Marcum Matters

Our next Saturday School session is coming up this Saturday, February 8th! Have your child make up an absence and turn it into a day of attendance! This 1/2 day (8:30-12:30) of enrichment led by a certificated teacher, not only helps the school recoup lost funding from absences, but also helps interdistrict students maintain their good standing for interdistrict reviews by helping increase their attendance percentage, and is fun!!!

Space is limited, so sign up today! Available for TK-8th Grade only. Sign ups will close Wednesday 2/5 (or sooner if we fill all spots): https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe2Gkd1BK6ettsxmz9rGGhoH-l_ruxHz1RyDKhx8mXR1AV5vw/viewform

During the week of February 3rd-7th, Wildcats can bring in non-perishable foods for our annual “SOUPer Bowl” food drive! Donations will benefit our local Yuba-Sutter Food Bank, and also earn points for your House! If you want to maximize House points, you can bring in high-need items such as non-glass jams/jellies or items that can be easily heated/consumed by a person who is unhoused: soups with pop tabs, instant/cup of noodles, tuna/cracker kits, etc. Thank you in advance for your donations, and we look forward to seeing which House is this year’s SOUPer Bowl Champion!

Please notify the school of any changes to your child's dismissal plans at least 45 minutes prior to dismissal so we can have time to get the information to all pertinent parties. If you need to make changes, please contact the school office so we can note it and ensure that the student goes to the right place. You may text changes to the school cell phone (530) 933-0746 or call (530) 656-2407 ext 10. We appreciate your help with this so that we can make sure everyone gets where they need to be.

Student Council is selling Valentine's Day Grams for $3 each! They have velvet roses and plush conversation hearts to send to your favorite Wildcats. They can be purchased in their classrooms each morning or in the school office. Valentine's Day Grams will be delivered to classrooms on February 13th.

Although we are still thoroughly invested in this school year, now is the time when we start thinking about the upcoming school year and begin making plans. In order for us to do this, we need to hear from you. These surveys will have to do with plans for your students to return next year, as well as surveys on what you think the District should work on in the future.

Intent to Return/Enroll 25-26 (Please complete by 2/7/24):

https://forms.gle/9sh2iWXJouxfPuck9

LCAP 2025-2026 Parent Survey (Please complete by 2/5/24 (this one was also emailed to all families already.)

https://forms.gle/SuMh596Eaacr5Sys9

Marcum Parents' Club would like to sincerely thank our families, community members and staff for the success of the Winter Program. We had one of our biggest years yet! This money goes directly into the class saving accounts and is put towards amazing enrichment activities.

Our annual Wildcat run will be coming up in April and we are excited to see our Wildcats in action.

Marcum Parents' Club has opened up an online spirit wear store that will be available for families to order spirit wear all year long! There are a bunch of different styles and designs you can choose from to show off your Marcum spirit! Don't worry, we'll still have our traditional Marcum Logo shirts for all students, but this provides a few more really fun options that will show school spirit! Be sure to check the online store out. They also have a different special promotion weekly, so check often!

www.marcumillinoisspiritwear.com

In February, during early release time, teachers will attend a Choose Love workshop focused on the last two core values: Forgiveness and Compassion in Action. Teachers will also continue development of signature writing assignments for their class for Trimester 2, and collaboratively plan for the next District Writing Assessment. Grade span teams will also review data from Intervention Cycle 3 and begin making plans for Cycle 4.

Based on your annual earnings, you may be eligible to receive the Earned Income Tax Credit from the Federal Government (Federal EITC). The Federal EITC is a refundable federal income tax credit for low-income working individuals and families. The Federal EITC has no effect on certain welfare benefits. In most cases, Federal EITC payments will not be used to determine eligibility for Medicaid, Supplemental Security Income, food stamps, low-income housing, or most Temporary Assistance For Needy Families payments. Even if you do not owe federal taxes, you must file a federal tax return to receive the Federal EITC. Be sure to fill out the Federal EITC form in the Federal Income Tax Return Booklet. For information regarding your eligibility to receive the Federal EITC, including information on how to obtain the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Notice 797 or any other necessary forms and instructions, contact the IRS by calling 1-800-829-3676 or through the IRS website

You may also be eligible to receive the California Earned Income Tax Credit (California EITC) starting with the calendar year 2015 tax year. The California EITC is a refundable state income tax credit for low-income working individuals and families. The California EITC is treated in the same manner as the Federal EITC and generally will not be used to determine eligibility for welfare benefits under California law. To claim the California EITC, even if you do not owe California taxes, you must file a California income tax return and complete and attach the California EITC Form (FTB 3514). For information on the availability of the credit eligibility requirements and how to obtain the necessary California forms and get help filing, contact the Franchise Tax Board (FTB) at 1-800-852-5711 or through the California Franchise Tax Board website.

For additional information, refer to the IRS EITC web page or the California EITC web page.

We will continue to have staggered dismissal times for our students this year. Students will be dismissed to the front of the school, the Bus, or the Den at the following times:

TK-2nd 2:50pm

3rd-5th 2:55pm

6th-8th 3:00pm

Early Release Mondays (Every Monday) (Light Blue Days):

TK-2nd 1:35pm

3rd-5th 1:40pm

6th-8th 1:45pm

Minimum Days (Gold Days):

TK-2nd: 12:20pm

3rd-5th: 12:25pm

6th-8th: 12:30pm

If you need to make changes to your child's normal routine, please contact the school office so we can note it and ensure that the student goes to the right place. You may text changes to the school cell phone (530) 933-0746 or call (530) 656-2407 ext 10. Please notify the school of any changes at least 45 minutes prior to dismissal.

February 4th Parents’ Club Meeting 6:00pm

February 7th 7th/8th Grade Valentine's Dance @ PG 6:00pm-8:30pm ($5 per student)

February 8th Saturday School 8:30-12:30 (Only for those who have signed up)

February 10th Board Meeting 6:00pm

February 12th GATE 3:30

February 13th Basketball Marcum @ PG 1:00

February 14th No School (Camp Marcum for those who have signed up)

February 17th No School

February 20th Academic Olympics @ Marcum 9:30am

February 21st Basketball PG @ Marcum 1:00

February 22nd Basketball Tournament @ ENHS

February 26th GATE 3:30

February 28th ROAR Assembly 2:15

*Every Monday is an Early Release Day with dismissal at 1:35 (TK-2), 1:40 (3-5), and 1:45 (6-8)* *The DEN is available for all students on Early Release Mondays.*

Flyers are included as photos for easy viewing, and also as downloadable attachments for clearer images and if printing is desired.