Marian Middle School

Calling Our Marian Community! Marian's scholastic book fair runs TODAY through THURSDAY, and we know that there may be students who don’t have money to participate. If we can raise $400, we can ensure every Marian Girl can pick out a book! Please help us light the way for our Marian Girls to read about their next "Shero" and achieve their reading goals! Make your gift now via https://marianmiddleschool.org/donate/ -- list "book fair" in the comment box!

Blast off! We'll begin enrollment for the 2022-2023 school year soon! In addition to our standard curriculum, Marian students are offered after-school opportunities for learning, empowerment, character growth, and leadership development. These programs help students transition into activities in high school where they develop healthy habits and positive lifestyle choices for life. Learn more about Marian's enrichment programs: https://bit.ly/32afaNg

There's no place like Marian, and there's no time like the present. Enrollment for the 2022-2023 school year will open soon. Now is the moment to begin investigating your options, gathering your information, and learning about all the things that make our school the nurturing, completely unique, life-changing place it is. Click here to learn more about becoming a #MarianGirl: https://marianmiddleschool.org/enrollment/why-marian/

Our 5th graders recently worked on a community project called Blankets of Hope that included writing letters of encouragement to accompany blankets they gave to those who are experiencing homelessness. We work to bring brightness to our community and empower each girl to create positive change. Some of our favorite messages: Be you! You are wonderful, you are loved, and you will get through this!... Stay safe, have hope, and also believe in yourself! I know it is tough out there but you can do it. Here's to a wonderful new year of learning and community service!

In addition to a rigorous curriculum and empowering enrichment, Marian Girls are taught virtues and strategies to help with stress, anxiety and more. This knowledge provides our students with the confidence needed to thrive and succeed. #EducatingGirlsForLife

We are looking to add to our amazing Marian Family!!! Marian currently has 3 positions open. 8th Grade Geometry Teacher - Marian is looking for someone to teach an eighth grade geometry class. The class meets Monday, Wednesday, and Friday afternoon. Lunch Service Coordinator - Position responsibilities include receiving and plating student lunches, maintaining kitchen inventory, and assisting with meal related forms. Hours are Monday through Friday from 10:00-1:00. ... Religion Teacher - Position responsibilities include teaching the 5th grade Gospels class and 7th grade Old Testament class on Mondays and Wednesdays. On Fridays, the instructor will lead a Prayer and Service class with 5th, 6th, and 7th graders. Including instruction and preparation time, the position would be about 12 hours a week. If you are interested, please contact Sarah Walker at [email protected]! #JoinTheMarianFamily #EducatingGirlsForLife #WeAreHiring

We feel incredibly blessed! Every penny raised through yesterday’s #GivingTuesday and #iGiveCatholic helps provide life-altering education for girls and put them on the path for future success. Thank you!

We invite you to unite with Catholics across the country today as part of the annual #iGiveCatholic campaign. Your gift helps Marian Middle School’s faith-filled mission to break the cycle of poverty through education, putting girls of extraordinary potential on the path to success! Click here to donate. (https://marianmiddleschool.org/donate/)

Our donors demonstrate the spirit of generosity each day by supporting the educational goals of Marian girls. This #GivingTuesday, we thank our donors for helping us create a place where girls of exceptional potential get the tools, knowledge, support, and faith they need to succeed. Click here to make your gift. (https://marianmiddleschool.org/donate/)

Last week Mrs. Gunn, our school counselor, secured and distributed full Thanksgiving meals to 46 Marian families. Mrs. Gunn has been independently coordinating this holiday effort, with support from her Webster Groves community, for five years!!! We are are so grateful for her compassion and commitment to Marian Girls.

A Marian Girl uplifts her peers and her community. This week, 5th grade students in Marian's Kindness Club completed a "Blankets of Hope" project. The students wrote letters of hope and encouragement and tied them to blankets. These blankets will be distributed to people who are experiencing homelessness and those in need.

Thank you to everyone that joined us for trivia tonight!!!

The competition will soon heat up at Marian’s Virtual Trivia Night! For those attending, you can check in for Virtual Trivia as early as 5:45 pm. All team members must log on to zoom by 5:55 pm. Be ready to change your Zoom name to your team name! If you have any questions, please contact Terri Williams at 314-484-7308. Raffles, including BOX SEATS FOR HAMILTON AT THE FOX are still open! To get your tickets, or fund the need, click https://MarianTrivia21.givesmart.com

Tonight at our Virtual Trivia, we’re working to raise $4,063 -- enough to provide counseling for an entire year for 5 Marian Girls. To fund the need, visit https://MarianTrivia21.givesmart.com, and grab some Hamilton & Amazon raffle tickets too!

