April is here!

I thought it was funny :)

I cannot keep up with the fast clock, the passing days, months, quarters.  It is all too fast.  This first week of April brings many opportunities for our Marshall students!  An opportunity to show off "Monkey Song" on the violin.  An opportunity to complete the writing assignment in preparation for AzMERIT.  An opportunity to crush the AzMERIT - Go Fifth Graders!!!! ("try your hardest, do your best, and always remember you are more than a test")!  An opportunity to really analyze Marshall's greatest needs and develop our Integrated Action Plan for FY20.  And an opportunity for us all to support each and every student in their performances (from Suzuki violin to AzMERIT and each effort in between)!  April is going to be Amazing!!  Thank you for supporting all of our kiddos in the hall, at lunch, in passing. Even the simplest connection (a smile, a hello, a good morning, acknowledging a haircut, a kind word of encouragement) can have a profound impact on that child’s day.

Technology Bond Update

~ Ipads have been chosen as the device for secondary.

~ IPAD carts will move down from H.S. to elementary in Spring of 2020. 

AdvancED Update

~Eleot observations will continue this week with myself, Overton and McAllister. 

~It has come to my attention that many are confused about the numerous survey requests coming from FUSD.  I hope this will help clarify:

• In December, myself, Overton and McAllister went to AdvancED training and completed online certifications. We will continue to pop in unannounced for 20 min to collect data via observation.  This is NOT an evaluation.
• In January, the Engagement Surveys went out to certified teachers and students (McAllister facilitated student surveys in Technology class). 
• In February, the Marshall Leadership Team met for close to 6 hours to complete the AdvancED School Quality Factor Diagnostic and is currently collecting evidence for May deadline. 
• In March (over spring break), FUSD sent out the Continuous Improvement Survey (CIS) to certified staff AND parents.  This was confusing for those who are Marshall certified staff and parents of students in the district.  There are two separate surveys.  
• In April, staff and students will take the Culture & Climate Survey. McAllister will facilitate student surveys for grades 3-5 again. 

~Your Marshall Leadership Team is working hard to complete the School Quality Factor Diagnostic.  Want to learn more?  We will discuss as a staff in May!

School Improvement Plan

~The CNA (Comprehensive Needs Analysis) has been completed.  Next, the Marshall Leadership Team will solidify our IAP (Integrated Action Plan) and I will be submitting the TSI (Targeted Support and Innovation) Grant application by mid April.  Want to learn more?  Please ask us:

Marshall Leadership Team 2019/20
Janelle Reasor, Principal

Denise Hauer, Program Specialist 

Stephanie Perkins, EL Specialist

Steve McAllister, Staff Support Chair and Special Area Teacher representative

Heather Overton, Parent Engagment Chair and Primary representative

Cindy Foubert, Intermediate representative 

Russ Kasch, Instructional Specialist

Amy Hanno, Instructional Specialist 

Bus Duty: 3rd Grade

Evaluations: 2nd round begins...

Voice Activated Copier is AMAZING! 
Video is here! Click here, forget that icon below. 

Coming UP

Monday, April 1^st
~5:30-6:30pm Kindergarten Suzuki Performance @ Hurley

Tuesday, April 2^{nd
~5th AzMERIT Article for your pleasure}

~5:30-6:30pm First grade Suzuki Performance @ Hurley

Wednesday, April 3^rd

^{~5th AzMERIT}
~2/3 and 4/5 Lunch switch
~4:00-5:00pm Reasor & Overton at Safety Committee
~4:30-5:30pm PTO in Library
~5:30-6:30pm 2nd grade Suzuki Performance @ Hurley    
 Thursday, April 4^th

^{~5th AzMERIT}
~2/3 and 4/5 Lunch switch
~Arnold & Grimmett to Grand Canyon

Friday, April 5^th
~Guardian Air landing on Marshall field 9am.
Take off at 10am.  Please no students on the playground during landing or take off.
~12:45-1:45pm PBIS committee meeting. 

