Marshall Family Newsletter

1. Principal Message

2. Marshall Recognition

3.Community and Event Flyers

4. Monthly Core Value and family newsletters

5. Important Dates and Events

Dear Marshall Families,

We are excited to share that beginning next school year, our school will be implementing the Responsive Classroom approach across our entire school community. This is an important step forward in strengthening how we support every child’s academic, social, and emotional growth—not just in classrooms, but throughout the entire school day.

What is Responsive Classroom?
Responsive Classroom is a research-based approach to teaching and learning that focuses on creating a safe, welcoming, and engaging school environment. It recognizes that academic success is closely connected to students’ social and emotional development, including skills like cooperation, responsibility, empathy, and self-control.

A School-Wide Commitment
While Responsive Classroom practices will certainly be visible in each classroom, what’s especially important is that this is a school-wide approach. This means students will experience consistent expectations, language, and routines wherever they are—in classrooms, hallways, the cafeteria, recess, assemblies, and other shared spaces.

All staff members—including classroom teachers, specialists, support staff, and administrators—are working together to build a cohesive and positive school culture. This consistency helps children feel safe, respected, and confident because they know what to expect and feel supported by every adult in our building.

What will this look like for your child?
Your child will experience a variety of practices designed to build community and support learning, including:

• Morning Meeting (or advisory-style gatherings): A daily opportunity for students to connect, build relationships, and prepare for the day ahead
• Shared School Norms: Clear, common expectations focused on respect, kindness, and responsibility across all areas of the school
• Interactive Learning: Engaging lessons that promote collaboration, discussion, and active participation
• Positive and Consistent Language: Adults using common, respectful language to guide and encourage students
• Logical Consequences and Problem-Solving: A consistent approach to helping students learn from mistakes and gro

Why are we adopting this approach?
We know students do their best learning when they feel a strong sense of belonging and connection. By implementing Responsive Classroom school-wide, we are creating a unified environment where all students are supported not only academically but also socially and emotionally.

How can families support this work at home?
Families play an important role in reinforcing these skills. You can support your child by:

• Talking about their daily experiences and relationships at school
• Encouraging independence and responsibility at home
• Modeling and practicing respectful communication and problem-solving

We are excited about the positive impact this approach will have on our entire school community. Thank you for partnering with us as we continue to create a safe, supportive, and engaging environment for all students.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Warmly,

Mrs. Whobrey

Marshall Elementary is officially a Washington State Recognized School for student growth during the 2024-2025 school year!

The program highlights schools that demonstrate exceptional progress in key areas of student success, and only 16% of schools in Washington were recognized this year.

Schools recognized for growth have at least one student group who made some of the largest gains in the state across multiple measures between the 2023–24 to 2024–25 school years. These measures include English language arts or math scores, attendance, graduation rates and more. This recognition highlights our students’ progress and the dedication of our staff and school community.

About the Program

Each year, the Washington School Recognition Program honors schools that demonstrate exceptional progress in key areas of student success.

The Washington State School Recognition Program is a joint effort between The Washington State Board of Education, the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI), and the Educational Opportunity Gap Oversight and Accountability Committee (EOGOAC).

Learn more: https://sbe.wa.gov/school-recognition

Know a kid who needs a helmet this summer?

In partnership with Children’s Hospital, Providence Regional Medical Center will be hosting a free helmet giveaway on May 30th at the Children’s North Clinic parking lot at 1815 13th St., Everett.

In addition to free helmets, the event will include a complimentary mobile bike repair tent to get bikes tuned up and ready for summer, as well as E‑mobility safety education about the safe use of e‑bikes, e‑scooters, and other personal mobility devices.

Everett Fire will also be onsite with a fire truck for kids to explore.

Registration is not required, but the event is for kids so be sure to bring at least one along.

5/25-No School- Memorial Day

5/26-Morning with your Mustang 8:30am

6/9-Field Day and All-School Family Picnic (more info to come)

6/10 & 11- Half Day early release at 12:40pm

6/10-Kindergarten and 6th Grade Graduations 6pm

6/11-6th Grade v Staff kickball game

6/12-Last Day of School!!! 11:20 release