Blue Jay Briefings
November 2024
Join us for an unforgettable Family Jay Night
Monday, November 4th - 6:00 pm
The first 50 families to arrive will receive a special door prize, so make sure to come early and claim yours! Complimentary childcare will be provided for children ages 2-10, and you’ll enjoy a delicious, free meal featuring pizza and dessert. Register HERE today.
Family Jay Night Special Event Featuring Joe Beckman
Wednesday, November 13th - 6:30 pm
High School Gym
ADDITIONAL EVENT ADDED TO THE BLUE JAY CALENDAR - YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS THIS!
Join us for an additional Family Jay Night event with international speaker Joe Beckman! Known for his humor, authenticity, and heartfelt stories, Joe shares powerful messages that we all need, especially today. His insights on self-worth (Love YOU), resilience (Push Through), confidence (Fail On), joy (Yeah Toast!), and human connection (Just Look Up) will leave you refreshed and inspired.
Walk Away with Practical Tools and Strategies for:
Self-Care
Resilience
Human Connection
Building Positive Relationships
Don't miss this chance to grow, laugh, and connect with your family and community. We look forward to seeing you there!
Meet Joe
As co-founder of TILL360, Joe Beckman’s mission has been to RECLAIM HUMAN CONNECTIONS in school communities throughout the world. Joe has shared his infectious energy, humor, and passion with over 2,500 schools. And has positively impacted over 1 million people through live speaking events, YouTube videos, and his two new books, Just Look Up - 5 life-saving phrases every human
NEEDS to hear and Just Look Back.
Community Input Needed for School Improvement Survey
We’re in the fourth year of our five-year Comprehensive School Improvement Plan (CSIP) and are seeking valuable feedback from our community. If you haven’t already completed the survey, there’s still time! Your input will help us evaluate our progress, shape future initiatives, and ensure we continue on the right path.
Survey Link: 2024-2025 CSIP Survey-Community
The survey is open until Friday, November 8. Thank you for your support and commitment to our students’ success!
October Teacher Proud Tuesday Recipients
We are incredibly grateful for our dedicated teachers! Check out these amazing Blue Jays!
Amber Long (ELC): Mrs. Long goes above and beyond for her students and makes everything fun. My little boy loves going to school because of her.
Brian Berns (Hubble): Mr. Berns always has a smile on his face and a warm welcome in the mornings to greet our kiddos. He made the transition from never leaving my child with anyone to starting kindergarten as easy as possible. My anxious mom heart is instantly soothed when Mr. Berns greets my kiddo first thing in the morning!
Angela Hoefer (ELC): Angela keeps parents informed about how my students are doing and is doing an amazing job wearing all the hats she has this year! She always does what's best for the kids, even if it means doing some research to learn new tricks.
Nominate a Teacher Today
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!
Congratulations Mr. Zweerink!
Mr. Zweerink has been awarded $500 through the Arvest Bank 'We Love Teachers' initiative. This generous contribution will be used in his Principles of Engineering class to purchase pinball machine components. The students are collaborating to design and build their own pinball machine from the ground up!
Thank you, Arvest Bank, for your dedication to supporting excellence in the classroom.
Early Learning Center
- Friday, November 1st: Pajama and Popcorn Day 🍿🎉
- Tuesday, November 5th: PAT/FS Play Group in the gym, 8:45-9:15 👶
- Wednesday, November 6th: Tornado Drill Practice, 9:00 & 2:00 🌪️
- Tuesday, November 12th: Parent Engagement Night - "All About Play," 4:30-6:30 🎨🧩
- Wednesday, November 13th: World Kindness Day 🌍💖
- Wednesday, November 13th: Little Caesars Pizza - 12:45 PM classes make pizzas 🍕
- Thursday, November 14th: Little Caesars Pizza - 8:45 AM classes make pizzas 🍕
Hubble Elementary
- Thursday, November 21st: 1st Grade Music Concert 🎶 (Additional information below)
- Thursday, December 5th: Kindergarten Music Concert 🎶 (Additional information below)
Additional Concert Information
- Location: Hubble Elementary Cafeteria
- Note: Guests must stay in the cafeteria for student safety. No bathroom facilities will be available.
- Entry/Exit: Use Door #2 only, which will open about 5 minutes before each concert.
