Marsh Elementary

Good evening, AUSD families, students, and staff!

As we begin this week, Veterans Day holds a special place in my heart.
Having had the honor of serving in both the United States Air Force and the California Army National Guard, I understand firsthand that service is more than wearing a uniform. It is about sacrifice, commitment, responsibility, and being part of something greater than ourselves.
Those same values are essential to building strong schools and communities.
This Wednesday, as we honor our veterans, I encourage everyone to remember not only those who served, but also the families who stood beside them.

And as the holidays approach, let's remember that while this season brings joy to many, others may be navigating difficult times.

🌟 This Week's Challenge: Show Gratitude Through Action.
Thank a veteran, recognize someone's sacrifice, or simply check in on someone who needs encouragement.

💭 Reflection Question: How can we demonstrate the spirit of service through kindness and compassion toward others?

From one veteran to another, thank you for your service. And to our entire AUSD family, may we continue serving one another with gratitude, kindness, and respect.

Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful week! 🇺🇸💙
With Gratitude,
KR
Dr. Kofi Rogers
Director, Culture, Climate & Safety
Antioch Unified School District
Proud U.S. Air Force & California Army National Guard Veteran

Happy Friday, AUSD families and staff!

As we enter the holiday season, remember that while this time brings joy to many, it can also bring stress, sadness, and loneliness to others.

Be mindful of changing moods, lead with kindness, and take time to listen. Remember, every voice matters.

Celebrate your blessings, appreciate your journey, and never compare your life to someone else's. We all have different stories.

Wishing everyone a safe, peaceful, and restful weekend! 💙

Dr. Kofi Rogers
Director, Culture, Climate & Safety
Antioch Unified School District

Building Safer Schools. Strengthening Our Culture. Connecting Our Community.

Dear AUSD Families and Staff,

As we put away the Halloween costumes and turn our clocks back, we welcome a new week with an opportunity to reset, reconnect, and look out for one another.

With daylight saving time ending and darkness arriving earlier, please take a moment to review your family’s travel and pickup plans. Encourage students to use crosswalks, stay alert, and make themselves visible when walking or biking. Drivers, please slow down near our schools and watch carefully for students and families.

The time change can also affect sleep, energy, and patience. Returning to consistent bedtime routines and preparing for school the night before can help everyone start the day feeling ready.

Most of all, let’s begin this week with kindness. Greet someone warmly, check in with a student or colleague, and remind our children that they belong and have trusted adults ready to help.

Our clocks may fall back, but together, we keep moving forward.

Have a safe, connected, and strong week!

KR

Dr. Kofi Rogers
Director, Culture, Climate & Safety
Antioch Unified School District

Antioch Unified School District is hosting a winter clothing drive. We are looking for new or gently used coats, hats, gloves, blankets, umbrellas, scarves, and socks. The Donation dates will be from November 2nd through November 20th. Drop off locations are the Mission Elementary School, Carmen Dragon Elementary School, Belshaw Elementary School, and Deer Valley High School Front Offices. You can also drop them off at Prospects High School with the counselor, Wanema Cornell. Finally, you are more than welcome to drop them off at the District Office with Barbara Aguilar located in Portable D in the back. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Barbar directly at 925-779-7500 ext. 53402 or email her at barbaraaguilar@antiochschools.net.

🌞Free Summer Meals for Children starting this Wednesday! The AUSD Nutrition Services Department is proud to offer all children 18 and under free breakfast and lunch when school is out for the summer. Sites will be open from 6/11-7/17, Monday-Friday. We will be closed on 6/19 and 7/4. Children may receive 1 breakfast and 1 lunch per day. All meals must be consumed on site. Visit our website at www.antiochschools.net/page/summermeals for meal service times, locations, and menus. We look forward to serving your children this summer! Sites and dates are subject to change. Please note there will be no meal service for Turner Elementary School on Friday, June 13th. Please refer to schedule for alternate sites.

The Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) Meeting is on Tuesday 4/29/2025 from 5:30pm - 7:30pm at Dallas Ranch Middle School Library. Agenda: • Review of LCAP Educational Partner Feedback • Budget Overview for Parents • LCAP Budget Alignment Feedback Please join us! Childcare and refreshments will be available.

A Song for Cesar Movie Event

Resource guide and information for undocumented students and families.

Update Coming Soon to the AUSD app! Parents/guardians who have already created a Rooms account will be able to access app features like chat and announcements in a new, streamlined way! Updated Look Coming Soon: https://5il.co/34ids Download for Android https://bit.ly/3OPbJ4o Download for iPhone https://apple.co/3N8P3Lw

Unase a nuestra proxima reunion, Martes 17 de Diciembre a las 8:30am en el Portable # 31.

