Marmora Public School, located in the village of Marmora just east of Hwy. 14 and north of Hwy. 7, serves approximately 260 students from Grades JK to 8.
The mission of the Marmora School Community is to provide the best instruction and support for the development of literacy, numeracy and character skills for all school community members. The school has a multi-media computer lab, a library resource centre, a gym/auditorium and a student support resource room. Numerous academic and social activities are provided daily by members of the school community.
Marmora PS students proceed to Centre Hastings Secondary School in Madoc for Grades 9 to 12.
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Important pieces of information that you should know.
HPEDSB policy states that non-essential visitors are limited at this time, which includes parents/guardians.
School bus drivers as well as monitors are aware of adapted or new COVID – 19 protocols and enhanced safety measures. Students will be assigned seats by their driver. Students are required to wear masks in grades 4 – 8, at school and on the bus.
Arrival
9:05 – 9:20
Students who are walking, or that have been driven to school will be welcomed into our school as follows:
Students in K- Grade 3 use the west Kindergarten entrance. We highly recommend that parents walk their child(ren) to the fenced area. Please drop your child off at the gate, and a staff member will be on hand to welcome everyone.
Students in Grades 4-8 will use the main entrance. Students need to be mindful if/when crossing our bus loading zone.
In the event that you need to speak with someone on the first day, a representative from our school will be on hand (at the main entrance, outside) to answer questions that you may have (with physically distancing guidelines and protocols in place).
Students will be directed to their classroom by our staff.
9:20 – 11:00
1st learning block
Students will be learning in their classrooms. Students in grades 4 – 8 will be required to wear their masks in classrooms. Everyone will be encouraged to wash their hands often between activities. We have scheduled bathroom breaks for everyone throughout the day. Book bags will be stored in a safe place within the classroom. We recommend that students only bring essential items. These items will return home at the end of the day. Students will not be sharing items with other (e.g., food/containers/supplies).
Lunch / Recess
11:00 – 11:40
Students will remain with members of their cohort during these times. Each class has their own zone for active play at recess. We have a clear schedule which will help limit student’s interactions with others at our school. Students will eat their lunch in their classroom in their assigned spot.
11:40 – 1:20
2nd learning block
Students will continue learning in their classrooms. Students will travel as a group to alternate spaces within our school (e.g., library, gym).
When it comes time for each class to visit the library, students will be permitted to take home one library book. When library books return to school they will be stored until they are deemed safe for circulation once again.
Lunch / Recess
1:20 – 1:40
Students will once again remain with members of their cohort during these times.
2:00 – 3:40
3rd learning block
Learning continues for all students.
In the event that you are changing the end of day routine for your child, we ask that you call us before 3:00. This will ensure that we have ample time to make this change to your child(ren)’s routine.
Dismissal
3:40 – 4:00
Bus students and walkers will be dismissed in a scheduled and orderly manner. Students who are riding a bus will sit in their assigned seat on the bus.
Students who are to be picked up will exit through our west end kindergarten doors. There, Mrs. Maloney or a designate will help to ensure your child is placed back into your care. We ask that you stand beside your vehicle or physically distanced from one another to limit everyone’s contact.
Welcome to Kindergarten
A visit to Marmora Public School to meet the principal, some staff and tour the Kindergarten classrooms.
On September 26, representatives from the Marmora and Crowe Valley Lions Club and Marmora and Area Recreation Supporters made a generous donation of $40 000 over a four year period to the Marmora Public School playground campaign. A big THANK YOU goes out to these two organizations from the whole Marmora Public School Community. To see what is happening at Marmora Public School click on the link for the October Newsletter.
Special Caution: Crossing TransCanada Hightway #7
Intermediate (Gr. 7 & 8) Students Leaving School Property During 2nd Nutrition Break
A reminder to students in Grades 7 and 8 that you must bring a note from home on the day you have parent/ guardian permission to go out for lunch. The note must state where off school property your parent/guardian is giving permission for you to walk to. The school’s code of conduct applies to all students leaving school property
for lunch. Students in Grades 4 to 6 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian when leaving school property during a nutrition break.
Crossing Hwy. #7 (TransCanada Hwy): Parents/guardians are asked to consider whether or not they believe their child(ren) are capable of safely crossing Hwy. #7 without a traffic light, cross walk or crossing guard when giving consent for their child(ren) to leave school property during the 2nd Nutrition Break. Your note must specify your child has permission to cross Hwy #7 independently and name the destination/place where your child has permission to purchase and eat his/her lunch. Only students with parent/guardian permission to cross the highway may cross. This is to ensure parents/guardians are fully aware of the risks and have given consent.
Special Food Days: Let’s work together to have our students participate in Special Food Days on Fridays! Every Friday, at the second nutrition break, students have the opportunity to eat pizza and subs delivered to the school. Does it get any better than this? We ask that parents/guardians support this fundraiser as it supports student activities and offers a lunch alternative at the school . Check out the monthly calendar.
Marmora Public School Schedule
9:05 -9:20 a.m.Buses, walkers, cyclists begin to arrive
9:20 a.m.Entry & Opening Exercises
9:20 -11:00 a.m.Instructional Block 1
11:00 - 11:20 a.m.Nutrition Break (lunch)
11:20 - 11:40 a.m.Nutrition Break (recess)
11:40 a.m. - 1:20 p.m.Instructional Block 2
1:20 - 1:40 p.m.Nutrition Break (lunch)
1:40 - 2:00 p.m.Nutrition Break (recess)
2:00 - 3:40 p.m.Instructional Block 3
3:40 p.m.Dismissal
Allergy Alerts at Marmora Senior
Anaphylaxis Alert: Peanuts and Nuts
To reduce the risk of exposure to allergens that pose the risk of a life threatening reaction, your support in not sending or bringing foods, snacks and treats that contain peanut and nut allergens into the school environment is needed.