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Statesmen High Five
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The Marshall PTSA GCM Blast is a weekly email with the latest info on what's happening of interest to Parents.  

If you've got something you want to share in the Blast, send it via email to: 
 
Please no attachments; put exactly what you want the article to say in the body of the email along with a headline and sub-headline. The deadline for submissions is Sunday evening.
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Support the Marshall Market

Please consider helping the Marshall Market provide food and necessities for our families in need of a helping hand.  

Below is a list of requested items. Please feel free to order from Amazon and have it delivered to the school. PLEASE select Monday or Thursday for delivery. That helps keep it away from coming on the weekend and makes it more manageable for the front office.

Click HERE for the Amazon Wish List.

OR purchase the items elsewhere and drop them off at the school. Drop offs are welcome from 8a-3p on Mondays and Thursdays.

Black beans
Pasta and pasta sauce
Mac & cheese
Trail mix
Granola bars
Ritz crackers with peanut butter
Shampoo and conditioner
Toothbrushes
Bar soap
Cup of noodles


Finally, thank you to Katie Purkert (School Social worker) and Luis Sosa, (Systems of Support and Advisory) for their incredible dedication to the students and families. They have done the heavy lifting during all of COVID. The Market couldn't run successfully without them!
Show Off Your Marshall Pride!

Car magnets and decals....Get yours today!!

Show your Statesman Pride while you're driving around town. Car magnets and stick-on decals for 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 are for sale for only $7 and available on https://www.pay4schoolstuff.com/

Contactless porch pickup in Vienna near Navy Federal Credit Union.
2021 Virginia PTA Citizenship Essay Contest

Virginia PTA is committed to promoting a sense of citizenship and responsibility in the lives of our children - tomorrow's leaders. To demonstrate the value that Virginia PTA places on good citizenship, we are proud to sponsor, support, and encourage Virginia students to write an essay for the 2021 Citizenship Essay Contest. This year's selected theme is "How can we stand together when we are so far apart?"

WHO CAN ENTER?
All Virginia students in grades K through 12 presently enrolled in schools with active PTA/PTSAs in Good Standing may enter. A non-graded Special Writer Division is available and limited to students whose physical, cognitive, or mental health challenges meet ADA guidelines. Qualifying students entering this division create their own essay but may receive non-artistic accommodation and assistance from an adult.

CRITERIA:
In all categories, adherence to the theme as it relates to CITIZENSHIP, originality, clarity, thought and skill in standard written English will be judged. The theme must be used as the essay title and may not be altered in any way.

Submissions are due February 1, 2021

                           Click  HERE for additional details.
 
Statesmen High Five
Let's recognize our amazing teachers!

The GCM PTSA is proud to announce that Mr. Alan Altschuler is the first winner of the Statesmen High Five gift card. Mr. Altschuler was nominated for the time he makes for students, his ability to apply challenging math concepts to real-life, and for his desire to have all of his students succeed.

In all, 56 nominations were received in December. Seniors submitted the most nominations with Juniors close behind. GCM teacher qualities most appreciated in December were thoughtfulness, positivity, engagement, and demonstrating they want all of their students to succeed.

We LOVE honoring the work of the amazing teachers at GCM. Please keep those nominations coming! 

Upcoming Events
Jan 18 - Martin Luther King Day- Student holiday
Jan 20 - Inauguration Day - Student holiday
Jan 22 - End of 2Q - 2 hour early release
Jan 25 - Teacher Work Day- Student holiday
Jan 27 - PTSA Meeting, 7 pm
Feb 15 - President's Day- Student holiday