Marshall Enews 3/17/23
Marshall Elementary Weekly E-News
March 17, 2023
School News and Information
Happy Friday! With spring break just around the corner, we wanted to provide you with some important information and updates. The last day of school before the break will be on Friday, March 24th. Classes will resume on Monday, April 3rd.
When we return to school on Monday, April 3rd we will have back-to-back 4-day weeks. There is no school on Friday, April 7th, and Monday, April 10th.
During the week of April 3rd we will be celebrating Right to Read Week. Check out the flyers that will come home next week.
This will be the last E-News until after Spring Break. Thank you for your ongoing support, and we hope you have a wonderful spring break with your family.
Thank you to all our volunteers who provided meals for our teachers on conference nights. We truly appreciate it!
Congratulations to Mrs. Sparks for being selected as the Teckman Award winner for 2023 which recognizes an outstanding teacher in Talawanda! We are holding a spirit week to celebrate.
Reminder Spring Break is the week of March 27th to March 31st.
Spring State Assessment Dates for Grades 3 and 4: April 17 to 28 Grade 5: April 17 to May 4
From the Marshall PTG
Our Marshall PTG spring flower sale is in full bloom! The sale has been extended to March 22. Flowers will be delivered April 22. Online links went out March 1 to each family’s email. We hope you consider ordering your Spring Flowers through this sale and thank you for your support!
General Community Ordering Link
Also, plans are on the way for Marshall Mayfest which will take place May 19th from 6:00 to 9:00 PM. Look for more information in the coming weeks. In the meantime, if you have a business or are a vendor and would like to be part of the Mayfest Market or just want to be a Mayfest sponsor please complete this form.
From Mrs. Sparks - March Madness
Marshall March Madness is back. The week of March 20-24th, 3rd-5th Graders are invited to come before school to compete in team sports competitions. Students should use the side gym doors to enter at 8:30 and will be released to class or breakfast at 9:15. Monday will be Soccer, Tuesday- Floor Hockey, Wednesday-Handball, Thursday-Basketball, and Friday-Dodgeball. Come show off your skills, sportsmanship, and have fun! Email Ms. Sparks as sparksm@talawanda.org for any questions.
From the Oxford 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!
Please send any glasses donations to Betsy Beaton (Marshall Elementary School) or Shaunna Tafelski (Board Office) by the beginning of April. We are happy to swing by and pick up glasses donations or they can be dropped off at Marshall or the Board Office. Thank you for supporting the Oxford Lions Club! :)
Summer Reading and Writing Program
Spring Author Visit K-2 Students- Oxford Lane Library
Thank you to Caitlin Campbell and the Oxford Lane Library for providing our Author Visit for this spring. Caitlin decided to go big and invite the author, Janay Brown-Wood and she accepted the invitation.
JaNay Brown-Wood is going to visit all 3 Talawanda elementary schools for K-2 on Friday, April 21, 2023. Order forms went home with students this week to purchase signed copies of JaNay Brown-Woods books. The links can be found here:
StoryWalk Spotlight: Miguel’s Community Garden
Touch-a-Truck
Marshall will be hosting Touch-a-Truck on the morning of Monday, May 15th (Date Change Due to Science week at Miami). If you or someone you know would be willing to share your time and vehicle with the event, please contact Teresa Peter at petert@talawanda.org.
F.R.E.S.H Air Fair
Family Resources and Education for Safety and Health
April 22, 2023
THS
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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.
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.
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
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.
March 27-31 - No School - Spring Break
April 7 - No School
April 10 - No School - Conference Exchange Day
April 12 - Marshall Art Show
May 2 - No School - Professional Development Day
May 3 - Last Day for Bookmobile - All items are returned
May 8 - Marshall PTG Meeting 7:00 PM Cafeteria
May 9 - 5th Grade Concert 7:00 PM Marshall Gym
May 11 - 4th Grade Concert 7:00 PM Marshall Gym
May 12 - Marshall Mile
May 15 - Touch a Truck
May 16 - 3rd Grade to Miami for Science Day
May 17 - 4th Grade to Miami for Science Day
May 18 - 5th Grade to Miami for Science Day
May 19 - Marshall Mayfest 6:00 to 9:00 PM
May 25 - 5th Grade Graduation @ THS 7:00 PM
May 26 - Last Day of School
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