Marsh Elementary School

Walk & Roll to School Day at Owen Marsh! Join us on Wednesday, October 9 - 8:20 a.m. There are 3 locations where volunteers gather to serve as a meeting point for students and their families so that the group can be a "walking school bus" to school-- safety in numbers! We need volunteers at the following spots at 8:15 to meet families (leave the spot at 8:20 to head to Marsh)- Meeting spot #1: Pinehurst Dr & Golf Rd Meeting spot #2: Parkview Dr (west of Chatham Rd) Meeting spot #3: Interlacken Rd & Larchmont Dr We encourage families to walk, bike, scooter, skate, and roll to school to celebrate all the cool things about staying active. Moving by our own power promotes a healthy mind, body, and planet, and helps kids show up awake and ready to learn at school.

Please join the PTO meeting this Thursday, Oct. 3 in the Marsh Library at 6:30 p.m. There will be childcare. Hope to see you there!

Marsh Fall 2024 Apparel Store Final DAYS! Today and Tomorrow https://owenmarsh2024.itemorder.com/shop/home/

Texas Roadhouse Dine to Donate Please ask your server for a hard copy of your meal receipt. YOU MUST drop your receipt into the black box, located next to our front doors. This will ensure that the school gets credit for your visit. 5 DAY EVENT! Sun., September 29 Mon., September 30 Tues., October 1 Wed., October 2 Thurs., October 3 Tuesday, October 1st is KID's Night - We hope to see our Marsh families at the Roadhouse having food and fun!

Fall Picture Day Tomorrow - Tuesday, September 24 School Name: Owen Marsh Elementary School Picture Day ID: EVT28D867 Order Pictures at: https://my.lifetouch.com/mylifetouch/#/

We are excited about the idea of starting a Chess Club at Owen Marsh. This would be for students grades 3, 4, and 5. If you have a student that would be interested, please click on the Google form below to fill out the important information. The Chess Club would be held on Wednesdays, so there are 2 choice in the form of whether the club would meet at the school or at White Oaks Mall after school. Please read the form carefully. https://forms.gle/v9ynGCcxySbcNcoJ9

Marsh Fall 2024 Apparel Store Now Open!!! https://owenmarsh2024.itemorder.com/shop/home/

OME IS READY TO LEVEL UP OUR READING GAME！ Join us for a fun night of Literacy Games and Activities to build reading skills at home. THURSDAY, SEPT. 19TH - 5:00 - 7:80 SHOP THE BOOK FAIR EARLY @ 5:30 Mrs. Conaway will be in the gym for new or returning parents that want to hear information about Owen Marsh.(Sessions will be about 10 min long, and will be the same, you can choose a time.). 6:15 - Parent Info in the Gym and 6:45 - Parent Info in the Gym.

We are in need of volunteers to help run the BookFair Thursday evening. Please click the link below if you are able to help. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4BAEAA2DA4FCC43-51404886-omefall#/

🌟 Join Us for the 2024 Springfield Public Schools Empower All Abilities (EAA) Conference! Saturday, November 16th Registration 8:00 a.m. Program runs 8:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. For over 16 years, the EAA Conference has supported families, educators, and professionals to empower students with exceptionalities. This year, we're back in person on Saturday, November 16th at Lanphier High School! We’re excited to welcome social media influencer Jordan Toma, author of I’m Just a Kid with an IEP, as our keynote speaker! 🙌 His inspiring journey will set the tone for a day filled with practical insights and strategies to support our students. 💡 Breakout sessions cover key topics like Autism, ADHD, transition services, and long-term planning. Plus, check out our exhibitor hall with amazing resources from local and national vendors! 📅 Don’t miss out! This is your chance to connect, learn, and grow in a supportive community. BONUS: Childcare is available for kids ages 3+! 👉 Sign up today: https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSdiPlvLcELfv.../viewform

Picture Day is Canceled for tomorrow! Lifetouch needed to reschedule due to illnesses. Our new picture day will be Tuesday, Sept. 24th. New flyers will be sent home.

Here is the Owen Marsh Elementary Family Calendar for 2024 - 2025.

Hello Marsh Families, Here is the first Owen Marsh "News From the Pond" School Newsletter for September & October.

Picture Day is this next Wednesday, Sept. 11. Students brought home the picture packet flyers today. Check their book bags.

PTO Meeting Tomorrow Sept. 5 - 6:30 The first monthly Owen Marsh PTO meeting is this Thursday, Sept 5, at 6:30pm in the OME Library. All families are invited to see what PTO is about! Please note: childcare is provided in the gym for potty-trained kids and older. Questions? Email: OwenMarsh.pto@gmail.com

District 186 is excited to once again offer an after-school Beginning Band Program for students currently enrolled in 5th grade. This is the second year of our Pilot Program. Interested families will need to attend an informational meeting see the attached flyer for a meeting date, time, and location that works for you this week. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc3USUP3InoiAiceg1__p-L9S_BScfmOd2quGCDdX4bycNUiw/viewform

GOTR - Girls on the Run Girls Grades 3-5 Come be part of our team! Registration closes this Wednesday, Aug 28. Email Coach Midiri if you have any questions about the program, click the link for online registration. smidiri@sps186.org https://www.gotrcentralillinois.org/3rd-5th-grade-program-details/cmid/566b216a-b4b4-4310-8477-8783fb8a9901

Weekly Starter Strings classes at Owen Marsh Elementary Tuesday mornings, 8-8:45am, starting September 10th for students in grades 2-5! An informational parent meeting will be held at Owen Marsh Elementary on Wednesday, August 28th, from 5:30-6:15pm We hope that you and your child will join us to learn more about us! Payment plans and financial assistance are available to cover tuition. Program Overview: https://www.ilsymphony.org/youth-orchestras/starter-strings/ Registration is open now!

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