Marshall E-News
05/16/2025
NEWS & INFORMATION
We had quite a busy week! Our 4th and 5th graders each had a concert this week and did a wonderful job!
Thanks to Mr. Menezes for organizing such awesome performances!
We had a beautiful day for our Marshall Mile and Family Picnic. Thanks to everyone who came out to cheer on students and hang out for the picnic. We had lots of fun! Just to remind you, next Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday are early release days, students will be dismissed at 12:50. Our last day of school is next THURSDAY, May 22nd!
PICK UP
To help ensure students arrive at their correct dismissal location, we kindly ask that you contact the main office by 2:30 PM if there are any changes to your child’s dismissal plan. While we understand that emergencies can happen, we’ve noticed a significant increase in last-minute changes around 3:00 PM, which can cause confusion and delays. By notifying us by 2:30 PM, we can make sure your child receives a dismissal note and reaches the right spot after school. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us.
SCHOOL NURSE
Parents/Guardians,
If your student(s) have medication in the school clinic please pick this up by May 22 the last day of school.
2025-2026 TRANSPORTATION FORM
All families that are eligible for transportation services in TSD MUST complete a NEW Transportation Form each school year. This is critical to developing bus routes for each school year.
Talawanda / Petermann Transportation Request Form- Click HERE
A NEW FORM MUST BE FILLED OUT EVERY YEAR (AND IF THERE IS A CHANGE DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR)
- The NEW Form, once submitted, will delete any previous requests
- There is a 1.0 mile no transportation zone
- All alternate requests MUST be renewed every school year
- Students in grades PK through 2nd must have an adult present for student pick-up and drop-off, per Talawanda School District policy
- During the school year, please allow two days after transportation receives this form before the request is filled
- Forms must be submitted to Mrs. Rader in the transportation office- lrader@petermannbus.com. For any questions- 513-273-3151
- DUE DATE for FORMS- June 13, 2025
EXTRA YEARBOOKS FOR SALE
ATTENTION 5TH GRADE PARENTS!!!!!
2025-2026 CALENDAR AND START TIMES
NEW annual calendar information...
https://www.talawanda.org/calendars/annual-school-calendar/
School Start Times for Next School Year...
PRESCHOOL
Talawanda preschool is currently accepting applications for the 25/26 school year. Please fill out the following application before January 31 to be included in the preschool lottery. Please direct any questions to fuechsle@talawanda.org
LOST AND FOUND
The Marshall Lost and Found located in the cafeteria has a lot of stuff. If your child has lost anything such as jackets, coats, water bottles etc. please have them check to see if it has been turned in. A case with a retainer in it has been turned in to the clinic. If this could possibly belong to your child please have them visit the clinic to pick it up.
OFFICE REMINDERS
Student Fees:
Fees have been loaded to Talawanda EZ pay If you wish to pay online. You can also pay in the office with cash or check.
Lunch Accounts:
As a reminder, you are able to add funds to your student's lunch account through the Talawanda EZ Pay system. If your student's account reaches -$50 it will be rolled into your school fees. Please be mindful and keep your student's account current. You can use Talawanda EZ Pay, send a check or cash to the school office to take care of your student's balance.
Free and Reduced:
If you would like to apply for free or reduced lunches, please reach out to the Marshall office or the Marshall social worker Chrissy Rolfes at rolfesc@talawanda.org. We can help walk you through the online application or help you fill out a paper form in the office. If you qualify for FREE lunch, your fees will also be waived. (EXCEPT for 5th grade Chromebook fee) If you qualify for REDUCED, fees will be reduced by 85% (EXCEPT for 5th grade Chromebook fee) and meals will be FREE.
Final Forms:
Remember, if you have any changes to your information (phone number, address, who can pick up your student, etc) throughout the school year, change it in Final Forms! The office is notified of these changes and will update our information. IF you have an address change, you must submit new proof of residency to the office before we will update your address.
RAH- READING AT HOME
We will do RAH every Friday. If we do not have school on a Friday we will not have RAH that week. Click here to access RAH recording sheet.
PAX INFORMATION
DATES & BREAKS
May 20- FIELD DAY
May 21- 5th Grade Celebration
May 22 - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
AROUND THE COMMUNITY
Oxford Lions Club
The Oxford Lions Club Sight Saving Committee is collecting used eyeglasses, as well as glasses cases! These glasses and cases are donated all over the world to children who are in need. The lenses and frames from the donated glasses are modified to meet individual children's eye needs. Every year, Oxford Lions Club collects and sends 900-plus pairs of glasses to children in need!
Please send any glasses donations to Betsy Beaton (Marshall Elementary School) or Shaunna Tafelski (Board Office) by mid-May We are happy to swing by and pick up glasses donations or they can be dropped off at Marshall or the Board Office. Thank you for supporting the Oxford Lions Club! :)
WE ARE HIRING
Talawanda is currently hiring for a few positions!
COMMUNITY LINK
Community Events & Flyers Page- Click HERE
Please consider taking this optional survey designed to assist the local fire department in collecting safety data.
Link to survey: https://forms.gle/1QcmNVF7eZw6xVbA6
OXFORD LANE PUBLIC LIBRARY
The Oxford Lane Public Library is promoting Summer Reading. Please click the links below for more information.
BASEBALL SUMMER CAMP- JUNE 3-5, 2025
Summer Baseball Camp will be June 3-5, 2025. The times will be from 9:00-11:30 A.M. Please click on the sign up link below.