Boys and Girls Club at Owen Marsh - Grades 1-5
We are currently enrolling new members for the school year
After School Care and we offer homework help and many enrichment activities
throughout the week.
We are also offering FREE Boys & Girls Club T-shirts to our new
members while supplies last!
Contact us:
Site Director: 'Daria Smith
Email: usmith@bgccil.org
Phone: 217-544-0548 ext.256
Owen Marsh Lego League Grades 2-5 Information:
To clarify some common questions:
1. The program will be FREE
2. The meeting times will be tailored to when the coaches can meet, this may not be directly after school. Meetings will be at school.
3. Coaches will be trained in person and have access to videos to prepare. The curriculumn is scripted and coaches do not need to be "techy" to coach.
4. The season ends with an expo, where teams share their work to two "judges" (this is not a competition).
5. We are aiming to have our expo with the Boys and girls Club on Saturday, May 4th, which means getting 12 sessions in before then.
6. We would like to start ASAP. Make sure to fill out the form by this Friday! https://forms.gle/4YrED9w157UxnWxdA
THANK YOU to those who I have heard back from about interest in coaching!
Here are links to two videos- one geared for the students and one geared for coaches:
https://youtu.be/wLv0cYZ58fw
https://youtu.be/Fegi-9Qdw2Y?feature=shared
Lastly, this is a new venture for our school so your patience and flexibility is appreciated!
Coordinator contact: Nancy Amerson, NLK.Amerson@gmail.com
Does anyone have any black lights the school can borrow for Thursday night???
Please message or email me - wconaway@sps186.org
We would really appreciate it.
~ Mrs. Conaway
Book Fair Volunteers Needed.......
We are in need of help for this week’s Book Fair, please consider signing up using the link below!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4BAEAA2DA4FCC43-47238013-omespring?useFullSite=true#/
Marsh Basketball Schedule 23/24
This Week's Basketball Game:
Tuesday, Feb. 6th - 2/6 Feitshans v. Marsh (@ Feitshans)
Address: 1101 S 15th St, Springfield, IL 62703
Team Green: 5:30
Team Red: 6:15
Team Blue: 7:00
**Attached is the full schedule. Please note we have not scheduled the game 3rd week as we are still trying to determine where we will play.
We are still having tutoring in both the a.m. and p.m. on Monday's and Thursday's for those students that have been selected.
Monday - Feb. 5 - 8:00 - 8:40 and 3:45 - 4:30
Thursday - Feb. 8 - 8:00 - 8:40 and 3:45 - 4:30
Monday - Feb. 12 - 8:00 - 8:40 and 3:45 - 4:30
Thursday - Feb. 15 - 8:00 - 8:40 and 3:45 - 4:30
Monday - Feb. 19 - No School
Thursday - Feb. 22 - 8:00 - 8:40 and 3:45 - 4:30
State testing is coming up in March. So we hope this practice will help students increase in areas of needed improvement.
Parents,
We're excited to launch a new program for our students. The FIRST Lego League (FLL) program can only be successful with the volunteer coaches. FLL makes it easy for volunteers- no STEM, Coding or robotics skills needed- there is a scripted facilitator guide. 2 volunteer coaches will mentor 6 students through a 12 session program that culminates with an expo to share their projects.
Please fill out this form if you are interested in coaching and/or enrolling your child in the program: https://forms.gle/4YrED9w157UxnWxdA
Come to the PTO meeting on Monday at Harvest Market at 6:30 to talk with the coordinator (Nancy Amerson, NLK.AMERSON@GMAIL.COM) and hear more about the program. Remember- you do not need to be an expert at anything technical to have success as a coach!
Marsh Basketball Practice Times this week: Tomorrow 1/30 & Thursday 2/1
(We know that 2/1 is middle school preview night, 5th Grade students are excused for missing practice this Thursday.
Team Red - 5:00-5:45
Team Blue - 5:45-6:30
Team Green - 6:30-7:15
Team Rosters are attached to this message.
Owen Marsh Sky Zone Jump Night is Tonight from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m.
See attached flyer for details.
In light of the remaining ice and black ice on roadways, sidewalks and parking lots, District 186 will have an e-learning day Tuesday, January 23, 2024. Ensuring the safety and well-being of our students and staff is our utmost priority, and we thank you for your understanding as we collectively navigate through these weather challenges. We will be in school on January 24, 2024.
Students are expected to login for instruction. Attendance will be taken and recorded as follows:
Elementary School: Attendance will be taken during their scheduled Google Meet session with their teacher | Students should log in to Canvas and join the Google Meet session during the time provided by their teacher.
Elementary School message for those classrooms that did not send home devices: Families will receive a direct message today because a few classrooms did not send home devices on Friday because of MAP testing and other individual classroom needs. Each classroom or school that is affected will send a direct communication by the principal or classroom teacher. Please make sure to read these communications.
Middle School + High School: Students must log into InfoSystem to confirm their attendance.
Attendance will be processed at the end of the day.
Students that DO NOT log into the Infosystem will be marked absent.
Teachers can also request changes based on student participation.
Students and families should check email and Canvas for instruction updates from their school. For more information, please visit our E-Learning webpage.
Project SCOPE will be open for currently enrolled SCOPE students from 7:45 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. at four combined locations. Please visit the SCOPE webpage to see where your child should attend SCOPE on an E-Learning Day.
Please contact your student’s school with any direct questions about e-learning. As always, be safe and happy learning. We appreciate your patience as we navigate through an e-learning day.
