Sunday, March 27, 2022

Safely Forward in the 4th Quarter!



Safely Forward
It is official...we can start to open up our schools.  Let's be very strategic about what we bring back, what mitigation strategies we can continue to practice, and have a clear purpose for volunteers in our classrooms.  
Yes, family members can volunteer in your classroom (with a clear purpose).  If you wish to have a volunteer who is not a family member, you must have them fill out a volunteer clearance form (front office).
4th QTR - Marshall wants to move forward with:
Rock the AASA pep rally grades 3-5 (outside) 
Dance grades 3-5 (Student Council)
5th grade promotion
Kinder graduation
Kinder open house
Suzuki performance at Heritage Sq.
Cardinal's football camp 
May 18 - All school carnival (outside)
Magnet Monday Showcase event
Coordinated walk-in mornings for families "Walk your student to class day".  We don't want to go back to families lingering outside of your classroom door in the mornings and afternoons. However, parents really want in the building.  Let's plan one day a week where families can walk their student in....
Lunch, recess, and cohorting:
Based on staff input, we will continue with our 6 lunches for the remainder of the year.  In fact, with our RTI schedule, we are likely to continue with 6 lunches next year (Pat approved).  The behavior in the lunchroom is much nicer with smaller numbers.  And of course, it is safer. Seating assignments are no longer required but it really does bring order and decrease issues when students know where they are sitting.   We will continue with what we are doing.
I am seeking feedback re: cohorting for morning recess and other recess times when we have 2 grades outside simultaneously.  We can start to relax zoning at this time.  Is that something we WANT to do?  

 STEM City Community Event is back! 


This year’s event is scheduled on:Friday, April 30, 20221 p.m. to 4 p.m.Fort Tuthill

Marshall is invited to participate in the 9th Annual Community STEM 
Please email me if you have a STEM project to display, interact with at this event.  Marshall has always had a strong presence.  

Anti-Bullying for Parents - Please share with them

This presentation addresses the different types of bullying, how it’s affecting our youth, and preventative measures parents can take. Presenters will explain why teaching kindness and being empathetic is important and the relationship it has with bullying. Parents and guardians will also receive tips on how to help their child become resilient to criticism.


Marshall - Best Practices in QTR 4

Marshall encourages peer to peer observations and self reflection opportunities to continue to grow in our Tier I instruction.
Use this form to set up a time/date for Swivl technology.
Use this form to request coverage to observe best practices in another classroom.
Please be specific with days and times to assist us in coverage. Form: https://forms.gle/pXW7Zqrqp1nB9sKp9

Collaboration Hours
Over $29/hr off of contract time to work on UDL lesson development.  Keep your focus narrow.  Tackle one part of the UDL design process at a time.  Please fill out THIS sheet and don't forget to fill out a time sheet. Teacher Collaboration Hours   <-----Please fill this out!




Upcoming RTI changes due to testing: 

3/28-4/1 – Normal RTI  

4/4-4/8 – No RTI on 4/5 or 4/6  

4/11-4/15 – Normal RTI 

4/18-4/22 – No RTI All week 

Important Covid Updates


If you test positive for COVID-19, please complete the FUSD COVID-19 Form here and call the Covid Phone Line- 928-527-6081

PCR testing for staff/students will occur on Thursdays.  Click link to sign up. 

Covid vaccine and testing info here: https://www.coconino.az.gov/2294/COVID-19-Information

New FUSD Mitigation Plan revised 3/8/22 


Coming UP
Bus Duty - 1st Grade 4th QTR Duty Schedule. <-----click
Upcoming Observations: Mears, Ayala & Valenzuela

Monday, March 28
~ 2-3pm Reasor with Student Council 

Tuesday, March 29
~ 5th Grade Science Assessment!
~ 1:30 Mtg
~ 5:30pm Governing Board Mtg

Wednesday, March 30
~ 9-11:30am Reasor at Sechrist for eleot observations
~ ADE Social Studies K-2 (Frontline)

Thursday, March 31
~ 4-5pm Restorative Px Book Study
~ ADE Social Studies Grades 3-5 (Frontline)
~ Deadline for 1:1 iPad coaching program 

Friday, April 1st   
~ Welcome Arizona Cardinals! 


