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An exciting opportunity for educators at your school or district - our Wishes for Teachers program!
- Applications open: Tuesday, September 1, 2026
- Applications close: Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at 10:00 p.m.
- Award amount: $2,500 per recipient
- Recipients: 500 educators statewide
- Who can apply: Arizona public and charter K–12 teachers and full-time school staff, including nurses, counselors, coaches and more
Teacher of the Month ($500 Award)
Around the 15th of every month, one teacher will be randomly selected to win $500 in unrestricted funds, sponsored by Salsa Brava, Fat Bagels, and Fat Olives. Use it for your classroom, your students, or yourself!
How it works: Enter once, and your name stays in the pool every month until chosen.
First Winner: Congratulations to Joy Bruner for being our first ever winner!
Enter Here: Fat Bagels Teacher of the Month Sign-Up
Money for Marshall!$$$$$$$$$$$$$We are one of the schools selected to participate in this year's Caring4Community event, hosted by
Flagstaff Dentistry 4 Kids. Voting starts on Monday, August 31st, and we can vote EVERY DAY (SO CAN ALL OF YOUR FRIENDS)! Share this great opportunity with families, friends, and anyone that you meet! Let's win $2,500 for our students.Here's what YOUR SCHOOL could win:
🥇 1st Place — $2,500
🥈 2nd Place — $1,500
🥉 3rd Place — $1,000
How it works: Community members visit flagstaffdentistry4kids.com/caring4community, enter their name and email, and cast a vote for your school. Voting opens 8/31 and closes 9/21. The three schools with the most votes win. It's that simple.
How to help your school win: The more your school community knows about this campaign, the better your chances. We encourage you to:
Share the voting link with parents via your school newsletter, app, or email
Post the attached flyer on your school's social media pages and bulletin boards
Ask teachers and staff to spread the word
Your voting link: flagstaffdentistry4kids.com/caring4community
Campaign hashtag: #Caring4CommunityWe'll announce the winners on September 25th across our social media pages, @flagstaffdentistry4kids.
We're proud to invest in the schools that show up for kids every day — and we hope your community will rally behind your school this fall.
ALL THINGS TECHNOLOGYTR. JUDE TO TAKE OVER DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP FOR MARSHALL TEACHERS! WOW!!!
HOWEVER...FUSD is requiring one AI Literacy lesson for all students in grades 4-12th. 4TH AND 5TH grade teachers will be responsible for this!What is digital citizenship?Digital citizenship education in grades K-12 is required for FUSD to comply with the Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA) and receive E-rate funds. In addition, current academic standards include digital citizenship as an essential curriculum component. In order to better prepare our students for life in a digital world and to meet Federal obligations, all FUSD students must receive at least two lessons related to internet safety/digital citizenship during each school year. In addition to the two required lessons, FUSD is requiring one AI Literacy lesson for all students in grades 4-12th.FUSD strongly encourages digital citizenship instruction throughout the academic year, as it provides an opportunity to set expectations for online behavior, prepares students for college, career, life and aligns with our commitment to the State 48 Profile of a Graduate.The FUSD Digital Citizenship & AI Literacy Curriculums are built as ready to teach Nearpod lessons. These lessons are located in the curriculum document on Confluence. Resources are below and are within the District Library in Nearpod.In the district provided curriculum you will find the required lessons at each grade level, an extra 2-3 recommended lessons, and an online verification form to be completed by each staff member that teaches the curriculum to students. Thank you Tr. Jude for teaching the manatory 2 lessons for our teachers.All required lessons should be taught, and the verification form should be completed by the staff member that delivered the lesson no later than Feb. 5, 2027.Thank you, Tr. Jude!
Legendary Teacher Nomination:
Celebrate Legendary Teacher Day!
On September 24, we’re celebrating the FUSD teachers who inspire students, build meaningful relationships, and make a lasting difference. Know a current FUSD teacher who is truly legendary? Nominate them and share your story! Nominations due September 11.
Four teachers will receive $500 from Dr. Nicholas Clement and Northern Arizona University. Nominate a Legendary FUSD Teacher: https://ow.ly/cq8u50ZCJ84
Help us celebrate the educators who make a difference every day!
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR HOW MARSHALL WILL HONOR 9/11 DAY OF SERVICE AND REMEMBRANCE!
Marshall is participating in 9/11 day of service. We will be collecting non-perishables (can food and dry food) for the grand opening of the Prescott, AZ Veteran Affairs Center Food Bank starting NOW and ending 9/11.
