Marsh Elementary School

Junior First Lego League (Jr. FLL) is a program for students in Grades 2-4 Jr. FLL student and parent interest meeting is being held after school in the library this Thursday (12/19). Fill out this form in you are interested in joining a team or volunteering: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdsA676MCpRryXM2r47CH29RjpmDq2xuCB_yKxI-K_SghsjdQ/viewform

Student Council - Holiday Spirit Week

This week for 3 days.....student council will be selling "Gratitude" thanksgiving bracelets during the lunch hour for $1.00. We are very grateful for wonderful Owen Marsh families, friends, and faculty.

Owen Marsh Winter Store https://owenmarshwinter2024.itemorder.com/ Please try this link for ordering.

PTO fall fund drive - We are halfway to our goal! Thank you to the families who have already supported the PTO fall fund drive. We are halfway to our goal! Can we find 20 more families to donate the suggested $50? No Sell School! Owen Marsh Elementary students are not asked to sell products through door to door fundraising, instead the PTO asks each family to provide a monetary donation at the start of the year and to support our activities throughout the year. Donations are used to support programming for students, materials for teachers, projects around the school, and to show appreciate to school staff throughout the year. The PTO suggests a $50 per family donation, but any amount is appreciated. Donations are tax-deductible (please email if you need a receipt). See the flyer for two easy ways to pay.

Come out Saturday to support our Girls On the Run!!! 5K - This Saturday! Saturday, November 9 9AM - Family Friendly Activities 10AM - 5K Begins Lincoln Land Community College 5220 Shepherd Rd. Springfield, IL. 62703

PTO Meeting Tonight 6:30 . Childcare will be available. We hope to see you there.!

Lincoln Magnet School is hosting their informational open house for all 5th grade families this Thursday, November 7th from 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

ATTENTION PARENTS!!!!!! Miles of Smiles, Ltd. is providing preventive dental services at your school to eligible children in all grades. Services may include exam, cleaning, fluoride varnish, and sealants if needed. This also satisfies the dental requirement mandated by the State of Illinois for school children (Kindergarten, 2nd, 6th, and 9th). Please sign up your child today to receive this wonderful service. There is no cost to the family or school. After the services are performed, the following entities will be billed where applicable: IL Medicaid program, public/private grants, or private dental insurance. Miles of Smiles, Ltd. will accept any reimbursement as the final payment (even if the claim is denied). The families and the schools are never billed for any co-payments, deductibles, or balances. There is never any cost to the school or to the families. ***If you see a dentist regularly, please continue for routine exams and x-rays!***

Attached is the News From the Pond Family Newsletter for Nov. & Dec.

OME Fall Fund Drive No Sell School! Owen Marsh Elementary students are not asked to sell products through door to door fundraising, instead the PTO asks each family to provide a monetary donation at the start of the year and to support our activities throughout the year. Donations are used to support programming for students, materials for teachers, projects around the school, and to show appreciate to school staff throughout the year. The PTO suggests a $50 per family donation, but any amount is appreciated. Donations are tax-deductible (please email if you need a receipt). See the flyer for two easy ways to pay.

Fall Picture Re-take Day is Tuesday, Oct. 29th Order today on mylifetouch.com using your Student ID or Picture Day ID: KC4VKDTVE

UNITED WAY - This week we continue our Coin Wars! Any loose change students can put in their grade-level jars at the front entrance to see what grade-level collects the heaviest collection of coins to earn their grade-level delicious ice cream treats. We are also dressing up this week, we are asking for a dollar donation each day as we dress up for United Way dress up week. Tomorrow is Hat Day! Bring a dollar and wear your favorite hat!

The SPS 186 Board Meeting Tonight will have a presentation and virtual tour of the New Owen Marsh Elementary School. The board meetings are shown live starting at 6:30 p.m. on this link: https://www.youtube.com/@SPS_District186/streams Or in person in the P.D. Room, 3063 Fiat Avenue. Board meetings are also recorded and stored on the youtube channel, so you can go back and view at any time.

United Way Raffle at Lunch! October 21 - October 25 Enter for a chance to win For $1.00 each students can enter to win a raffle for prizes! 1. Pie the teacher in the face! 2. Pizza Party for their class 3. Gift Card to Malibu Jacks •All donations help us reach our school goal of $3000. If we reach our goal, the whole school gets a movie afternoon.

UNITED WAY NEEDS YOUR COINS!!! GET READY FOR A FUN-FILLED COMPETITION IN OUR COIN WARS! CLASSES WILL GO HEAD-TO-HEAD TO SEE WHO CAN COLLECT THE MOST COINS. EACH GRADE WILL GATHER COINS THROUGHOUT THE NEXT TWO WEEKS. AT THE END OF THE TWO WEEKS, THE GRADE WITH THE HEAVIEST COLLECTION OF COINS WILL EARN A DELICIOUS ICE CREAM TREAT FOR EVERY STUDENT! JOIN IN THE EXCITEMENT, ENCOURAGE FRIENDLY RIVALRY, AND REMEMBER: EVERY COIN COUNTS! LET'S SEE WHICH GRADE CAN RISE TO THE CHALLENGE AND SWEETEN THEIR DAY WITH SOME ICE CREAM!

As a reminder, Thursday, October 17th, will be a 60-minute early dismissal for all students to accommodate Parent-Teacher Conferences. Additionally, there will be no school on Friday, October 18th, as conferences will continue throughout the day. We value the opportunity to connect with you during these conferences to discuss your child’s academic progress and growth. Your involvement and partnership are essential to their success, and we appreciate your commitment to their educational journey. Please be sure to plan accordingly for the schedule changes for the remainder of the week. Thank you for your support and collaboration!

Parent Teacher Conferences - Important Please Read This is an important time of the school year. Please make sure you schedule a time to meet with your child's teacher to discuss their learning progress and goals for the school year. Thursday, Oct. 17th is an early dismissal day at 2:30 - Conferences are from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. Friday, Oct. 18th there is No School - Conferences are from 8:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Reminder: No Boys and Girls Club today, Thursday Oct 10th, after school.

Thank you for joining our PTO meeting this past Thursday. Here is a link to read the minutes and get info for upcoming events. Including Roll and Walk to School day on Wednesday morning (10/9): https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1XkY5yMHozPObFRRCiLpkNRv5EHIOsJLh?usp=drive_link