email and password.
How do parents access their child's Schoology account/gradebook?
What if my child’s device won’t work? What if Schoology won’t let them submit their work?
TO RESET YOUR PASSWORD
*Please keep in mind all passwords were reset to the default password before the year began
To reset your student email password, send an email to [email protected] and provide your:
• First Name
• Last Name
• Student ID number, starts with 190
• School Name
Yes, you can make this request from your personal or parental email account.
And, this is an important step: Make sure you add [email protected] to contacts so our response doesn’t end up in your spam folder
What if my child has a disability or has special needs (IEP/504)?
Additional Resources
We wanted to share some resources if you are in need of food, but also if you are looking for ways to support your child’s learning at home.
MNPS is still providing Free Breakfast for all students, but Marshall students are no longer automatically eligible for Free lunches. Please see information above for details on how to apply. Marshall will be offering a drive through pickup line in our bus lane (by gym), and there will also be delivery at bus stops. More info to come!
Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) Application
Families of children in grades Pre-K to 12 who received free or reduced-price school meals or attended Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) schools in Spring 2020 may now receive P-EBT benefits to help alleviate missed school meals during March, April, and May when children were not in school because of COVID-19. The deadline to apply is this Friday, August 14, 2020 at 4:30PM. Not on SNAP but qualify for free or reduced school meals?
Other places offering assistance with Meals/Food
How do I access district information about Virtual Learning?
- Check out the MNPS website for additional details regarding virtual learning. https://www.mnps.org/backtoschool
- The following link will provide information on MNPS Virtual Learning including: Expectations, Academics, Attendance, Discipline, Schoology, Grades, etc.
Virtual lessons will be posted in the district’s online learning system, Schoology, which students can access through their Clever accounts at clever.com/in/ mnps by using their MNPS email and password.
How do parents access their child's Schoology account/gradebook?
- Below is a video on how Parents can have access to their student's Schoology Learning Platform.
- Teachers will provide parents their individual log in codes via phone calls home the 1st week of school.
- If students do not have access to a device or Wifi and need one, they can visit Glen Cliff High School, 160 Antioch Pike, to pick up a computer or hotspot.
- More information about how you can access free or public WiFi is available here. https://www.mnps.org/digitaltools
What if my child’s device won’t work? What if Schoology won’t let them submit their work?
- Students who need help logging in to any of their school accounts, resetting their password, or other technology assistance can Call the MNPS Help Desk to speak to a tech support representative: (615) 269-5956 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m.
- If you have technology issues, that the help desk can not address, please visit Glen Cliff High School, 160 Antioch Pick, between 9 a.m and 3 p.m. to receive help.
- Starting July 27, 2020, families that speak a language other than English can receive technology assistance by calling 615-259-8787 between 8am and 4:30 pm. MNPS will have an interpreter and technology support specialist ready to assist them.
TO RESET YOUR PASSWORD
*Please keep in mind all passwords were reset to the default password before the year began
To reset your student email password, send an email to [email protected] and provide your:
• First Name
• Last Name
• Student ID number, starts with 190
• School Name
Yes, you can make this request from your personal or parental email account.
And, this is an important step: Make sure you add [email protected] to contacts so our response doesn’t end up in your spam folder
What if my child has a disability or has special needs (IEP/504)?
- EE Services and 504 Services: For each child with disabilities, we are developing a COVID-19 Continuous Learning Individualized Plan (CLIP). The CLIP will identify how MNPS will implement the services and supports in your child's lEP or Section 504 Plan when we are in a virtual setting.info coming
- IEP and 504 Meetings: Annual IEP/504 meetings will convene virtually as scheduled or requested.
- Classroom, content, related arts, and other teachers:The expectations are the same for a virtual setting as in-person.
- Questions about the implementation of a student’s IEP/504? Contact your child’s school principal, 504 coordinator or special education teacher via email.
Additional Resources
We wanted to share some resources if you are in need of food, but also if you are looking for ways to support your child’s learning at home.
MNPS is still providing Free Breakfast for all students, but Marshall students are no longer automatically eligible for Free lunches. Please see information above for details on how to apply. Marshall will be offering a drive through pickup line in our bus lane (by gym), and there will also be delivery at bus stops. More info to come!
Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) Application
Families of children in grades Pre-K to 12 who received free or reduced-price school meals or attended Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) schools in Spring 2020 may now receive P-EBT benefits to help alleviate missed school meals during March, April, and May when children were not in school because of COVID-19. The deadline to apply is this Friday, August 14, 2020 at 4:30PM. Not on SNAP but qualify for free or reduced school meals?