On Friday, Sept. 11, we will have a fire drill first thing in the morning. Once the drill is complete, we will turn towards the bus lane where a few American Legion bikers will do a few loops to thank us before they load it all up and take it to Prescott for the highly publicized grand opening on Saturday, Sept. 12! What a beautiful and simple way we will make a difference for our AZ Veterans!
K-12 schools across America are observing 9/11 National Day of Service and Remembrance for the 25th anniversary of 9/11/01. Here are the opportunities and resources referenced in the survey:
- 9/11 Day ideas and resources from Youth Service America
- How to participate in one of 50 meal packing events across the country
- Lesson Plans from 911Day.org
- Teacher Sweepstakes Program
- Student Service Leader Scholarship Program
- How to register a 9/11 Day project/event on 911Day.org
- 9/11 Day Service-Learning Toolkits from the National Youth Leadership Council
Marshall students will sit on the West side of Bonito St. in front of our school and playground area.
Once received, the applicant will receive an email from HR@fusd1.org indicating approval for volunteering. Spread the word!
With Parent Teacher Conferences coming up, we wanted to communicate the schedule for specials during the week of October, 5th.
As a reminder, during the Fall PT Conferences 3rd, 4th, 5th & XCat get Music, Art & Library; K, 1st & 2nd get PE. (For Spring Conferences: K, 1st & 2nd to get Music, Art & Library; 3rd, 4th, 5th & XCat to get PE)
Specials Schedule for the week of October 5th, 2026:
Monday, October 5: normal day for all specials
Tuesday, October 6: 4th grade 8:05-8:45, 3rd grade 9:00-9:40, 5th grade 9:50-10:30 (Early Release - 2nd, 1st & K no Music, Library or Art)
Wednesday, October 7: Early Release - XCat normal times for Music & Art
Thursday, October 8: 4th grade 8:05-8:45, 3rd grade 9:00-9:40, 5th grade 9:50-10:30
CKLA Pacing advice from those who implemented before us....
- Reassurance it’s ok to teach a lesson a day even if the students don’t master the content.
- Don’t get “lost” in the content, focus on the ELA skills, not on whether the kids can recite all the facts on Ancient Mesopotamia.
- Look for opportunities to make up time on the c.map with pausing points and cumulative project time.
- We lived with the mantra of “Skinny, don’t skip”. Ie. teach fewer vocabulary (aligned to assessment), focus on the most essential standards for each unit, etc.
CKLA 3E Update: Replacement Materials
Amplify has identified materials that need to be updated as there are misaligned materials between the text and digital versions. Replacement materials will be sent directly to each school beginning September 17, with deliveries expected to be completed by mid-October. This Errata Replacement Components shows which materials are being replaced (click “See summary of changes here” under each component to see the specific changes being made to that material).
Digital Program Updates
Teachers are encouraged to use the digital Teacher Edition (TE). The TE has been updated with the most current information for Units 1–4, and all remaining units will be updated by September 25. Amplify has also provided a Digital Release Schedule outlining when updated materials and correction guidance will be available in the digital program.
A Few Important Details
What should I do with the previous books? Once the updated materials arrive, Amplify is asking districts to recycle or dispose of the original copies. A Start Here Guide will be provided with guidance on what should be discarded.
Activity Books: If an Activity Book is on the replacement list, you will receive a complete revised Activity Book, rather than individual replacement pages. Only impacted Activity Book titles are being replaced.
How will I know if a book is the corrected version? Corrected materials will have an “R” before the ISBN on the back cover.
Shipment information: Amplify will provide Flagstaff-specific tracking information, including component quantities and school shipping addresses, as shipments begin. I will share this information with you when it becomes available.
Nancy is reviewing the changes to determine if any adjustments to our pacing guides are needed. At this time, she does not anticipate changes to the pacing, although some stories may be updated or replaced if they are affected by the revisions.
It's time for MetroPlan's annual Safe Routes to School Student Travel Tally!
Please have teachers collect student travel data on two consecutive days, preferably on a Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday between September 22 and October 6, and submit the results using the Microsoft Form linked below.
The form has been updated with convenient checkboxes to make data collection faster and minimize classroom disruption. MetroPlan will use the information to update the school travel report cards on our website.
If you have any questions or need assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out. I'm happy to help.
Marshall will gather data on September 29 and September 30
Student travel tally sheet 2026-2027 – Fill out form
Coming Up
Monday, Aug 31
~ Last day of August! What!?!?
