Herbert Carter Global Community Magnet

Students in Christy Miller’s fifth-grade class at Herbert Carter Global Community Magnet recently got a great lesson in energy conservation from John Fetherston, a facilitator with Energy Efficiency Arkansas. Fetherston regularly visits schools, talking to students about their ability to make an impact on the environment and helping them see the value of sustainability. “Mr. Fetherston is very knowledgeable about energy efficiency and presented the information using kid-friendly language,” Miller said. “He played a game with students where they had to choose three actions that would help conserve energy in each room of a home. The students loved it and learned so much, myself included.” HCGC regularly incorporates lessons about sustainable energy into its curriculum. We are grateful to Mr. Fetherston and Energy Efficiency Arkansas for visiting with our students and sharing knowledge!

The LAST honors assemblies of the year and The FinchFATHER is showing out... 🧡🔸🟧🐥🟧🔸🧡

Attention VIRTUAL students& parents: See the attached flyer regarding device returns. If you have any questions, feel free to call our front office! ❤️💻🌎💙

Last week, 3rd though 6th grade students enjoys playing homemade salsa with Mrs. Campbell in Spanish class.

Congrats to MSD teachers Christie George and Kelly Phillips for being recognized as "Best-Mannered" teachers by the National League of Junior Cotillions, Arkansas Delta Chapter! Click here to read more: https://www.msd3.org/article/458242

5th graders learned about the owl food chain by dissecting owl pellets today!

Don’t forget to take advantage of our most convenient fundraiser - School Supply Kits! Orders are due next Tuesday, May 11, 2021! *Feel free to call our front office if you have any questions. 💙✏️🌎✂️❤️

THANK YOU to our GPA for providing a DeLiCiOuS lunch for our staff! ❤️🌮🌎💙

Attention parents of students who will be in band next year in 7th grade: On Monday, May 10, and Tuesday, May 11, the Marion Band will host Amro Music Co. from Memphis at the Marion Performing Arts Center lobby from 2:30-7 p.m. Parents will need to make a deposit on an instrument one of these days. No appointment is needed; however, we are asking parents to come on the day in which your child's instrument is listed: Monday, May 10: Flute, clarinet, saxophone Tuesday, May 11: Trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone, tuba, percussion You may come on a day that is not assigned if needed. This is an inexpensive way to obtain a high-quality instrument that will ensure student success. Students will not receive their instruments until school begins in July. We want to make sure they receive the correct instruction before we begin playing. The meeting is to secure your child's instrument prior to the new school year. If there are any financial concerns or other questions, please reach out to Mr. Monty Hill at mhill@msd3.org. Thank you!

It's not too late to schedule a tour of our award-winning magnet schools! Tours are available, by appointment, of all three magnet schools for prospective families. Tours need to be scheduled in advance, and face coverings will be required for all campus visitors. To schedule your tour, simply call the school you are interested in: Herbert Carter Global Community Magnet: 870-739-5120 Marion Math, Science, & Technology Magnet: 870-739-5180 Marion Visual & Performing Arts Magnet: 870-735-4588 For enrollment information, visit https://www.msd3.org/o/msd/page/registration--330 Remember: The deadline for School Choice is May 1!

We can’t end our week without thanking a few peeps that organized and provided supplies for our Earth Day event! ♻️ Ms. Christy Miller, HCGC 5th grade teacher ♻️ Ms. Michelle Schwartz, GPA member ♻️ Keep Arkansas Beautiful Initiative Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU! ❤️♻️🌎💙

Weeding ✔️ Mulching ✔️ Potting Plants ✔️ HCGC’s students spent this Earth Day by beautifying our campus! ALL students participated in this event and we can’t wait to show you the finished product! Head over to our Facebook page or our YouTube channel to see check it out! A HUGE thank you goes out to our GPA and the Keep Arkansas Beaitiful initiative for making this possible! #keepARbeautiful ❤️🌎♻️💙

Marion Patriot Volleyball Tryouts will be held on the following dates: Sr. High (current 9th-11th-grade girls) – Sunday, April 25, 2-4 p.m. Jr. High (current 7th- & 8th-grade girls) – Monday-Wednesday, April 26-28, 2:30-4:30 p.m. 7th Grade (current 6th-grade girls) -- Monday-Wednesday, April 26-28, 9 a.m.-noon. To sign up for tryouts, use this link: https://forms.gle/KGenju2Hc3pKMZec9 You must have a current physical. Physical information is below. All tryouts are in the VB gym. All tryouts are closed. Only girls participating and coaches allowed. If you have any questions, please contact one of the following: 7th Grade: Coach Norton, knorton@msd3.org Jr. High: Coach Sislo, lsislo@msd3.org Sr. High: Coach Beasley, lbeasley@msd3.org With the school and local clinics offering athletic physicals on the days listed below, we are cancelling Tuesday (4/20) & Thursday (4/22) night sessions we previously had scheduled for girls trying out for volleyball. You can still go to Vital Wellness the week of April 19-23, anytime between 8 a.m. and 5 pm, for a free physical. We ask that you please get there before 4:45 pm. Students may receive a free athletic physical at school on the following dates: Wednesday, April 21 (8:30-11:00)- grades 9-11 baseball & softball Thursday, April 22 (8:30-11:00)- grades 9-11 soccer, golf, tennis, & cheer Friday, April 23 (8:30-11:00)- grades 9-11 football Friday, April 23 (12:30-3:00) PATRIOT ARENA- grades 9-11 football, basketball, track, any athlete that missed prior opportunities for physical Consent forms and athletic physical forms are available in each school office. Students may also pick up a form from coaches. Other opportunities for physicals: Coast To Coast Medical in West Memphis: Free physicals available from 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. any day from April 12-23. Marion Minor Medical: Free physicals available from 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. any day from April 12-23. Community Family Medical: Free physicals available from 10 a.m,-noon any day from April 12-23.

These ladies keep HCGC 🤘🎸rocking & rolling🎸🤘each and every day! Help us wish them a HaPpY SECRETARY’s DaY! ❤️🌎💙

Fuss-free school supply shopping?!? Yes, please! Order your 2021 - 2022 kit TODAY! All kits will be delivered prior to the start of school! 💙✏️📏🌎❤️

Herbert Carter Global Community Magnet was featured in the March newsletter of the Arkansas Association of Educational Administrators in a great article authored by Principal Adam O'Neal. You can check out the article here: https://www.msd3.org/article/441084

It's time for cheerleading tryouts! The MSD Cheer Tryout Clinic for the 2021-22 school year will be Monday, May 3 through Wednesday, May 5, from 3:30-5 p.m. each day. The tryout date will be Thursday, May 6. The tryout clinic is mandatory, and participants will not be eligible to try out if they are not in attendance. If you are interested, fill out this form by Monday, April 26: https://bit.ly/3dbACUX

REMINDER: The Marion School District is now offering tours, by appointment, of all three magnet schools for prospective families. Tours need to be scheduled in advance, and face coverings will be required for all campus visitors. To schedule your tour, simply call the school you are interested in: Herbert Carter Global Community Magnet: 870-739-5120 Marion Math, Science, & Technology Magnet: 870-739-5180 Marion Visual & Performing Arts Magnet: 870-735-4588 For enrollment information, visit https://www.msd3.org/o/msd/page/registration--330

Happiest National School Library Week to our very own, Ms. Harris! 💙📚🌎❤️

Here are the winners of the Black History Month Art Contest. Each grade judged their peers to find out the winners. The top 6th grade artist will have their art turned into a poster to hang up in our school. Congratulations everyone!