Marshall Elementary Weekly E-News

March 6, 2020

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The mission of Marshall Elementary is to work as a community to achieve higher levels of thinking and learning by empowering every learner everyday.

School News and Information

Happy Friday!  It has been nice to see the sun shining this week.  Thank you to all of the parents and families that attended conferences.

Some construction equipment arrived today!  It looks like we are really going to get started on the new building.  We will be sending home information next week regarding pick up procedures because the back parking lot will be closed starting the week of the 16th and about 25 more staff cars will be added to the front lot.  A temporary lot is planned to be added and so more directions about parking in the afternoon will be sent home next week. Please note that patience, courtesy, and safety will be key for all of our families who are picking students up.  Thank you in advance. 

Talawanda Parents:

Cold and flu season continues to impact student health as we move into spring!

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 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 eyes, nose, and mouth.

If your child has any signs and symptoms of illness, please keep them home.

Cover coughs and sneezes with a disposable tissue or use 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. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the main office or the school nurse.

The Talawanda School District works closely with the Butler County Health Department and specifically with the School Emergency Management Director,  Katharine Clayton. Within the last week, Katharine has shared the following information with the TSD Leadership Team. Katharine shared information from the CDC on a pandemic flu planning guide and checklist both geared toward K-12 administrators.  She also shared a basic Continuity of Operations (COOP) Plan for K-12. We have some kids comics that we can share with students. Finally, Katharine shared a template for pandemic planning. This pandemic planning already exists in the TSD school safety plan that is submitted to the state of Ohio.  There are open lines of communication and information is constantly being shared throughout Butler County.

Here is the link to the most up-to-date letter- https://www.talawanda.org/media/healthwellness/K-12%20Coronavirus%20Info%2002-18-20.pdf

School-Linked Healthcare

Students can receive great healthcare services at the Oxford Primary Health Solution Community Health Center during the school day.  Transportation is provided by the school district and coordinated through the school nurse. Service is also available for Oxford Pediatrics.  

School Based Health and School Linked Services- BCESC

PTG Meeting

There is a PTG meeting on Monday, March 9, 2020 in the cafeteria.  We will begin at 7:00 pm.

Skate with Rox

The Oxford Coalition for a Healthy Community is offering a Skate with Rox event at Goggin Ice Center on March 7, 2020 from 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm.  Please see this flyer for additional information.  

ETC Fundraiser

Please see this link for the ETC butter braid sale.  

Foreign Language Reminder

Foreign Language classes resume on Tuesday, March 10, 2020.

Marshall Yearbook Order Due by March 9 

Click Here for the Flyer  Please note that all yearbooks ordered will be sent home with the student for the parent/guardians to distribute.  Picking up of yearbooks by persons other than the parent/guardian is not permitted.  

Kindergarten Registration

Please use this link to see kindergarten registration information for all 3 elementary buildings. 

Summer Programs

Camp Invention

STEAM Studio for 5th Grade

School Fees

Stop by the office to pay school fees via cash or check or you can send it in an envelope with your child.  You are always able to make partial payments so if you want to pay a little each day, week, or month please feel free to do so.  This can help work with your family’s budget.  

Box Tops For Education

The Box Tops for Education system is changing.  It can all be done electronically with your grocery receipt.  Download the App, create your free account, and search for Maude Marshall Elementary School using our zip code 45056.  Information here: BTFE Overview and BTFE Product List

Updating Student Information

Student Information/contact Forms are completed electronically.  Simply log into Final Forms using the email and password you created and make the changes you need.  If you forgot your email or password click forgot email or forgot password and follow the prompts.  

https://talawanda-oh.finalforms.com/

Need to update a phone number or address - Go to the Contact Form

Need to update your pick up list - Go to the Transportation Form

Before and After School Child Care

It looks like we will be moving forward with starting Child Care provided by the YMCA here at Marshall.  We hope to have it up and running sometime in March. If you didn’t sign up at Open House and are interested, please complete this form and return it to school.  

All community events, flyers and information can be found at:

TSD Community Activities

Reading at Home (RAH) Recording Sheet

Upcoming Dates

3/9 - Parent Teacher Group Meeting 7:00 PM Cafeteria

3/10 - World Language 4:00 to 4:55 PM

3/11 - Bookmobile

3/12 - 5th Grade Music Program 7:00 PM Gym

3/16 - Right to Read Week

3/16 - K-Kids 4:00 to 5:00 PM

3/16 - Board of Education Meeting 7:00 PM THS

3/17 - No School for Students - Staff PD Day

3/18 - Basketball Jones Assembly 10:00 to 10:45 Gym

3/20 - Mobile Planetarium Visits

3/20 - Miami Savings Banking Day

3/23 to 3/27 - No School Spring Break

3/30 - School Resumes

3/31 - World Language 4:00 to 4:55 PM

4/3 - Miami Savings Banking Day

4/6 - K-Kids 4:00 to 5:00 PM

4/7 - World Language 4:00 to 4:55 PM

4/8 - Bookmobile

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