While Marshall students in grades 3-5 will work so hard to crush their test, I know that they are crushing so much more because of You!!!  YOU helped her learn how to be just a little more empathetic.  YOU saw him light up when he crushed his cold read and shattered his previous record.  YOU watched all four students raise their arms in victory when time was up and they progressed in REFLEX Math.  YOU helped them submit their first ever pod cast for the NPR competition.  YOU will take too many pictures on your iPad when your students perform onstage at Hurley Theatre.  YOU were able to touch base with a newly split family who needs communication to maintain their sanity.  YOU welcomed a new foster student to Marshall and reassured his family that he is in great hands.  YOU value the whole child and your role in shaping their future.  I am beyond proud of YOU and the work you do!  Genuinely!

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Final quarter, final push!

Together, we rise.  Together, we finish strong!

 

This is it!  This is our final quarter filled with assessments, experiential learning excursions, final project completions and seeing our students really achieve the greatness we are pushing hard for!  This is our final push in preparing them for the next grade level and for some, our last chance in preparing them for middle school success!  I spent much of my spring break reflecting on all we have accomplished (wow, have we been busy). I some much of my spring break planning for all we have left to do (wow, we will be busy).  I spent most of my spring break resting and relaxing in preparation for the energy this final quarter will require.  I hope you too are rested and ready for our final push, together!

The City of Flagstaff has the following messages to share with your teams about the National Mayor's Challenge for Water Conservation. 

FUSD will be partnering with City of Flagstaff again this April on the National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation. We will ask you all to please...

take the pledge with your class starting on April 1^st at this link.

Bus Duty: 2nd Grade

Coming Up 

*fire drill this week
Monday, March 25^th

~Reflex Webinar training 4-5:30pm
in Milios' room.
~Reminder: No straws (likely) and no chocolate milk in the cafegymatorium

Tuesday, March 26^th

~Reasor in valley for Food Service visitations, day 1

Wednesday, March 27^th

~Reasor in valley for Food Service visitations, day 2

Thursday, March 28^th

~Northern AZ Regional Science Fair set up

Friday, March 29^th

~Northern AZ Regional Science Fair results
~Staff social gathering @ Rendevous 4:30pm. All are welcome!

Important dates to consider:

April 1st, 2nd, 3rd ~Suzuki Performances

 

AzMERIT Schedule:

March 25th begin AzMERIT practice tests

5th Grade- April 2nd, 3rd and 4th

3rd April 8th- Writing only

4th Grade- April 9th, 10th and 11th

4th Grade AIMS Science- April 16th

3rd Grade April 17th and 18th (ELA and Math)

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Spring Break

Family School Community.  We are Marshall!

I hope you enjoy the next several days off!  You deserve it.  Thank you for your hard work and commitment to Marshall students.  Please rest up and come back ready and refreshed for our final quarter!  I know I have so much to still accomplish and so little time left.  I can't wait to rest, regroup and rise with you!  

Teachers at the beach....

Coming Up
Spring Break! 
AND upon return no straws & no chocolate milk :)

From Food Services: "For elementary schools this will mean silverware packs with no straws and for schools that are serving smoothies there will be no straw with the student’s smoothie. Please inform your lunch room staff as we will all need to help guide the students in the process of opening a carton of milk the old fashioned way".
I am sure we will still have some straw inventory so don't get confused if you see some for a couple of days.

Important dates to consider

March 28 & 29 ~Northern AZ Regional Science Fair

April 1st, 2nd, 3rd ~Suzuki Performances

AZ MERIT
5th Grade- April 2nd, 3rd and 4th
3rd April 8th- Writing only
4th Grade- April 9th, 10th and 11th
4th Grade AIMS Science- April 16th
3rd Grade April 17th and 18th (ELA and Math)

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Springing into break!

We've got this!  One more very important week before a very well-deserved break!

MUSIC MATTERS!!!

