Maintaining Feb. Focus while planning ahead.

   February is Black History Month.  Please share your innovative lessons. 

In Mrs. Ayala's kindergarten class: 
We have been learning more about Black history since MLK day, starting with MLK and Ruby Bridges and learning about segregation in schools and other facilities. We are starting to learn about modern figures in Black history too and learned about Star Wars actor John Boyega this morning. About half my class is obsessed with Star Wars and the other half tolerate us 🙂
I talked about Boyega's Star Wars role then we had a discussion about modern activists and how racial inequality still exists today. I recorded that part of the lesson and I was so proud of how much the kids are comprehending and recalling these big concepts. At the end the kids really focused on Star Wars rather than his activism which I think is totally fine, in the middle of the lesson is really where the meat of their observations and discussion are in the video (about 1 minute in until about 12 minutes in). They also have their writing projects...coming soon!

Wish to see the video?  It is adorable, just ask her to send.  

Celebration!!

Congratulations Mrs.  Christensen!  

Family established on Friday, Feb. 5, 2021.  Marshall celebrates you and the wonderful chapters ahead!  💖

Gorgeous Bride!

SHOUT OUTS  (<--click) 

Please help us all see what is happening behind the scenes! 

Thank you:

Erin, Christina and Nurse Liz for continuing to assist me in our Return to in-person planning never-ending endeavors. ~J. Reasor

Mr. Kasch, Mrs. Ogg, Mrs. Overton, Mrs. Foubert and Mrs. Burgoon for taking time to provide kind words of encouragement. ~J. Reasor Thank you everyone for showering me with support and advice!! I feel so privileged to be a part of the Marshall family and I can't wait for everyone to meet my soon-to-be-here little girl! ~ A. Hartsock + 1

From Peggy Murray:  

Please forward any Marshall Family Student Names for the fabulous Operation School Bell Clothing Program! I need them ASAP!  We are having great luck providing families with these clothing bags upon your referrals!  I personally hand them out each month and this program gives me an opportunity to say Hi!  How is your family doing? which is important during this pandemic!  Also, let me know if there are any other families that may need support in other areas!  I so appreciate your time and energy to keep us somewhat connected to Marshall Families!
Also, Parenting AZ Free Teen Parenting class beings on Wed.  Info on our web and facebook pages. 

Marshall's Mission Statement

Thank you for your feedback re: Marshall's Mission Statement

Marshall provides relevant and integrated art & science opportunities that support the academic and social-emotional development of each student, while embracing diversity and promoting high expectations.

Virtual Field Trips from your STEAM council. These are amazing and they worked hard to vet them! Thank you STEAM council for all of your time, effort and commitment to our Mission statement and experiential research.

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  3 Incredible Science Field Trips That Don’t Require Permission  https://www.weareteachers.com/science-virtual-field-trips/
  Nature Lab: The Secret Life of Corals-  Virtual Field Trips 
  Geology & Anthropology themed Virtual Field Trips- https://vft.asu.edu/

• Grand Canyon National Park
  https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/photosmultimedia/virtualtour.htm

• Grand Canyon Field School virtual programs for kids
  https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/kidsyouth/cfs-videos.htm
• Phoenix Zoo
  https://www.phoenixzoo.org/virtual-field-trip-exploring-arizona-animals/

• Musical Instrument Museum, PHX
  https://mim.org/field-trips/

• National Constitution Center
  https://constitutioncenter.org/experience/virtual-tours

• National Parks Tours 
  https://artsandculture.withgoogle.com/en-us/national-parks-service/parks

• STEAM focused field trips

https://www.discoveryeducation.com/community/virtual-field-trips/

Classroom Observations: 

Go to THE HUB to see the week you are scheduled.    
Evaluations this week: 

Carrozzino, Hanno & Beck (💝Christensen)

Wellness

Jay Johnson

Director of Itinerant Services

Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and the Blind

Good evening Coconino County Partners! 

