Marsh Elementary School

Dear Owen Marsh Elementary School Families, WOW! In the past 24 hours, an overwhelming number of families have answered our call, sending hundreds of invitations to friends and family. We're so excited to see that expanding home libraries and supporting our teachers is as important to you as it is to us. Click Here: https://app.booksarefun.com/OwenMarshES62704 There's still time to get in on the fun. That's right: If you didn't have a chance to register and send 10 or more invitations to family and friends, you still have time. Click the link above, don't miss out. Complete your Treasure Map tonight and your student(s) will be entered to win the Epic Treasure Chest! Prize drawings start tomorrow!

This year with BOOK BLAST your family can........Win a trip to Disney! For every BOOK BLAST supporter who clicks your student’s contribution link during Book Blast, you’ll earn one entry for a chance to win a trip to Disney!  For example, if five different people click the link, your family gets five entries into the drawing!

Exciting news! BOOK BLAST STARTS TONIGHT!!! Today, our students learned about the Book Blast Program and the importance of having their own books at home. Tonight, we are asking you to take 7 minutes to support our Student Home Library initiative. Click Here: https://app.booksarefun.com/OwenMarshES62704 Here are the steps:  1. Register your student(s).  2. Send invitations to at least 10 friends or family members to support our students (Don’t worry, all the information you provide is secure and only used for this program.) Need help registering? Watch this short step by step video: https://www.bb.booksarefun.com/how-to-complete

3rd, 4th & 5th Grade needs your help to celebrate students completing IAR testing. We're having a carnival out on the blacktop on Friday, April 11th. Please review the available slots below and click on the button to send in items or sign up. Thank you! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4BAEAA2FA7F8C43-55703416-iarcarnival#/

Reminder: No School Tomorrow. Tomorrow is a Teacher Institute Day. Everyone have a wonderful weekend. ~ Mrs. Conaway

We will play at GMS: Marsh vs. Enos. No Cheer practice today - Cheerleaders will cheer at the games. There will not be admission or concessions this last game. B game: 5:30 A game: 6:15 We do need a scoreboard operator if anyone is available again. :) Remember to enter through the side doors next to 1900.

PTO Meeting will be moved to next Tuesday, April 8th at 6:30 p.m. This Thursday, April 3rd will be our last basketball game of the season. We will play at GMS: Marsh vs. Enos. There will not be admission or concessions this last game. B game: 5:30 A game: 6:15 We do need a scoreboard operator if anyone is available again. :)

OME Families, Our internet and phone lines are down at Marsh. Our tech department is continuing to work on the issue.

We need someone that is willing to run the scoreboard tonight for either or both games. ~ Mrs. Conaway

Second to last game!! Basketball Tonight - Marsh vs. Fairview (@ GMS) Team B: 5:30 Team A: 6:15 Remember to enter through the side doors next to 1900.

We only have 8 parents that have done this survey! Please help us get to our 20% goal. The survey closes this Friday,. March 28th. Earn your child a free recess today! http://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/survey/parent/ We are sending home the 1/2 sheet attached below on Wednesday, once you take the survey please fill this out and return to school by Friday, March 28th.

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State Testing begins this week! This week Grades 3,4,5 begin state testing. We will be giving students the Illinois Assessment of Readiness. Below we are attaching the Owen Marsh schedule and a parents tip page. **Please Read both images** Most important is students going to bed early and being well rested the days of the tests. The other is eating a healthy breakfast and having the energy to do their best!!! :)

Marsh Apparel Spring Store is Open!!! https://owenmarshspring25.itemorder.com/shop/home/

Happy Spring Break - No School - March 17 - March 21 School Resumes - Monday, March 24 We hope everyone has a great week off!

Reminder: Tomorrow Spring Musical Program Grades 1-5 - 6:30 p.m. Southeast Auditorium - Thursday, March 13 2350 E Ash St, Springfield, IL 62703

PTO Meeting Tomorrow Night- 6:30 at Owen Marsh Flyer attached below. Childcare will be provided for school age children. Hope to see you there!

2025 Illinois 5 Essentials Parent Survey We value your feedback. Please take the time to complete the survey for Owen Marsh Elementary. Link for parents to take the survey: http://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/survey/parent/ We are sending home the 1/2 sheet attached below, once you take the survey please fill this out and return to school by Friday, March 28th.

Ground breaking Day Update Hey OME families, Tuesday's groundbreaking event is more for a Media photo opportunity and we need to limit attendance, due to space, parking etc, Therefore, we ask that parents and families hold off on attending this event, but be assured when we have the ribbon cutting everyone will be invited!!! Thank you for your understanding and have a great weekend. ~ Mrs. Conaway

No PTO meeting tonight, we are rescheduling PTO for next Tuesday, Mar. 11.