Marshall Mustang Memo

First Week, First Victory

Through ringing bells and skies so wide,

We stepped outside...then back inside.

Alarms may sound, support may thin,

But strength like ours comes from within.

With every smile, with every cheer,

We’ve built a bond that’s crystal clear.

Our goals are high, our hearts are true,

For every child, in all we do.

The path ahead is bright and strong,

We’ll teach with joy the whole year long.

Side by side, through every test,

I’m proud to serve with such the best.

Here’s to a year where dreams take flight

We’ve set the stage, and the future’s bright.

Reminders of the MUST Do's

Period of Silence

A period of silence shall be observed at the beginning of each day that lasts for at least one minute, but not more than two minutes. Teachers are required to encourage parents to speak with their children about how to use this time, but teachers may not make their own suggestions for how students use the period of silence. To comply with the law, teachers may use the language below to instruct students and parents on the moment of silence at the beginning of each school year.

Declaration of Independence

- Each student in grades 4-6 shall recite the following passage from the Declaration of Independence at the commencement of the first class of the school day: We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. That to secure these rights, governments are instituted among men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed.

Professional Learning Opportunities and Must Dos

Math Professional Development sessions offered by the University of Arizona.

These sessions are an excellent opportunity for educators to enhance their instructional strategies, deepen content knowledge, and stay current with best practices in mathematics education.

https://crr.math.arizona.edu/calendar

STEM City has purchased a small library of robotics kits available for extended loan to schools and youth-serving programs.

Lego SPIKE Prime robot kits are easy to use, versatile to many different programs and curricula, have a plethora of support resources, and were researched and developed to ensure all children are able to interact with them. This is a great opportunity for those who are looking to:

Get started with robotics or coding for the first time
Make your coding lessons more hands on
Want a fun STEM activity for a parent night
Get robots to start a robotics team! Both FIRST and ROADS use Lego SPIKE Prime robots
Supplement your already running robotics team or program

We are loaning these out semester by semester and are looking for anyone who would like to use one or more (depending on availability) for this first semester of 2025-26. If you are interested in borrowing a kit or kits, please fill out this application agreement.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Eli Cohen

STEM City Coordinator

coordinator@flagstaffstemcity.com

928.814.2365

Mandatory Training for ALL Staff:

As we begin the school year, all staff are required to complete the Mandatory Training Modules to ensure we are aligned with district policies, state law, safety protocols, and professional standards.

These modules are now available in Canvas, and all staff must complete them by September 15, 2025.

To Enroll and Access the Modules:

Log in to Canvas at https://fusd1.instructure.com/enroll/RHCMMD
Click “Enroll in Course” for the Mandatory Training 2025 course.
Begin working through the modules at your own pace.
You may revisit completed sections if you need to review any content

Modules Include but are not limited to:

Mandated Reporting
FERPA
Bloodborne Pathogens
Title IX
FEMA - All staff must complete within the next three (3) years; if you have already taken this course you don't need to retake it.

Don't forget to make your voice heard by completing the district welcome back experience.