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!
Bus 5 and 54 have left the school.
54 and 5 have still not arrived to Marsh students are still here.
District 186 Families, We are excited to see our students back in school tomorrow morning!
Please check your e-mail ! We kindly request your support as parents and guardians in reviewing the cell phone policy with your students. Together, we can ensure a learning environment with minimal distractions.
Let's have a great year, 186!!
First Day of School!!! Tomorrow, - Monday, August 19th.
We are looking forward to a great 2024 - 2025 school year!
OWEN MARSH ARRIVAL PROCEDURES
8:40 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
PARENTS/GUARDIANS Responsibilities:
1. Pull forward into one of the three designated car drop off spaces .
This is the only place your child can exit the vehicle for their safety.
* Remind your student to exit on the passenger/sidewalk side of the vehicle.
* Wait until the car in front of you unloads and moves forward.
Do not pass a bus with its stop sign out or go around cars into the inner circle.
2. Do not park and exit your vehicle during drop off. A staff member on duty will assist your child with the car door if needed.
* If you wish to park and exit your vehicle during arrival, you will need to park on Parkview or in the back of the school and walk your child up to the building.
3. Help ensure your child is ready to exit your vehicle quickly once you are in one of the three designated spaces.
* As you are waiting to get to the drop off location see that your student has their book-bag packed up and has anything else they might be carrying into school.
*** If you are in the circle drive before the 8:40 bell please ensure that your child exits quickly after the bell rings to open up the circle for buses.
MWSC School Supply Kits - Did you order school supplies?
MWSC School Supply Kits will be delivered to Marsh tomorrow.
ONLY If you ordered supplies with the company MWSC School Kits , will the kits be in your child's classroom on Thursday evening for the Meet the Teacher Event.
Thank you for your patience as we are new to this kit ordering process. this school year.
~. Mrs. Conaway
Unpack your bag & Meet your Teacher Ice Cream Social
Thursday, August 15 - 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Come see your classrooms., unpack your school supplies, and meet your teacher.
Join together on the blacktop to meet new families and mingle with your old friends too!
Boys and Girls Club at Owen Marsh for the 2024-2025 School Year
Registration for the upcoming Club Year is open!
The After-School Program starts on the FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL, August 19, members must be registered by Aug. 12 to start on the first day of school.
Parents will be notified about their student's future start date for any applications received after the August 12th deadline.
We do accept students all school year. There is a one-time $40 Club Membership & Registration Fee due upon enrollment.
Our programs run Monday-Thursday only and there is no weekly fee to attend the BGCCIL after-school program.
Our programs are not based on household income, all students are welcome to attend. Here is a shareable link to our website and online afterschool enrollment portal: https://bgccil.org/join/
Please direct your parents to reach out to Erin Pearl at epearl@bgccil.org regarding our parent portal and online enrollment technical support.
The Keep Kids in School Coalition will be offering physicals and immunizations for District 186 students on Wednesday, August 7th at the Sangamon County Department of Public Health. Sign-in hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
No appointment needed.
The clinic will only serve District 186 students who are entering Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten, 6th and 9th grade and those who are new to Illinois who must provide a current physical exam and immunization record. All 12th grade students must provide proof of having received a dose of the meningococcal vaccine on or after their 16th birthday. The legal parent or guardian must accompany their child.
No sports physicals will be offered. Thank you!
Please get your student(s) registered!!! Online Registration is open!
In-person registration is available on the following dates/times :
Elementary School
August 5, 2024, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Middle School / High School / Early Learning Center
August 5, 2024, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
August 6, 2024, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
5th Grade Under the Sea Dance is tonight from 5:30 - 7:00.
Students may be dropped off at the school starting at 5:30. Myself and several other faculty members will be chaperoning. Please come back and pick up students by 7:00p.m.
Mrs. Conaway