We are excited to welcome our tigers back to Marsh for the 24-25 School Year. The first day of school Thursday Aug 8th and Friday Aug 9th we will be following our minimum day schedule. Estamos emocionados de darle la bienvenida a nuestros tigres a Marsh para el año escolar 24-25. El jueves 8 de agosto y viernes 9 de agosto seguiremos nuestro horario de día mínimo.

Join us for an evening full of Marsh community fun! The whole family is invited! Make sure to bring your own food, comfortable seating, and your dancing shoes! There will be performances from our community like: • Ballet Folklorico Group • Aztec Dancers • Tongan Performers • Marsh Elementary Dancers • Marsh Tiger 5th Grade Band Students and many more performances! Local organizations include: • Antioch First 5 • La Raza Clinic • Coco Family Justice • Rising Juntos • Reimagining Antioch • Be Exceptional • YMCA • Reach Opportunity Junction • Antioch Recreation Center and more! Date: Thursday, May 30, 2024 Time: 5:00-7:00pm Location: Marsh Elementary School—2304 G. St, Antioch, CA 94509 ¡Únase a nosotros para una tarde llena de diversión comunitaria de Marsh! ¡Toda la familia está invitada! ¡Asegurense de traer tu propia comida, asientos cómodos y tus zapatos de baile! Habrá presentaciones de nuestra comunidad como: • Grupo de Ballet Folklórico • bailarines aztecas • Artistas tonganos • Bailarines de la escuela primaria Marsh • Estudiantes de la banda de quinto grado de Marsh Tiger ¡Y muchas más actuaciones! Las organizaciones locales incluyen: • Antioquía Primeros 5 • Clínica La Raza • Justicia de la familia Coco • Juntos en ascenso • Reimaginando Antioquía • Sea excepcional • YMCA • Llegar al cruce de oportunidades • Centro recreativo de Antioquía ¡y más! Fecha: jueves 30 de mayo de 2024 Hora: 5:00-7:00 p.m. Ubicación: Escuela Primaria Marsh—2304 G. St, Antioch, CA 94509

The AUSD will hold a Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) Meeting on Tuesday, 4/16/2024 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Please join us in person at Antioch Middle School Library. Child Care and Refreshments will be available. Join us as we analyze goals and actions, and make recommendations for the 2024-2027 LCAP.

The AUSD will hold a Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) Meeting on Thursday, 2/22/2024 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Please join us in person at Antioch Middle School Library. Child Care and Refreshments will be available. Join us as we analyze goals and actions, and make recommendations for the 2024-2027 LCAP.

Hello Parents & Guardians, The district is considering a bond measure to improve our school facilities. We want to know what improvements are important to you. Please click the link, find your student's school, post your recommendation, or like previous posts. https://www.antiochschools.net/schoolbond

Our first Parent Advisory Committee Meeting of the year will be held on Thursday, October 19, 2023 from 5:30pm - 7:30pm. Items on the agenda are: 1. District News & Resources – highlights of our students shining across the district 2. AUSD Schools Bond – for much needed school community environment upgrades 3. Equity Audits – district-wide school transformational improvement efforts 4. Community Schools – AUSD’s goal to serve the school community as a resource center Join us online for this virtual meeting. https://www.antiochschools.net/PAC-10.19.2023 or check the district website for other ways to connect: www.antiochschools.net/PAC

Our first Parent Advisory Committee Meeting of the year will be held on Thursday, October 19, 2023 from 5:30pm - 7:30pm. Items on the agenda are:  District News & Resources – highlights of our students shining across the district  AUSD Schools Bond – for much needed school community environment upgrades  Equity Audits – district-wide school transformational improvement efforts  Community Schools – AUSD’s goal to serve the school community as a resource center Join us online for this virtual meeting. https://www.antiochschools.net/PAC-10.19.2023 or check the district website for other ways to connect: www.antiochschools.net/PAC

Antioch High School will be holding their first grocery giveaway of the school year September 22, 2023 2:45 pm - 3:45 pm. Picks ups will be located in the Pantry Shop. Please enter through the 14th street gate and drive up the fenced area near the Pantry sign.

REMINDER Next Week 9/11-9/15 is Goal Setting Conference Week. All students will be dismissed on Minimum Day Schedule at 11:35 a.m. RECORDATORIO La próxima semana, del 11 al 15 de septiembre, es la Semana de la Conferencia de Establecimiento de Metas. Todos los estudiantes saldrán en el horario de día mínimo a las 11:35 a.m.

We are thrilled to announce the re-opening of the Newcomer Center on September 5th for the 2023-2024school year, at Antioch Middle School in Room #103.