Thursday, October 10, 2019

Friday, October 4, 2019

Weekly Update for October 7 to 11

October 4, 2019

Dear Students and Parents,


We are off to a wonderful start of the school year. I am really enjoying getting to know your children and working with the wonderful staff at the Marshall! 


I wanted to give you a little bit of an insight into my background. I grew up in Monroe, Connecticut. I graduated from Wesleyan University with a Bachelor of Arts in Math and then moved to Massachusetts to attend Simmons College for my Masters in Teaching. I worked in Natick Public Schools at a 5-8 middle school for 9 years as a 6th grade Math/Social Studies teacher then as a 7th grade Math teacher. Last year, while working on my administrators license and Masters in Education Administration, I was a 7th and 8th grade Math interventionist teacher at a middle school in Waltham. I love animals and the Patriots (Bill Belichick is a Wesleyan alum!).

After school activities began this week and the students were so excited to participate in Minecraft, cooking, volleyball, and more! Progress Reports will be issued on Tuesday, October 22, 2019 through the Aspen Family Portal. If you requested a paper copy of the Progress Report it will be issued the following school day during homeroom period, Wednesday, October 23, 2019. If you have questions or cannot access the Family Portal: email portalhelp@billericak12.com .  


REMINDER: There is no school on Columbus Day - Monday, October 14.


Warmest Regards,


Ms. Marshall


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PTO Pasta Night
Pasta night, which was originally scheduled for October 10, is now scheduled for November 13th.


Halloween Dance:
Get ready for the Halloween Dance coming on Friday, October 25 from 6-8pm. Tickets will not be sold at the door so buy your tickets ahead of time! See the flyer for more information.


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.  


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.



Week of… October 7 to 11, 2019


Monday, October 7, 2019 - A day
  • After School Activities
  • Late Bus
Tuesday, October 8, 2019 - B day
  • Track Meet in Bedford 3:30
Wednesday, October 9, 2019 - C day
  • After School Activities
  • Late Bus
Thursday, October 10, 2019 - D day
  • Track meet Home (Locke)
  • After School Activities
  • Late Bus
  • Food Market 3-5pm
Friday, October 11, 2019 - A day
  • Don’t forget to read the Weekly Update!
Have a great week!
Planning Ahead
  • Columbus Day NO SCHOOL Monday, October 14, 2019
  • Progress Reports Issued online Tuesday, October 22, 2019
  • Progress Reports Issued paper copies Wednesday, October 23, 2019
  • Halloween Dance Friday, October 25, 2019


Follow us on Twitter: @mmsbps
View your child’s schedule, attendance, grades, etc…: https://ma-billerica.myfollett.com   
Issues, problems with the Family Portal: email portalhelp@billericak12.com   
Issues, problems with the Student Portal: email jmorgan@billericak12.com 


“Be the best version of yourself!”