District staff, families and students, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude for your resilience and patience in navigating e-learning. Special kudos to our students for consistently logging in, following directions for attendance, and diligently completing assignments.
Many of you have already turned your sights to tomorrow. We know that clear weather advice can be elusive and unpredictable. At this time, we plan to be in session. However, please make sure to have a plan in place for both in-school and e-learning.
If, for any reason, an extra day is needed, we will make the call by 6 a.m. tomorrow based on updates from First Student Bus Service. As of now, the forecast predicts temperatures above freezing, with a gradual warm-up throughout the day. Your understanding during these weather-related decisions is truly valued.
Thanks for your continued patience as we navigate through the winter weather updates and make the best decisions for everyone involved.
#connect186 #sps186 #weare186
Reminder
ALL Middle School & High School students must log into InfoSystem to confirm their attendance for today, January 22, 2024!
Attendance will be processed at the end of the day, so please log on and get your attendance confirmed!
Students that DO NOT log into the Infosystem will be marked absent!
Elementary school attendance with devices at home:
All Elementary students' attendance will be taken during their scheduled Google Meet session with their teacher. Students should log in to Canvas and join the Google Meet session during the time provided by their teacher.
Elementary school message for those classrooms that did not send home devices:
Some families have received a direct message today because a few classrooms did not send home devices on Friday because of MAP testing and other individual classroom needs. Each classroom or school that is affected has sent a direct communication by the principal or the classroom teacher. Please make sure to read these communications.
Thank you!
We apologize for any worry or confusion that this has caused for some across the District. We understand your frustration when unpredictable weather occurs and want to put your mind at ease again that students will not be penalized in any way for grades or attendance because they do not have their device for today’s e-learning day. Thank you for following these alternate plans as we continue to navigate and improve the use of e-learning opportunities.
*Please note that all middle school and high school athletic and extra- curricular activities and practices have been canceled for today, January 22, 2024.
Elementary Families:
We are receiving reports that, for a variety of reasons, some elementary classrooms across the District did not send their iPads or Chromebook devices home on Friday. We want to assure you that students will not be penalized for attendance and the individual schools or classrooms that are affected will communicate directly with the families regarding the situation.
School Leaders will share information with affected families via email and other direct communication by early tomorrow morning at the latest. Please look for these messages.. We appreciate your support and patience as we navigate this issue. We understand your frustration and want to put your mind at ease again that students will not be penalized in any way for grades or attendance because they do not have their device for tomorrow’s e-learning day.
To reiterate, each classroom or school that is affected by this will have a direct communication provided to them by the principal or the classroom teacher. We apologize for any worry or confusion that this has caused for some across the district.
In light of the ongoing winter weather conditions, District 186 will have an e-learning day Monday, January 22, 2024. Ensuring the safety and well-being of our students and staff is our utmost priority, and we thank you for your understanding as we collectively navigate through these weather challenges. We fully anticipate returning to school on January 23, 2024 in person. Please check your email for the e-learning instructions for attendance and more.
We are keeping a close eye on the evolving winter weather. We know planning ahead is essential for families, and we want to give you a heads-up about the POSSIBILITY of an e-learning day on Monday, January 22, 2024 due to the high probability of ice early tomorrow and throughout the day.
Our team is monitoring the predicted ice and wintery mix as well as the timing of this weather event, and we will notify you via alerts (Call/Text/Email & Social Media) as soon as a decision is made.
We are telling you this early this evening, so you can prepare for your families. We appreciate your understanding and appreciate your patience. Decisions like these are not taken lightly.
Stay tuned for updates, and thank you for being part of our District 186 community.
#connect186 #weare186
Springfield Public Schools District 186 is open today, Friday, January 19, 2024.
Please note that with the cold temperatures & snow we have been experiencing we want to remind everyone to travel safe and make sure your student is bundled up and dressed appropriately. It is important that we work together to make sure students are prepared to go to school in cold weather.
#connect186 #sps186 #weare186
The first informational meeting will be held this Thursday, January 18th right after school from 3:30 - 4:30 in Room 107. Parents will need to provide transportation for students at 4:30 if they stay on this day.
Any student interested in trying out for the cheerleading squad should attend this meeting. There will be more information to come about tryouts and practices.
Mrs. Latrice Sanders will be the head cheerleading squad coach. Please email her with any questions at latricesanders2001@gmail.com.
No Basketball Practice today.
This Thursday, Jan. 18th will be an open gym. 5:00 - 6:00
First official basketball practice & meeting will be Monday, Jan. 22. 5:00 - 6:00
In anticipation of exceptionally cold temperatures expected tomorrow morning and a water main break that is still under repair at Jefferson Middle School, Springfield Public School District 186 will have an e-learning day on Tuesday, January 16, 2024. ALL District 186 schools will have an e-learning day on January 16th. Ensuring the safety and well-being of our students and staff is our utmost priority, and we thank you for your understanding as we collectively navigate through these weather challenges. Based on the weather forecast we anticipate being in school on Wednesday, January 17, 2024.
We have enacted our E-Learning day plan that allows students to receive asynchronous instruction at home, in lieu of using the District’s five extra days that have historically been added to the end of the school year.
To learn more about District 186’s E-Learning plan visit our E-Learning webpage - https://www.sps186.org/page/e-learning-information
Just a friendly reminder, that we are still having our Family Wellness Event tonight from 6:00 - 7:30 in the gym! We know it's cold, but please come out if you can!
