Elementary News Headlines (ADA Newsletter)

Message from Mrs. B

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Hello Marcellus Families,

Welcome back and to the 4th quarter in the 2025/2026 school year. I hope everyone had a relaxing Spring Break making lots of memories with your children.

KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION! If you know of a 5-year-old who is looking for an exceptional school experience please have their parents come to Marcellus Elementary on Thursday, April 16th at 5:30pm. They will learn about our kindergarten programs and what needs to be filled out and returned to enroll their child.

April and May bring with them state testing for our 3rd through 5th graders. PLEASE, make sure that your child(ren) is getting enough sleep the night before the test, arrive to school on time so that they can receive an extra delicious hardy hot breakfast from our lunch ladies, and have time to settle into their day before showing the world how smart they are.

In May we will hold our annual Wildcat Walk. More information on the walk will be coming home with each child in the next couple weeks. This fundraiser helps us provide our students with extra fun activities throughout the year and keep our Friday Cats Cart loaded with fun prizes for each child.

Yours,

Mrs. B

Message from Mrs. B.

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Hello Marcellus Families,

March is Reading Month. We are going to hold a family literacy/math night on Thursday, March 19th from 5:00-7:00pm at Marcellus Elementary. Please see the flyer that will be coming home later this week/early next week. We will have dinner for the families who RSVP using the QR code on the literacy night flyer (if you need to call the office to RSVP please feel free to do so at 269-646-9209). The event will contain a read aloud with Dr. Dunn, an escape room for upper elementary, reading with your child, dinner and more. One gift card will be raffled in each grade level for the parents that have students complete at least 5 of the activities available to participate in.

The drawing for the gift cards will be on Friday, March 20th. If your name is pulled for your child’s grade level Mrs. B will call you to let you know.

Our Spring Break is right around the corner. We will not have school from March 27th through April 3rd. Students and staff will return on Monday, April 6th.

Thank you to each family that attended our February parent/teacher conferences and supported our annual book fair. We truly appreciate Megan Mikel and Debbie Churchill's support to make our book fair happen and be successful. Thank you to everyone who donated to the Share the Fair account so that every child who wanted to get a book or journal at the fair was able to do so.

Yours,
Mrs. B

Message from Mrs. B.

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Hello Marcellus Families,

Attendance is a crucial part of your child’s education. Please ensure that appointments are made after school hours when possible.

We have a very busy month ahead of us. Wednesday, February 11th is count day. Make sure to call the office if your child must be absent this day at 269-646-9209.

Parent/Teacher Conferences are on Thursday, February 19th. Teachers will be sending home letters for families to sign up for a conference time. This conference is going to look a little different. IF your child has a sheet with an extra page on the back of it the teacher is requesting a conference. IF you do not receive this form you can still ask for a 10 minute conference by filling out the bottom of the letter and your child's teacher will let you know what time they have available to meet with you. A formal letter will be sent home this week.

Our students will have the opportunity to purchase items from our annual book fair. Each class will be able to walk through the book fair on Monday, February 16th and then shop on either the 17th or 18th (please watch for which day your child’s class will shop the week of the 16th). Our book fair will be open during conferences so parents or special adults can shop as well.

Just a friendly reminder that students will be released early on Thursday, February 19th and will not return to school until Tuesday, February 24th for mid-winter break. IF we go over our allotted 6 snow days Friday, February 20th and/or February 23rd could be used as a make up day.

Yours,

Mrs. B

Message from Mrs. B

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Hello Marcellus Families,

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!

If you'd like to wish your child/student a "HAPPY BIRTHDAY" on their birthday, it can be posted on our digital sign on Main St., in front of the bus garage, from 12:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. on their actual birthday. It will be posted for 10 seconds at a time throughout the entire day and will cost just $5 (payment is due prior to posting). The child/student must be attending/enrolled in Marcellus Community Schools. We are promoting this fundraiser for the high school. If you are interested in doing this for your child please contact the high school office at 269-646-5081! Payment may be brought to the elementary office and we will ensure it gets over to Mrs. Wagner and the high school staff.

I would like to personally thank each volunteer that helped make our Santa’s Express such a great success this year. If we did not have our volunteers and our Wildcat Walk donations, this opportunity would not be able to continue.

It is hard to believe that the end of the 2nd marking period is approaching. Remember that attendance is a huge part of your student’s educational success.

Please make sure your child(ren) has appropriate outdoor attire. If they do not, please let us know and we will try our best to help with any needs.

Yours,
Mrs. B

Message from Mrs. B

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Hello Marcellus Families,

Just a reminder that driveline is for dropping off and picking up not for parking.

Our student's will have the opportunity to purchase gifts for their immediate family members (parents and siblings) during our December 17th Santa's Express. A form to fill out will be sent home the week of December 8th.

On Monday, December 15th Santa will be making a stop by the elementary building to take pictures with each student if they would like to have one taken.

As winter is here, students will continue to go outside for recess. Please make sure your child(ren) have appropriate outdoor attire and if they do not please let us know and we will try our best to help with any needs.

