Marshall Enews 9/29/23
Marshall Enews 9/29/23
School News and Information
We had a fun week at school! Spirit Week was fun and the students and staff had a great time participating.
Drop-Off and Pick-Up Procedures
Please help in keeping everyone safe … Please pay attention to our crossing guard as she is directing the traffic. Please stay in line and refrain from cutting others off. Please also follow her signals of stopping and moving. Thanks for your cooperation in getting students out of school safely!
Honoring All Who Served
Please send in pictures of family members who have served or currently serving, so that we may include them in our musical tribute on November 8, 2023. Pictures can be sent vial email to Mr. Menezes @ menezesr@talawanda.org.
Federal COVID-19 Test Kit Program Update
Beginning September 25, every U.S. household can again place an order to receive four more free COVID-19 rapid tests delivered directly to their home.
Request Page: https://www.covid.gov/tests (will be available on September 25)
Please share with your community!
As a reminder, the Butler County General Health District has free COVID-19 test kits available.
Oxford Multicultural Family Alliance
Oxford Multicultural Family Alliance is hosting a Community Meet & Greet on Sunday, October 1st, from 2 pm-4 pm at the TRI Community Center Playground/Field Area (6025 Fairfield Rd, Oxford) All are welcome! The goals of OMFA include creating a community of families to support and advocate for the diverse students of Oxford. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided. Invite your family and friends!
BBBS
Could your little one use a Big? Please see the link below from Big Brothers Big Sisters of Butler County.
Y Base Before and After School Enrichment
Please see this link for more information about the YMCA before and after school enrichment program.
EZ Pay Link & QR Code
Do you need to add lunch money to your child’s account or pay school fees? Pay here:
Talawanda Job Postings
Follow this link to see current positions open
Talawanda Classified Substitute Information
Please see the information below if you are interested in becoming a classified substitute for
Talawanda School District.
Please complete this form if you are interested in applying to become a classified substitute.
Talawanda Classified Substitute Application
Current classified substitute pay: Effective 8/1/2023
Custodian$12.00/hour
Educational Assistant$11.00/hour
Food Service$11.00/hour
Classified Substitute Requirements
All classified substitutes are required to have a background check. Background checks can be completed at the Miami University Police Department, by appointment. Information can be found on their website. Have a copy of the background check sent to the Talawanda School District.
In addition to the background check and drug screen, Educational Assistants Substitutes are required to have an Educational Assistant Aide permit through the State of Ohio. This permit must have the ESEA endorsement. To add the “ESEA qualified” endorsement to an educational aide permit, the individual must have successfully completed one of the following:
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The examination for paraprofessionals is prescribed by the State Board of Education (ParaPro Assessment). Candidates must request their test scores be reported directly to the Ohio Department of Education from the Educational Testing Service.
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An associate degree (or higher) from an accredited institution of higher education; or at least two years of study at an accredited institution of higher education (defined as 48 semester hours or 72 quarter hours).
More information about obtaining an Educational Aide Permit can be found here.
Marshall Cafeteria
Lane Library- Caitlin Campbell
Caitlin Campbell from the Oxford Lane Library has completed a how-to handout to help families better navigate Lane's catalog when looking for Accelerated Reader books.
Kramer Carnival
All students and families in the district are welcome! Carnival will be September 30, 2023, from 12:00-3:00 p.m. at Kramer Elementary.
Community Events & Activities designed for Kids and Families:
https://www.talawanda.org/resources/community-events-%2B-activities-36/
2023-2024 Calendar
October 4 - MU Theater Trip- Grades 3 & 5
October 5 - MU Theater Trip- Grade 4
October 7 - PTG Fall Flower Sale Delivery Day
October 9 - Marshall Monday (Wear your Marshall Spirit Wear)
October 9 - PTG Meeting
October 17 & 19 - Parent/Teacher Conferences
November 13 - PTG Meeting
January 8 - PTG Meeting
February 12 - PTG Meeting
March 7 & 12- Parent/Teacher Conferences
March 8- No School Data/Work Day
March 11 - PTG Meeting
March 25-April 1- Spring Break
May 6 & 7- No School PD/Data/Work Day
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.
