Marshall Enews 2/17/23
Marshall Elementary Weekly E-News
February 17, 2023
School News and Information
Happy Friday! We have had a great week and hope you have too!
Reminder: No school on Monday, February 20, 2023, for Presidents’ Day.
Mostly a repeat of last week - except for the first item.
Foster Grandparent Program
If you know of anyone over 55, the AmeriCorps Seniors program is looking for people to be Foster Grandparents and come help out in the school. Please see the attached flier for more information.
Illness Protocol & Backup Plans- Ms. Hansel
TSD Families:
Thank you to our staff for their commitment to the district, our schools, and our students as we have been working through issues with seasonal illness and the sub shortages we still face in our community and county. We appreciate your flexibility and willingness to continue to pitch in and cover in all areas.
Thank you to our parents/families for your continued patience, flexibility, and support.
We just want to remind everyone that the cold/flu season is not over yet. We anticipate that we will continue to experience shortages with subs as we work our way through this. Please continue to have a backup plan for the possibility that we may need to close bus routes temporarily, we may have to combine classes, close grade levels, or even schools on occasion due to the severe shortage of subs.
Please remember to continue with all of the health and safety measures as we continue to navigate a post-pandemic world. Hand washing is a simple strategy and very effective to ward off illness and the spread of illness. If your child becomes sick, please keep them home. This will help us all to reduce the spread of illness.
Grade Level Banding Facts & Information- Mrs. Hansel
Please use this link for more information on Grade Level Banding Facts and Information.
Kindergarten Registration
Talawanda School District is now accepting Kindergarten registration for the 2023-2024 school year. Any child whose fifth birthday is on or before August 1, 2023 is eligible to register for kindergarten for the 2023-2024 school year.
Please call the school office at the school located within your attendance area to register your child. If you are unsure of which school attendance area you live in, please call Petermann Transportation @ (513) 273-3150 for verification on which school your child will attend.
Marshall Elementary School (513) 273-3600
Kramer Elementary School (513) 273-3500
Bogan Elementary School (513) 273-3400
After enrollment forms are completed, parents must furnish their child’s certified birth certificate, immunization records, certified-court stamped divorce decree with custody papers (if applicable), copy of parent(s) drivers license, and proof of residency in the Talawanda School District to complete their child’s Kindergarten enrollment.
Talawanda Baseball Apparel
We are so proud to announce that the Talawanda Fan Cloth Shop is open for business, with some great stuff, perfect for yourself, your friends or family, or as a future gift.
The sale will last until February 24th.
Please feel free to shop and share the link below--your participation is integral to this sales' success!
Miami Little League Tee Ball, Baseball, and Softball Ages 4-14
It is time to sign up for Tee Ball, Baseball, and Softball for Boys and Girls Ages 4 – 14. All children attending Talawanda schools are eligible to play, regardless of home address.
Please see this flyer for additional information.
Contacting Legislators
Holli Hansel has placed the information on the TSD website regarding contacting state legislators and the governor about school funding. Please consider taking a few minutes to advocate for fair school funding for Ohio. The state of Ohio's funding for public schools has been found unconstitutional multiple times. I will be reaching out to our legislators and please consider taking a few moments to do the same.
Please consider writing to our Ohio Board of Education, and other state leaders and elected officials. Check out the talking points and letters we've shared on our district website.
Contact Information for Ohio Officials
Talking Points & Sample Letters
Collecting Coats - Mrs. Rolfes, School Social Worker
If you have any gently used coats you would like to donate - Marshall will take them off your hands! Coats will be kept on hand to give to students needing a coat for cold weather and/or recess.
Yearbook Orders
We are now taking yearbook orders for this year. See this flier.
Reading at Home (RAH)
RAH will be back this year grades K-5 started today and continues each friday. Use this link to the RAH recording Sheet For our upper level readers, chapter books count as 1 book for every 25 pages of the chapter book read. One of the best ways for children to grow in their reading is to read. Just like the expression goes - practice makes perfect. RAH volunteers sign up
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409084ba4a723a5fc1-rahparent1#/
Food Need Availability in Oxford, Ohio
Please use this link for the Food Need Availability calendar for Oxford.
National and International Holidays, Monthly Recognitions, and Interfaith Religious Observances
Thank you to our Equity and Diversity Team for creating Monthly Recognitions and Interfaith Religious Observances.
Marshall Community Rewards Program
Thank you to everyone who already enrolled. Have you enrolled in Kroger Community Rewards? It's easy to do & every shopping trip earns money for Marshall! Just imagine how much we would earn if every family enrolled! Encourage all of your family & friends to register!
Please enroll today if you haven't already done so! https://www.kroger.com/account/communityrewards
Organization Name: Marshall Elementary
Organization Number: EK110
Fees
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. Chromebook insurance for 5th grade cannot be waived.
Absences
If your child is going to be absent, please call the Marshall Attendance Line @ 513-273-3600 by 10:00 a.m.
TSD Breakfast and Lunch Program
Student Meal Pricing
Breakfast - $1.50
Lunch - Elementary $2.75
Milk (Individual) - $.60
The Marshall Lunch Menu is posted on the website linked here.
Students must have their breakfast card to get a breakfast in the morning. These cards were given out at the beginning of the year and should be kept in one location of the student’s backpack.
Drop-Off and Pick-Up Procedures
Talawanda Athletics Ticket Information
Ticket Information for Talawanda Athletics- CLICK HERE
Talawanda Community Events Page
Please use this link for the Talawanda Community Events Page.
Enjoy the weekend!
Chad Hinton
Principal
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.
February 20 - No School - Presidents’ Day
March 7 - Spring Picture Day
March 9 - Conferences
March 13 - Marshall PTG Meeting 7:00 PM Cafeteria
March 14 - Conferences
March 27-31 - No School - Spring Break
April 7 - No School
April 10 - No School - Conference Exchange Day
April 12 - Marshall Art Show
May 8 - Marshall PTG Meeting 7:00 PM Cafeteria
May 25 - 5th Grade Graduation @ THS 7:00 PM
May 26 - Last Day of School
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