Marshall Enews 4/19/24
Marshall E-news 4/19/24
School News and Information
Happy Friday, we hope you had a great week!
Parents, please note that students from 3rd through 12th grade are either currently taking the Ohio State Tests. Teachers will remind students the day before they are scheduled to test. Kindly ensure that your child arrives at school on time to begin the tests promptly. Thank you for your support.
Kindergarten Information
We had our kindergarten registration this week. If you missed kindergarten registration day, please contact the main office to schedule an appointment to screen your child for the 2024-25 school year.
FAMILY GROUPS
We will be meeting with our family groups on Thursday, April 25th. Our theme for this month is RESPECT. Earth Day is April 22nd and we will be connecting our theme for the month to our PAX pledge and Earth Day.
Each student will receive an EARTH BINGO sheet they can complete at home and turn in to school for a shout-out on the announcements. The BINGO sheet can be found here if you need a copy.
PAX PLEDGE:
I am a PAX Leader.
I better my world, I better myself.
I create more peace, productivity, and happiness.
I am a PAX Leader.
Here are other ideas you can do inside or outside your home to take care of our Earth:
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Take a walk outside and make a mental note of five beautiful things you can see, four natural things you can touch, three things you can smell, two things you can hear, and one thing you feel.
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Reduce, reuse, and recycle. Cut down on what you throw away. ...
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pick up litter
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Conserve water
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Use long-lasting light bulbs
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Plant a tree
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Turn OFF lights
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Use reusable cups instead of plastic cups or water bottles
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While grocery shopping, bring your own bags!
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Ride your bike instead of driving
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Always shut the water OFF
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Donate instead of throwing away
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Make a reusable bag out of a t-shirt: Find Directions HERE
PTG INFORMATION
**Foertmeyer flower pick-up is this Saturday, 4/20!
Last Names A-L Pick up 12:30-1:30
Last Names M-Z Pick up 1:30-2:30
All flowers need to be picked up by 2:30. Please stay in your car and follow the line for pick up. Please contact Susan Slattery, slatterys@talawanda.org with any questions.
Thank you for supporting Marshall PTG!
**Staff Appreciation Week is May 6-10. Please help us in celebrating our amazing staff! See how you can help on the sign-up genius here!
STEM IS BACK!
Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer (S-EBT)
Ohio is a participating state in this new summer cash benefit program. Children certified for free and/or reduced meals in the 2023-2024 school year, or otherwise participating in SNAP, Ohio Works First, or who meet the income criteria for free or reduced meals within the Medicaid program qualify for this summer program.
If you would like to participate in the S-EBT program, your child must have a free and reduced form approved/certified (online at Payschools or paper application turned in at your child's school) by the last day of school to receive a payment from the State of Ohio.
If you have any questions you may call the Treasurer's Office at 513-273-3100.
5TH GRADE FAMILIES
THS National Honor Society- Kids Night Out
THS Honor Society will sponsor this free event, but a registration form must be filled out in order to participate. They will have a formal check-in table, where we will also be collecting gently used/new books to donate to the Oxford Lane Library. Event activities include a variety of crafts, gym time, a movie, board games, and carnival games.
We have attached a flyer for the event. The QR code on the flyer will lead to the form for registration, but here is the link: https://forms.gle/zdJLEiUiP9sHxSqC6
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!
Donations can be dropped off at Marshall or the Board Office. Thank you for supporting the Oxford Lions Club!
READING AT HOME (RAH)
We need volunteers to run the RAH cart. Click Here to sign up for a spot to help our students shop the RAH cart.
Every Friday (Thursday when there is no school on Friday) is RAH cart dates. Students who bring in a RAH recording sheet can get a prize from the cart. Special prizes for students who get in the 100, 500, or 1,000 RAH club! Keep Reading At Home!!
Click Here for a RAH recording sheet. Here are our RAH dates for the rest of the year:
Friday, Apr. 26
Friday, May 3 (last day of RAH this year!)
F.R.E.S.H Air Fair- April 20th 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Please see this link for more information on the F.R.E.S.H Air Fair at Talawanda High School on April 20, 2024.
Check out the Oxford Parks & Recreation Summer Activities Guide HERE
Last Three Days of School
Final Forms Update and Reminder
TSD will prompt parents in the first week of August to begin updating their child's school forms for the 2024-25 school year. We know sometimes parents begin doing this early, but it's important to wait for the prompt from the district, as some forms will be changing for next school year. The updates will be made in July after all of the summer programs are completed.
Oxford Swim and Dive Team
Please use this link to learn more about the Oxford Swim and Dive Team.
Y-Base After School Enrichment Program
Please use this link to learn more about the YMCA after-school program.
THS Staff Appreciation
If you have students at THS, please see the following information. THS does not have a PTG, and we have a parent that is planning a luncheon. Any help is appreciated.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B45ACAE28AAFE3-48808650-2024#/
Health and Wellness News- Mrs. Machecko
Talawanda School District received a grant from Interact for Health to provide education and support to both students and families on the topic of e-cigarettes/vaping. This video, "Caring Adults Tackling Youth Vaping", is meant for any and all caring adults who want to learn more about this health issue and the vital role that adults can play by having conversations with the young people in their lives. Following the video, please consider taking a brief survey with a chance to win a gift card for your participation.
Link to video:
Link to survey:
https://epiphanycommunityservices.research.net/r/5DXN3FQ
Medication Disposal Day
Age-Friendly Oxford Group
TSD Families, Please consider providing feedback to the Age Friendly Oxford Group.
Student Services Information- Mrs. Aerni
Click HERE for all upcoming local events through the Student Services Department
or
Visit the Talawanda Student Services page to see all upcoming local events!
Community Events & Activities Designed for Kids and Families:
https://www.talawanda.org/resources/community-events-%2B-activities-36/
National and International Holidays, Monthly Recognitions and Interfaith Religious Observances
National and International Holidays, Monthly Recognitions and Interfaith Religious Observances
Attendance Reminder!
ABSENCE FROM SCHOOL PROCEDURES
Before 8:30 a.m. on the day of absence, a parent/guardian should call the Attendance line, Marshall Office at 513-273-3600, to report a student absent from school. This line is available 24 hours a day. If a parent has called the Attendance line, a written note WILL NOT be necessary. If a call has not been received, the Office will begin making home phone calls to missing students by 9:30 a.m. in compliance with the Missing Child Act. Students who have not been called in and wish to have his/her absence excused MUST, within 5 school days, present a note stating the date(s) of absence, reason of absence, and parent/guardian signature. Parents may excuse their child for a total of TEN days each school year. After TEN days of parent excuses, all absences will be considered UNEXCUSED unless supported by a doctor's note. Vacation days may be excused as part of the 10 total Parent notes.
Marshall Cafeteria
EZ Pay Link
Do you need to add lunch money to your child’s account or pay school fees? Please contact the office if you need your child’s student ID number.
2023-2024 Calendar
April 23 - After School Foreign Language Ends
May 6 - Data Day - No School for Students
May 7 - PD Day - No School for Students
May 8 - Marshall Picnic Day
May 9 - Touch A Truck
May 10 - Marshall Mile
May 17 - May Fest
May 17 - School Banking Miami Savings Bank
May 21 - Field Day
May 22 - 5th Grade end year celebration @ 8:45 - 9:45
May 23- Last Day of School
Have a great, safe, weekend!
Stephanie Jones
Principal
joness@talawanda.org
513-273-3600
Educating and preparing students for life!
In partnership with the community, our mission is to educate and prepare our students for a rapidly changing world by instilling critical thinking skills, a global perspective, and a respect for our core values.
