Marshall E-News
12/13/2024
NEWS & INFORMATION
HAPPY FRIDAY!
We made it through another week, giving us five more school days until winter break! We spent the week enjoying our #12DaystilBreak countdown and doing lots of learning! We ended the week with Spark Day. “Sparks” describe interests and skills that “light fires” in our lives. They provide energy, joy, purpose, and direction in life. They are engaging and deeply motivating. Sparks are the hidden flames in your kids that light their fire, get them excited, and tap into their true passions.
Thank you to all of the community folks who came in and presented their sparks to our students. It was a great day! Ask your child about what they got to do today!
Our second graders performed A December Celebration on Tuesday night and did an amazing job! Thank you to Mr. Menezes for organizing and planning and Mrs.French for the fabulous artwork on display!
As a reminder please remember to send your students into school with their coats as the weather is starting to turn colder as we enter the winter months. Please be sure to label your students coat so if it were to be lost we can get it back to your student. We have had quite a few students come to the office for coats during recess. If you need assistance with getting your child a coat this winter please reach out to our school social worker Chrissy at rolfesc@talawanda.org.
PICK UP
To help ensure students arrive at their correct dismissal location, we kindly ask that you contact the main office by 2:30 PM if there are any changes to your child’s dismissal plan. While we understand that emergencies can happen, we’ve noticed a significant increase in last-minute changes around 3:00 PM, which can cause confusion and delays. By notifying us by 2:30 PM, we can make sure your child receives a dismissal note and reaches the right spot after school. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us.
Staff Retirement Announcement
We want to share the news of Mrs. Sue Seyberth’s retirement after an incredible 25 years of dedication and service to Talawanda Schools. Throughout her career, Ms. Sue has touched the lives of countless students, families, and colleagues with her passion for education, kindness, and unwavering commitment to excellence.
Please join me in congratulating Ms. Sue on reaching this wonderful milestone! While we will certainly miss her presence at the front desk, we are excited for her as she embarks on this new chapter filled with well-deserved relaxation, adventure, and cherished time with loved ones!
Sue's last day will be Friday, December 20th. We are so grateful for her years of service and the lasting impact she leaves behind. If you’d like to share a message of appreciation or memory feel free to send it to Mrs. Jones @ joness@talawanda.org, or send it in with your student and we will ensure it reaches her.
PTG NEWS & INFORMATION
2024-2025 PTG Meetings:
PTG Happy Half-Hour: 6:00 - 6:30 - Snack, Drink, & Mingle.
PTG Board Meetings: 6:30 - 7:30 - Collaborate, Connect, Learn, & Grow!
January 13, 2024
February 10, 2025
March 10, 2025
April 14, 2025
May 12, 2025
AFTER SCHOOL WORLD LANGUAGE
2024-2025- After-School World Language Program Information/Registration- Click HERE
12 DAYS OF WINTER BREAK COUNTDOWN
Please see the flyer below for our countdown to Winter Break.
OFFICE REMINDERS
Student Fees:
Fees have been loaded to Talawanda EZ pay If you wish to pay online. You can also pay in the office with cash or check.
Lunch Accounts:
As a reminder, you are able to add funds to your student's lunch account through the Talawanda EZ Pay system. If your student's account reaches -$50 it will be rolled into your school fees. Please be mindful and keep your student's account current. You can use Talawanda EZ Pay, send a check or cash to the school office to take care of your student's balance.
Free and Reduced:
If you would like to apply for free or reduced lunches, please reach out to the Marshall office or the Marshall social worker Chrissy Rolfes at rolfesc@talawanda.org. We can help walk you through the online application or help you fill out a paper form in the office. If you qualify for FREE lunch, your fees will also be waived. (EXCEPT for 5th grade Chromebook fee) If you qualify for REDUCED, fees will be reduced by 85% (EXCEPT for 5th grade Chromebook fee) and meals will be FREE.
Final Forms:
Remember, if you have any changes to your information (phone number, address, who can pick up your student, etc) throughout the school year, change it in Final Forms! The office is notified of these changes and will update our information. IF you have an address change, you must submit new proof of residency to the office before we will update your address.
RAH- READING AT HOME
We will do RAH every Friday. If we do not have school on a Friday we will not have RAH that week. Click here to access RAH recording sheet.
K-KIDS
K-KIDS - GRADES 3, 4, & 5
K-Kids will meet the 2nd Thursday of each month in Mr. Menezes room right after school from 3:15 until 4 pm. See the dates below:
January 9
February 13
March 13
April 10
May 8
YEARBOOK ORDERS
If you would like to place your order for the 2024-2025 Marshall Yearbook please scan the QR Code on the flyer and enter the code 15306825 to submit your order.
PAX INFORMATION
DATES & BREAKS
December 23 - Jan 3 - NO SCHOOL - WINTER BREAK
January 5 - 6 - NO SCHOOL
January 13- PTG Meeting
January 17 - NO SCHOOL
January 20 - NO SCHOOL
February 10 - PTG Meeting
February 17 - NO SCHOOL
March 6- Conferences
March 10 - PTG Meeting
March 11- Conferences
March 31 - April 4 - NO SCHOOL - Spring Break
April 14 - PTG Meeting
April 18 - NO SCHOOL
April 26 - Spring Fling Dance
May 5 & 6 - NO SCHOOL
May 12 - PTG Meeting
May 16 - MAYFEST
May 22 - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
STEM
AROUND THE COMMUNITY
Wellness Wednesday- Mrs. Macechko
WE ARE HIRING
Talawanda is currently hiring for a few positions!
COMMUNITY LINK
Community Events & Flyers Page- Click HERE
TALAWANDA BASEBALL WINTER CLINIC
Click HERE for more information.