Marshall Enews 2/9/24
Marshall E-news 2/9/24
School News and Information
Happy Friday, we hope you’ve enjoyed the warmer weather this week. It looks like things are going to turn cooler next week. Please make sure to send hats, gloves, and coats next week.
We had a busy week this week! Student’s loved the Glow Dance Party and the nightly challenges for our PTG fundraiser!
Looking ahead, we are off school on Friday, February 16, and Monday, February 19 for President’s Day weekend.
News from PTG
BoosterThon is in Full Swing
Thank you Marshall Elementary families! We passed our goal for our BoosterThon fundraiser! mybooster.com will close next Friday in case there are any last minute donations that come through.
Mashall May Fest Planning Meeting
The next PTG meeting will be focusing on Mayfest. Come help us plan and orgaize for this student favorite event! The meeting will be on Feb 12, 2024 at 6:30.
We wanted to give everyone a heads-up that there will be a few PTG board member positions that need to be filled next year.
Family Skate Night
Saturday, February 24th at 5:15-6:45 p.m. is Marshall Family Skate Night at Goggin!! This is a fun FREE family event!
Spring Fling Dance - PLEASE NOTE NEW DATE!
Mark your calendars for April 13th for family Spring Fling Dance!
Winter Weather Season - Holli Hansel
Seasonal Illness Reminders/Handwashing Tips-TSD Nursing Team
Talawanda would like to share this reminder regarding helpful tips and strategies to help families during this cold weather season. Let’s work together to keep our school community and our homes as healthy as possible. The guidelines below will help parents determine when it is best to keep their child in from school due to illness.
Fever- 100 degrees Fahrenheit or higher, the student will be sent home and should remain home 24 hours fever-free without fever-reducing medications.
Diarrhea- occurrence of more than one episode at school and/or with additional symptoms. The student can return to school after 24 hours symptom-free.
Vomiting-occurrence of more than one episode of vomiting and associated with other symptoms. May return to school after 24 hours symptom-free. Every attempt will be made to distinguish between regurgitating food and vomiting due to illness.
Runny Nose- Students who cannot control their secretions and /or have green/yellowish-brown secretions need to remain home until symptoms improve.
Coughing- Excessive coughing contributes to the inability of the student to participate in class work or is disruptive to other students.
If symptoms worsen or persist, see your healthcare provider to be evaluated. The flu can be serious for children.
Helpful tips for Staying Healthy:
Frequent hand washing is the BEST way to prevent and combat the spread of
Germs. Wash hands with soap and water.
Avoid touching the eyes, nose, and mouth.
If your child has any signs and symptoms of illness, please keep them home.
Cover coughs and sneezes with disposable tissues or use the elbow or arm if no tissue is available.
Do not share drinks, foods, or unwashed utensils.
Get plenty of rest, eat healthy foods, and drink lots of water and healthy drinks.
Avoid people that are sick and stay home when you are sick.
Disinfect surfaces that are prone to germs (ex. Phones, keyboards, door knobs, toothbrushes).
Please inform your child’s school of any contagious illness and or keep children who are sick at home. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the main office or the school nurse.
Thank you,
TSD Nursing Team
A Reminder Regarding Electronic Devices
Smartwatches and cell phones should not be utilized at school. Texting, calling, messaging, etc are not allowed. Thank you so much for your support. Please see the reminder below from our parent and student handbook:
Electronic Communication Devices- A student shall not use electronic items communication devices for non-academic purposes during academic time nor should students use electronic devices in a manner or at a time that causes a disruption in the learning environment.
Students are prohibited from using electronic devices to capture, record or transmit the words, (i.e. audio) images, (i.e., pictures/video) text or other information of any student, staff member or other person in the school or while attending a school-related activity, without express prior notice and explicit consent for the capture, recording or transmission of such words or images. Students are also prohibited from using electronic devices to capture and/or transmit test information or any other information in a manner constituting fraud, theft, cheating, or academic dishonesty. Likewise, students are prohibited from using electronic devices to receive such information.
Electronic devices including but not limited to those with cameras, may not be possessed, activated or utilized at any time in any school situation where a reasonable expectation of personal privacy exists. If at any time, the possession of an electronic device creates a distraction, disruption or safety hazard on school property (to include district-operated vehicles), such devices will be confiscated. School officials will not be responsible for the security of confiscated electronic devices.
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, Feb. 9
*Thursday, Feb. 15
Friday, Feb. 23
Friday, Mar. 1
Friday, Mar. 15
Friday, Mar. 22
Friday, Apr. 5
Friday, Apr. 12
Friday, Apr. 19
Friday, Apr. 26
Friday, May 3 (last day of RAH this year!)
MU Saturday Art Program
The Saturday Art program at Miami University begins in February. It is for ages 4 to adult. Please use this link to learn more information.
Kindergarten Information
Logo Design Contest
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!
SAY Soccer
Oxford SAY Soccer- Register Online January 1- March 15th.
Miami Little League Baseball and Softball
Teeball, Baseball, and softball for boys and girls ages 4-14. All children attending Talawanda schools are eligible to play, regardless of home address. Please use this link for more information.
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
Marshall February Breakfast Menu
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.
Talawanda Booster Bash and Baseball Information
Talawanda Baseball Corporate Sponsorship
Talawanda Baseball Information
2023-2024 Calendar
February 12 - PTG Meeting
February 16-19- No School Presidents Day Weekend
February 23 - End 2nd Trimester
February 23 - School Banking Miami Savings Bank
February 24 - Marshall Skate Night @ Goggin at 5:15
February 29 - Family Night @ Lane Library @ 5:00
February 29 - BOOKMOBILE
March 4 - 7 - BOOKFAIR
March 5 & 7- Parent/Teacher Conferences
March 8- No School Data Day
March 11 - PTG Meeting
March 13 - 5th Grade Author Visit with Stuart Gibbs
March 14 - 1st Grade Concert @ 7:00pm
March 18 - 22 - RIGHT TO READ WEEK
March 19 - NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS - Data Day
March 22 - School Banking Miami Savings Bank
March 25-April 1- Spring Break
April 4 - BOOKMOBILE
April 6 - Spring Fling Dance @ 6:00 pm
April 8- Data Day
April 9 - OST TESTING BEGINS
April 11 - Kindergarten Registration
April 16 - 4th Grade Concert @ 7:00pm
April 18 - School Banking Miami Savings Bank
May 6 - Data Day
May 7 - PD Day
May 9 - 5th Grade Concert @ 7:00pm
May 17 - May Fest
May 17 - School Banking Miami Savings Bank
May 22 - 5th Grade end year celebration
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.
