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MMCRU Families, please read about a great opportunity at MMCRU in conjunction with Dordt University. Sarah Brady and the MMCRU School District have been contributors to a USDA-funded project at Dordt University in Sioux Center, IA to develop innovative curriculum materials for usage by secondary school teachers. Brady is a member of a select cohort of teachers from Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, and South Dakota in the project titled “Bringing Effective and Engaging Science Teaching into the Generation Z (BEESTINGZ) Classroom using Apiculture,” . The project’s goal is to provide teachers with the tools to teach STEM concepts through beekeeping, while also raising awareness about the environmental challenges posed by the decline in honeybee populations. Brady helped develop the BEESTINGZ curriculum which is a new educational resource designed to help secondary school teachers engage Generation Z students in STEM education through the study of honeybees. The resource includes lesson plans, multimedia materials, and ongoing support for educators. The project has been led by Dr. Duane Bajema, professor emeritus of agriculture at Dordt University, and Melanie Bloom, curriculum specialist and teacher at Sioux Central High School. The curriculum combines hands-on learning with environmental education, focusing on the issue of pollinator decline. Designed with flexibility in mind, the BEESTINGZ curriculum is available as a free, open-access, online resource. Teachers can choose individual lessons or implement the entire curriculum for a semester-long series of activities. “There are numerous materials available at a variety of levels, but the availability of a coherent curriculum for secondary teachers is minimal,” says Bajema. “Teachers have had an interest in utilizing honeybee opportunities in their classrooms, but support has been lacking.” The curriculum offers the opportunity to explore honeybees in various contexts, including biology, habitat study, the impacts of pollinator loss, and the production of honey and other bee-related products. Part of a larger initiative to enhance STEM education and promote environmental sustainability, the BEESTINGZ curriculum offers teachers a valuable tool for integrating real-world environmental issues into their classrooms. "The study of honeybees has the potential to address both academic and environmental concerns in a synergistic way," Bajema explains. By using the curriculum, students will be encouraged to apply STEM principles to address future challenges. Additionally, honeybees provide opportunities for local community engagement through science and entrepreneurship, adaptable to various local contexts. This work is supported by the Education and Workforce Development Program, project award no. 2023-67037-3994, from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and should not be construed to represent any official USDA or U.S. Government determination or policy.

Due to expected windchills, MMCRU will be delayed 2 hours on Tuesday, January 21st, there will be no breakfast or before school activities.

Industrial Technology teacher Matt Hansen has been awarded the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST). To view the full press release please click the google link. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_H2KgPY1w3KaO4FkxP_7BI4OkZbYehzF/view?usp=sharing

The wrestling meet tonight in Sioux Central will be livestreamed on Hudl, please use the link below. https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ia/sioux-rapids/organization/18555/sioux-central-high-school/watch?b=QnJvYWRjYXN0MTk5ODc3Ng==

Tonight's wrestling meet at Sioux Central is a cashless gate. Please use the link below to pre-purchase tickets. https://www.gobound.com/ia/schools/siouxcentral/tickets

For basketball Thursday at Western Christian, please note that it will be a cashless gate. Please use the bound like to purchase tickets, thank you. https://tickets.gobound.com/tickets/events/h202408270139224098f281a7e666a4f/checkout

Tonight the Royals welcome West Monona for our Achieve Challenge Scrimmage varsity girls will begin at 6:00pm with varsity boys to follow in Remsen. Admission will be $6 OR a non-perishable food item. All food items will be donated to the local food pantries.

Royals Fans, if you are planning to cheer our volleyball team on in Hinton tonight at 7:00pm. Tickets must be purchased online using the link provided. Go Royals! https://www.gobound.com/ia/ighsau/vb/2024-25/comps/h20241009094907662d3958522def542

The Marcus Campus phones are currently not taking outside calls consistently, we are working to correct the issue. Please email any attendance needs to the following: High School: anita.penning@mmcruroyals.org Elementary: kristi.ames@mmcruroyals.org

The Marcus Campus has immediate openings for the following positions, please reach out to Brandon Weisert (brandon.weisert@mmcruroyals.org) or call the office (712) 376-4171 to inquire. 1-High School Paraprofessional 1-Regular Route Bus Driver Substitute Teachers and Paraprofessionals

Friday nights football game at Gehlen Catholic will be streamed at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gg6_-VKseA4

Due to the possibility for severe weather this afternoon Junior High football & Junior High cross country practice has been cancelled today, August 29th.

Prime Day starts today and it's the perfect time to start thinking about 2024 school supplies! Please see below for the supply lists for Remsen and Marcus Elementary, as well as Middle and High School. Go Royals! 👑

Regional Softball tonight v. Central Lyon in Cleghorn at 7:00pm. Tickets must be purchased in advance using the link below. https://www.gobound.com/ia/ighsau/softball/2023-24/comps/h202406270252265739bf57cb0d5034e?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR19wklkO6kX5QUHr4MyLf0tUg_r7JGZA41VDSOdIG6PnFlWrjXzH6wcAzM_aem_KbRdMZcqamUH_VnfYXtV0A

Tonight MMCRU hosts Kingsley-Pierson at 7:00pm at Ed Smith Field. Tickets must be purchased in advance. https://www.iahsaa.org/tickets/

MMCRU Families and Communities: During the midst of the flooding and devastation happening in NW lowa, it is always amazing to see small towns come together to help each other out. Please consider donating to our Cherokee County Flood Relief. Donations can be dropped off at the MMCRU HS on Monday from 4-8 PM and Tuesday from 7:30-11:00 AM. Donations will be distributed to areas in Cherokee County that have been affected by the flood waters. If these donation times don't work for you - please contact kayla.means@mmcruroyals.org for additional drop off times. Any and all donations will be so greatly appreciated. Thank you MMCRU Family! ♥️

Due to expected rain this evening, varsity baseball and softball will play first at 5:30pm. Due to field conditions, baseball will be played in Marcus and softball in Remsen.

Tonight's Baseball & Softball games v. Trinity Christian are postponed to a later date to be determined due to field conditions.

Luna's Summer Pupdate #1: Luna kicked off summer by spending some time with the kiddos during VBS at Grace Methodist Church

MMCRU - Remsen Building - has the following opening(s) for the 2024-2025 school year: Paraprofessional - (2) P/T Custodian MS Wrestling Coach Substitute teachers Substitute paraprofessionals Submit a letter of application and credentials to MMCRU Attention: Mr. Toby Young Email: toby.young@mmcruroyals.org Phone: 712-786-1101 PS-8 Principal 511 Roosevelt St. Remsen, IA 51050 Closing Date: until filled EOE/AA Posted 6-5-24