Thelma Smiley Morris Elementary School - Mighty Marlins

Please, stop what you are doing and wish our amazing principal, Mrs. Shepherd a happy birthday!!!

📣⚡️ MORRIS FAMILIES — IT’S TIME TO POWER UP FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR! ⚡️📣

The first day of school will be here before we know it! Our Mighty Marlins are getting ready for an amazing year of learning, growth, and success, and we want to help your family start the year prepared and connected.

✅ School Begins: August 10, 2026

🎒 Clear Book Bag Policy
All students are required to use clear book bags while attending school.
• Clear book bags are strongly recommended
• Mesh book bags are accepted
• This policy helps us maintain a safe learning environment for all students

📱 Stay Connected
Please log into PowerSchool and verify that your:
• Phone numbers are current
• Email addresses are updated
• Emergency contacts are correct

Keeping your information updated ensures you receive important school announcements, reminders, and emergency notifications.

📲 Download Required MPS Apps
Make sure you have:
• ROOMS App – Our official teacher-to-family communication platform
• MPS Mobile App – School news, updates, calendars, and resources
• My Ride K-12/Transversa – Real-time transportation and bus information

📚 Attendance Matters
Every day counts! Students who attend school regularly are more likely to:
⭐ Achieve academic success
⭐ Build strong relationships
⭐ Stay engaged in learning
⭐ Reach their full potential

💙 Power Up Your Routine
✔️ Establish a consistent bedtime
✔️ Set a regular wake-up time
✔️ Pack book bags the night before
✔️ Create a homework and reading routine
✔️ Arrive at school on time every day

👕 Uniform Reminder
• No hoodies are permitted.
• Uniform shirts may be White, Yellow Gold, Light Blue, or Navy Blue.
• Bottoms should be Navy Blue or Khaki.
• Sneakers must be worn daily.
• Socks and belts (when applicable) are required.

🏫 Need Registration Assistance?
Our office is available Monday–Thursday from 9:00–11:00 AM and 1:00–3:00 PM for registration, office assistance, and SNAP code pickup.

Together, families and schools create the foundation for student success. Let’s work together to ensure every Mighty Marlin is ready to learn, grow, and thrive!

💙💛 MARLINS LEAD THE WAY!
Ready. Respectful. Responsible. Successful.

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🎮⭐ LEVEL 2 SKILLS QUEST COMPLETE! ⭐🎮

What an incredible week at T.S. Morris Summer Learning Camp!

Our scholars successfully completed Level 2 Skills Quest by actively engaging in literacy and math instruction, collaborative learning activities, small-group lessons, and independent practice designed to strengthen their skills and confidence.

This week, our staff also participated in Mission Check Monday, where we reflected on our successes, celebrated growth, and enjoyed a little friendly fun with door prizes.

🏆 Power Up Players of the Week
⭐ Kindergarten – Chayce Williams
⭐ 1st Grade – Camiya Parrish
⭐ 2nd Grade – Brooklyn Davis
⭐ 3rd Grade Growth Scholars – Kassidy Gibson
⭐ 3rd Grade Enrichment – Lafayetto Jones
⭐ 4th/5th Grade – Safiya Sanders

🌟 Level Up Leader of the Week
Mrs. Tyronice Watters

To end the week, students celebrated their hard work with an exciting Glow Up Party filled with fun, laughter, and lots of school spirit!

We are so proud of our students and staff for continuing to Play Smart, Think Hard, and Power Up! Every day, our scholars are leveling up academically while building confidence, leadership, and a love for learning.

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We have a POWER-UP Player that celebrated their birthday yesterday! Happy birthday Jayce Shepherd🎉🎮🍄

Level 2 unlocked 🎮 Get ready of a STEMtastic week!

🎮⚡ LEVEL 1 COMPLETE! ⚡🎮

What an amazing first week of Power-Up Camp at T.S. Morris! Our scholars and teachers jumped right into learning, teamwork, and fun as we kicked off our summer adventure.

From reading and literacy activities to hands-on projects, STEM challenges, and collaborative learning, our students were fully engaged and leveling up their skills every day! We also enjoyed themed dress-up days, building relationships, and creating a positive learning community where everyone could shine.

A huge shoutout to our dedicated teachers and staff for making learning exciting and helping our scholars power up for success! 🚀

Week 1 is in the books, and we're just getting started! 💙💛

Attention Summer Academy Families!!!