Spring is Sprung!

The school year is flying by and spring is quickly approaching! This means that spring state testing will start back up this week. As directed by the Michigan Department of Education, Marshall Academy will be participating in the required standardized testing for students in grades 3-11.

Please be sure to look at the testing calendar and ensure that your student will be present for all testing days. Attendance at this time is very important!

Field Trips🌳- April 15th the 6th, 7th and 8th grade students go to Marshall Brooks Nature Preserve.

April 16th the 6 & 7th grade students to Kalamazoo Air Zoo

(field trip permission slip forms were already due.

*6th & 7th field trip: If students do not attend the field trips, they do not attend school those days.

Track & Field High School Meet- Wednesday, April 16th at Colon High School starting at 4:00pm, students will be released early from school that day at 3:30pm to allow travel time.

Board Meeting- Wednesday, April 16th at 6:00pm

Pie & Popcorn Pick Up Date🥧🍿-Thursday, April 17th from noon-3:30pm

Good Friday/Easter Break🌷🌞🐰- No School Friday, April 18th

School Resumes📚 - April 21st

Track & Field Middle School Meet- Monday, April 21st at Colon High School starting at 4:00pm, students will be released early from school that day at 3:30pm to allow travel time.

Kindergarten Round Up 🍎📏- April 24th from 6:00-7:00pm in Room# 102

Popcorn Friday 🍿- April 25th

Fun Dress "Fun" draiser Friday 💃April 25th for $1 donation, students and staff can wear spirit shirts, jeans (no rips or holes) and tennis shoe

Girls On The Run/Heart & Sole🏃🏻‍♀️- Practice is every Tuesday/Thursday right after school until 4:30pm. Mark your calendars for the Girls on the run and Heart & Sole 5k at Harper Creek High School Saturday, May 17th.

Track Practice🏃🏻‍♀️- after school until 5:00pm daily.

Summer Grocery Benefits for Kids

SUN Bucks is the new name for the Summer EBT grocery benefit. Eligible families will receive $120 per child to purchase groceries over the summer.

Once you’re enrolled, SUN Bucks will be automatically added to your SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) account or you will be issued a separate electronic benefit transfer (EBT) card. Note: Families can receive SUN Bucks on top of other nutrition benefits like SNAP and WIC (Women, Infants, and Children.)

Note: Funds will expire 122 days after issuance – so families are encouraged to use them sooner rather than later.

What can be purchased with SUN Bucks?

• Fruits and vegetables

• Meat, poultry, and fish

• Dairy products

• Breads and cereals

• Non-alcoholic drinks

Where can SUN Bucks be used?

In-Store
SUN Bucks can be used at the same stores that accept SNAP or WIC. Use the SNAP Retailer Locator to find grocery stores, farmers markets, and convenience stores near you.

Online
SUN Bucks can now be used at online retailers like Amazon, Costco, and Thrive Market. Click ‘Michigan’ on the Online Purchasing Pilot Map for a full list of participating retailers.

Who is Eligible?
Families will be automatically enrolled in SUN Bucks if they are already enrolled in SNAP, TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families), or FDPIR (Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations) benefits or meet the requirements for free or reduced-price school meals.

Note: Families not automatically enrolled should apply for SUN Bucks directly.

Deadline(s): Apply by April 15, 2025, to be eligible for the first issuance of benefits in May. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until August 31, 2025.

Link to application

Our summer sport camps open to all K-12th grade students (your child does not have to be an MA student). The summer sport camps introduces kids to the fundamentals of various sports through fun, age-appropriate activities, fostering skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship.

Marshall Academy's summer sport camps are designed for players of all abilities from the beginning level to the experienced to help develop fundamental skills and teach them techniques needed to succeed.

Registration is now open, you can go to this link to register:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfOjXrP5lJDye6LwLcv1SJvfbG0KnBMsuXdmo293kiIQJIhhg/viewform?usp=header

Marshall Academy's Kindergarten Round Up is April 24th from 6-7pm. Please spread the word to all your family and friends, we would love for them to join our Marshall Academy family. Scan the QR code to register or visit the link http://bit.ly/4hkKDNb. We hope to see you there!

Marshall Academy is committed to ensuring a safe and supportive environment for all students, faculty, and staff. Please report any incidents of bullying, harassment, or intimidation using the following form. This link is also available on the Marshall Academy website.

Marshall Academy

Location: 18203 Home Rd Marshall, MI 4968

Phone: (269) 781-6330
Website: https://www.marshallacademy.org/

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