Blue Jay Briefings

Warmer weather has finally arrived and we are excited about the 4th quarter at Marshfield R-I. Please help us continue to focus on our student attendance as we wrap up the school year. Teachers are still covering a lot of material and it is so important for our students to receive that instruction directly. MAP & EOC testing will be happening this month as well. Our final 24-25 Family Jay Night will be April 28th. We have had some great feedback from these events and we anticipate this one to be great as well. We will have food provided for all families as we have a keynote accompanied with several breakout sessions. Families will be able to connect with lots of community organizations and network with other families with like-aged children. Student activities continue throughout the spring around the district. Make sure to watch the communication from your child's teachers and building to keep up with all of the things going on at Marshfield R-I.

Proud to Be a Blue Jay,

Mike Henry

Please mark your calendars for a special Community Open House on Wednesday, April 2nd from 5:30–7:00 p.m. We’ll be welcoming community members to tour and celebrate several exciting new additions to our campus:

• Shook Storm Shelter
• Ag Expansion
• Field House (between the Jr. High and baseball field)

This will be a come-and-go event open to all community members, and we’d love for you to be part of showcasing these new facilities and the opportunities they provide for our students. Please save the date and help spread the word!

The CFO is proud to support youth mental healthcare in our rural communities In partnership with the Louis L. and Julia Dorothy Coover Charitable Foundation and Commerce Trust, the CFO granted a total of $250,000 to 12 school districts, school foundations and nonprofits. The grants support mental health initiatives for youth from birth to age 21 in rural communities across central and southern Missouri.

The recipients of the Coover Regional Youth Mental Health Grants are:

• Marshfield R-I School District: $19,923 to expand mental health services by hiring interns to work with the district’s current therapist.

• Cape Girardeau Public Schools Foundation: $22,975 to host Family Mental Health Awareness events and Hope Squad trainings, and to provide additional counseling services during the school year and summer

• Children's Center of Southwest Missouri: $25,000 to provide salary support for a clinical child therapist at the Monett Center

• Community Counseling Center: $25,000 to establish Hope Squads, a peer-to-peer suicide prevention program, for the Perry County and Jackson school districts

• Fair Play R-II School District: $18,650 to expand student mental health services and support small group therapy sessions

• Howell Valley R-I School District: $13,500 to offer a mental health and health care exploration program for fifth- to eighth-grade students in partnership with Harvard Medical School

• Jefferson Franklin Community Action Corporation: $25,000 to provide accessible in-school counseling, mental health education and early intervention services

• Lafayette House: $25,000 to expand the Prevention Education Program through school-based interventions, community outreach and parent education in southwest Missouri

• Missouri Empowerment Project: $25,000 to hire three full-time clinicians to provide school-based therapy in the Mountain Grove, Ava and Lebanon school districts

• Poplar Bluff School District: $8,000 to certify the school’s current therapist in play therapy

• Southwest Missouri Community Alliance: $25,000 to implement Sources of Strength, a peer-to-peer suicide intervention program, in Newton and Lawrence counties

• West St. Francois County R-IV School District: $16,952 to create a sensory resource room, provide official training for the therapy dog and establish a calming closet

Learn more about this grant program at http://cfozarks.org/coover25.

On Thursday, March 13th, we officially celebrated the Grand Opening of the newly constructed Tennis Courts with a ribbon cutting ceremony!

This incredible project was made possible through a strong partnership between the City of Marshfield and the Marshfield R-I School District.

The City was committed to replacing the aging courts, but this wasn’t just about restoration—it was about reimagining the future. By working together, we’ve created a facility that not only serves our community, but also provides an exciting opportunity for the Marshfield Schools to build a tennis program for students for years to come. A huge thank you to everyone who made this vision a reality!

Free sports physicals for your child! Mercy Clinic Family Medicine of Marshfield has graciously offered to provide free physicals for your child. The following paperwork needs to be filled out at the time of the sports physical. No appointments are necessary.

Mercy Sports Physical

When: June 10th

Where: Junior High (660 N Locust St, Marshfield, MO 65706)

Time: 8-12:30 am, 1-4 pm

When: June 12th

Where: High School (370 State Hwy DD, Marshfield, MO 65706)

Time: 8-12:30 am, 1-4 pm

If you have any questions, please email patrick.youmans@mjays.us.

Tuesday, April 1st: PAT/FS (First Steps) playgroup in ELC Gym 9:30am

April 8th - 10th: Preschool Screenings- ELC Gym

April 23rd and 24th: Earth Day Book Swap

Thursday, April 24: Ice Cream Social Engagement Night/ Book Fair 4:30-6:30pm

🎵 Hubble Music Concerts 🎵

Location: Hubble Elementary Cafeteria
Note: Guests must stay in the cafeteria. No bathrooms available.

