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Marcum Matters

July 23rd, 2023

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November 2025 November 2025

Saturday School Saturday School

Saturday School is back! 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.

Space is limited for Saturday School sessions, so sign up here today! Available for TK-8th Grade only. Please sign up for this session today! Students with absences have priority.


November 15th

December 13th

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Parent Teacher Conferences Parent Teacher Conferences

We have nearly completed our first trimester of the 25/26 school year and teachers will be working on report cards and preparing for Parent-Teacher Conferences soon. Parent-Teacher Conferences are an opportunity to have a conversation about individual students’ academic and behavior goals and successes. We strive to meet with 100% of our parents to review this information for 1st trimester. (If you had an IEP, SST, or 504 meeting in October or November, we can consider that your conference if you'd prefer, as similar information would have been discussed at that meeting.)


The District has scheduled time for Parent-Teacher Conferences during the week of November 17th-21st. We found that Zoom conferences allowed for the greatest flexibility for our families, so we will continue to offer Zoom conferences. Teachers will send out the link to their Zoom meeting room prior to the conferences.


Please use the sign-up links below to sign up for a time slot to meet with your child(ren)’s teacher(s):

PK- Mrs. Christina & Ms. Margarita (Wednesday-Friday Only)

TK- Ms. Kristen

K- Mrs. Cote

1st Grade- Mrs. Michel

2nd Grade- Mrs. Hill

3rd Grade- Ms. Henry

4th Grade- Mr. Xiong

5th Grade- Mrs. Rouse

6th Grade- Mrs. Schuler

7th Grade- Mrs. Stephens

8th Grade- Mrs. Lucas

Book Fair- Volunteers Needed! Book Fair- Volunteers Needed!

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The Book Fair will be taking over the library for the week of November 17-20 (Monday- Thursday). It will be open at recess for students to make purchases, and also will be open afterschool from 12:30-4:30 Monday-Thursday!



In order to make this happen, we need your help! Please consider signing up here for a volunteer position! We know there are so many parents (and even grandparents) who loved the Book Fair as kids and would love to help bring Book Fair joy to our Wildcats!

Book Fair- E-Wallets Book Fair- E-Wallets

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This year, you can also utilize E-Wallet and not have to worry about sending in cash or a check with your child. Load their e-wallet online and your child will be able to shop at school and spend up to whatever amount you have pre-loaded. Create an E-Wallet for your child here.


If you'd like to contribute funds to your child's teachers to allow them to purchase books from the book fair for their classroom libraries, you can use their E-Wallet links below and add funds to their accounts.


Book Fair E-Wallet Teacher Links

Mrs. Christina and Ms. Margarita- Preschool

Ms. Kristen- TK

Mrs. Cote- K

Mrs. Michel- 1st

Mrs. Hill- 2nd

Ms. Henry- 3rd

Mr. Xiong- 4th

Mrs. Rouse- 5th

Mrs. Schuler- 6th

Mrs. Stephens- 7th

Mrs. Lucas- 8th

Camp Marcum! Camp Marcum!

We have select Camp Marcum Days available on days there is no school. Sign up below if you're interested! Space is limited, so sign up early!


Thanksgiving Break- November 24th-26th, 2025:

https://forms.gle/TynPY6NPNkivaU9g6

February 13th, 2026:

https://forms.gle/vv9Sci3ckXEvXA1M8

Spring Break- April 6th-8th , 2025:

https://forms.gle/Nqhruq5qquP36Ei4A

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Class Theme Baskets for Winter Program Class Theme Baskets for Winter Program

Every year, each class selects a theme and collects items related to that theme to make a basket that will be auctioned/raffled off at Winter Program. Our classroom theme baskets are always a huge success thanks to your generosity. Please send items related to your child's class theme to school by December 15th!


Preschool: Coffee Lovers Basket

Transitional Kindergarten: Wellness Basket

Kindergarten: Family Movie Night

1st Grade: Arts and Crafts

2nd Grade: All Around Baker

3rd Grade: Gift Cards Galore

4th Grade: Family Game Night

5th Grade: Tailgate

6th Grade: Sports

7th Grade: BBQ

8th Grade: Lottery Ticket Tree

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Teacher Collaboration Update Teacher Collaboration Update

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During early release time on Mondays in November, teachers will score Trimester 1 District Writing Assessments to be included in grades for report cards. The Monday following Veterans Day, we will be starting our week of Trimester 1 Parent-Teacher Conferences!

Marcum Parents' Club Update Marcum Parents' Club Update

Our Fall fundraiser was a great success. Wildcats sold over 500 units of Ellie Marie's Gourmet Food items earning a school wide pajama party. The pajama party will be Friday, November 21st! Items are expected to be sent home the week of 11/12-14.


Winter Program is December 18, 2025. If any family or local business would like to donate a raffle prize, please reach out to Emily 530.379.3631.

Marcum Parents' Club Spirit Wear Store Marcum Parents' Club Spirit Wear Store

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! Be sure to check the online store out. They also have a different special promotion weekly, so check often!



www.marcumillinoisspiritwear.com

Dismissal Dismissal

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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:


Normal School Day:

TK-2nd 2:50pm

3rd-5th 2:55pm

6th-8th 3:00pm


Early Release Mondays (Every Monday):

TK-2nd 1:35pm

3rd-5th 1:40pm

6th-8th 1:45pm


Minimum 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.

Upcoming Events Upcoming Events

November 3

6:00 Board Meeting


November 5

3:30 GATE


November 7

End of 1st Trimester


November 10

No School

Camp Marcum (by sign up only) 7:30-4:30


November 11

No School- Veteran's Day


November 12

3:30 GATE

5:30 2027 DC/NYC Trip Information Night (for current 6th and 7th Graders) Room 33


November 14

*Postponed* 11:30 South Sutter Football/Volleyball Tournament @ Marcum

6:30 7th/8th Grade Fall Dance @ Browns


November 15

Saturday School w/ Ms. Arra 8:30-12:30


November 17-November 21

Minimum Days- 12:20, 12:25, 12:30 Dismissal

Parent/Teacher Conferences

Book Fair Lunch Recess/Afternoon Recess/ Afterschool until 4:30 (Monday-Thursday


November 18

6:00 Parents' Club Meeting


November 21

Pajama Day!


November 24-28

No School- Thanksgiving Break


November 24-26

Camp Marcum (by sign up only) 7:30-4:30


December Save the Dates:

December 3rd Tentative Rescheduled Football/Volleyball Tournament @ Marcum 11:30am

December 10th ENHS/Marcum Winter Concert @ ENHS (Choir and Band) 7:00

December 13th Saturday School 8:30-12:30

December 15th Board Meeting 6:00

December 18th Winter Program 6:30

December 19th Minimum Day 12:30 Dismissal (No Den)

December 22nd-January 2nd No School-Winter Break


*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.*

Additional Flyers Additional Flyers

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

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November Menu 2025.pdf
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Persimmons HOM.pdf
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Choose Love November 2025 Calendar
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Parents Make the Difference Newsletter November 2025
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Daily Learning Planner November 2025
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Food Pantries and Distribution Schedule.pdf
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Maggie Irby, Superintendent/Principal
www.marcum-illinois.org
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