- Apply for P-EBT online here.
- Application now available in Spanish, Arabic and Somali!
- Deadline is August 14, 2020.
- Must have a valid email address and phone number to create an account.
- P-EBT information in Spanish available here.
- Spanish P-EBT application video guide available here.
- No application is necessary.
Other places offering assistance with Meals/Food
- https://www.newschannel5.com/news/nashville-general-hospital-foundation-feeding-a-need-through-free-food-deliveries
- To ensure Tennessee families can find information about the closest meal pick-up program to them, the department has partnered with Hoonuit to provide up-to-date information in a central location. Visit SchoolMealFinder.com for more information.
- Text Feeds to 797979 for other food distribution sites.
- Please call the school counselor or main office to explore additional options if you do not have access to transportation.
Additional Family Resources
Technology Requests
*Note: Eventually, all students will be issued a new laptop once we have met the needs of students without laptops/tablets and access to WiFi. We will contact families once the new district laptops have arrived to arrange for pick up. We are currently issuing school laptops.
- The schools will be distributing devices to students who do not have access to one.
- If students do not have access to a device or Wifi and need one, please call the main office for support.
- Our secretaries will call parents to reserve a time for pick up. If lack of access is keeping your child from accessing their class, please email their teachers and the grade level secretaries (5th/6th [email protected], 7th/8th [email protected])or call the main office. We are working on making sure all students have access to technology and WiFi.
- Please email Mr. Allen if you have placed a technology request and have not received an email or phone reply to set up a time for pickup. [email protected]
*Note: Eventually, all students will be issued a new laptop once we have met the needs of students without laptops/tablets and access to WiFi. We will contact families once the new district laptops have arrived to arrange for pick up. We are currently issuing school laptops.
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Free Lunch Eligibility
Marshall is able to serve lunch at no cost to all students.
We strongly encourage families who may be eligible for free-and reduced lunch prices to click the link below to fill out the application. If you need a paper application they are at the school. Free and reduced lunch applications must be completed, processed, and approved by the second week of school, or students will begin to be charged.
Click on link below to apply for Free/Reduced lunch
https://www.myschoolapps.com/Application
To apply for free and reduced lunch, you will need to provide:
Lunch and Breakfast will be available via drive through pickup at the school or delivery to bus stops.
Marshall is able to serve lunch at no cost to all students.
We strongly encourage families who may be eligible for free-and reduced lunch prices to click the link below to fill out the application. If you need a paper application they are at the school. Free and reduced lunch applications must be completed, processed, and approved by the second week of school, or students will begin to be charged.
Click on link below to apply for Free/Reduced lunch
https://www.myschoolapps.com/Application
To apply for free and reduced lunch, you will need to provide:
- The names and incomes of every member of your household
- The school, grade, birth date of every student in your household
- Your social security number and electronic signature
- (Optional) A valid email address or phone number for district communication about the status of the application.
- https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/login/getmain?requestAction=home
- Download the app here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hss.msb&feature=search_result
- https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/myschoolbucks/id661878685?mt=8
Lunch and Breakfast will be available via drive through pickup at the school or delivery to bus stops.
- Drive through Lunch/Breakfast in Bus lane outside Gym from 11:30 am to 1 pm
- Know child’s name, school, grade, birth date, & 190 #
Student Supply Lists
Parents please click on the attachments below to view the grade level supply lists. Since we are starting the year virtually, some items (ex. combination lock) will not be needed until we return to school in person. To save money on supplies please keep in mind the following:
Parents please click on the attachments below to view the grade level supply lists. Since we are starting the year virtually, some items (ex. combination lock) will not be needed until we return to school in person. To save money on supplies please keep in mind the following:
- Tax Free weekend is Friday July 31st to Sunday August 2nd
- MNPS will be providing students with some free school supplies. We will distribute these supplies the week of August 10th. Details on distribution will be coming soon. Please see list below for free supplies offered by MNPS
- - Interactive Notebook (three-ring binder)
- - Pencils
- - Erasers
- - Scissors
- - Crayons and colored pencils
- - Tape
- - Ruler
- - Printer paper
- - Multi-colored paper
- - Sidewalk chalk
- - Small whiteboard and dry erase markers
- - Clay
- - Unifix cubes (PreK, K, 1)
- - Notebook paper
- - Graph/grid paper
- - Pens and pencils
- - Highlighters
- - Compass and ruler (for students in Integrated Math III)
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7th Grade Vaccinations
An updated Tennessee Immunization Certificate with proof of one additional immunizations is required when entering 7th grade.
