Welcome Marshall Roadrunners!

Welcome to a brand-new school year at Marshall! As we open our doors to our incredible students, staff, and families, we are stepping into a season filled with endless possibilities, renewed energy, and high expectations under our unifying theme for the school year: "This Is the Year." Whether it’s reaching new academic milestones, discovering new passions, or deepening our connection as a school community, we believe that this is the year our Roadrunners elevate their achievements to the next level. Together, with strong partnerships between home and school, we are ready to make this year our most impactful, inspiring, and successful one yet!

At Marshall Elementary, we are dedicated to fostering an environment where every Roadrunner thrives academically, socially, and emotionally through our Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS). As Marshall Roadrunners, we are proud to be on the ROAD to success by teaching and practicing our core PBIS expectations daily: being Respectful, On task, Accountable, and Driven. Grounded in this positive climate, we are especially excited to focus on school-wide AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) implementation this year. By integrating proven AVID strategies across all grade levels, we are equipping our students with essential organization, critical thinking, and collaboration skills that prepare them for long-term college and career readiness. Together, through targeted support and high expectations, we ensure that every Roadrunner reaches their full potential.

We believe that strong home-school partnerships are key to a child’s success, and we have many opportunities for you to get involved. We'd love for you to join our Parent Teacher Organization (PTO), School Site Council, English Learners Advisory Committee (ELAC), and/or Parent Leadership Academy. Your voice and participation are invaluable. Please plan to attend the many exciting school events we have planned including Pastries with the Principals, Skate Nights, Family Nights, Lunch with a Loved One, School Concerts, and parent teacher conferences. This is the year to get more involved at Marshall!

Staying connected to your child’s educational journey is one of the best ways to support their success, and we make it easy for you to stay informed. We encourage all parents to regularly check their Aeries Portal for real-time updates on attendance, as well as ParentSquare for school-wide news and event announcements. Our Social Media Ambassadors work hard to highlight the amazing things happening at Marshall on our Instagram page. To keep you in the loop, I will be sending a weekly parent bulletin through ParentSquare. Additionally, ParentSquare serves as our primary tool for direct communication between families and teachers. Please keep in mind that while school is in session, our teachers are fully dedicated to engaging and supporting their students in the classroom, rather than checking messages. If you reach out to a teacher, kindly allow up to 24 business hours for a response. Thank you for partnering with us to create a supportive, well-connected school community!

Thank you for your unwavering partnership, enthusiasm, and dedication to our school community. We are honored to walk alongside your children as they learn, grow, and pave their path toward a bright future. Get ready for an extraordinary journey ahead—because this is the year!

Warm regards,

Mrs. Van Dam 

Principal, Marshall Elementary School