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 May 12, 2008
MORNING DROP-OFFS
In response to parent concerns about traffic during the busiest time of the day in our parking lot and on the ramp, you will begin seeing members of the administrative team greeting students and monitoring traffic flow in the morning from 7:45 – 8:05 a.m. As always, please use caution on the ramp and in the parking lot for the safety of everyone.
REGISTRATION FOR 2008-09
Course registration information was distributed this week. If you have not received information, please contact Gwen Faith in the Middle School Office. Students who have a signed enrollment contract and deposit in for the ’08-09 school year are invited to register for classes. 5th, 6th, and 7th graders should return their completed course request form to the Middle School Office. 8th graders should return their 4-year planning sheet and course request form to the Middle School Office. Karen Snyder will meet with each 8th grader to review course selections for 9th grade. Students are scheduled for classes on a first returned/first scheduled basis.
All course request forms should be returned by May 12.
FROM THE MUSIC DEPARTMENT
The Marshall Music Department is presenting their Spring Concert series. Make your plans now to attend and support our talented musicians. Monday, May 12 will showcase our choir students. The final concert in the spring series will be on Thursday, May 15, and will feature all of the band groups. Tickets can be purchased at the door and a $3 ticket is good for all the concerts. All Marshall students are admitted free of charge.
Grades 5-8 choir members should wear nice spring dress clothes appropriate for a concert. The guys are encouraged to wear dress pants, dress shoes, dress shirt and tie. Please no jeans, t-shirts or girls in short mini-skirts.
6th and 7/8th grade band members should meet in the choir room at 6:30 p.m. to tune and warm up. The dress is as follows:
Girls: White shirt or blouse, black skirt (should be below knees) or black pants and
dark colored shoes.
Boys: White shirt, black pants, dark shoes, dark ties.
On Thursday, May 15, the music boosters will host another California Burger Feed prior to the spring band concert. For $5, treat yourself to a California burger, chips, pop and desert in the gym foyer and chapel from 3:00 – 6:45 p.m.
FROM THE ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT
The annual Athletic Banquet will be on Wednesday, May 21. If your son or daughter earned a varsity letter in athletics, you will be receiving an invitation in the mail soon. Save the date and watch your mailboxes.
The 16th Annual Athletic Department Golf Outing will be held Monday, June 23, at Ridgeview Country Club. Look for a flyer coming home soon.
FROM THE HEALTH OFFICE
Meningococcal disease (meningitis) is a rare, but possibly deadly, bacterial infection that can cause inflammation of the meninges – the membranes around the brain and spinal cord. It can also cause a severe blood infection.
Meningococcal bacteria are transmitted via air droplets or direct contact. Symptoms include high fever, headache, a very stiff neck, confusion, nausea, sensitivity to light, vomiting, and exhaustion. It tends to progress very quickly.
Approximately 2600 people get meningococcal disease in the U.S. each year, with 30% occurring in teenagers and college students. Despite the relatively small number of cases, The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends immunization for all adolescents 11-18 years of age.
The vaccine is recommended because of the higher death rate among the teenagers and college students who do contract the disease, almost one-out-of-four cases. The illness can also cause long-term disabilities. There are several different strains of the virus, but the vaccine may prevent up to 83% of cases. If your teenager has not been vaccinated, I encourage you to discuss this with your physician and to consider immunization.
Kelly Piette
Licensed School Nurse
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
There is an exciting dance opportunity for your Middle School child this week! Starting Monday and running every day through Friday, your child has the wonderful opportunity to learn some progressive hip hop, jazz and kick dancing from several of Marshall dance team's most experienced members. Your child will meet in the upper school commons after school all week from 3:15-4:00 to and have a fun performance on Friday at 3:45 (you are more than welcome to come watch). Your child doesn't have to make it everyday to participate. All they have to do is sign up on Monday on the activity board by the MS commons and preferably bring comfortable clothes to dance in. If you have any questions email Mr. Halquist (phalquist@marshallschool.org)
Current MS after School activities:
General: If your child is interested in gardening after school they should talk to Mrs. Birnbaum (activity will be intermittent due to faculty commitments and weather)
Monday: Fort Building Club @ Brewery Creek, Lego league Fun Challenge,
Progressive dance in the US commons (ends at 4 p.m.)
Tuesday: Ping Pong Club in the Chapel, Chess Club, Progressive dance in the
US commons (ends at 4 p.m.)
Wednesday: Ceramics club in the US art room, Computer Gaming in the US comp lab,
Progressive dance in the US commons (ends at 4 p.m.)
Thursday: Running Club w/ Mr KJ, Model Rocket Club in Mr. Diener's Rm.,
Spanish Club, Progressive dance (ends 4:00)
Friday: 3:45 Progressive dance performance in the US Commons (Parents
are welcome)
SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK
Monday, May 12 Special Schedule
Large group choir rehearsal – 12:45 p.m.
Choir Concert – 7 p.m.
Tuesday, May 13 Special Schedule
Large group band rehearsal – 12:45 p.m.
Wednesday, May 14 Advisory Schedule
6th Grade to River Quest
Thursday, May 15 Regular Schedule
Campus Visit Day
National French Exam Banquet
Spring Band Concert – 7 p.m.
Friday, May 16 Special Schedule
8th grade gone to Soudan Mines
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