Marshall Elementary Weekly E-News

April 14, 2022

A Peaceful, Productive, Healthy, and Happy Community

The mission of Marshall Elementary is to work as a community to achieve higher levels of thinking and learning by empowering every learner everyday.  

School News and Information

Happy Thursday! 

Please remember that there is no school for students on April 15th and 18th.  Students will return on Tuesday, April 19, 2022.  

Our 3rd and 4th graders have completed their state testing this week.  Our 5th graders will complete their testing next week.  We will also complete any testing for students that were absent.

Touch-a-Truck

Marshall Elementary School would like to invite you to participate in our Touch-a-Truck Career Exploration event. A Touch-a Truck event invites local public works departments, organizations and community truck owners to set–up their vehicles and let kids get behind the wheel, honk the horns, take pictures and meet you, the men and women who operate the trucks every day so that they can learn more about different types of careers.

We need truck owners! Participation in the event is free and it’s a great opportunity for you to educate our elementary students about your profession while providing a fun learning experience for kids who get to see cool vehicles up close and personal. We would encourage any and all participants to have literature and/or promotional items on site for distribution throughout the day. 

Date: Monday, May 16th, 2022

Location: Marshall Elementary 

Time: 9:45 AM to 11:45 AM

If you wish to participate in this event, please email or call Savannah Schwegman, schwegmans@talawanda.org or (513) 273-3628. 

Talawanda LitCamp- Mrs. James

I'm writing to invite you to enroll your student in the TSD Summer LitCamp from June 6 - June 10.  The program is FREE and transportation is provided.

Click here to register online or return the paper form sent home recently (which also has an online option via QR code).

This program is a great way to prevent summer slide and help your student stay summer strong!

Talawanda LitCamp Details:

- Where?  Kramer Elementary School, 400 W. Sycamore St., Oxford, OH 45056

- How?  Free transportation from area locations (see digital form for exact pickup/dropoff spots)

- When?  9:30-12:00, June 6 - June 10, 2022 

- Who?  LitCamp is open to current PreK students moving on to KG, through current 5th graders heading to TMS 

- Why?  To support and motivate our striving readers to keep reading and writing this summer!

 LitCamp makes school feel more like a summer camp to create fun, high-quality literacy learning:

- Opening and closing "Campfires" with songs, read alouds, and opportunities to perform

- Libraries of books and activities to support the "7 Strengths" for reading success

- DAILY LESSONS, Small Groups, and 1:1 teacher support for reading and writing

- Daily snacks and outdoor exploration

- FREE BOOKS for students to self-select and keep for reading all summer

 LitCamp does not conflict with the dates for OLT's Super Summer Readers program in Oxford. More information on this coming soon!

If you have questions about LitCamp contact Kathy James, Literacy Coordinator, at jamesk@talawanda.org.

Thanks for considering this great opportunity for your student!

Oxford Literacy Team- Super Summer Readers 2022

Please click on the flyer below for the Oxford Literacy Team, Super Summer Reader Program.  The program will be offered in Oxford, Reily, and Somerville 

This program is for students that have completed grades K-3 and is not a part of the Talawanda LitCamp.  If you have any questions, please contact:

Dale Robinson dlr.oxford@gmail.com

Lydia Hofmann l.hofmann@frontier.com

Super Summer Readers 2022

Oxford Kiwanis Pancake Day and Fresh Air Fair

Please use this link to learn about the Pancake Day and Fresh Air Fair on April 23, 2022. 

May 3, 2022- Election Day- No School

There is no school on Tuesday, May 3, 2022.  This is a PD for staff due to buildings being used for voting.  

From the Marshall PTG

An added addition to Mayfest will be the Marshall Market.  If you have a small business and would like to set up a booth please check out this flyer for more information.  

The Marshall PTG is making plans for the Marshall Mayfest.  The attached flyer was sent home with students earlier.  Please use the following form and consider volunteering to help.  We need parents to help organize the event as well as run the event.  

https://forms.gle/u4BK1ZYKj3nq2CAp9

From Mr. Menezes

Concerts are back for grades 2 to 5.  Please check out the dates here.

Kindergarten Registration

Any child in Talawanda School District whose fifth birthday is on or before August 1st of the calendar year is eligible to register for kindergarten for the coming school year. Please call the school office at 513-273-3600 to register your child.  Marshall Kindergarten Registration.

Take Care of Talawanda

Take Care of Talawanda is an initiative aimed at providing donations of basic items for elementary school students in need. These include clothing items and essentials for use at school and home. We are seeking participation from both willing donors and invite families who may benefit from additional help to participate as well.  If interested, please fill out the electronic form linked below!

https://forms.gle/KCRnYSm8XW6N71Wu7 

Oxford Lane Library Tutoring Program

Students Helping Students" program.                       

Tuesdays, 4pm - 7pm

Tutoring in Math and ELA will be available to grades 5 - 8.  Masks will be required and can be provided.  Like last semester, students need to call the library to register each week (513) 523-7531.

Tutoring from Lane Library Grades 5-8

Fees

Chromebook/IPad insurance cannot be waived.  School fees can be paid on the Talawanda website via EZPay or by sending a check to school with your child.  Please include the child’s name in the memo. 

Absences 

If your child is going to be absent, please call the Marshall Attendance Line @ 513-273-3600 by 10:00 a.m.

TSD Lunch Program

The National Lunch Program has extended the free meal status for all students for breakfast and lunch for the 2021-2022 school year.  It is still important to turn in the Free/Reduced Lunch Application in order to qualify for other benefits.  

April Elementary Lunch Menu - Changes may be announced during the month due to delivery issues.  

Talawanda Community Events Page

Please use this link for the Talawanda Community Events Page.

Oxford Swim and Dive Team Information

Have a great long weekend!

Chad Hinton

Principal

hintonc@talawanda.org

513-273-3603

Calendar

April 15 - No School

April 18 - No School, Teacher Work Day

April 28 - 3rd Grade Music Concert 7:00 PM Marshall Gym

May 2 - 4th Grade Music Concert 7:00 PM Marshall Gym

May 3 - No School - Election Day

May 9 - Marshall Monday - Wear your spirit wear

May 10 - 5th Grade Music Concert 7:00 PM Marshall Gym

May 12 - 2nd Grade Music Concert 7:00 PM Marshall Gym

May 16 - Touch-a-Truck Career Day 9:45 to 11:45 AM

May 17,18, 19 - Science Week at Miami Grades 3-5

May 20 - Marshall Mayfest 6:00 to 9:00 PM

May 23 - 5th Grade Graduation 7:00 PM THS Performing Arts Center

May 24 - Field Day

May 25 - Marshall Picnic (More Information to Come)

May 26 - Last Day of School

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