This was a busy week at Marshall Springs. A few of the highlights:

Our Grade 9 students all had a practice English Language Arts written exam. The purpose of the practice was to get the students used to the test, the usage of the test program, and what the process will look like. It went really well and our students did a great job.
Our Diversity club has been helping us learn about Mental Health week with regular informative announcements. Empathy was a big theme. Thanks to the students who have volunteered their time and energies to this project.
Moose Hide Campaign - this is being championed by Mrs. Lurch. Our students will be getting more information around how to be further involved on May 12.
badminton - the team is practicing and they are all getting ready for their divisional meets. Go Marshall Springs.

May is always a busy month and we have lots to look forward to before the end of the month. We have the school play, the track and field team, Dr. O’Neill visiting the feeder school councils, an MSEC meeting (May 25) and a lot of preparation for year end activities (Grade 9 farewell).

We have also had another staffing change to inform you of. Mr. Radder will be away from Marshall Springs until next school year.. Replacing Mr. Radder is not easy, but it will involve one of our Learning Leaders taking on the role of Assistant Principal and hiring a teacher to replace them. We are passing along positive thoughts to Mr. Radder and his family.

I am consistently reminded of our journey over the last couple of years. I know that this has not been easy on many families. As a school community we are dedicated to working together to provide a quality education for each student at Marshall Springs. The faculty are tired at this time of year as a rule, but after battling this pandemic for the last couple of years we are experiencing the toll on the health of the adults in the building. I encourage everyone to reach out, to support each other, to give thanks, express gratitude, and know that you can make a difference in someone’s day. Kindness matters. If you are feeling alone or need support, or know someone who needs support, please reach out. We can make a difference.

Marshall Springs Drama Production

“The Redemption of Gertie Greene” by Tara Temple
Wednesday, May 18 at 6:30pm
Food Bank donations accepted at the door.

New student Gertie Greene is a bully. Gossip spreads like wildfire that she attacks kids in the bathroom, knocks down football players, and gets suspended all the time. Even teachers are afraid of her. Everyone’s talking about it so it must be true. But is she really a terrifying monster?

In The Redemption of Gertie Greene the truth comes out in the most unexpected ways. Is Gertie really what everyone calls her: a freak, strange, stupid, clumsy, and mean? Or can Mr. Fillmore’s quirky drama students see past the scuttlebutt to discover the real person behind the rumors? As they separate fact from fiction, Gertie and her fellow drama students bring to light the transforming power of kindness, and the importance of standing up for people who can’t defend themselves.

Special Presentation on Anxiety in Children and Youth

Presented by: Dr. Caroline Buzanko

How traditional ways of helping children and teens may unwittinglyworsen their anxiety. Ways parents should respond to their anxious children. Learn about theanxiety compass, which outlines eight essential steps in helping children and teens manage anxiety effectively.

Anxiety is at epidemic levels among children and is the most commonmental health concern they face. Anxiety is not something you outgrow, andearly intervention helps minimize later problems with depression and other social, emotional, behavioral, and physical difficulties.

In this presentation, parents/caregivers will learn:

May 16 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Register here: https://tinyurl.com/2h8a5ctu

Important Dates

May 9	First day of Term 6 electives rotation for Grade 6 students
May 12	Moose Hide Campaign
May 16 &18 May 18	Grade 9 PAT English Language Arts Part A Drama Production at 630pm
May 20	Non-Instruction Day - No Classes
May 24	Victoria Day - No Classes, school closed

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