Immunizations are available from your child’s doctor.
They may also be available through the Metro Public Health Department if your child
An updated Tennessee Immunization Certificate with proof of one additional immunizations is required when entering 7th grade.
Immunizations are available from your child’s doctor.
They may also be available through the Metro Public Health Department if your child
- has TennCare,
- no insurance
- or insurance that does not pay for vaccines.
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7th_grade_immunizations_flyer_2020.pdf |
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MNPS is also providing a page that lists online resources for students such as online textbooks and free programs and tools. You can access this information by visiting
https://www.mnps.org/digitaltools
https://www.mnps.org/blog/2020/3/18/free-at-home-learning-resources
Free WiFi Information
https://www.xfinity.com/support/articles/open-xfinity-wifi-hotspots
For independent practice, we recommend students use Study Island for Math, Literacy, Science and Social Studies. We also recommend students use Khan Academy if they need direct instruction on specific concepts and IXL for repeated practice of math facts. Students can log on to Study Island or IXL using the Clever Portal (which students can access with their MNPS username and password).
https://www.mnps.org/digitaltools
https://www.mnps.org/blog/2020/3/18/free-at-home-learning-resources
Free WiFi Information
https://www.xfinity.com/support/articles/open-xfinity-wifi-hotspots
For independent practice, we recommend students use Study Island for Math, Literacy, Science and Social Studies. We also recommend students use Khan Academy if they need direct instruction on specific concepts and IXL for repeated practice of math facts. Students can log on to Study Island or IXL using the Clever Portal (which students can access with their MNPS username and password).
Student access to free ebooks and online library resources.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/15qJt3z-aNAPc7dgmdKLa3QdhgUXEl1e7v15gJ8BUtXc/edit?usp=sharing
Limitless Libraries, a partnership between MNPS and Nashville Public Library that makes audiobooks, eBooks and other resources available to students who use their student ID number and PIN
https://docs.google.com/document/d/15qJt3z-aNAPc7dgmdKLa3QdhgUXEl1e7v15gJ8BUtXc/edit?usp=sharing
Limitless Libraries, a partnership between MNPS and Nashville Public Library that makes audiobooks, eBooks and other resources available to students who use their student ID number and PIN
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library_help_during_quarantine.pdf |
English Learners
Achieve 3000
Students choose from a variety of fiction and non-fiction articles and stories at their current reading level. The program automatically adjusts the reading level according to the students’ answers to comprehension questions. The program includes vocabulary support and writing prompts. This may be accessed through the website or the Clever Portal and is available to active English Learners. Works best in the Chrome browser. https://portal.achieve3000.com/
News in Levels
Current news is adjusted for beginning, intermediate, and advanced English speakers. There are a variety of topics to choose from. The program includes read-aloud and vocabulary support. It is available to anyone to use. https://www.newsinlevels.com/
Multilingual COVID-19 (Corona virus) information for families
Learn more about the pandemic in your home language.
En español: https://www.cdc.gov/spanish
In other languages: https://wwwn.cdc.gov/pubs/other-languages/
Achieve 3000
Students choose from a variety of fiction and non-fiction articles and stories at their current reading level. The program automatically adjusts the reading level according to the students’ answers to comprehension questions. The program includes vocabulary support and writing prompts. This may be accessed through the website or the Clever Portal and is available to active English Learners. Works best in the Chrome browser. https://portal.achieve3000.com/
News in Levels
Current news is adjusted for beginning, intermediate, and advanced English speakers. There are a variety of topics to choose from. The program includes read-aloud and vocabulary support. It is available to anyone to use. https://www.newsinlevels.com/
Multilingual COVID-19 (Corona virus) information for families
Learn more about the pandemic in your home language.
