Marshall E-News

10/25/2024

We had an exciting and eventful week! Our 3rd-5th grade students enjoyed Miami Instrument Day, where they had the opportunity to try out different instruments. The five groups of instruments available for them to learn were: Violin, Viola, Cello; Flute and Clarinet; Bassoon and Oboe; Trumpet and French Horn; and Tuba and Bass. We’re also thrilled that STEM is back at Marshall! The students absolutely love when Mrs. Sebald is here to guide them through exciting hands-on learning experiences.

Additionally, Miami Swim and Dive team members visited our 1st and 2nd graders, reading to them and sharing their love for books. Our 3rd graders completed the fall round of the Ohio State Tests (OST). Finally, we held a PINK out day to show support and raise awareness for breast cancer. It was a wonderful week filled with learning, creativity, and community spirit

The district Diversity and Equity Committee is seeking representatives from the following areas: City of Oxford, Reily Township, Hanover Township, and Milford Township. The purpose of this committee is to develop, maintain, and uphold the district's Diversity Action Plan. We hope you will consider joining us for this important work! Please contact Beth Arnos at arnosb@talawanda.org or 513-273-3307 if interested.

PICK UP

Do you have a passion that brings a “Spark” to your life? Marshall Elementary will be hosting a Spark Day on Friday, December 13th. We are looking for presenters who are willing to share their spark through conversation and a hands-on activity. Students in grades 3-5 will attend three 30 minute sessions from 10:00 - 11:40. Kindergarten - 2nd grade students will attend 12:50 - 2:30. Presenters will be provided lunch. If you are interested in participating for all or part of the day, please email Teresa Peter at petert@talawanda.org.

Congratulations to Ash Fisher, who has his Haiku on display at the Oxford Municipal Building! Check out the website (HERE) to see other Haikus submitted (we have some current and former Marshall students represented) and read the Haikus!

Our annual Halloween parade will take place on Thursday, October 31st @ 8:45. THIS IS A CHANGE FROM PREVIOUS YEARS! For those planning to attend please, park in the upper lot and make your way around the building to the bus loop. You can begin heading to the bus loop anytime after 8:35 AM. PLEASE wait until 8:35 to allow our preschool students to enter the building.

During the parade, students will walk around the bus loop before returning inside to continue their school day.

Costumes will be permitted with the following guidelines:

1. No Costume Masks

2. No Props

3. Minimal Makeup

4. Costumes must be worn to school. There will not be a “change time”. Please make sure that your child will be able to function comfortably throughout the day (bathroom needs, recess, school work, specials) while wearing his/her costume.

We look forward to a fun and safe Halloween celebration!

This Saturday, Miami Football hosts Central Michigan at 2 p.m. and is coming off a big rivalry win against Ohio last Saturday! With the win, head coach Chuck Martin tied the record for coaching wins in program history.

With Halloween around the corner, we are offering a special ticket package that includes a minimum of four tickets for $34 (additional tickets may be purchased for $8.50) by using the promo code BOO4YOU at www.MiamiRedHawks.com/Promos.

Start your Halloween festivities with us on Saturday and celebrate our Miami Football Seniors as well as our annual Cancer Awareness game.Each football student-athlete will wear a ribbon decal on their helmet in support of a specific cancer awareness that is important to them. We need you in the stands to help create a home-field advantage for our seniors and the team.

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:

November 7

December 12

January 9

February 13

March 13

April 10

May 8

Marshall Family Fall Bingo Night:

Join us on Thursday, November 7th (6:00-7:00 pm) in the Cafeteria for Marshall Family Fall BINGO night! Winners will choose their raffle basket of choice!!! All ages are welcome to play.

Costume Countdown: Coffee & Donuts Sponsored by Marshall PTG

Join us for a warm-up and mingle before the Marshall Halloween Parade!

Details:

• When: Coffee and donuts will be available from 8:00 AM to 8:40 AM.
• Where: Meet us under the shelter near the overflow parking lot.
• What to Bring: A travel mug! Forgot one? We've got you covered.

We’ll head to the bus loop at 8:40 AM to watch the parade together. We can’t wait to see you there!

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!

November 11, 2024

January 13, 2024

February 10, 2025

March 10, 2025

April 14, 2025

May 12, 2025

Fall picture retake day is scheduled for November 7, 2024.

On November 7th, LifeTouch will be here and will be taking class pictures, along with any picture re-takes. Typically, class pictures are scheduled for the spring, but this year we are trying something new by holding them in the fall. We look forward to capturing these memories early in the school year!

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.

For the month of October, our PAX focus will be recess. Students will be reminded of how to be a good PAX leader at recess - what it looks like, sounds like, and what they should be doing. Students can stop, think, and GO PAX!

November 5 - NO SCHOOL

November 7 - Picture Re-Takes

November 11- PTG Meeting

November 25 - 29 NO SCHOOL - THANKSGIVING BREAK

December 23 - Jan 3 - NO SCHOOL - WINTER BREAK

January 5 - 6 - NO SCHOOL

Wellness Wednesday- Mrs. Macechko

Free groceries, health, and safety supplies, and bookmobile information.

Use this link for more information.

WE ARE HIRING

Talawanda is currently hiring for a few positions!

COMMUNITY LINK

Community Events & Flyers Page- Click HERE

Use this link to find out more information about Cub Scouts!