The Leadership Lens Issue #27
Making Memories and Leaving Legacies
Dear Mustang families,
As we welcome the month of March, it’s hard to believe how quickly this school year is moving. Spring is right around the corner, and we are officially in the “stretch run” of the school year. This is an important time for our students. The habits, focus, and effort they demonstrate over the next few months will make a significant impact on their academic growth and overall success.
This week’s message focuses on helping students stay motivated, organized, and goal-oriented as we head into the final quarter of the year. March is the perfect time to revisit personal and academic goals. I encourage you to sit down with your child and ask:
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What is one goal you still want to accomplish before the end of the school year?
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What habit will help you reach that goal?
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What might distract you, and how can you plan ahead to stay focused?
Through Leader in Me, students are learning to Begin with the End in Mind (Habit 2) and Put First Things First (Habit 3). At home, you can support these habits by helping your child create a simple weekly plan. This might include setting aside time for homework before screen time, organizing materials for upcoming tests, or breaking large projects into smaller, manageable steps. These small actions build responsibility and confidence.
As testing season approaches, consistency and encouragement at home are incredibly important. A regular bedtime, a healthy breakfast, and positive conversations about effort and growth all make a difference. Remind your child that growth matters more than perfection. We want them to strive for excellence while understanding that mistakes are part of learning.
March can also bring distractions—spring activities, schedule changes, and simply the excitement that comes with this time of year. Now more than ever, we must work together to help students stay focused on what matters most. When school and home reinforce the same expectations—goal setting, responsibility, and perseverance—students thrive.
Thank you for your continued partnership and support. Let’s finish strong together and help our students lead themselves to success during this final stretch of the school year!
-Mr. Amaton
Dear Marshall Families,
I want to take a moment to celebrate another inspiring figure for Black History Month, Frederick Douglass. His dedication to learning, advocacy, and speaking out for justice connects beautifully to Habit 2: Begin With the End in Mind. Douglass set clear goals for himself and worked tirelessly to achieve them, reminding our students that planning and perseverance lead to meaningful impact.
We also want to give a huge thank you to our 4th and 5th grade teachers and students for their incredible work on our Black History Wax Museum on Thursday. Your creativity, preparation, and hard work brought history to life and allowed us to relearn, appreciate, and celebrate in a fun, interactive way.
A friendly reminder as we spring into March; school begins promptly at 8:10 AM each day. Arriving on time ensures students are ready to start the day focused and prepared for learning.
We’re still celebrating Ms. Martinez and all that makes her our Teacher of the Year. Thank you for your dedication and heart for our Marshall Leaders!
Thank you for your continued partnership and support in helping our students grow as leaders and learners.
Pony up,
taelor.harris@gpisd.org
💙 Individual & Family Counselor Support
GPISD has a wealth of resources available to students and their families. If your family is in need of assistance or counseling support, please reach out to me so that I can support you.
Phone: (972) 522-7220
Email: lakedra.anderson@gpisd.org
Thank you for your continued partnership in helping keep our school a safe, respectful, and caring community for all students.
— Ms. Anderson, School Counselor
Dear Families,
Habit 5 of The Leader in Me and The 7 Habits of Happy Kids teaches us to “Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood.” This means we listen with our ears, eyes, and hearts before we speak. At school and at home, students can practice Habit 5 by letting others finish their thoughts, asking questions to better understand, and showing empathy for how someone else may be feeling. When families model strong listening skills and respectful conversations, children learn how powerful it is to truly understand one another. Together, we can build stronger friendships and stronger families by making listening a priority!
We also hope you will join us for the 15th Annual GPISD Experience on Saturday, March 7th! This exciting event will feature carnival games, amazing student performances, face painting, a petting zoo, and so much more. It’s a wonderful opportunity to celebrate our students and connect as a community. We can’t wait to see you there for a day full of fun and memories!
-Ms. Sutton
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CHECK THIS OUT!
Marshall is excited to offer your student School-Based Telehealth and Telehealth at Home by Children's Health℠ Virtual Care. With your permission, your child can video chat with a provider, get diagnosed and have prescriptions sent to your pharmacy – all from school or home.
Telehealth services at MLA take place in the clinic and will be billed to your insurance provider or to Medicaid. No insurance? No problem. After your visit, Children’s Health will bill you directly. Most families qualify for a discount, and no student will be turned away for a visit.
For urgent care visits at home, children and adults can access health care resources through Virtual Visit by Children’s Health Virtual Care.
Visit childrens.com/telehealth or call 844-483-5363 to enroll and download our Virtual Visit app.
Communication resources: https://www.childrens.com/landing/sbt-school-resources
*A consent through Children’s Health is required each school year before a student can be seen. It is advised that every student has a consent signed for when the time may arise the service may be needed. Reach out to Nurse Tasha if you have more questions.
Did you know GPISD offers a dinner program to students everyday? Students can receive a full packaged meal after the bell rings.
-Free to ALL students!
-Offered Monday-Friday!
-Offers an additional healthy and nutritious meal after the bell rings!
🌟Please sign up below for each child!
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¿Sabías que GPISD ofrece un programa de cena para estudiantes todos los días? Los estudiantes pueden recibir una comida completa después de que suene la campana.
-¡Gratis para TODOS los estudiantes!
-¡Disponible de lunes a viernes!
-¡Ofrece una comida adicional, sana y nutritiva después de que suene la campana!
Please join us in help completing a background check for volunteering on campus, visiting, and joining us for campus events including field trips. This would need to be completed annually.
Students have received one lanyard and one badge sleeve for free. Afterward, parents need to use the link or QR code to purchase replacements through MySchoolBucks.
You will have the option to choose:
- Badge sleeve $1
- Lanyard-red $2 ❤️
- Lanyard-orange $2 🧡
- Lanyard-yellow $2 💛
- Lanyard-green $2 💚
- Lanyard-blue $2 💙
- Lanyard-purple $2 💜
- Lanyard-black $2 🖤
- Lanyard-white $2 🤍
**Please choose the lanyard color for your child's house.**
