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October 23, 2023
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Please Help Recognize our GCM Bus Drivers and
Food Service Workers
Marshall High School's Hospitality Committee is organizing a special treat to appreciate the bus drivers and food service workers who play an essential role in keeping our students safe and healthy. We will prepare gift bags for 75 bus drivers, assistant/monitor drivers, and food service employees. Please feel free to help by donating or signing up for available slots. If you don't have time to shop, you can make a monetary donation through Venmo @GCMPTSA.
All donations must be delivered to the school's front office by 3 p.m. Tuesday, October 24th. Gift Bags will be presented to the bus drivers & and workers on Wednesday, October 25th.
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World Heritage Night Interest Meeting
Do you want to be a part of our Annual World Heritage Night event this spring? Join us for a Zoom meeting to learn how to help plan and support this beloved event at Marshall.
The Zoom Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, October 26th at 7 PM. To join the meeting, simply click on the link below.
Meeting ID: 727 6870 9517
Passcode: 45asTq
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Each year, the national PTA hosts a student art contest. The winners advance from the local to the national level, with scholarship awards up to $800!
This year's theme is "I am Hopeful Because...."
Students submit their individual completed works of art in one or more of the available arts categories: Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography, and Visual Arts. There is a Marshall student winner for each of these 6 categories.
Winners then advance to Districts later in November, & and can move on to State & and then National competitions. Last year 1 Marshall student won 2nd place in Districts; another won 1st place and went on to the Virginia state competition!
Submissions are due by November 3rd.
Information & and updates for the Marshall Reflections contest can now be found on the GCM PTSA website; just click on the “Reflections” tab.
Student entry forms & additional information & tips can be found HERE
Please contact reflections@gcmptsa.org for questions.
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Attention Marshall Seniors: College Essay Workshop
Seniors, is writing a powerful college essay on your "to-do" list? Marshall PTSA and Novastar Prep have partnered for an online College Essay Workshop. You'll join an essay expert for group and one-on-one sessions.
Last workshop in October
Oct 28th
Seats are limited,
Register today!
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Help honor our veterans by sponsoring flags for our bi-annual Field of Honor. GCM Community will place over 500 flags on November 9-12, 2023, for Veterans' Day. Purchase flags on MemberHub to support this community and student-led activity. This year, 20% of the flag purchases will be donated to the USO by the PTSA. Join us for the ceremony on November 9th at 9:40 a.m.
$5 for 1 flag
$20 for 5 flags for Veterans Day
$35 for 5 flags for Veterans Day and Memorial Day.
Each sponsored flag comes with a personalized e-card to an Honoree.
Questions: Email the Field of Honor
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Skip the lines at Meadow Farms and support the Class of 2025! | |
Poinsettia Holiday Sale
It’s that time of year again…time to plan your holiday decorations!
The Marshall PTA is pleased to announce our annual sale of holiday poinsettia plants. This year’s sale of poinsettias will support the Class of 2025. Poinsettias are available in four colors: red, pink, white, and marble.
Purchase them online for $20 each, and pick them up on Saturday, December 2, at Marshall High School.
Send the gift of a beautiful poinsettia plant to a teacher, coach, or staff member, and we will deliver it on your behalf!
Order deadline is Monday, November 6. If you order 5 or more plants, we will deliver them to your door. Questions: email the Class of 2025.
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TOY DRIVE: Bring a little joy to kids while getting treatment!
Cancer can be a terrifying experience, especially for children. Nicholas Allwine, a Marshall senior and a football team member, along with Statesmen Helping Hands, are collecting donations for Dr. Bear's Closet at Children's Hospital. This organization is close to Nicholas' heart, as it aims to bring a little joy to kids undergoing treatment. They are requesting new small toys, board games, card games, books, Lego sets, and craft items for children aged 1 to 18 to use during their treatments. **Stuffed animals are welcome, but they must have new tags attached.
Bring your donations to the football coach's office from now through Nov. 6th.
For more information on Statesmen Helping Hands, contact Trish Alexander or a current member.
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PINK OUT: This Friday!
It’s A Pink Out! This Friday, October 27th vs. Yorktown! Be sure to get your student’s Marshall Mob shirt! Preorder by this Tuesday evening 10/24 or purchase/pick up at lunches this Wednesday, Thursday & Friday.
$10
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Viva La France! French Wine Tasting Class
Explore the greatest wine region of France. Reserve your seat for a fun evening tasting five French wines, including one sparkling, two whites, and two reds. Limited to 50 attendees. $20 per person. Must purchase a ticket by Sunday, November 5th.
When: Wednesday, November 8th, 6-8 pm
Where: Total Wine & More, 1451 Chain Bridge Rd, McLean
Who: Anyone 21 or older is welcome to attend. No need to be a Marshall parent.
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SENIOR PARENTS ONLY!
Today marks Day 6 of our 10-day ANGC Fund Drive. Please consider donating to this worthwhile effort to keep our kids SAFE and entertained on graduation night! We still need to raise over 75% of our $15,000 goal by Friday. Help us get there!
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We need about 100 more memberships. Help us Empower Students, Build Community, and Shape Stronger Futures.
Membership is only $20 per year.
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If you've got something you want to share in the newsletter, send it via
email to the PTSA Secretary.
Please, no attachments; put exactly what you want the article to say in the body of the email, along with a headline and sub-headline. The deadline for submissions is Sunday evening.
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