The Morning Star Weekly Newsletter Vol 6, Edition 25 2/15/2022
Morning Star School Mission Statement

Rooted in the Gospel and strengthened by the sacraments, the mission of Morning Star School is to provide a unique, inspiring education empowering students with learning differences to achieve their full potential.
Dear Morning Star Friends and Families,
Remember to re-enroll your child for the 2021-2023 school year if you have not done so.
 
To complete our online re-enrollment process, you will access our Family Portal through your existing login. If you do not have a login, please follow the instructions for Creating a Family Portal Login listed below.
To access Family Portal (If already created an account)
 
  • Please go to factsmgt.com
  • Select Parent Log In from the menu bar and FACTS Family Portal from the drop-down menu.
  • Type in your username and password. If you have forgotten your username or password, please click on the link provided.
  • After logging in, click on Apply/Enroll in the left menu.
  • Click on the Enrollment/Re-enrollment link.
 
Our Online Enrollment system will open with a link to the enrollment packet for your student(s). The online process should take approximately 15 minutes to complete. Your information will be saved if you need to quit and come back later.
 
The Instructions and Enrollment Checklist page of the enrollment packet contains supplemental enrollment forms that also must be submitted. Further instructions on these forms are provided online.
 
Also, please check your email for information from Step Up For Students. There will be deadlines.
 
For more information about Step Up for Students click HERE.
God bless,
Principal, Elaine Shott
FROM YOUR DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
No School
Friday, February 18th and Monday, February 21st school will be closed.
Spring Musical
Friday, April 29th at 7:00pm is the date of our musical which is Mary Poppins this year.

Donations for costumes and props are needed.
Please click HERE to view the Sign Up Genius and donate.
REMINDERS

Morning Star needs red mulch and pine straw donations for our grounds. Any number of bags or bales would be appreciated. Remember $10 of donations counts for 1 volunteer hour. Please reach out to Abbie Johnson at development@morningstar-jax.org if you have questions.

To sign up to donate, click HERE.
Florida's Black History Month Art and Essay Contest

Contest theme:
“Celebrating African-American Contributions to Florida’s History”
Entries must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, February 18, 2022


Winners will receive a 4-Year Florida College Plan scholarship provided by Florida Prepaid College Foundation.

High School students who choose to participate are welcome to have Mrs. Brock look over their submissions for feedback and/or write the required letter of recommendation before mailing.

For more information about the contests click HERE.
ON CAMPUS
Take a look at our wonderful Kindness Challenge!
PRIMARY
Students created this beautiful heart art for Valentine's Day to decorate their hallway.
Students learned about Henri Matisse's scissor sculptures with paper. Then they created their own!
JUNIOR HIGH
Beautiful scratch art cross ornaments and felt art were created by JH2.
To view more, click HERE.
JH 3 students did a great job on their "all about me" collages.
In Art class,JH3 students learned about sketching. They each chose a notable African American person, sketched their face, labeled it with their name, and included a quote from that person.
HIGH SCHOOL
Ninth graders made a working model of the respiratory system in science class!
HELP US RAISE MONEY FOR MSS!
WHEN SHOPPING ON AMAZON SHOP ON AMAZONSMILE INSTEAD!
SELECT MORNING STAR SCHOOL AS YOUR FAVORITE CHARITY AND
A PORTION OF YOUR PURCHASE WILL BE DONATED TO OUR SCHOOL!
If you shop on Amazon, make sure you shop on AmazonSmile. It's exactly the same Amazon you love but a portion of your purchase price will be donated to our school each time you shop!

1. Visit AmazonSmile
2. Select Morning Star School of Jacksonville as your charity of choice and start shopping! 
3. Bookmark the AmazonSmile link and use it each time you shop with Amazon!  (Proceeds will only be donated if you are logged into AmazonSmile).
SUBMIT A STORY
If you have a great story, please share it with us. We love showcasing the many talents of our students and their families. To submit a story, click the button below.
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