VPA GT students researched ways to collect rain water to use as a resource in our Flower Garden. They collected information about how to tap into the gutter system and direct the collected water into a barrel. students decorated the barrel with a koi pond design. They will install the barrel by stacking it on cinder blocks and drill a spigot attachment for future VPA gardeners!
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.
VPA held a Student T-shirt design contest to raise money for the garden projects. Fifth grader Allyson Jackson was the winner! Funds raised help to pay for butterfly houses, bee houses, bird houses, bird feeders, mosaic tiles & cement for stepping stones, landscaping materials, plants, wood benches, etc.
Thank you JJs Plant House for the seed donation. We are excited to see all the beautiful flowers growing in our flower garden.
Razorback Concrete donated river rock to our VPA Garden. Kindergarten, 1st grade and 2nd grade students had so much fun painting the rocks for the garden.
Thank you to Davison Motorsports and Automotive
for donating tires for our 5th grade project. Tire planters! They really make our garden bright.
In collaboration with Delta Arts teaching artists, VPA students have been working on creating and constructing the VPA Flower Garden. The garden has officially become open for visitors and our entire campus community has the opportunity to enjoy this new space. Led by Mrs. Shumock, VPA visual arts teacher, students worked alongside teaching artists to create two murals in the garden - one featuring Arkansas wildflowers, one featuring a color representation of our trademark "VPA." Mrs. Shumock shared that the motivation behind the project was to, "create an inviting outdoor space where students can learn and grow. They can use the space to read, relax, or get hands on experience exploring the different types of plants and watching them grow, also." She continued by sharing that, "this project could not have been possible without the support of local businesses." Be on the lookout this week as we feature all of our generous sponsors, and be sure to check back on Friday for the big reveal as we give you an inside look into VPA Flower Garden.
Ms. Jones 3rd grade had a great time doing chalk fractions on a number line!!
VPA Lost & Found 20-21: We have lots of things in our lost and found. Please look at the album and if you recognize one of the items have your student collect their jacket outside of the cafeteria. Please click the link to see the album: http://bit.ly/20-21VPAlostandfound
Mrs. Henson's class practiced chalk writing teen numbers in the beautiful sunshine yesterday!
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
Breakfast by First National Bank of Eastern Arkansas complete with a prize drawing!
Breakfast by First National Bank of Eastern Arkansas complete with a prize drawing!
VPA loves their students! Autism acceptance month!!
Want to learn more about our award-winning magnet schools? The best way is to come see for yourself! 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
Kindergarten Ms. Troup class having some April fun!
Kindergarten Davis class did not appreciate their "Brown E's" for April Fools Day!!
This week our art classes have partnered with Delta Arts to create a mural for our VPA Flower Garden. Students have been working with two local artist to paint murals of Arkansas wild flowers.
Kindergarten fun!!
