Marshall Middle School
Weekly Update
September 27, 2019
Dear Students and Parents,
As parents, encouraging regular school attendance is the first step in preparing your child for success in school and in life. Just two (2) absences per month add up to twenty (20) days absent in a school year, which is more than 10% of the school year. Tardiness and dismissals also lead to missing class time that becomes harder to make up as students schedules become more complex in middle school. While we do understand that some absences are unavoidable, we ask that you continue to support your child in attending school each and every day. We want your kids with us in school.
We received two important letters to distribute to parents regarding attendance from Middlesex County District Attorney Marian Ryan and Superintendent Timothy Piwowar. Please take a moment to review these letters as we hope that they will support you, as parents, as your child progresses through middle and high school.
I hope that you will continue to make school attendance a priority, which promotes better grades, healthy habits, and leads to success in school. I am including our attendance call procedure in this weekly update as a reminder. We appreciate all you do to help maintain good attendance for each student.
If your child will be absent from school, please call the attendance line before 7:30am (978-528-8682) or email (marshallabsent@billericak12.com). State your child’s first and last name, spell the last name, give the grade and team, and give a brief reason for the absence. After 7:30am, please call the school office at 978-528-8670.
- Marshall Middle ATTENDANCE LINE………………………...…………978-528-8682
- Marshall Middle ATTENDANCE email………..marshallabsent@billericak12.com
If a call or email is not received, the school will call the parent or guardian informing them of their child’s absence using an automated calling system.
Warmest Regards,
Mr. Rossi
The Late Bus
A late bus is provided on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays each week from September 30 to December 11 for the fall session, to provide transportation for students in a supervised program after school. The late bus departs the Marshall Middle School approximately 3:10 PM. The Late Bus Routes are published on the school website. Please review the bus routes and choose the best route for your child.
Student Council
Student Council applications are available in the school office and during the student’s lunches in the cafeteria. Please see Mrs. Mooney for details. Forms are due back on October 3rd.
Yearbooks
Yearbook Cover Contest: Submit a yearbook cover design to this year’s cover competition. Cover must be submitted to Mr. Lutinski by Friday, October 18th. Voting will take place via email after submissions are collected. Please see Mr. Lutinski in S22 for more details (flyer attached).
· #1 voted cover design will be the cover
· #2 voted cover design will be the back cover
· #3 voted cover design will be the inside cover page
Yearbooks Are On Sale: Please visit JostensYearbooks.com to order your 2020 Marshall Middle School Yearbook. The cost is $21 and will be delivered in school to students on the last week of the school year. Orders will end on Friday, January 3rd. Please see Mr. Lutinski in S22 if you unable to purchase online and would like to buy a yearbook. Students in all grades may purchase a yearbook. Here is the paper form for yearbook orders.
Camp Bournedale – Grade 6
This year 6th-grade students are invited to attend Camp Bournedale, a four day, three night Science Camp in Plymouth, MA. We will be holding an informational meeting on Wednesday, October 16th at 6:00 pm in the Marshall Middle School Auditorium. During the school day, students will also receive a similar presentation to get them excited about our trip. The program director will be on hand for both presentations in order to answer any questions that students or parents may have. We will also be asking for volunteers to help chaperone this trip and will have a sign-up sheet at the presentation. See presentation and information about the trip.
Camp Bournedale Fundraiser:
The sixth grade is going to raffle off six 5 pound Hersey chocolate bars to raise funds for Camp Bournedale. Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5. Tickets are being sold during lunch.
Week of...Sept. 30th to October 4 2019
Monday, September 30, 2019 D-Day
- After School Activities Begin
- Late Bus Begins
- Cross Country Practice
Tuesday, October 1, 2019 A-Day
- No activities
Wednesday, October 2, 2019 B-Day
- After School Activities Begin
- Late Bus Begins
- Cross Country Practice
Thursday, October 3, 2019 C-Day
- After School Activities Begin
- Late Bus Begins
- Cross Country Meet at Westford (Stoneybrook)
Friday, October 4, 2019 D-Day
- Cross Country Practice
- Look for the Weekly update emailed home last night!
Have a great week!
“Be the best version of yourself!”
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