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PTSA Meeting &

Guest Speaker

October 18th at 7 PM

Grading for Equity

Rachel Baxter will join us at our October meeting to discuss Grading for Equity, a book by Joe Feldman that is guiding Marshall’s professional learning for teachers and instructional staff this school year. Feldman’s work focuses on the three pillars of equitable grading: Grades that are accurate, bias-resistant, and motivational. Rachel will share information about what equitable grading practices look like, how this could impact students at Marshall, and answer questions you may have.

Each year, the Marshall PTSA awards Academic Letters to qualifying students in the fall of their Junior and Senior years. Students who earned a GPA of 3.7 or higher based on the previous year’s coursework are recognized for their effort and accomplishment. Mr. Richard Hildreth, a past PTSA President, established the Academic Letter Award at Marshall High School in 1987.

Below is a list of the Junior and Senior awardees. Posters with the names will be hung in the main entrance lobby soon. Congratulations to each recipient! 

Academic Letters will be distributed on Friday, October 13th, during all four lunch periods in the cafeteria. First-time recipients receive an academic chenille letter. Second-time recipients receive a brass bar to pin on their existing letter. Students listed on the posters should come on October 13th to pick up their awards.

SOPHOMORE & JUNIOR PARENTS:

Free Novastar Digital SAT Webinar this Tuesday

Students will be taking the new Digital SAT as of March 2024.

Join Novastar Prep to learn what to expect and how to prepare in a Free Zoom Webinar this Tuesday at 6:00 p.m.

Webinar Registration

Digital SAT Mock Test

Sophomores and Juniors! The new Digital SAT will be administered for the first time this March. Get a head start on your preparation with a live-proctored, online Digital SAT Mock Test on October 14th. 

Register for this test or learn about other test prep offerings in October.

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. 

Workshops will be offered:

Oct 14th

Oct 21st

Oct 28th

Seats are limited,

Register today!

Hospitality Coffee

The Hospitality Committee will host a coffee on October 12th at noon at Java Loca.

Attention Marshall Community!

The Hospitality Committee would love to have you join them for a cup of coffee, some great conversation, and to learn about how you can lend a hand to our extraordinary Hospitality Committee. Discover how we support the fantastic GCM staff and students and explore opportunities to get involved. Everyone is welcome, so come and join us!

Seeking Volunteer Mentors!

Belong! is a local nonprofit dedicated to educating and empowering the underserved in and around Vienna. We are seeking volunteer mentors to work weekly 1:1 with an elementary student to provide friendship and tutoring support in English conversation, math, and reading, either Tuesday or Thursday afternoons from 3:40-5:00.

Training, resources, and ongoing support are provided. It is especially helpful if volunteers speak some Spanish!

For more information on how you can impact a child's future, see www.belongvienna.org/volunteer or contact laura@belongvienna.org.

Become a PTSA Member!

Join the PTSA today for only $20 and help us reach our goal of 1,000 members by October 15th! Your membership matters, and it's a commitment that makes a lasting impact. By becoming a PTSA member, you're investing in our students' future, supporting our community, and ensuring we have the resources needed to thrive.

Remember, PTSA dues must be renewed annually, so your ongoing support is crucial. Together, we can make a difference, strengthen our school, and create a brighter future for our children. Join us today and be a part of our journey toward 1,000 members strong!

Let's Empower Students, Build Community, and Shape Stronger Futures together.

Join now!

Support the Marshall Market

The Marshall Market is back for a sixth year to serve our food-insecure students and their families, and we need your support! Please consider helping us stock the Market with snacks, school supplies, toiletries, and feminine hygiene products using our Marshall Market Amazon wish list. Items are shipped directly to Marshall. 

To find out how else you can help, visit us here.