Marshall E-News

We had a wonderful week here at school! Our students in grades 3-5 did a great job finishing up state testing, and we know it’s a lot—thank you so much for your continued support and cooperation throughout the process. As we look ahead, we have many exciting events coming up. Please be sure to check the calendar below so you don’t miss any of the fun! As the end of the school year approaches, we’re focusing on finishing strong, academically and behaviorally.

Our Spring Fling Dance is TONIGHT, 6:00 - 8:00. Even if you don't have a ticket, you can get one at the door! We hope to see you!

If you ordered flowers from the spring flower sale they be delivered to Marshall TOMORROW, Saturday, April 26. Please plan to pick up your flowers at the following times:

Last Names A-L 12-1pm

Last Names M-Z 1-2pm

You can stay in your car, and we will load your items for you! Thank you for supporting Marshall PTG! (***If the flowers are ready for pick up earlier, we will do an all call and post on FaceBook!**)

Marshall's Mayfest is FOUR weeks away! We’re gearing up for it and need your help to make it a success! We’re looking for over 85 volunteers to support various activities and ensure everything runs smoothly. We still need 60 volunteers! Please consider signing up here to help. Volunteers will receive a slice of pizza, chips, and a drink as a Thank You for helping! Check back next week to see how many more volunteers we still need—let’s work together to make this year’s MayFest the best one yet!

PICK UP

We are gearing up for Mayfest and in need of volunteers. Please consider volunteering in one of the many areas we need help! Thanks in advance for helping us.

Here is the sign-up!

Spring Flower Sale

Flowers from the spring flower sale will be delivered to Marshall on Saturday, April 26. Please plan to pick your flowers up at the following times:

Last Names A-L 12-1pm

Last Names M-Z 1-2pm

You can stay in your car and we will load your items for you! Thank you for supporting Marshall PTG!

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!

May 12, 2025

NEW annual calendar information...

https://www.talawanda.org/calendars/annual-school-calendar/

School Start Times for Next School Year...

Talawanda preschool is currently accepting applications for the 25/26 school year. Please fill out the following application before January 31 to be included in the preschool lottery. Please direct any questions to fuechsle@talawanda.org

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeBUpOuLKlViwtj7_imJKYTTXH73QkPLbiyygYXWVg_6vXtpQ/viewform?usp=sf_link

The Marshall Lost and Found located in the cafeteria has a lot of stuff. If your child has lost anything such as jackets, coats, water bottles etc. please have them check to see if it has been turned in. A case with a retainer in it has been turned in to the clinic. If this could possibly belong to your child please have them visit the clinic to pick it up.

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.

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 - 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:

May 8

April 25 - Spring Fling Dance

April 26- Spring Flower Sale Pick Up. Last Names: A-L 12:00-1:00 and M-Z 1:00-2:00.

April 29- 1st Grade Field Trip

May 5 & 6 - NO SCHOOL

May 7- 4th Grade Field Trip

May 9- 5th Grade goes to TMS

May 12 - PTG Meeting

May 14- Kindergarten Field Trip

May 15- MARSHALL MILE/FAMILY PICNIC

May 16- 2nd Grade Field Trip

May 16 - MAYFEST

May 20- FIELD DAY

May 21- 5th Grade Celebration

May 22 - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL

Oxford Lions Club

The Oxford Lions Club Sight Saving Committee is collecting used eyeglasses, as well as glasses cases! These glasses and cases are donated all over the world to children who are in need. The lenses and frames from the donated glasses are modified to meet individual children's eye needs. Every year, Oxford Lions Club collects and sends 900-plus pairs of glasses to children in need!

Please send any glasses donations to Betsy Beaton (Marshall Elementary School) or Shaunna Tafelski (Board Office) by mid-May We are happy to swing by and pick up glasses donations or they can be dropped off at Marshall or the Board Office. Thank you for supporting the Oxford Lions Club! :)

WE ARE HIRING

Talawanda is currently hiring for a few positions!

COMMUNITY LINK

Community Events & Flyers Page- Click HERE

Please consider taking this optional survey designed to assist the local fire department in collecting safety data.

Link to survey: https://forms.gle/1QcmNVF7eZw6xVbA6