Note from Principal Daws
Dear Marina Families,

We have had a super busy week getting ready for Student Led Conferences beginning Monday and we had the Enrollment Fair yesterday. I will send out a final set of details about the conferences this evening.
I am excited that we are able to have our Christmas Tree Lot this year. They will begin setting up in the parking lot area on November 19th and be open for the week of Thanksgiving.
Come walk through the forest when you are out and about.
Happy weekend.

Ginny Daws
Upcoming Virtual Events
PTSA Meeting
Join us for our upcoming PTSA Meeting on Wednesday, November 18th from 6 - 8pm.
We will be discussing teen and pre-teen books!

Click HERE or on the flyer for the zoom link
Principal Coffee Chat


Refer to the Marina website calendar for the zoom link!
Thanksgiving Break!
Thanksgiving break will be during the week of November 23rd - 27th.
There will be no online classes or Beacon program that week. We will be sending out an online list of activities for students and families to do during the break.

We are thankful for YOU and the entire Marina family. We hope that you feel appreciated and encouraged during this time.
Book Fair!


Our annual Book Fair is here again!
Go HERE to read about how to explore the new online book store and see all the amazing books, gifts, and treasures they have in stock.

The fair will end on November 22nd.
Resource Links
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Important Information
Next week we begin our
Student Led Conferences!
Student Led Conferences will begin next week, November 16th through November 20th.

There will be two appointments in the morning (8:25am, 8:45am) and three appointments in the afternoon (1:50pm, 2:10pm, 2:30pm). If you are unable to attend any of these times, please contact the grade level counselor, and they will work with you to find a time that works for you.

You will be meeting with your student and their advisory teacher for fifteen minutes where your student will lead a short presentation that includes their reflections on this year so far, sharing work from content classes and discussing their goals for the year. 

Also, check out these videos for more info English, Spanish, Chinese
Device Request through ParentVue
You can now request a chromebook or hotspot through ParentVue. Please find instructions on how to do this here.
SFUSD Grab-And-Go Meal Schedule Changing
Meal Pickup Changing to Tuesday Afternoons
  • Starting November 10, the weekly pick up time for all grab and go sites will change to Tuesday, 2-3:30 p.m (5 days of meals).
New Second Pickup Day Offered
  • Starting November 13, sites will also be open a second day to pick up additional meals and snacks (2 days of meals). Pick up meals one or both days!
Penguin Highlights!
Marina Masks!
The Marina Middle School PTSA Executive Board members would like to express their heartfelt thanks and appreciation to Ms. Beth M. for her generous and kind offer to sew some 60+ cloth spirit wear face masks to support the PTSA in its search for a new school spirit wear item. The donation of her time, creative talent, fabric, and especially enthusiasm touched and inspired us all!
Family Activity!
Exquisite Person!
Today's activity is called Exquisite Person. This is a fun drawing activity to see each family member's creative styles and come up with some fun drawings together.

Supplies: Paper, Pencils, Eraser

How to play:
Give everyone a piece of paper. Fold your papers so that there are three even sections. Choose a time limit (I suggest 2-3 minutes) and have everyone begin to draw the head of the person on the top piece of paper. It can look however they want. Draw the neck of the person a little below the fold line so the next person can draw from there. After the time is up, fold the paper behind so the head is not visible and pass the paper to the next person. Start the time again and have everyone draw the torso of the person. Pass it on to the next person to draw the legs, and then unfold the papers to see the awesome people you created. Have fun!
Parent Groups (click on them below!)
Read the most recent PTSA letter HERE!
Continue to let us know how we can support you, your family, and your students.