Marburn's Summer School program is in full swing! Students are discovering strengths, building confidence, and preparing for the coming school year in a variety of ways. Some of the creative lessons include:
• A puppet show where students practiced writing skills by creating character descriptions and writing their own scripts,
• origami to introduce basic geometry,
• and, a math problem scavenger hunt!
Marburn kicked off Teacher Appreciation Week a bit early with the annual Recognition Dinner last week. Faculty, staff, and board members were honored by colleagues for their years of dedication to the Marburn Academy community. In all, a total of 121 years of service by faculty and staff members were celebrated, including 20 years for Ruth Rubin, College Guidance Counselor, and 25 years for Lisa Neuhoff, Orton Gillingham Training Fellow. Join us as we laud their continued devotion to serving students who learn differently.
#marburntoughpantherproud
The deadline for ISACS Community Survey is May 6th. Please see your email for the survey link.
BREAKING NEWS! To wrap up their studies on Ancient India, 6th graders partnered up and were each assigned a different topic to discuss. They created a news broadcast on topics like language, socioeconomic systems, and religion. The activity was not only a fun way to showcase what they have learned but also a chance to practice their public speaking and listening skills.
Are hearts "red" or "read"? Valentine's Day gave the Lower Division a fun and engaging reason to practice non-phonetic words or words that are spelled differently than their phonetic pronunciation, through a series of activities called Heart Words. Students practiced these tricky words multiple times through varied activities that activated multiple senses; a hallmark of Marburn's daily Orton-Gillingham teaching instruction. These words can be tough for any new reader, so following specific methods students use in class consistently, across subject areas especially benefits those who learn differently.
A "sweet" way to learn about plate tectonics. Middle Division students used graham crackers and icing to investigate how divergent, convergent, and transform plates move and impact the environment around them.
Out of an abundance of caution and considering the anticipated freezing rain, Marburn Academy has made the difficult decision to close today, Tuesday, January 23rd. All events are canceled.
Marburn Minute: "Pulling Ripcord" and addressing mental health with empathy and intentionality.
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https://www.facebook.com/marburnacademy/videos/351925507485309/
Marburn Minute: Celebrating Student Who Learn Differently
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https://www.facebook.com/marburnacademy/videos/1003625447340235/
Marburn Minute highlights what makes our school different. In this Minute, we discuss Orton-Gillingham (OG) instruction and what makes our program stand out.
Click Here for Video: https://www.facebook.com/marburnacademy/videos/805932731534174/
Marburn sophomore Christen Hoyte recently spoke with Healthy New Albany about the role writing and performing music plays in overcoming challenges in her mental health. The resulting article in Healthy New Albany Magazine discusses the struggles she faced before coming to Marburn, how her confidence has lifted since enrolling, and her breakout performance at the 2023 graduation.
https://www.cityscenecolumbus.com/communities/healthy-new-albany/marburn-student-overcomes-challenges-with-her-passion-for-m_1/
Congratulations to Marburn's newest members of the National Honor Society!
We're ready for school...are you? Help celebrate our students and share your First Day of School pictures using #MarburnToughPantherProud ! We'll display the pictures in our lobby this week and beyond.
Register for "Science of Reading", a free seminar presented by Hicks Partners Manager – Government Relations & Public Affairs, Eric Vineyard, and Head of School Eldrich Carr. Find out more and register here: https://www.marburnacademy.org/page/community-parent-seminars
Help Marburn "seas" the win by beating our "piers" in the Columbus Kiwanis Virtual Charity Regatta! Vote for the "SS Go Panthers" through this link: https://www.gogophotocontest.com/cbuskiwanisregatta-2023/entries/441019 ! We are trying to "a-mast" as many votes as possible, so please share this post! The race ends on July 31st, so make sure you vote "schooner" rather than later. The winning non-profit receives $1000 and 100% of the funds generated through the votes!
Also, big thank you to Porter Wright for teaming up with us as our corporate sponsor!
Field Day 2023 was just about perfect! Great weather, fun games, and smiles everywhere! This year, we brought back an old tradition; school-wide teams! And nn the battle between the Blue squad and the Grey squad, the winner is....
...going to be announced in the fall! Stay tuned!
Congratulations Class of 2023. May you have great success in all your future endeavors and know you will always have a home at Marburn Academy!
Dinner plans are made for tomorrow! Click the link to order your Panda Express dinner now. Proceeds will benefit Marburn's High School Prom with code 914005 applied at checkout. Online orders only. Pickup and deliveries only. https://www.community-fundraiser.com/virtual-fundraiser/events/promotions/61a9a36b-fa0e-a346-56d5-4975e0e06436/en/landing
If you didn't know already, the SHINE Gala Raffle is LIVE! Don't miss your chance to win a fabulous Easton Town Center prize package including a $1,000 gift card good at any Easton retailer, a one-night stay at the Hilton Columbus at Easton, a Cooper's Hawk gift suite that includes a 3-month Wine Club membership, a massage for two at Stile Salon & Spa, and a gift card to Northstar Cafe! Tickets are $10 each or 3 for $25 and can be purchased here: https://e.givesmart.com/events/rWF/i/_All/l58i/?search=
Congratulations to Marburn Academy junior Ashley Welsheimer for being named a Sunny 95 Rising Star! Ashley serves her community by volunteering to deliver meals and other essential items to those experiencing housing and/or food insecurities. Click the link to hear her radio interview and learn more about her story!
https://sunny95.com/rising-stars/ashley-welsheimer/
