Marsh Elementary School

OME PTO Teacher Appreciation Sign-Up Link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/119BySrgnaodS9skBXdNL50CAVh1z9p2dvnQrdGvzyUw/edit OME Faculty FAVORITES List 2023-2024: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1pkBoqBzgclt6h9pdR1lvAeaTqsvzNOZxUa785Z6k4mI/edit?usp=sharing We are excited to celebrate our annual teacher and staff appreciation week from May 6th-May 10th, 2024. Join in the fun & show appreciation for our wonderful teachers & staff! See the attached flyer of a few little things you could help send in to make their week!!! Thanks in advance for all your kindness and support.

We are excited to celebrate our annual teacher and staff appreciation week from May 6th-May 10th, 2024. Join in the fun & show appreciation for our wonderful teachers & staff! See the attached flyer of a few little things you could help send in to make their week!!! Thanks in advance for all your kindness and support.

School Yearbooks are in! They are on sale starting this week. Yearbooks are $17 each!!! Checks or Cash payments accepted. Make checks out to Owen Marsh Elementary. Student Council Spring Raffle this week during lunch. $1.00 for a ticket to win one of five prizes!

Our Book Blast is coming to an end.....our website will be live until Sunday night. We’ve had an awesome time giving away prizes, Treasure Chests, and even an iPad over the past two weeks! If your students are waiting for your 3 Treasure Map prizes, they will receive them with their books in a few weeks. If you haven't registered your student, It is not too late!!!! Don’t give up now! Register your student today!!! CLICK HERE TO REGISTER! https://bookblast.booksarefun.com/OwenMarshES62704/

Camp Invention "Open registration" starts today, Thursday, April 26th, and enrollment will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Grades: 1st - 6th Location: Lincoln Magnet School 300 S 11th St, Springfield, IL 62703 Date: July 8 - 12, 2024 Time & Cost: 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM | FREE! Camp Director: Cindy Crow See the attached registration flyer. Transportation will be provided, but students needing transportation must attend a specified session, as outlined below. Below is the week in which transportation will be provided for Owen Marsh students. July 8th - 12th Enroll today to secure your spot ! Springfield Students entering grades 1-6 register for FREE - a $270 value! Scholarships are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Breakfast and Lunch will be provided. Busing is also available, please indicate busing needs on registration.

Owen Marsh 5K in May - DUE TOMORROW!!! WHO: ALL OWEN MARSH STAFF, STUDENTS, PARENTS & FAMILIES ARE INVITED TO PARTICIPATE! WHAT: OWEN MARSH 5K IN MAY & FUN RUN COST IS $8 PER PERSON AND INCLUDES A RACE T-SHIRT MUST PRE-REGISTER BY 4/25 TO RECEIVE A SHIRT REGISTER HERE: https://bit.ly/OME5KinMay24 ONE FORM PER PARTICIPANT! WHEN: SATURDAY, MAY 4, 2024. RACE KICKS OFF AT 10AM, T-SHIRT PICK UP BEGINS AT 9AM. WHERE OWEN MARSH ELEMENTARY AND AROUND THE AREA COURSE MAPS/SAFETY SIGNS WILL BE PROVIDED

End of Year Device Return Parents: Please read the attached letter regarding end of the year device return. ~ Mrs. Conaway

Kindergarten Preview Night 🌟 Welcome, Families and Future Kindergartners! 🌟 We are absolutely thrilled to extend a heartfelt invitation to our Preview Night on Thursday, April 25th, 2024! 🎈 This special evening is dedicated to welcoming you with open arms to District 186, where we're eager to embark on this incredible journey together. 🏫 Join us as we open our doors to give you a sneak peek into the wonderful world of kindergarten at our school. From exciting classrooms to dedicated teachers, we're excited to showcase all the amazing opportunities that await your little ones. When : Thursday, April 25, 2024 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. • Open to all children who turn 5 on or before September 1, 2024. • Hosted at all District 186 Elementary Schools. • Call (217)525-3011 for information • Click here to find your boundary school

We are having a pop-up Buy One Get One Free Scholastic Book Fair Tomorrow. Classes have signed up to go to the library and purchase books. The Book Fair will be open for Kindergarten Preview Night from 6:00 - 7:00p.m. as well. Friday morning will be the last chance sales in the morning only! Flyers came home tonight in Wednesday folders.

Thriving Families TUESDAY, APRIL 23. 2024 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM southeast high school 2350 E. ASH ST. ENTER ON TAYLOR ST. DR. HOLT WILL TALK ABOUT: • DEVELOPING YOUR SUPPORTIVE NETWORK • WHAT DOES GETTING SUPPORT LOOK LIKE? LOCAL AGENCIES AND RESOURCES IN YOUR SPRINGFIELD COMMUNITY WILL BE THERE TO CONNECT WITH YOU! Dinner will be served. Childcare is available for ages 3 and up.

