Hello October! Wow, that was fast.

Last year we were fortunate to have Shannon Wills from Coconino County ESA come in to support our staff.  This year, she is still willing and able to support us, but will not have "office hours" here at Marshall.   She is amazong! If you are interested in support, please reach out to Shannon at:

Email: swills@coconino.az.gov 

Google Voice (call/text): (928) 613-2109

Mall Points        

Marshall will be participating in the Flagstaff Mall Elevate My School program to earn points towards a monetary award for our school (not MCSO). Please bring ORIGINAL receipts to the Marshall office for ANY purchase made at the Flagstaff Mall September 29th through December 31st. Receipts must be turned into Marshall within 30 days of purchase. 

Thank you for supporting our Flagstaff Mall and Marshall!  Please help us (Angela, Erin, Christina, and me) spread the word! 

Mustang Gallop was a HUGE success!  Check out all the photos HERE.  Have some of your own? Please add them to our drive. 

Parent/Teacher Conferences

Conferences are around the corner. Please remember to provide us with your conference schedule at the front office so we are ready for our families.  Thank you. 

Once again, I will be reporting your conference percentages to Mr. Penca using this form.  It is always preferred to have in-person conferences but teams or zoom can be another option. With your zoom account now being the free one, the meeting will only last for thirty minutes so teams is preferred for video conferencing. As a last resort, phone calls will also count but please try all other options first. You guys always rock these important opportunities to partner with our families! 

Donuts and the CCESA!   

A PDF version is available Click HERE to download a PDF copy of the newsletter.

From Alianah Ramirez:

Our first Family STEAM night will be here before we know it! Thursday, October 26th! For the first family night we will be doing the M in STEAM; Math! 

Marshall CSO is hoping to have as many teacher teams as possible to plan and run a fall themed math activity for families and students from all grades to participate in. Similar to the winter craft night last year, all activities will be in the cafeteria. 

Please begin planning with your teacher teams (doesn't have to be just your grade level team)! Here is the document to sign up with your activity and any materials that are needed. There is also money for any learning materials pertaining to your activity to be purchased and sent home with families if you wish. The sooner you fill this column out the better for purchasing items in time.

Please let me know if you have any questions. I will be sending out a flyer to share with families early next week.

SHOUT-OUTS  (<-click)

Let's make time to acknowledge our amazing teammates!  

Thanks to Tr. Jackie and Mrs. Krause for helping out while I had to take off early for an appointment last week! I appreciate you both so much! ~ Fisher

A big thank you to Mrs. Stamer and her husband for letting use your old cell phone. It has been such a help! ~ Nurse Liz

Shout out to all who stepped up to bring back the Mustang Gallop. It was wonderful having so many parents at our school!

New employee handbook via our Frontline System was sent to all employees. You have until October 20, 2023, to review the information and sign-off on reviewing it.  

This handbook has a new look and feel to it and includes updated policy language now found in our new policy manual with the Trust.  For some of us, the old one was uploaded in Frontline. They are working on this.  If you need to access it, I have included it in The Mustang Hub 2.0 and HERE for your convenience. 

Gradebook Timeline

Monday, October 2 - 4:15-6:15

Elementary Grade Book Collaboration - Marshall Library

It is highly encouraged that you come with at least one member of your team. However, you are also welcome to join other teachers from your grade level or your school. This opportunity qualifies for Classroom Site Fund (301) or Salary Advancement.

Link to register:  Elementary Grade Book Team Norming and Grading Practices

Friday, October 6 - End of Quarter 1

• All Specials Grades entered by 12:00 PM

• Attendance Rollover by 12:00 PM

• Teachers - Please remember to “Mark All Complete” once you have completed the standards reports.

Monday, October 9 - Wednesday, October 11

Parent-Teacher Conferences

• Please be sure parents have access to either a paper or digital copy of the standards report at the time of your conference.

Friday, October 20 - Grade Book Closes for Q1

Please contact Lynette Hammit for changes after this date.

Hispanic Heritage Spirit Week Oct 2-6

Sí se puede day- translated in English as "It can be done", or "Yes you can". Wear your favorite college’s gear

Tejano (tay-hah-no) Tuesday- dress up day. A Mexican American inhabitant of southern Texas. Also, a style of folk or popular music originating among the Tejanos, with elements from Mexican-Spanish vocal traditions and Czech and German dance tunes and rhythms, traditionally played by small groups featuring accordion and guitar. Students and staff can wear their best Tejano dress (jeans, boots, belt buckles, cowboy hats) or rock their favorite music tee. 

Wardrobe Wednesday - Wear traditional clothing, bright colors that represent the various cultures, colors that represent the various flags, or beach attire.  

Hispanic Hero/ Inspiration Thursday - Dress as your favorite Hispanic role model.

Fútbol Friday - Wear your favorite soccer team attire.

PLCs Week of Oct. 2  

Topic this week: 

PLCs on your own for conference and grade book preparations.

 

Thank you all for your commitment to our collective Professional Learning Communities!  

Coming UP 

Bus Duty - 5th grade 

Monday, Oct. 2

~ National Custodian's Day!  Wow! Look at what Mrs. Jones, Erin, and Christina did with both the cafe and custodian door.  Thank you all for acknowledging the hard work of our custodians. 

~  8:00-9:00am Reasor, Overton and Ramirez in budget mtg at D.O. 

~ 12:30-4:30pm Reasor at Admin Council

~  4:15-6:15pm Grade book collaboration at Marshall (sign up above).

Tuesday, Oct. 3

~ 9:05am Bus evacuation Drill - all school - will call grades.

~ 5:00-6:00pm Parenting AZ

~ 10% Tuesday at ALL Fratelli locations!

Wednesday,  Oct. 4

~ 8am - 5pm Reasor and Carrozzino in PRePARE at FRC workshop -gold standard for school-based crisis prevention and response.

~ Hulls and McCauslin to the Museum 

Thursday,  Oct. 5

~ 8am - 5pm Reasor and Carrozzino in PRePARE Conference at FRC 

~ World Teacher's Day - Dunkin'

~ 2nd grade to Lamar Hanes

~ 5:00-6:00pm Parenting AZ

Friday,  Oct. 6

~ 8am - 5pm Reasor and Carrozzino in PRePARE Conference at FRC

~ Gallop $$$ is due.

Professional Development Plan for the 2023/24 School year.  

 Elementary Curriculum Framework (ECF) 

Oct. 9-11 Parent/Teacher Conferences

Oct. 12-13 Fall Break

Oct 18 MCSO mtg 5:30-6:30

Oct 20 Gallop Assembly

Oct 26 STEAM night 1

Nov 15 MCSO mtg 5:30-6:30

Nov 21 Thanksgiving Luncheon

Dec 14 Early Release 12:45pm 

Dec 14 STEAM night 2

Dec 20 Early Release 12:45pm

Dec 20  mtg 5:30-6:30

Dec 21 Jan 3 Winter Break

Jan 17 MCSO mtg 5:30-6:30

Jan 25 STEAM night 3

Feb 21 MCSO mtg 5:30-6:30

Feb 29 STEAM night 4

March 6-8 P/T Conf

March 11-15 Spring Break

March 20 MCSO mtg 5:30-6:30

April 17 MCSO mtg 5:30-6:30

April 25 STEAM night 5

May 6-10 Teacher Appreciation Week

May 15 Carnival

May 23 Last Day of School

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