Middle School
Karen Snyder, Associate Head of School
Contact:
Marshall School
1215 Rice Lake Road
Duluth, MN 55811
218-727-7266, ext.120
ksnyder@marshallschool.org
Notes for the Week of June 2, 2008
8TH GRADE EXAM SCHEDULE
Monday, June 2 Literature and Geography
Tuesday, June 3 Language Arts and Earth Science
Please assist your child by insuring that he/she has a good night’s rest each night and a hearty breakfast each morning.
SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE
Don't let your child throw thier usable school supplies away! There is a school supply drive going on in the MS commons. Drop any usable school supplies into the blue and white box and they will be donated to kids who need them.
BOYS’ TENNIS TEAM ADVANCES TO STATE
Congratulations to the Section 7A Boys Tennis Champions! The Marshall Boys Tennis team has had much success over the past 15 years, and this year’s team is no exception. The team practiced and played with passion, integrity, and resiliency throughout the season. Their hard work and dedication to their sport has earned them an exciting trip to the state tournament. We wish them well next week. Good luck boys! We are so proud of you!
FROM THE MUSIC DEPARTMENT
Marshall School’s own Toppsix is hosting a free benefit concert for CHUM on Tuesday, June 3, at 7:00 p.m. in UMD’s Weber Hall. You will hear a few of your favorite Beatles tunes from Toppsix, along with many other songs played and sung by your friends in band, choir, and strings. Come support them and CHUM by bringing money or non-perishable food items to the event!
FROM DINING SERVICES
As we approach the end of the school year, it is important for students to keep a close eye on their lunch accounts. Students who have negative balances in their lunch accounts will be offered a PB & J sandwich and milk. Please remind your son/daughter to check with the cafeteria staff on the status of their accounts. At the end of the year, money left in the accounts will automatically roll over to next year. If your family would like the remaining money refunded, please contact Jami Charon in the Business Office.
FROM THE ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT
The 16th Annual Athletic Department Golf Outing will be held Monday, June 23, at Ridgeview Country Club. Look for a flyer coming home soon.
REGISTRATION OPEN FOR SUMMER 2008 TRAIN YOUR BRAIN
Registration our 2008 Train Your Brain summer program is now open! Program information and dates are available on the web at: www.marshallschool.org/summer . You can download and print your own copy of the program brochure at: http://www.marshallschool.org/summer/documents/summerbrochure2008forprint.pdf . Many programs will fill quickly, so register early to make sure you get your first choice. Current Hilltopper families get the first opportunity to sign-up - program materials will be delivered throughout the area in March and April.
AFTERSCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAM
Next weeks after school activities will run as such. Choice as usual each day. Monday will be the last ping pong club, Tuesday will be running club going to Dairy Queen with Mr. KJ and Mr. Halquist (bring money for Dairy Queen) and Wednesday will be tennis outside on the tennis courts (equipment supplied).
There are still spaces left in the Marshall Summer Sailing Program. Info available on the activity board by the MS Commons. Preferably get the $99 program fee to Mr. Halquist by the end of school next week.
SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK
Monday, June 2 Regular Schedule
Tuesday, June 3 Regular Schedule
8th Grade Moving Up Ceremony – 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, June 4 8th Grade Day
5th/6th/7th Grade Sports Day
Last Day of School
School Calendars Now on the Web
You can access the Marshall School Calendar on the school web page. The website includes an online activities and events calendar, as well as a printable version for each month. The 2008-2009 school year calendar has been added. www.marshallschool.org/calendar