🐸 🐸 Monday morning dawned with boundless excitement as the Frogs of Owen Marsh Elementary leaped with joy! 🐸 🐸 Mrs. Poppenhouse, was awarded the Teacher of the Month title by the Illinois Educators Credit Union! 🌟 Her dedication and passion have shone brightly, earning her a well-deserved $300.00 check. One of her students enthusiastically yelled out "She deserves this" during the presentation!! It's sweet moments like this that make your heart full! 🎉 Thank you, Mrs. Poppenhouse, for your unwavering commitment to shaping the futures of our students at OME! 🍎 #connect186 #weare186 #owenmarsh #OME ✨ #TeacherAppreciation #EducationExcellence"

Book Blast Success - Last Chance to Participate Dear Families, Our Book Blast event has just a few days left. If you haven’t, register your student and invite at least 10 friends and family: http://bookblast.booksarefun.com/OwenMarshES62704 Your participation helps our teachers earn school supplies and books for their classrooms, and your student still has a chance to win a Treasure Chest stuffed with cash! Thank you for showing our students they are supported by you, your friends, family, and our community!

Reminder: Skateland tonight - 6:00 - 8:00 Admission $6 Skate Rental $4 The arcade will be available, and the snackbar will be open to purchase snacks, drinks, and even dinner! 1500 Recreation Drive Springfield, IL 62711 www.skatelandsouth.com

Wow! - our Book Blast is off to a great start! Congratulations to Sophie Groth for winning our first drawing prize: the iPad! Our quest to level up our readers has never been so much fun! We’re blasting through our adventure to earn as many books as possible for our students. Starting tomorrow, we’re giving away a Treasure Chest STUFFED WITH CASH for the next 4 school days. There is still time to complete your Treasure Map and get in on the fun." Click here: http://bookblast.booksarefun.com/OwenMarshES62704 #booksarefun #bookraiser #bookblastadventures #ipad #treasure

Dear Families, Thank you for joining our Book Blast book drive! Due to the overwhelming response on the first night, we've extended the registration deadline. Make sure to complete your Treasure Map tonight!  If you haven’t registered, register and invite 10 or more friends and family here: http://bookblast.booksarefun.com/OwenMarshES62704 Follow the steps on your Treasure Map for your student’s chance to win Treasure Chests stuffed with cash or a brand-new iPad to be given away TOMORROW. Don't miss out!  Together, we're building our students' home libraries and love for reading.  Thank you, Mrs. Conaway

Book Blast begins today! All you have to do is invite 10+ friends and family members to earn 3 awesome prizes and a chance to win one of four Treasure Chests or an iPad! Visit http://bookblast.booksarefun.com/OwenMarshES62704 and unlock treasure. It takes just 7 minutes TONIGHT. #BookBlast #UnlockTheTreasure. The first  135  to register and invite 10+ friends and family members will receive the 3 prizes the very next day! Any student who qualifies after that will still receive the 3 prizes after the event. #bookblastadventures #booksarefun

Our students are so very excited......BookBlast starts tomorrow 4/15. Students will bring home their Treasure Maps tomorrow. Follow the steps on the Treasure Map coming home next week to embark on an epic quest to earn exciting prizes and books. All you have to do is invite 10+ friends and family members to earn 3 awesome prizes and a chance to win one of four Treasure Chests or an iPad! Please know that 100% of the funding goes back to our school for books for students and supplies for the school and classrooms!!! How to complete your student's Treasure Map Video: https://www.bb.booksarefun.com/how-to-complete-ps

Skateland Family Night this Thursday!!! Thursday, April 18th 6.00-8:00 PM Admission $6 Skate Rental $4 The arcade will be available, and the snackbar will be open to purchase snacks, drinks, and even dinner! 1500 Recreation Drive Springfield, IL 62711 www.skatelandsouth.com

1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th Grade Families Our Spring Music Program - "With All Our GRIT, We Never Quit!" Here are the details: When: Thursday, March 28, 2024, 7:00-7:30 pm (Doors will open at 6:30, students should meet in the Commons area) Where: Southeast High School Auditorium (2350 East Ash Street) Who: Owen Marsh 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades Dress: Owen Marsh Spirit wear, or school colors (green and white) Questions: Mrs. Frost, ktfrost@sps186.org We are looking forward to seeing you on Thursday! Thank you, Mrs. Frost

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