It's almost time for Potters football. We would love for you to come support the team on Friday night at home. See you at Carper Field!
Short-Term Peace Can Create Long-Term Chaos
Care U is back for Season 5!
In this episode, we explore how trying to keep the peace in the moment can sometimes prevent children from building essential life skills. From rescuing children from discomfort to over-explaining during meltdowns, we reflect on how caregivers can create age-appropriate opportunities to develop patience, resilience, and healthy coping strategies. As always, the conversation invites caregivers to reflect on our practices and focus on the long game.
We hope you enjoy the episode.
Questions? Want to hear more about something? Did something really hit home? We love feedback at Care U. Find the feedback form here:
Short-Term Peace Can Create Long-Term Chaos
Care U is back for Season 5!
In this episode, we explore how trying to keep the peace in the moment can sometimes prevent children from building essential life skills. From rescuing children from discomfort to over-explaining during meltdowns, we reflect on how caregivers can create age-appropriate opportunities to develop patience, resilience, and healthy coping strategies. As always, the conversation invites caregivers to reflect on our practices and focus on the long game.
We hope you enjoy the episode.
Questions? Want to hear more about something? Did something really hit home? We love feedback at Care U. Find the FEEDBACK FORM here:
It's a beautiful day to practice music outside!
Best of luck to the football team as they play their first game tonight away.
It's almost picture day!
The NEW Morton 709 Website is here! Please read this August 2026 Parent/Caregiver Communication letter. https://docs.google.com/document/d/16z8C9uRnJGyQKagLj0QBG57sEX1yXUpQQHXNVy9jYCE/edit?usp=sharing
Safety first!
On Thursday, August 6, we welcomed our newest Kindergarten students to District 709. Each school held their own Kindergarten Roundup. We are so excited for them to join #onemorton. Kindergarteners, one more sleep!
See you, and all our students, for the start of the 2026-2027 school year on Wednesday, August 12!
In-Person Registration is scheduled for Tuesday, July 28, 2026 from 7am-1pm at all elementary buildings and the junior high.
Thank you to our school nurses! We appreciate all you do! School Nurse Appreciation Day!