Marshall E-News

We had a fantastic week celebrating Right to Read Week! The halls were beautifully decorated, and our students enjoyed a variety of engaging activities, including visits from guest readers who shared their love of books. It was wonderful to see the excitement and enthusiasm for reading throughout our school.

Looking ahead, we have a community meeting scheduled on Monday, March 24th at 6 PM in the THS PAC to provide information on the Governor’s proposed 26/27 Biennium Budget, where it is at within our legislation, how it will impact TSD (as proposed), and how to advocate/lobby our legislators for the benefit of Talawanda’s children, staff, and community members.

We have a full week of school next week. Please note that our last day before Spring Break is Friday, March 28th, and we’ll welcome students back on Monday, April 7th.

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.

Spring Flower Sale

The Spring Flower Sale has started and it will go through Monday, March 24th. Please scan the QR code below or use the link provided by Foertmeyer in your email. Flowers will be delivered on Saturday April 26th. Pick up times will be posted at a later time. 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!

April 14, 2025

May 12, 2025

As part of Right to Read Week students got to participate in a tea party hosted by the Oxford Coalition for a Healthy Community! At the tea party they got to have "adventure bites" and try new things. The Cucumber Tea Sandwiches were a HUGE hit and lots of students asked for the recipe to try them at home!

March 24, 25, 27, 28 (No Wednesday March Madness)

7:30am-8:15am

3rd thru 5th graders are invited to come early to school on March 24, 25, 27, and 28th for some friendly March Madness games. Students can enter school through the gym doors. Students will also still have time for breakfast before school starts.

Monday, March 24 - Ultimate

Tuesday, March 25 - Soccer

Thursday, March 27 - Basketball

Friday, March 28 - Dodgeball

The 5th grade field trip will be on March 27, 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:

April 10

May 8

Please see the calendar below.

March 10-24- Spring PTG Flower Sale

March 31 - April 4 - NO SCHOOL - Spring Break

April 14- 3rd Grade Field Trip

April 14 - PTG Meeting

April 15- Kindergarten Registration

April 18 - NO SCHOOL

April 26 - Spring Fling Dance

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

Wellness Wednesday- Mrs. Macechko

KNOW

WE ARE HIRING

Talawanda is currently hiring for a few positions!

COMMUNITY LINK

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