- Duration: Each showcase lasts approximately 15 minutes and includes a display of students' recent art projects.
Thursday, November 21st
- 8:30 AM: Creed, Franek, Hayes
- 9:15 AM: Hamilton, Nelson, Rost, Vaughn
- 10:00 AM: Cramer, Crosser, Gazette, Stilley
Thursday, December 5th
- 1:10 PM: Buttram, Crawford, McCormick, Sartin
- 1:50 PM: Gastineau, Self, Tunnell
- 2:30 PM: Detherow, Lee, Lexa, Yeager
Webster Elementary
- Friday, December 13th : Webster Music Concert 🎶 (Additional information will be sent from Webster Office)
Shook Elementary
- Thursday, December 5th: Blue Jay Singer Concert at the High School Auditorium, 7:00 PM 🎤
- Thursday, December 19th: 5th Grade Musical, 9:00 AM 🎤
Junior High
JH November Parent Newsletter HERE
- Every Tuesday and Thursday: PM Practice (JH Tutoring) ends at 5:00 PM 📚 (No tutoring on Tuesday, November 26th)
- Friday, November 8th: Veterans Day Breakfast (JH Library) 6:30 am - 7:15 am🍳☕
- Friday, November 8th: Progress 3 Ends 📅
- Monday, November 25th and Tuesday, November 26th: Boys Basketball Tryouts 3:45 - 5:45
- Friday, November 29th: Progress 4 Ends 📅
Junior High Athletics
High School
HS November Parent Newsletter HERE
- Friday, November 1st: Senior pictures due to Mrs. Clark 📅
- Tuesday, November 5th: Chad Cargill payment due to Counseling Office 💵
- Friday, November 8th: Deadline to register for ACT 📝
- Friday, November 8th: Veterans Day Assembly - Breakfast for veterans and their families, followed by an assembly, 8:30-10:30 🍳☕
- Tuesday, November 19th: Chad Cargill Workshop 📚
- Thursday, November 21st: ASVAB 🔍
- Wednesday, December 4th: Fall EOCs 📖
- Thursday, December 5th: WorkKeys Testing 💼
- Friday, December 6th: ACT Photo Deadline 📸
- Saturday, December 14th: ACT at MHS ✏️
High School Athletics
Athletic Events Calendar Link HERE
- Wednesday, November 13th: Winter Sport Pictures ❄️📷
- Wednesday, March 12th: Spring Sport Pictures 🌸📷
What if the weather outside becomes frightful?
Have you moved?
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.
When writing a check to Marshfield R-I Schools, please remember the following:
Payable To: Ensure the check is made out to "Marshfield R-I Schools."
Amount: Clearly indicate the amount in both numeric and written forms.
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."
Ink Color: Please write checks in dark ink—either black or blue.
Signature: Ensure the check is signed by the account holder.
Supporting Documentation: Attach any supporting documents that explain the payment or provide details about the program or funding source, if applicable.
Delivery: Mail or drop off the check to the following address:
Marshfield R-I Schools
170 State Hwy DD
Marshfield, MO 65706
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.
Free and Reduced Lunch Information for 2024-2025
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!
Student Security Code System
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.
Important Transportation Information
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
2024 - 2025 School Calendar
Start and End Times Per Building
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
Free Monday Childcare at Marshfield R-I Schools
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: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Students must be picked up no later than 4:00 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:
- November 25th: Class in Session
- December 16th: Class in Session
- December 23rd: Winter Break
- December 30th: Winter Break
- March 10th: Class in Session
- March 17th: Spring Break
- April 14th: 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
Do you plan to attend a field trip with your student?
Volunteers must complete the volunteer form (link below) EVERY SCHOOL YEAR.
Volunteers must be registered with DHSS Family Care Safety Registry (link below) as well.
This is a ONE TIME registration process.
Important Drop-off and Pick-up Information
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.
Helpful Information from Blue Jay Health Services
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?
Campus Parent App
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.
Phone Ext Menu Options 417-859-2120
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)
Marshfield R-I Schools
Email: marshfieldr1@mjays.us
Website: mjays.us
Location: 170 State Highway DD, Marshfield, MO
Phone: 417-859-2120
Facebook: Marshfield R-I School News
Twitter: @Marshfield_R1