4th quarter MAGIC!
April 6 - AASA Writing
April 11 - Test prep & Student support week!
April 12 - Governing Board Mtg
April 18 - Tax Day
April 19 - AASA ELA & Math I
April 20 - AASA ELA & Math II
April 25 - Regular school day (snow make up 1)
April 26 - Governing Board Mtg
April 30 - STEM City Event
May 1 - First Day of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
May 2-6 - Teacher Appreciation Week!
May 10 - Governing Board Mtg
May 16-19 - GCY 5th grade River trips
May 18 - School Carnival
May 19 - Early Release for Gradebook prep
May 24 - Governing Board Mtg
May 26 - Last Day of School 12:25pm release
May 27 - Last Day of Contract (9 mo)
May 27 - Graduation Day 


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Friday, March 11, 2022

Welcome to the final stretch of the 2021/22 school year!

4th quarter success ahead!! 

Before leaving for Spring Break, please shut off all computers, doc cameras, printers, refrigerators, etc. that may use unnecessary energy.  Enjoy your time off.
Thank you,  
Steven M. Rhode 
Executive Assistant-Operations

STEM City Community Event is back!

This year’s event is scheduled on:April 30, 20221 p.m. to 4 p.m.Fort Tuthill

Marshall is invited to participate in the 9th Annual Community STEM Celebration! STEM City and its partners have worked to create this unique opportunity for all of Flagstaff to engage with the STEM community including K-12 schools, college and university educational institutions, businesses, government agencies, non-profits, and others.  
Hands-on activities, demonstrations, and conversations will excite all participants and expose the community to STEM educational and career opportunities in Flagstaff. This event is a time to celebrate Flagstaff's designation as "America's First STEM Community."
Please email me if you have a STEM project to display, interact with at this event.  Marshall has always had a strong presence.  

Submit a project ASAP to receive funding for classroom supplies
Greetings,The Arizona Department of Education is ready to provide $1,000 in funding to help you get classroom supplies to keep your students safe, learning, and cared for this school year or the upcoming school year. (Learn more)

Congratulations to the following teachers for receiving the ADE  grants up to $1K!!
Mrs. Ogg 
I am so excited that I will receive tons of math manipulatives and games to help build my math centers. I am getting Geo-boards, Addition Games, and so much more! I also have some super awesome Science and Reading centers coming as well. Can't wait. 
Additionally, Mrs. Ogg received a grant for Turkey eggs to raise baby chicks in the classroom as her students learn about Life Cycles.  Mrs. Janeway's father will raise them thereafter.    

Ms. Valenzuela 
Math manipulatives, a rug and flexible seating!

Mrs. Krause 
Big Life journals for SEL for every students and two more ball seats! 

Ms. Fisher 
I applied for some movie making supplies to help enhance the culminating social studies plays and movies I like to create with my students. Some of the items I requested were portable microphones, LED light boxes, tripods, a stand-alone green screen, and large paper for scenery. I can't wait to get back to it after a 2+ year COVID hiatus!

Mrs. Ayala 
I have differentiated math groups in my class and much of the grant went to support materials for hands on learning opportunities in math. It can be difficult to expect 2/3 of my class to stay on task while I am working with a small group, but if they are playing games and using fun manipulatives they stay engaged the entire time.  I also got a rug for my reading corner for optimized cozy flexible seating. I got two white boards that will also be used for flexible seating (one on wheels one mini one on a stand) and small groups. 

Ms. Mears
Math manipulatives, a rug and flexible seating!

