311 E Division St. | Morning Sun, IA | Phone: 319-868-7701 | Fax: 319-868-7703

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Update on Free Meal Program

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We would like to share information with you regarding meal costs for the 2022-23 school year. Unfortunately, the government-funded free meal program for all students that was established during the COVID-19 pandemic will come to an end at the conclusion of the 2021-22 school year. This means that there will now be a cost associated with school meals for all families who do not meet the Free and Reduced Meal requirements when school begins in August.

We understand this change may cause concern; however, there are important steps you can take today to make sure your student(s) receives the meals they need next year.

Complete an application for Free & Reduced Meals. If your student qualifies for free or reduced meals, they can still receive them next year, but you must take action to make it happen. Even if you completed the 2021-2022 application, you would still need to complete the 2022-2023 application as well. If you need assistance completing this form, please contact the school office at 319-868-7701.

Families that do not qualify for free or reduced meals can begin depositing money into their student’s meal account by logging into Payschools to prepare for the cost of school lunches next year. Information on meal prices for the 2022-2023 school year can be found at https://mscsd.org/registration-enrollment/. If you have questions about adding money to your student’s account or if you need assistance accessing, please contact the school office at 319-868-7701.

Thank you for your attention to this upcoming change. We remain dedicated to ensuring that all students have access to school meals, and we will provide the necessary assistance to make that possible.

Registration 2022-2023

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2022-2023 E-Registration (for current students) through PowerSchool will begin on August 1. To register, please login to your Powerschool account. Click on the “Forms” tab on the left-hand side of the page. You will need to fill out the forms for each child – which is listed across the top. If you have forgotten your username/password please contact Sherry.

If you are new to the district, please use this link https://ecollect.accelaschool.com/mscsd. The rest of this document will also pertain to new students.

Payments may be made through PaySchools when you register and is the preferred payment. If you prefer to pay by check or cash, please drop your payment off at the school.

If you need assistance, you may visit the school building on August 4, 2022 from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM for help registering your child(ren).

Free and Reduced forms should be returned to Kim Hagge at the school.

Please contact the school office by phone at 319-868-7701 or email at kim.hagge@mscsd.org with questions regarding registration.

Christmas Break

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12-14-21
Parents & Staff:
With the upcoming holiday just around the corner it means that normal schedules for all of us will be changing. Some adjust just fine and others struggle with it. Either way is just fine. How do we help others that struggle with change? I am glad you asked….
Preplan for the time of change. This will help everyone. Keep to your schedule. Maybe you need to start counting the days down until Christmas break. This might be beneficial for the younger students. Once on break, you might start the countdown until school starts back up. This might be helpful for the adults!
It would be so helpful for your child(ren) to set up a schedule for them:
• Consistent bedtime
• Consistent wakeup time
• Consistent mealtimes
• Consistent time to read alone or aloud to you. When is the last time you heard your child read aloud?
• Consistent time to practice math, with you or on IXL. Everyone can benefit from flashcards and practice
Maybe add in some fun time doing the following with your child(ren):
• Making a meal together
• Baking cookies
• Winter fun outside – snow?
• Coloring
• Build something together
• Do dishes the “old fashion” way. Visit, tell “mom and dad” stories.
Children long to spend time with mom and dad, grandma and grandpa. Too often we get caught up in our own lives, and with all the electronics, that we neglect to socialize with those around us. Find ways to reconnect.
Start creating that schedule, talk to your child(ren) about it and pencil it out so that you don’t hear the words, “I’m bored!” Planning helps to keep the kids engaged and out of trouble from being bored.
Unstructured play is learning! Students improve self regulation, focus, problem solving, creative skills and social skills. It is some of the best kind of learning.
Have a wonderful Christmas break,
Mr. Steve

No School Alert

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School Board Decision:  Due to increasing rates of illness, there will be no school for Morning Sun students on Monday and Tuesday, November 22 & 23, 2021. Stay healthy, everyone!  Happy Thanksgiving.
Mike P

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