Dear Parents and Guardians,

Happy New Year! I hope you had a restful and joyful holiday season filled with special moments with your loved ones. As we begin 2025, we are excited to welcome your children back to school, refreshed and ready for a new semester of learning, growth, and exploration.

January marks a time for reflection and goal setting. In the coming weeks, our teachers and staff will be working with students to revisit their progress and set new learning goals. I encourage you to have conversations at home about your child’s goals and celebrate the hard work and dedication they’ve shown so far this year.

Warmest regards,

Emily Suess

Principal, Marshall Elementary

You Can Now Submit an Absence In ParentVUE

When a student is going to be missing school, a parent/guardian is required to contact the school. You may call the office at 731-4900 or use ParentVUE. Here are the steps:

• Log into your ParentVUE account
• Select "Attendance" from the menu
• Select "Report absences" at the top right of the screen
• Enter the following information: Start and End date (can be the same day), Absence reason (use the drop-down), Enter a note or add a document, and Select "Save".

If you have any questions please reach out to the school's front office.

Jan 6

Students Return to School

Jan 10

December Student of the Month Assembly, 1:00 pm

Jan 14

PTO Meeting 2:15 pm, rm 10

Jan 20

MLK Day - No School

Jan 21

100th Day of School Celebration - Dress like you're 100 years old!

Jan 24

Skate Night, 5:00 - 7:00 pm

Jan 28

School Council Meeting, 2:15 pm, rm 10

Jan 29

PLD Day - No School

Feb 7

January Student of the Month Assembly, 1:00 pm

Feb 13 & 14

Parent Teacher Conferences - 1/2 day, 11:00 am dismissal

Feb 20 & 21

Rodeo Break - No School

Feb 24

Quarter 3 Benchmarks Begin

March 4

Math Night, 5:30 - 6:30 pm

March 6

Quarter 3 Benchmarks End

March 7

Grading Day - No School

March 10 - 14

Spring Break - No School

March 26

PLD Day - No School

April 18

Spring Holiday - No School

May 22

Last Day of School

May 23

First Day of Summer Break

DISTRICT CALENDARS

Dear Marshall Families,

Welcome back to 2025! Here is some important information!

A huge thank you to the Knights of Columbus, St Francis de Sales Parish! They donated over 40 jackets, coats, and sweatshirts to our Marshall students. If your child could use a new jacket, please contact me (my information is below).

Keep an eye out for Marshall’s Kinder Kickoff on February 4, from 9:00 – 10:00. If you have a kiddo or know of someone who has a child that will turn 5 by August 1, please come and find out why Marshall is a great fit for your family. More information will come home as the event gets closer.

The PTO will have a January meeting on Tuesday, January 14 at 2:15 in Room 10. We would love to get your input and ideas.

Marshall will have their Math Family Night on Tuesday, March 4 from 5:30-6:30. This year we are having a Math Scavenger Hunt. There will be fun activities, games, prizes, and resources so come and join the fun! The flyer to RSVP will be sent home in February.

Don’t forget to look at the Family Engagement classes, resources, and workshops.

Please reach out if you need support! My contact information is below.

Take care,

Sarah Riebe

Marshall Family Liaison

520-731-496

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Welcome back! I hope you had a restful winter break and Happy New Year. We are excited to see all of your students back at school very soon!

Transitioning from the holiday schedule to school routines can be challenging, so here are some tips to help your child adjust smoothly:

1. Re-Establish Routines

• Start Early: Gradually adjust bedtimes, wake-up times, and meal schedules a few days before school starts.

• Prepare Together: Help your child organize school supplies and pack their backpack for the first day back.

2. Reflect and Set Goals

• Encourage Reflection: Discuss favorite moments from last quarter and what they’re excited about this quarter.

• Set Goals: Work with them to set a couple of realistic goals, like improving study habits or working on following classroom expectations.

3. Manage Emotions

• Validate Feelings: Acknowledge any anxiety about returning to school and offer reassurance.

• Support Systems: Remind them that teachers, friends, and I are here to help.

4. Prioritize Sleep and Nutrition

• Restful Sleep: Limit screens before bedtime to ensure they’re well-rested.

• Healthy Meals: A balanced breakfast with fruits, whole grains, and proteins can boost focus and energy.

5. Stay Connected

• Check-In: Ask open-ended questions like, “What was the best part of your day?” to gauge how they’re adjusting.

• Communicate with Teachers: Reach out if your child faces any challenges.

Thank you for your partnership in supporting your child’s growth and well-being. We look forward to helping each student flourish in their unique way!

Warm regards,

Kylie Wright

520-731-4961

General Information

• ALL ARRIVALS AND DISMISSALS ARE ON WEST SIDE OF SCHOOL
• Main office is not a drop off or pick up location.
• Please obey traffic laws and DO NOT make a U-turn from the pick up/drop off line.
• You must always use the crosswalk to cross the street. This is for everyone's safety, especially our kiddos.
  

Parent Pick-Up Line

• Please remain in your car
• Move forward as much as possible to pick your student up.
• If you need/want to get out of your car to meet your child, please park across the street and use the crosswalk.
• Thank you for your cooperation in making sure our dismissal is as safe as possible.
  

A tax credit is a dollar-for-dollar reduction in the actual tax owed to the State. It reduced your tax liability by the amount you donate - up to $400 for married couples and $200 for singles head of households. Please consider donating today!

If your family has been misplaced and is in need of housing, please contact Sarah Riebe at 520-731-4960 or Jessica Figueroa at 520-731-4900.

Marshall Elementary strives to inspire kindness, compassion, and courage in our students. Our community of staff, families, and students work to provide a safe environment where academic excellence and social/emotional well being are our goal. Marshall honors diversity and embraces the opportunity to learn from each other with mutual respect and integrity.