[0:00] (upbeat music) [0:06] - [Narrator] This week, Mariner staff, [0:07] students, and families gathered together [0:09] to celebrate the school being named [0:11] a Minnesota School of Excellence. [0:14] The ceremony featured student performances [0:17] and a representative from the Minnesota [0:19] Elementary Principals' Association [0:21] who presented a plaque inrecognition of the honor. [0:23] Go Bears! [0:24] - [Narrator] This week, incoming2026 kindergarten families [0:27] joined us at elementaryschools throughout the district [0:30] to enjoy open house tours, [0:31] where they're able to check out [0:32] our buildings and programs in-person. [0:34] Families with incomingkindergarten students [0:36] can enroll online atwww.isd624.org/enroll. [0:43] Go Bears! [0:44] - [Narrator] Tenth gradelanguage arts students [0:46] are preparing for future careers [0:47] by taking part in mock interviews. [0:49] Our current lesson is all about [0:51] language arts in the real world. [0:52] We created cover letters, resumes [0:54] and practiced applying for jobs, [0:56] all while improving ourprofessional communication skills [0:59] and more during this activity. [1:01] Go Bears!