
Tonight is the Scholastic Book Fair and Family Reading Night!! 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Hope to see you soon!

Volunteers are needed for the book fair! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084AAFAB2BA3F4C70-58527731-fall


PTO meeting tomorrow in Marsh Library 6:30-7:30
Childcare will be provided.


Marsh Dine to Donate Night gets the Back to School Bash again this year!!!
This is one of the best nights at Texas Roadhouse. Free craft stations, Bounce House, Face Painting, and the Kona Ice Truck for after dinner treats with be available for purchase.
KIds' Night is Tuesday, September 2nd - 4:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
You can go any night of the week - Sun. Aug. 31 - Thurs. - Sept. 4.
**To Support Owen Marsh REMEMBER: Place your meal receipt in their mailbox at the door before you leave**


Starter Strings Parent Meeting is tomorrow at 5:30 p.m. in the Marsh Library.
Program Overview Link:
https://www.ilsymphony.org/youth-orchestras/ensembles-opportunities/starter-strings
Registration Link:
https://www.ilsymphony.org/youth-orchestras/member-information/registration-tuition
*. If you are not able to make the meeting, no worries. You can reach out directly to me (Mrs. Conaway) or Mr. Woollen at jwollen@ilsymphony.org.
Program Overview Link:
https://www.ilsymphony.org/youth-orchestras/ensembles-opportunities/starter-strings
Registration Link:
https://www.ilsymphony.org/youth-orchestras/member-information/registration-tuition
*. If you are not able to make the meeting, no worries. You can reach out directly to me (Mrs. Conaway) or Mr. Woollen at jwollen@ilsymphony.org.


Tonight! 5:30 - 6:30 - Back to School Night - Unpack your bags, Meet your Teacher, and Ice Cream Social.
T-shirts will be sold for $15.00 each. Buy your Marsh Gear tonight!
T-shirts will be sold for $15.00 each. Buy your Marsh Gear tonight!



Our Family Picnics are so much FUN! That we wanted to start a new tradition of a Back to School Family Fun Picnic!!! Please save the date, ask off work, or at least send one member from your family to attend. The kids love when their families can be part of this day! It will be from 11:30 - 1:00 on Friday, August 22. See flyer for details. Hope you can be there!!!


Meet your Teacher, Unpack your Bag, Ice Cream Social
Thursday, August 14th
5:30 - 6:30 P.M.
Thursday, August 14th
5:30 - 6:30 P.M.


Please join us for our first-ever district-wide Back-to-School event.
This event is designed to bring families, educators, and community partners together to celebrate the start of a new school year—and we'd love to have you join us!
Event Details:
📅 Date: Thursday, July 31, 2025
🕒 Time: 3:00–7:00 p.m.
📍 Location: Springfield Public Schools Administrative Office – 3063 Fiat Ave., Springfield, IL
This family-friendly event will feature:
School supply and backpack giveaways
Music
Food and treats
A variety of exhibitors sharing valuable information and resources for families and educators!
This event is designed to bring families, educators, and community partners together to celebrate the start of a new school year—and we'd love to have you join us!
Event Details:
📅 Date: Thursday, July 31, 2025
🕒 Time: 3:00–7:00 p.m.
📍 Location: Springfield Public Schools Administrative Office – 3063 Fiat Ave., Springfield, IL
This family-friendly event will feature:
School supply and backpack giveaways
Music
Food and treats
A variety of exhibitors sharing valuable information and resources for families and educators!


Reminder: Join us today to sign the last beams to be installed on the new building. Today, July 8th from 10:30 - 12:00. Stop by sign the beam and say hello. We will be in the back parking lot off of Sharon Drive.


Join us to sign the last beam to be installed on the new building. This coming Tuesday, July 8th from 10:30 - 12:00. Meet in the back parking lot off of Sharon Drive.


We’re excited to announce that registration for Project SCOPE, our before and after school care program for students K-5th is now open for the 2025-2026 school year!
Project SCOPE provides a safe, engaging, and enriching environment for students outside of regular school hours. Whether you need care before school, after school, or both, SCOPE offers flexibility and support for busy families.
You can sign up for Project SCOPE while registering your student for the upcoming school year. Just look for the SCOPE section during the online registration process.
Get registered today - https://186.springfield.k12.il.us/IS3/Registration/Main.php

We are looking forward to the upcoming 2025 - 2026 school year!
Mrs. Conaway & Ms. Cece will be back in the office beginning Monday, July 28th to help you with questions.
All students must be registered every year, register online today:
https://www.sps186.org/page/registration
Order your student's supply online: https://mwsupplycentral.com/product-category/schools/owen-marsh/
It's easy, school supplies will be delivered directly to the school.


Please join us for our first-ever district-wide Back-to-School event. This event is designed to bring families, educators, and community partners together to celebrate the start of a new school year—and we'd love to have you join us!
Event Details:
📅 Date: Thursday, July 31, 2025
🕒 Time: 3:00–7:00 p.m.
📍 Location: Springfield Public Schools Administrative Office – 3063 Fiat Ave., Springfield, IL
This family-friendly event will feature:
School supply and backpack giveaways
Live student performances
Food and treats
A variety of exhibitors sharing valuable information and resources for families and educators!


Tomorrow we are having snow cones, exotic animals visit, and beach out and read in the afternoon. Please have students bring a beach towel or blanket.


Bus five left the school at 4:44 pm. Students are on their way home. 💕

Bus 236 just left.

Still waiting on bus 5 and 236. All other buses have left.

We have been given the all clear, students have returned to class. Buses will be late as we are the third school on their bus routes. I will send out messages as they leave.

Please do not come to pick up. A district message has been sent out.