Tuesday, Sept 1
~Hispanic Heritage Month
~ 9:00am-1:15pm Ayala @ Buffalo Park
~ 3:00pm Marshall's Fantasy Football Draft @ Fratelli
Wednesday, Sept 2
~ 9:00am-1:15pm Mears @ Buffalo Park
Thursday, Sept 3
~ 9:00am-1:15pm Fisher @ Buffalo Park
~ 11:00am-12:00pm Reasor at FUSD's Chronic Absenteeism Committee
~ 12:00-3:00pm West Side Principals at Marshall
Friday, Sept 4
~ 8:15-9:00am Mustang Gallop Kickoff Assembly
~ PM-iPad sign up and pick up day here at Marshall (sign up sheet is above)
Friday Early release schedule (click on Marshall tab)
Monday, Sept 7
~ No School - Labor Day
Tuesday, Sept 8 - Food bank drive for the week!
~ 8:00-9:30am Nurse Chelsea at D.O.
Wednesday, Sept 9 - Happy birthday Briley Kramer!
Thursday, Sept 10
~ 10:30am - 12:00pm Grand Canyon University Teacher Appreciation Luncheon
Friday, Sept 11 - 25 yrs of Remembrance
~ 8:10am Fire drill
~ 8:20-89:30am am Legion riders thankful ride for Marshall's Day of Service for 9/11
~ Friday Fusion begins for 4th and 5th grades
Friday Early release schedule (click on Marshall tab)
Saturday, Sept 12 - Happy birthday Vrendi Will!
~ 1:00-2:00pm The Big Sing @ Courthouse
Monday, Sept 14 - Happy birthday Christine Burton!
~ Suzuki Violin begins K-2
~ 11am-12pm MTSS
~12:00-4:30pm Reasor at Admin Council
Tuesday, Sept 15
~ All Mandatory Trainings are DUE!
~ 11:30am-1:00pm Michael Vogler to visit classrooms
Wednesday, Sept 16
~5:30-6:30om Marshall CSO
Thursday, Sept 17 - Happy birthday Erin Macdonald!
~ Picture Day! * Staff photo 7:20am SHARP in gym
~ 8:00-11:00am - Reasor at ELETE
~ 12:00-12:40pm - FHS Homecoming Parade
~ 5:00-6:00pm Kindergarten Family Potluck
Friday, Sept 18
~ 8:15am THINK Assembly (Trustworthy)
~ 9:10am Fusion Friday
Friday Early release schedule (click on Marshall tab)
Monday, Sept 21
~ 8:30-9:30am S. Smith /Reasor mtg
Tuesday, Sept 22
~Reasor in PHX - AZK12’s Teacher Induction Program
Wednesday, Sept 23
~Reasor in PHX - AZK12’s Teacher Induction Program
~ Burton/Co-Op @ Buddha Beach
Thursday, Sept 24
~ Housholder/Arminio @ Buddha Beach
~ 5:30-6:30pm Family Engagement Night (TBD)
Friday, Sept 25 Sandra Day O’Connor Civics Education Day
~9:10am Fusion Friday
~11:00am Mesa Superintendent to tour Marshall!
- 9/25 Sandra Day O’Connor Civics Education Day - required by AZ law to be focused on civics education
Friday Early release schedule (click on Marshall tab)
Saturday, Sept 26 - Happy birthday Emmy Cartwright!
Monday, Sept 28 - Mustang Gallop Spirit Week! Student Council will be planning the days.
~ Reasor out
Marshall will gather data on September 29 and September 30
Student travel tally sheet 2026-2027 – Fill out form
Tuesday, Sept 29
~ Terrific Tuesday! How is it almost Oct. already?
Wednesday, Sept 30
~ The official and legal name for Orange Shirt Day in America is National Day of Remembrance of Indigenous Boarding Schools. In Canada, it is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
History: Orange Shirt Day is on September 30th because that time of year was when Indigenous children were historically taken from their homes and forced into residential schools. The date marks the annual time children were separated from their families, starting the painful legacy of the school system.
Thursday, Oct 1
~ 11:am - 12:00pm Reasor at D.O. FUSD's Chronic Absenteeism Committee.
~ 1:35-2:15pm 2nd Grade "Mustang Fable & Fairy Tale Time" Musical
~ 5:30-8:00pm Better Together Community Event at SMS
Friday, Oct 2 -Happy birthday Jordan Morales Tapaha!
~ Mustang Gallop!
~ Custodian's Day!
Friday Early release schedule (click on Marshall tab)
Monday, Oct 5
~ Full day
Tuesday, Oct 6 - Early Release Family Conferences
Wednesday, Oct 7 - Early Release Family Conferences
Thursday, Oct 8 - Early Release Family Conferences
Friday, Sept Oct 9-12 FALL BREAK - NO SCHOOL!
Sunday, Oct 11 Happy birthday Kaitlyn Arminio!