Important Info:

• Use Door #2 only (opens 5 mins before showtime).

• Concerts are about 15 minutes long.

• Please let your child stay at school after the concert.
  (If checking them out, use the check-out line at Door 13.)

Questions?
Call Mr. Berns at 417-859-2120 ext. 4029

Thanks for supporting Hubble Elementary students!

🎤 Concert Dates & Times – Kindergarten

Thursday, April 24

• 1:10 pm – Buttram, Crawford, McCormick, Sartin

• 1:45 pm – Gastineau, Self, Tunnell

• 2:20 pm – Detherow, Lee, Lexa, Yeager

🎤 Concert Dates & Times – 1st Grade

Thursday, May 1

• 1:10 pm – Creed, Franek, Hayes

• 1:45 pm – Hamilton, Nelson, Rost, Vaughn

• 2:20 pm – Cramer, Crosser, Gazette, Stilley

Wednesday, April 2nd: Major Saver Kickoff

Thursday, May 1st: Fine Arts / Book Fair

Thursday, April 24th: Art / STEM Night 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Wednesday, April 2nd: Major Saver Kick-Off

April 9th - 14th: Major Saver Collections

April 23rd, 24th, 29th, 30th: 4th Grade MAP Testing

Thursday, April 17th: Shook Night of the Arts & Book Fair 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

May 1st, 2nd, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th: 5th Grade MAP Testing

Thursday, May 8th: Blue Jay Singers Concert 7:00 pm 1st Baptist Church

Friday, May 16th: 4th Grade Pioneer Day - Program 9:30 am

Thursday, May 22nd: 5th Grade Talent Show 8:30 am

Tuesday, May 20th: Field Day (Rain Make-up date May 21)

Jr. High Monthly Newsletter

Jr. High Athletic Calendar Link

Every Tuesday and Thursday: PM Practice (JH Tutoring) ends at 5:00 pm

Thursday, April 10th: JH Arts and Academic Night 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Friday, April 11th: Progress 7 Ends

Friday, April 11th: Yearbook Order Due yearbookordercenter.com Code: 21649

April 30, May 1, 7 & 8: JH MAP Testing

Friday, May 2nd: Progress 8 Ends

MHS Monthly Newsletter Link

Athletic Events Calendar Link

Saturday, April 5th: Prom 8:00 pm MSU Ballroom

Wednesday, April 23rd: Senior Showcase 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Sunday, May 18th: Graduation 3:00 pm Drury O'Reilly Family Event Center

• Students must have at least 90% hourly attendance rate as of the day prior to the dance.
• Students must be present all day the day of/before the event, or have an excused absence with prior approval by the administration.
• Students are ineligible if assigned OSS in the 24-25 school year.
• MHS Student Handbook policies apply to each dance, including Prom.

Mrs. Amber’s AM Class had a fin-tastic time practicing their cutting skills by creating their very own pet goldfish—no tank required! Their creativity really made a splash!

Mrs. Lee’s Kindergarten Blue Jays have been busy in art class with Mrs. Loe, creating beautiful flower masterpieces just in time for spring! Their creativity is blooming right along with the season!

Second graders at Webster have been diligently working on their research to complete their informative writing projects. They started by researching an Earth event and publishing a book. Now, the students are focused on researching an animal and creating posters to present and teach their classmates all about their animal. This activity provides a fantastic opportunity for them to practice their researching, reading, writing, and speaking skills!

Students in Mrs. Jakob’s 5th-grade class are working on passion projects. They started by brainstorming their interests. Then, they formulated a guiding question and from there they chose their projects and presentation method and began researching. Some examples of projects are conducting a chemistry experiment, learning a new language, explaining the function of sports equipment, and teaching their classmates a lesson in their favorite subject.

MJHS students lit up the stage in their production of Frozen Jr.—and WOW, did they deliver! Their talent, hard work, and heart truly shone through. We couldn’t be more proud of this incredible group!

Our students had an unforgettable adventure thanks to Disney Imagination Campus! They stepped into a real studio setting to record music from Mulan, Tarzan, Aladdin, and the final scene of Moana—set to the actual films! They had the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to perform in a parade through Magic Kingdom. It was a truly magical experience they’ll never forget!

At Marshfield R-I Schools, we are deeply thankful for all of our exceptional educators who inspire and shape the future of our students every single day.

Michelle Cramer (Hubble): Mrs. Cramer has a knack for seeing the unique spark in each of her students. She creates a classroom where every child feels special and appreciated, bringing out their best qualities. It's no wonder her students adore her.

Courtney Kelsay (Webster): After my daughter returned to school following an illness, Mrs. Kelsay showed exceptional compassion and care. She eased my daughter back into her routine and kept me informed throughout the process. I'm deeply grateful for her support.