I hope this email finds you well. I will be presenting with AZCEC to offer a Teacher Self-Care talk on Saturday, February 13 from 9:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m.  Please share this link:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf46Gn5zamWxDznlTCWrfopXa-W_ax6_0ksTBUguOF89mrF3A/viewform with your special education teachers to attend this free event!  

Description:  This year has been challenging in so many ways and teachers have risen up to the challenge; however, many teachers do not practice ongoing self-care! Teachers, especially special education teachers, are tired, stressed, and frustrated. We've never been afraid of hard work, but our time in education is very different. During this workshop we will discuss everyday activities teachers can do for themselves and students to practice self-care. Many of these practices can take a few minutes but decrease overall daily stress.

Michelle Obama affirmed, "We need to do a better job of putting ourselves at the top of our own 'to do' lists." So, join us to put yourself on your own 'to do" list!

 

Google Classroom

Google Classroom reminder:  Google Classroom will be turned off and unavailable as part of FUSD Google Suite beginning July 2021.  It will no longer be available.  Canvas will be the ONLY learning management system.  

SUMMER EXPO   
This is an enrichment-based summer school for FUSD students.  If you are interested in teaching, please complete the interest survey by Tuesday 2/16.  

SAFETY UPDATES

PLEASE STAY SAFE, TEAM 

Health Data for the Week: https://www.fusd1.org/Page/18464  

FUSD Covid Dashboard: https://www.fusd1.org/Page/18503

Vaccination Reminders: If you have registered for a vaccine please fill out the district form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfxFhqXKY-rrwwyxDQetboTuTZ6xGo-I3okFAhbGOJdw_BPWA/viewform

Vaccine specific questions please email- covidvaccine@fusd1.org

Covid reporting please use- covidhelp@fusd1.org

Phased Return to In-Person Learning:

The decision to initiate the phased return as these dates approach will be made with consideration of health data, risk thresholds, and ability to implement mitigation strategies.  Next Governing Board Meeting is Tuesday, Feb. 23 to discuss benchmarks and new CDC guidance.
Approved target dates: 

Week of March 8 Teachers and Staff return to District sites and schools

Week of March 15 Spring Break

Week of March 22 Grade bands: PK, K, 1, 2, 3, 6, 9, 12, *Specialized Programs

Week of March 29 Grade bands: 4, 5, 7, 8, 10, 11

Students may remain in full remote learning for the remainder of the 2020-2021 school year based on student/family preference or health need and will be supported with concurrent teaching by their assigned teacher.  Survey to gather data went to families on Wed. Feb 10 followed by my connect Ed message and email. 

STAFF MEETING on Wed. 2/10

We had a great staff meeting.  I plan to hold a staff meeting for in-person planning conversations every Wed. at 3:30pm.  Please join if you can.  This is voluntary and our discussions will be documented for you to read if you cannot participate.  Your voice matters!  Zoom link is below. Please review the minutes of our 2/10 meeting here:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PJwIYEv58E6izpbsr5VRzM3uXnSpfZBLntNOzJVGz8U/edit?usp=sharing

Coming Up 

Monday, Feb 15
~No school Presidents Day
~No CT's due to PD on Fri.

Tuesday, Feb 16
~8:30am-1:30pm AZELLA testing 4th
~12-1:30pm Reasor at Elem. Admin 

Wednesday, Feb 17
~Be kind to yourself, you deserve it. 
~9:30am-12:00pm Reasor at ELETEAM 
~3:30pm Staff Meeting (voluntary) - Planning for in-person conversation
A representative who installed all the ionization units is coming to explain how they work!  He will start promptly at 3:34pm.  
Join Zoom Meeting
https://fusd1-org.zoom.us/j/94331818050?pwd=dXFCZCtZd0c1a05oOCt4c2tUNUhxZz09

Thursday, Feb 18

~8:30am-1:30pm AZELLA testing 5th

Friday, Feb 19
~ 1:30-3:30pm CAST UDL PD  (Schedule your team collaboration time!) 

Friday, Feb 26 - THINK Assembly

March 10-12 Parent/Teacher Conferences
March 15-19 Spring Break 🌞
March 22 - Begin 4th quarter (in-person TBD)

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