Marshall Elementary Weekly E-News

April 9, 2021

A Peaceful, Productive, Healthy, and Happy Community

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!  I hope everyone has enjoyed the nice weather we had this week.  I wish the rain would stay away this weekend but it will still be a great weekend.

From our Marshall PTG - Just a reminder of the Spring Flower Sale that is going on.  The sale ends Monday.  You should have received a link in your email to share with friends and family for orders (just a reminder, you pick up the flowers for those who ordered from your child’s link - pick up day is April 24).  If you have collected orders on the order form, they must be turned in Monday morning.  Thank you for your participation and support of our Marshall PTG.  

As a reminder April 28 will be our last day for in person learning at Marshall.  April 29 and April 30 will be asynchronous learning days as staff finish the final packing and relocation of materials.  Beginning May 3 classes will meet via Zoom for remote learning - schedules for each grade level can be found here.  We look forward to a wonderful new facility and the start of a new school year hopefully more like normal.  

Marshall Remote Meal Survey for May

We previously shared information with you about a childcare option through the YMCA and located at the Fitton Family Y in Hamilton that is available during this time of remote learning.  They will definitely be running the program and have room for more students - even if it is only for certain days.  Here is the flyer. 

5th Grade Graduation - Unfortunately due to capacity guidelines for indoor facilities we will not be able to hold graduation at the high school performing art center.  After we counted the students and staff, we would only have room for 1 parent per child.  We are exploring other options but at the very least will hold a virtual ceremony for our 5th graders at Marshall.  This was a wonderful production last year and families could gather in small groups for a watch party this year.  In order to prepare for graduation we are still in need of photos of the 5th graders (1 from Kindergarten and 1 from Now - they do not need to be school pictures).  Please email these photos to Mrs. Slattery - slatterys@talawanda.org.    

End of the year events:  As we plan for the end of the year and specifically our time for in person learning we plan to hold many of the traditional events - Field Day, Clapout, etc (in modified ways) at the end of April.

For our 3rd to 5th Graders - State Testing will begin next week and continue until April 23.  It is always beneficial for students to get a good night’s rest, eat a healthy breakfast, and to be reminded to take their time, read carefully, and do their very best.  Our students are prepared and we know they will do well.  

Yearbooks

Yearbooks arrived already.  If you didn’t order one and would like one we have about 26 extras.  The cost is $15 and you can send the money in to school with a note requesting a yearbook.  

Attention Remote Learners & Community Members who use the TSD Food Program:

Please see this new flyer for the Food Distribution Program 

Elementary Lunch Menu- Updated for April

Kindergarten Registration for 21-22 School Year

The Talawanda School District is currently taking calls for Kindergarten Registration for the 21-22 school year.  Please contact the elementary school for your area.  If you are unsure of which elementary school your child will attend each of our schools will help you get to the correct school.  When you call we will take down some information and then will email you a packet of information and a link to our online registration forms.  Please be sure to have an active email address.  

BOGAN ELEMENTARY - 273-3400

KRAMER ELEMENTARY - 273-3500

MARSHALL ELEMENTARY - 273-3600

Fees

School fees & Chromebook insurance for face-to-face learners can be paid on the Talawanda website via EZPay.  Remote learners can pay Chromebook insurance through EZPay.  Any questions, call the office at 513-273-3600.

Great Miami Rowing Center

Please see this flyer for information on the Junior Rowing Development Program.  This is for grades 5-8.

iSpace Camp- Virtual & In-Person Camp

Please see this link for the iSpace Camp.  

From Health and Wellness

We are trying to understand the health needs of people in the Oxford community and how those needs could be better served.  The study is being conducted by students and a faculty member at Miami University (Dr. Cameron Hay-Rollins), and the findings will be shared with the City of Oxford and all others interested in the health and well-being of our community.  If you are a permanent resident of Oxford and are above the age of 18, please complete this online survey (should take approximately 5-10 minutes).

https://forms.gle/pxZFvhTPE2RhU8NAA

Talawanda Community Events Page

Please use this link for the Talawanda Community Events Page.

Have a great weekend!

Chad Hinton

Principal

Calendar

April 12-28 - Spring State Testing Grades 3-5

April 16 - Remote Materials Pick Up Day

April 28 - Last Day of In Person Learning at Marshall

April 29 - Asynchronous Learning Day - Staff Packing Day

April 30 - Asynchronous Learning Day - Staff Packing Day

April 30 - Remote Materials Pick Up Day

May 3 - Remote Learning Begins for Marshall

May 4 - Teacher Work Day - No School

May 26 - Marshall 5th Grade Graduation 7:00 PM (Stay Tuned for Updates)

May 27 - Last Day of School

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Covid-19 Guidelines (Previously Shared)

If anyone in your household is being tested for Covid-19 and you are waiting for results, you must keep all of your children at home until you receive the results.  When you receive the results please contact our school nurse and she can provide you with further information.  

If anyone in your household is experiencing any of the following symptoms:  Cough, Shortness of Breath, or NEW loss of taste and/or smell, please keep all of your children home until you have more information from a doctor on the cause of the symptoms.  

If anyone in your household has two (2) or more of the following symptoms please keep all of your children home until you have more information from a doctor on the cause of the symptoms.  

• Chills/fever
• Congestion (nasal or sinus)/Runny nose
• Fatigue
• Headache
• Muscle/body aches
• Nausea/Vomiting/Diarrhea
• Sore throat

Bus Reminder - Regarding Mask

Please remember that your child must wear their mask at all times while on the school bus.  Students need to have them on before boarding the bus - it may be helpful to place a back up mask in their backpack.  Our drivers have a very limited supply of emergency masks available to hand out to students who do not have a mask.  Drivers will refer students to the office who repeatedly show up to the bus without a mask on.  Thank you for your cooperation and help in keeping everyone safe and in school.