Addy McCord (Shook): My daughter connects well with her, and she genuinely helps all students, not just those who appear to be struggling.

Gage Miers (High School): His passion for teaching and genuine care for his students are truly evident.

Paul Lewis (High School): Coach Paul Lewis brings an infectious energy to Marshfield High School, inspiring both students and staff. His enthusiasm motivates everyone to excel. My two children have thrived under his guidance.

Marshfield Schools is excited to join districts across the region and the Greater Ozarks Cooperating School Districts for "Teacher Proud Tuesdays!" On the second Tuesday of each month, we’ll be highlighting some of our fantastic teachers—but we need your help! To nominate an outstanding teacher for “Teacher Proud Tuesdays,” CLICK HERE. Nominate as many teachers as you'd like! Keep in mind that nominations will carry over from month to month, so there's no need to repeat your submissions. We look forward to celebrating our amazing teaching staff through this initiative, alongside other school districts in the area!

#17 Terrie Dinwiddie – Terrie takes care of our students along Highway 38 to Highway P, as well as Teagues, Skyline, and Stringtown Roads. She also covers Letchworth Loop, Dark Valley, and a few stops on East Madison.

#26 Jeff Thompson – Jeff picks up and delivers students along Pleasant Prairie and Big Timber Roads out to Highway 38. He also serves students along Longhorn Road and its connecting roads in the Elkland and Fair Grove areas.

#28 Ellen Visconte – Ellen serves students along South Elm Road out to Highway A, as well as Brentwood and Cedarbrook Drives. She also takes care of students between South Elm and South Locust, and between Highway 38 and McVay Street in the southeast corner of Marshfield.

🏈 Will your Junior High or High School student be participating in sports?
Make sure they have a current sports physical on file. Need the form? CLICK HERE

📬 Want to receive back-to-school information as soon as possible?
Ensure your contact information is up to date by verifying it in the Parent Portal.
Have you moved recently? Email proof of residency to enrollment@mjays.us to update your household address.

💉 Health Reminders:

• Incoming 8th graders must have their Tdap and MCV vaccinations.

• Incoming 12th graders need their second MCV vaccination.
  If you haven’t already provided proof, please email documentation to enrollment@mjays.us.

☀️ Looking for summer learning opportunities?
Sign your student up for Summer School to support continued growth and enrichment!

When paying through Infinite Campus using e-Check, be sure the address you enter matches exactly with the one printed on your check. Even a small difference can cause the payment to be declined—so double-check before you click submit!

To update your student’s records with a new address, please provide proof of residency. Please note that setting up new bus transportation DOES NOT update the home address on file. Proof of residency is required for this change. You can submit your proof of residency via email to enrollment@mjays.us.

1. Payable To: Ensure the check is made out to "Marshfield R-I Schools."

2. Amount: Clearly indicate the amount in both numeric and written forms.

3. Memo: Include the purpose of the check in the memo section. For example, specify the program or event, such as "ARP-Homeless Children/Youth Program."

4. Ink Color: Please write checks in dark ink—either black or blue.

5. Signature: Ensure the check is signed by the account holder.

6. Supporting Documentation: Attach any supporting documents that explain the payment or provide details about the program or funding source, if applicable.

7. Delivery: Mail or drop off the check to the following address:
   

   Marshfield R-I Schools

   170 State Hwy DD

   Marshfield, MO 65706

8. Contact Information: Ensure your contact information (name, phone number, email) is provided or up to date in case there are any questions regarding the payment.

Not following these procedures may result in delayed posting of payment.

To qualify for free or reduced lunches, parents must complete the Free and Reduced Lunch Form available in the Parent Portal.

Submitting this form during online registration is essential, as it helps secure funding for other programs, including preschool. Additionally, students who qualify for free and reduced lunches are eligible for JayCare at a reduced price and pay a reduced activity fee.

Please note that à la carte items, including individual milks ($0.50 each), will be charged to your child's account.

2024-2025 School Lunch Pricing Schedule:

• Elementary (K-5): $2.25
• Jr. High (6-8): $2.35
• High School (9-12): $2.60
• Teachers and Staff: $4.15

2024-2025 School Breakfast Pricing Schedule:

• Elementary (K-5): Free
• Grades (6-12): Free
• Teachers and Staff: $1.95

Reduced Lunch (All Buildings):

• $0.40

We’re excited to announce that Marshfield R-I School District has implemented the Provision 2 Breakfast Program for the 2024-2025 school year, meaning that ALL students K-12 eat breakfast for free!

At Marshfield Schools, student safety is our top priority! To ensure this, we use the Student Security Code System for important communications and after-school plans.