Marshall was front and center as FSO was featured on the front page of Arizona Daily Sun. Link Up was a huge success. Thank you Mr. Schreiber for coordinating the visit and performances.  Thank you all participating classroom teachers! 

Book Fair is ready to roll.  Thank you Mrs. Fahy for all of your hard work!  Let's get some books in homes!!   http://www.scholastic.com/bf/marshallmagnetschool

 

Parent University and Standards Reports

• Standards Reports should be distributed at Parent University (Wednesday, March 13th). 
  
  5:00-5:25pm Session 1
  5:30-5:55pm Session 2
  6:05-6:30pm Parent Data Meetings
  6:35-7:00pm Session 3

• If you do not have a scheduled Parent-Teacher Conference and parents do not attend Parent University, please send Standards Reports home with students by the end of the day on Friday, March 15th.

Thank you all for your hard work on Parent University and please let myself or Heather Overton know if you have any questions!

Did you sign up for the Remind app? 

I have downloaded the Remind App (FREE).  This "All Staff" communication will be used when necessary.  For example, if we were to go in lock down, I might be able to send out one text to you all communicating what is going on.  Please take a moment to click this link and enter your information (ALL certified and classified).  I will conduct a test early this week.  Thank you all for taking school safety so seriously.  I am sorry it took me so long to find such an app. 

https://remind.com/join/jreasor

The City of Flagstaff has the following messages to share with your teams about the National Mayor's Challenge for Water Conservation. 

FUSD will be partnering with City of Flagstaff again this April on the National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation. We will ask you all to please take the pledge with your class starting on April 1^st at this link.

If you are interested in having someone from City of Flagstaff (such as the Mayor, a City Council member, or a Water Conservation staff person) come to your classroom for a visit.

Please reply to eulloa@flagstaffaz.gov by March 15^th if you would like a classroom visit.

Also, please check out this video of little Marshall people featured on their webpage...

The Arizona Daily Sun has asked if any schools will be doing anything fun for Pi Day on Thursday, 3.14.19.  If you have anything that I can pass on to the reporter to cover, please let me know.

Celebrating Students!  Thank you PBIS Committee!  GREAT JOB! 

AND... great job Ms. Alysa Greenberg for a successful Science Fair!  

Cheers!  Smoothies are a hit! 

Pledge buddies
Please send your kids my way....8:50am
Monday 4th grade
Tuesday 3rd grade
Wednesday 2nd grade
Thursday 1st grade
Friday Kinder

Bus Duty: 1st Grade

Coming Up
Monday, March 11th
~7:30am-1:00pm Reasor at D.O.
~5:00-7:00pm Flagstaff Community STEM Celebration @ NAU

Tuesday, March 12th
~7:30am-1:00pm Reasor at D.O. ~5:30-7:30pm Governing Board Mtg

Wednesday, March 13th
~11:10am Early Release
~5:00-7:00pm Parent University!

Wednesday's Lunch schedule

• 9:35-9:55 -- K-1 eat lunch 
• 9:55-10:15 -- K-1 on playground 
• 10:00-10:20 -- 2-3 eat lunch 
• 10:20-10:40 -- 2-3 on playground 
• 10:25-10:45 -- 4-5 eat lunch
• 10:45-11:05 -- 4-5 on playground

Thursday, March 14th
~12:25pm Early Release
~4:00-5:30pm Reasor & Overton @ Safety Committee
 
Friday, March 15th
~9:00-9:15am Pledge & Link Up performance assembly
 
Friday afternoon - Sunday, March 24th 
SPRING BREAK

Upcoming Assessments

QUEST testing
3rd quarter is open from February 25-March 15th

AZ MERIT
5th Grade- April 2nd, 3rd and 4th
3rd April 8th- Writing only
4th Grade- April 9th, 10th and 11th
4th Grade AIMS Science- April 16th
3rd Grade April 17th and 18th (ELA and Math)

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