Mrs. Burgoon 
Our Marshall PE program (and all elementary schools in FUSD thanks to Mrs. Burgoon) have been awarded a grant funded by the Catena foundation.  We are so fortunate for this experience! This program will benefit our Kindergarten, First and 2nd grade students.  It will teach them how to ride a bike!  We will start them on balance bikes and we will add the pedals and raise the seats as they are ready.  Riding a bike is a skill that many of our kids are not getting at home.  Our goal is to get them comfortable on bikes in grades K-2 and encourage them to join our Flyrs program after school or during Magnet Monday in grades 3-5.  I have attended the training and am working on getting the racks built to hold the bikes.  Bikes should be arriving this week.  They can only be used in PE class.   I can't wait to get our Mustangs on bikes!

 Anti-Bullying for Parents - Please share with them

This presentation addresses the different types of bullying, how it’s affecting our youth, and preventative measures parents can take. Presenters will explain why teaching kindness and being empathetic is important and the relationship it has with bullying. Parents and guardians will also receive tips on how to help their child become resilient to criticism.

Marshall - Best Practices in QTR 4

Marshall encourages peer to peer observations and self reflection opportunities to continue to grow in our Tier I instruction.
Use this form to set up a time/date for Swivl technology.
Use this form to request coverage to observe best practices in another classroom.
Please be specific with days and times to assist us in coverage. Form: https://forms.gle/pXW7Zqrqp1nB9sKp9

Collaboration Hours
We have enough money to begin with up to 6 hours of collaboration time for our teachers to be paid just over $29/hr off of contract time to work on UDL lesson development.  Keep your focus narrow.  Tackle one part of the UDL design process at a time.  Please fill out THIS sheet and don't forget to fill out a time sheet. Teacher Collaboration Hours   <-----Please fill this out!

by March 31st 

Parent-Teacher Conferences  

Thank you for meeting with our families.  Spreadsheet link HERE for tracking family participation.  The goal is to meet with 100% of our students' families!

Frontline 301 opportunities: Look for ADE presentation on Social Studies curriculum.  K – 2 will be on March 30th and 3 – 5 will be on the 31st. 

Important Covid Updates


If you test positive for COVID-19, please complete the FUSD COVID-19 Form here and call the Covid Phone Line- 928-527-6081

PCR testing for staff/students will occur on Thursdays.  Click link to sign up. 

Covid vaccine and testing info here: https://www.coconino.az.gov/2294/COVID-19-Information

FUSD Health Metrics

FUSD Positive Case Dashboard

Vaccine Information and Locations

COVID-19 Playbook - UPDATED 1/12/21


Coming UP
Bus Duty - Kindergarten 4th QTR Duty Schedule. <-----click
No CTs

Monday, March 21 
~ Welcome back from Spring Break! 
~. 4th quarter kickoff!

Tuesday, March 22 -  Women's History Month
~ 9:00-9:45am Grades 3-5 Cyberbullying zoom event
~ 1:30pm Elem principal mtg
~ 2:30pm Reasor with NISL coach

Wednesday, March 23
~ 9:00-12:00 Reasor at ELETEAM at D.O.

Thursday, March 24
~ 9:05-10:05am AASA training for all test admin.
~ Reasor at NISL in FRC -  Overton to cover admin duties (928) 853-5591


Friday, March 25
~ Reasor at NISL FRC & Dyslexia Training
~ 1-2pm AASA training for all test admin. 
~ 4pm Ms. Mijares (not much longer) Bridal Shower

4th quarter MAGIC!
March 29 - Governing Board Mtg
March 29 - 5th grade Science Assessment
April 6 - AASA Writing
April 11 - Test prep & Student support week!
April 12 - Governing Board Mtg
April 18 - Tax Day
April 19 - AASA ELA & Math I
April 20 - AASA ELA & Math II
April 25 - Regular school day (snow make up 1)
April 26 - Governing Board Mtg
April 30 - STEM City Event
May 1 - First Day of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
May 2-6 - Teacher Appreciation Week!
May 10 - Governing Board Mtg
May 16-19 - GCY 5th grade River trips
May 18 - School Carnival
May 19 - Early Release for Gradebook prep
May 24 - Governing Board Mtg
May 26 - Last Day of School 12:25pm release
May 27 - Last Day of Contract (9 mo)
May 27 - Graduation Day 


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