En español: https://www.cdc.gov/spanish
In other languages: https://wwwn.cdc.gov/pubs/other-languages/
MARSHALL SEL (Social Emotional Learning) Website & Resources
Find short powerful SEL videos and questions.
https://thurgoodmarshallsel.weebly.com/
Find short powerful SEL videos and questions.
https://thurgoodmarshallsel.weebly.com/
8th Grade Video
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Inquiry Based Learning Project (IBL)
Thurgood Marshall is committed to unlocking the potential of all students. To this end, all of our students will
participate in the Inquiry Based Learning Project (IBL). This project allows students the opportunity to
explore a topic of interest from eight broad categories of the Cambridge Global Perspectives curriculum. To
maximize integration with Science & Social Studies content and standards, Marshall Science and Social
Studies teachers selected the following eight categories:
After picking a topic, students will then conduct research using online databases (ex. GALE). Students will use their research information to develop a topic proposal where they take a position regarding a problem relevant to their topic of interest. An example of this progression would be the following: Category: “Biodiversity and Ecosystem Loss”; Problem: “How do we stop the harmful impact of plastic waste on the environment?”; and Position: To reduce the negative impact of plastic on the environment, restaurants should not use plastic straws. Students will also develop a works cited page/bibliography.
Students will then use information gathered about their topic and position to write an argumentative essay. Students’ argumentative essays will be completed under the guidance of their Literacy teachers and will count as their culminating task for the 3rd nine weeks. During the 4th nine weeks, students will have the opportunity to break into groups of 2-3 to develop a poster board and presentation around one of the argumentative essay topics. Homeroom teachers will serve as advisers and will assist students with forming groups, setting goals, and giving project feedback. Groups will then present their projects in their homerooms between the end of April and the first week of May. Homeroom teachers will score student projects. The top projects will have the opportunity to compete for special awards, but all student projects will be scored and have the opportunity to be displayed at our IBL Expo on May 14th.
The IBL project is aligned with TN Ready Literacy Standards for Reading (RI.1), Writing (W.1, W.6, W.7, W.9) and Speaking & Listening (SL.4, SL.5, S.6), the MNPS Instructional Framework (Ambitious & Equitable Pedagogy), and 21st Century Skills (Critical Thinking, Collaboration, Creativity, Communication). It is our goal to expose all of our students to high-level thinking, researching, writing, and collaborating, so they are well prepared for the challenges of high school, college, and career. Although the IBL process will be challenging and will require a significant amount of work outside of the classroom, we believe all students can be successful. As we embark on this journey together, our teachers, librarian, and staff stand ready to assist. Please reach out to us if you have any questions!
Thurgood Marshall is committed to unlocking the potential of all students. To this end, all of our students will
participate in the Inquiry Based Learning Project (IBL). This project allows students the opportunity to
explore a topic of interest from eight broad categories of the Cambridge Global Perspectives curriculum. To
maximize integration with Science & Social Studies content and standards, Marshall Science and Social
Studies teachers selected the following eight categories:
- Sustainability
- Biodiversity and ecosystem loss
- Changing communities
- Belief systems
- Family
- Humans and other species
- Migration
- Tradition, culture and identity
After picking a topic, students will then conduct research using online databases (ex. GALE). Students will use their research information to develop a topic proposal where they take a position regarding a problem relevant to their topic of interest. An example of this progression would be the following: Category: “Biodiversity and Ecosystem Loss”; Problem: “How do we stop the harmful impact of plastic waste on the environment?”; and Position: To reduce the negative impact of plastic on the environment, restaurants should not use plastic straws. Students will also develop a works cited page/bibliography.
Students will then use information gathered about their topic and position to write an argumentative essay. Students’ argumentative essays will be completed under the guidance of their Literacy teachers and will count as their culminating task for the 3rd nine weeks. During the 4th nine weeks, students will have the opportunity to break into groups of 2-3 to develop a poster board and presentation around one of the argumentative essay topics. Homeroom teachers will serve as advisers and will assist students with forming groups, setting goals, and giving project feedback. Groups will then present their projects in their homerooms between the end of April and the first week of May. Homeroom teachers will score student projects. The top projects will have the opportunity to compete for special awards, but all student projects will be scored and have the opportunity to be displayed at our IBL Expo on May 14th.
The IBL project is aligned with TN Ready Literacy Standards for Reading (RI.1), Writing (W.1, W.6, W.7, W.9) and Speaking & Listening (SL.4, SL.5, S.6), the MNPS Instructional Framework (Ambitious & Equitable Pedagogy), and 21st Century Skills (Critical Thinking, Collaboration, Creativity, Communication). It is our goal to expose all of our students to high-level thinking, researching, writing, and collaborating, so they are well prepared for the challenges of high school, college, and career. Although the IBL process will be challenging and will require a significant amount of work outside of the classroom, we believe all students can be successful. As we embark on this journey together, our teachers, librarian, and staff stand ready to assist. Please reach out to us if you have any questions!
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