When you support Marian Girls, you are investing in the future. We are at 95% of our #GiveSTLDay goal of $10,000. Your gift will help us meet our $10,000 matching gift challenge. Visit https://www.givestlday.org/marian-middle-school to support Marian Girls today. Any donation, no matter the size, is greatly appreciated. Marian is #EducatingGirlsforLife!

Over the last 9 years as a member of Marian’s Young Friends Board, Amy has witnessed firsthand the impact Marian Middle School has on both its students and their families. We hope you will join Amy and support our cause this #GiveSTLDay. Currently, Marian is 85% towards reaching our $10,000 goal! Make your gift at https://www.givestlday.org/marian-middle-school!

Ro'Niyah is a sophomore at Fontbonne University. In addition to being a resident assistant, she is also president of Fontbonne’s Black Student Union. She credits Marian’s holistic approach to education with developing the leadership skills and self confidence she exhibits today. Your support can help girls like Ro'Niyah thrive and become future leaders! #GiveSTLDay https://www.givestlday.org/marian-middle-school

As of right now, we are 60% towards our goal! Let's keep the momentum going. Help Marian meet our $10,000 matching gift by sharing this giving opportunity with your friends and family! All donations made during the upcoming power hour, between 9 a.m and 10 a.m, will have an increased giving incentive! Together we are #EducatingGirlsforLife! https://www.givestlday.org/marian-middle-school

Today is the day! Marian Middle School is asking for your support. With prizes, matches, and power hours, TODAY is the day YOUR gift has the greatest impact. Consider donating to Marian during one of the hours below for your gift to go even further! Remember, our $10,000 matching gift will also boost your impact! Thanks for supporting our mission of #EducatingGirlsforLife! #GiveSTLDay https://www.givestlday.org/marian-middle-school

Vrrrmm Vrooommmmm! This year at Marian’s Virtual Trivia Night, we will be raffling off a 2007 Honda Metropolitan Motor Scooter! This electric start, eco-friendly motor scooter was lovingly refurbished by Marian's STEM class. Whether you are participating in the Virtual Trivia or not, you can buy raffle tickets! $50 for one raffle ticket or $100 for three. Go here and select the Items page to purchase! https://MarianTrivia20.givesmart.com

Thanks so much to our sponsors for our upcoming Trivia Night on Nov. 14! Remember, single tickets, tables and AWESOME raffles are still available. You can also donate now, or purchase items to support our students - like ipad chargers for students, books, paint, and more! (Motor scooter raffle tickets are only $50 and your chances to win are GREAT!) https://mariantrivia20.givesmart.com/

We are so proud of our Marian Grads for getting out there and voting yesterday, and before the election! For most of them, this is their first presidential election. Even the girls away at school made sure to send in their absentee ballots in or took initiative to register with their campus address. Over the last few weeks we've witnessed very thoughtful conversations. Marian Girls are the future. They are leaders. And they join us in our mission to foster justice, peace and equity.

Leading up to this very important day, Marian Girls have been reflecting on the traits of great leaders. Below is a small portion of an essay on empathy, written by Amirra, an 8th grader at Marian. Today we raise their voices, to ensure their voices are heard! "...The future is being silenced. The world's next leaders are being ignored... Still we try... We try to support. We try to listen. We try to feel. My generation is powerful. Learning online, being separated from other human beings, staying in our homes. As a child there isn't much I can do without being told how I should do it, but I am the future. I will speak my truth. I will listen and gain knowledge. I will learn respectfully. Most importantly, I WILL empathize." Marian community, please feel free to share if you are inspired!

Instead of Marian’s typical Trivia Night, we will be hosting a VIRTUAL Trivia Night on November 14th! We hope you can join us! This year, we will be partnering with Trivia Hub to make this event a success! Attendees will have the chance to participate in three rounds of competitive trivia with six to eight questions led by a professional host. You can purchase tickets, read FAQs for the event, and find a short timeline on our Marian Trivia Night - Powered by GiveSmart page: https://MarianTrivia20.givesmart.com