Team Marshall,
As we close our first full month in our new school campus, I want to pause and once again…say thank you. What you have accomplished is nothing short of historic. We didn’t just move into a new building. We moved mountains! This transition has required flexibility, grit, patience, problem-solving, and an unwavering commitment to high expectations for every routine, every space, and every student. You have proven that Marshall doesn’t wait for things to be perfect before doing things well. You lead with purpose, adjust with professionalism, and improve with heart. That is The Marshall Way.
I want you to hear this clearly:
We are National Gold Star School worthy! Not aspirationally. Not someday. Now.
The National Gold Star School pillars are established culture, empowered people, and optimal systems. This is not something we are trying to build. This is something you each live. Every decision you make, every system you refine, every relationship you nurture reflects a deep belief that students win when adults lead with intention! Our application was submitted on Saturday, Jan. 31st. I was so proud to write it! I did take a beat to reflect on how far we have come.
Over the past eight years together, we have excelled at every goal we committed to:
We strengthened instruction.
We built powerful systems.
We centered equity, belonging, and high expectations.
We grew people.
We redesigned learning.
And now, we designed, built, and brought to life a school that reflects who we are.
For so many years, educators work tirelessly and don’t always get to see the results of their labor. So I’m asking you to look around.
This building.
These students.
These systems.
This culture.
This is the goal.
Yes, we must continue to be patient as we refine routines and solve problems that come with newness. Yes, we must keep improving because that is who we are. But we must also pause and celebrate. We earned this. Honor this moment! Again, I am deeply thankful. Proud doesn’t begin to cover it. Thank you for trusting the work, trusting each other, and trusting me.
We made history.
We continue to improve.
Students win.
With admiration and gratitude,
Please review the slide deck and complete the attached survey by February 6th. The literacy endorsement applies to K-5 teachers, specials teachers, IS, PS, EL, resource. You can learn more here
Please let me know if you have any questions. I'm here to support you through this process.
Please fill out this Literacy Survey to let FUSD know where you are in this journey.
Odyssey of the Mind Volunteers Needed
We are looking for volunteers for the Odyssey of the Mind Regional Tournament on Saturday, February 28, from 8:00 a.m. to noon-ish. Marshall students would love to see familiar faces there. Your presence makes a huge difference for them and adds to the excitement of the day. If you are available and interested, please let Katie Krause know. Thank you for considering supporting our students and Mrs. Krause in this special way.
National Board Certification is a voluntary teaching credential that recognizes
accomplished teaching practices. To be eligible, teachers must:
Hold a bachelor’s degree
Have a valid state teaching license
Have at least three years of teaching experience - they can start prior,
but will need the years of experience by the time they certify
FUSD will be hosting a National Board Interest Meeting on
Tuesday, February 3rd at 4pm at Flagstaff High School’s CCR room.
We will also be hosting a free pre-candidacy class in Flagstaff to jump
start teachers in the National Board process.
Staff, I’d like to kindly ask you (and your friends and your family and any AZ tax payer you know) to please consider making a contribution to Marshall Magnet Elementary School this tax season. The process is simple: you donate the amount of your choice and receive a dollar-for-dollar credit on your taxes. For example, if you donate $100 now and owe $100 in taxes by April, your payment will be reduced by that $100. If you donate $100 and are expecting a refund, your refund will increase by $100. A person filing their tax return individually may contribute up to $200 annually. Married couples filing jointly may contribute up to $400 annually, but every dollar helps us provide bussing, field trips, and extracurricular activities for our amazing students!
Give you Money to the State or give it to our school...either way, you pay!