For your student to receive changes in after-school plans or any other message (whether by phone call or note), the caller or note must include the assigned Student Security Code.

Additionally, bus notes must include:

• Student name
• Bus number
• Address the student will be traveling to

Please note, students are only allowed to travel by bus to two pre-approved addresses set up for them.

• All permanent bus transportation changes must be communicated directly through the Central Office at 859-2120, ext. 0. Do not request permanent bus transportation changes via the classroom teacher or building office.

  Key points to note:

  • Students are allowed a maximum of three permanent bus changes throughout the school year.
  • At any given time, students may be set up for only two transportation addresses.
  • New transportation arrangements will be effective two school days after the request is made.
  • Students can only travel to permanent addresses listed during online registration. No after-school notes will be accepted for addresses not previously listed by parents.

INCLEMENT WEATHER PROTOCOL- CLICK HERE

Hubble 8:00 am - 3:39 pm

Time students may arrive

JayCare 7:00 am

Hubble (w/out JayCare fee) 7:30 am

Webster 8:00 am - 3:39 pm

Time students may arrive

JayCare 7:00 am

Webster (w/out JayCare fee) 7:30 am

Shook 7:50 - 3:29

Time students may arrive 7:25 am

Shook does not provide AM JayCare

Jr. High 8:00 am - 3:39 pm

Time students may arrive 7:15 am

High School 7:50 am - 3:29 pm

Time students may arrive 7:00 am

We’re excited to once again offer free childcare with enrichment activities on Mondays when class is not in session throughout the school year. This service is available for students in kindergarten through 8th grade.

• Location: FEMA South Entrance on the Webster/Jr. High Campus
• Hours: 8a.m. – 4p.m.
  Students must be picked up no later than 4 p.m.

To enroll your student in Monday Childcare, please contact tracy.gray@mjays.us.

For bus transportation requests related to Monday Childcare, contact 417-859-2120 ext. 0.

Please note that childcare is available on Mondays when school is not in session, excluding extreme weather conditions and school holiday breaks.

No Monday Childcare on the Following Dates:

• March 10th: Class in Session
• March 17th: Spring Break
• April 7th: Class is in Session
• April 14th: Class in Session
• May 12th: Class in Session
• May 19th: Class in Session

Sign your student(s) up for JayCare email tracy.gray@mjays.us

Morning drop off for Hubble students: Hubble

Morning drop off for Webster students: Webster

No morning JayCare for Shook students.

Afternoon pick up for Hubble, Webster, and Shook students: Hubble Door # 12

JayCare Fees for Free and Reduced Lunch Students

Morning = $2 per student per day

Afternoon = $3 per student per day

JayCare Fees for Full Price Lunch Students

Morning = $3 per student per day

Afternoon = $5 per student per day

Volunteers must complete the volunteer form (link below) EVERY SCHOOL YEAR.

Volunteer Application.

Volunteers must be registered with DHSS Family Care Safety Registry (link below) as well.

This is a ONE TIME registration process.

DHSS Family Care Safety Registry.

Please take a moment to review these procedures with any family members who may be responsible for pick-ups or drop-offs. (Links to specific building procedures are included below.)

It's important to allow yourself extra time during drop-off and pick-up to ensure the safety of all community members.

EARLY LEARNING CENTER

HUBBLE ELEMENTARY

WEBSTER ELEMENTARY

SHOOK ELEMENTARY

JUNIOR HIGH

HIGH SCHOOL

In the event your student becomes ill at school and needs to go home, you will be phoned by a school nurse or by the building office.

Additional information available by clicking links below.

WHEN SHOULD I KEEP MY CHILD HOME FROM SCHOOL?

MEDICATION ADMINISTERED AT SCHOOL

You can find the Campus Parent app by searching for "Campus Parent" in your app store. The Infinite Campus app allows you to receive instant notifications when a teacher marks your student absent, when a missing assignment is due, or when their lunch balance falls below a certain amount. You can also customize your notifications through the settings option.

BE PREPARED TO PROVIDE YOUR STUDENT'S SECURITY CODE WHEN CONTACTING THE SCHOOL

0 - Central Office

1 - Transportation (All transportation requests and changes should be submitted to Central Office)

2 - Marshfield Early Learning Center (Pre-School)

4 - High School (9th - 12th grade)

5 - Shook Elementary (4th and 5th grade)

6 - Jr. High (6th - 8th grade)

7 - Webster Elementary (2nd - 3rd grade)

8 - Hubble Elementary (Kindergarten - 1st grade)

Email: marshfieldr1@mjays.us
Website: mjays.us
Location: 170 State Highway DD, Marshfield, MO
Phone: 417-859-2120
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Twitter: @Marshfield_R1