Please, remember that if your child is sick to call the front office to notify us of your child's absence.

We will not be in session from December 22nd through January 2nd, 2026. Staff and students will resume on Monday, January 5, 2026.

Yours,

Mrs. B

Message from Mrs. B

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 17:34:00 GMT

Hello Marcellus Families,

Thank you to everyone who donated to our Halloween carnival and/or classroom parties. Our Halloween celebration is second to none and that is confirmed by all the fun and excitement had by our children and adults.

Thursday, November 6th, we will hold our fall Parent-Teacher Conferences. If you have not signed up for a conference time with your child’s teacher, please reach out to them to set up a time to discuss your child’s academic progress. Friday, November 7th, there isn't school for students as teachers will be participating in professional development.

As you know, attendance is extremely important and a major indicator for reading and math skills. Please make sure your child is at school by 7:47 a.m. If your student arrives after 8am, a parent or guardian must sign them in at the front office.

Please remember that if your child is sick to call the front office to notify us. A doctor’s note must be presented to the office for the absence to be excused.

Yours,
Mrs. B

Note from Our Principal

Fri, 03 Oct 2025 16:13:00 GMT

Hello Marcellus Elementary Families,

This year is off to a great start and we are about to start our festivities seasons. First up we have our Halloween festivities which entails our 3rd annual Halloween Carnival, classroom parties and our Halloween Parade.

If you would like to make a donation or volunteer to work our 3rd annual Halloween Carnival:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4BAEAA2AA0F8C34-51798915-halloween

The carnival will be held in the elementary gym from 11-1:15pm with the Halloween Parade to follow. You can also look for the link on the Marcellus Elementary School’s Facebook page for the link to sign up.

As you know attendance is extremely important and a major indicator for reading and math skills. Please make sure your child is to school by 7:47 a.m. If your student arrives after 8am a parent or guardian MUST sign them in at the front office.

The end of the first marking period is closely approaching already. Friday, October 31st is the end of the 1st marking period. Our fall conferences are on Thursday, November 6th.

Yours,

Mrs. B

Note from Our Principal

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 13:51:00 GMT

Hello Marcellus Families,

The school year is off to a great start! Thank you for the amazing turn out at our open house that took place on August 20th. It was great to see everyone’s support and to see our students and families.

As many of you are aware our staff uses Remind or ClassDojo to communicate with our families. Please be mindful that as much as our staff loves and cares about every child in our district, they also have families of their own. I ask that you contact staff during school hours. If this isn’t feasible due to your own work schedule, please be mindful that staff will get back to you when they return to work.

Please remember that if a student arrives after 8am a parent must sign them in at the front office.

Those parents who are picking up students in the afternoon and / or dropping off in the morning, please have your child(ren) use the door closest to the sidewalk of your vehicle. Any transportation changes, please notify the front office BEFORE 2:30 p.m. 269-646-9209

Yours,
Mrs. B

Note from Our Principal

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 18:24:00 GMT

Hello Marcellus Families,

I would like to personally thank each family and business who participated and supported our annual fundraiser.

Thank you to our dedicated staff for another great school year!!!!!!

We hope everyone has an AMAZING SUMMER BREAK!!!!

Yours,

Mrs. B

Note from our Principal

Fri, 02 May 2025 14:05:00 GMT

Hello Marcellus Families,

The first full week of May is Teacher Appreciation Week. We will be celebrating the staff each day of the week with a special treat in celebration from May 5^th – May 9th. Thank you to our amazing teachers and staff for all that you do for our students, families and school community. We would not be who we are today without YOU!

When the weather finally gets warm consistently, please remember to send your child(ren) to school in shoes with backs on them.

Our Wildcat Walk will be here before we know it. We will hold our annual fundraiser on Friday, May 23rd. This annual fundraiser is what keeps our Cats cart filled on Fridays to celebrate students’ excellent behavior, Santa’s Express and special treats throughout the year.

Please, remember that if your child is sick to call the front office to notify us. Children must be symptom free for 24 hours before returning to school.

Yours,

Mrs. B

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Wed, 09 Apr 2025 14:41:00 GMT

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Note from Principal

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 14:36:00 GMT

Hello Marcellus Families,

Welcome to the 4^th quarter in the 2024/2025 school year. I hope everyone enjoyed your Spring Break last week.

KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION! If you know of a 5-year-old who is looking for an exceptional school experience please have their parents come to Marcellus Elementary on Tuesday, April 15^th at 5:30pm. They will learn about our kindergarten programs and what needs to be filled out and returned to enroll their child.

April and May bring with them state testing for our 3^rd through 5^th graders. PLEASE, make sure that your child(ren) is getting enough sleep the night before the test, arrive to school on time so that they can receive an extra delicious hardy hot breakfast from our lunch ladies, and have time to settle into their day before showing the world how smart they are.

In May we will hold our annual Wildcat Walk. More information on the walk will be coming home with each child in the next couple weeks. This fundraiser helps us provide our students with extra fun activities throughout the year and keep our Friday Cats Ticket Cart loaded with fun prizes for each child.

Yours,

Mrs. B

Note from our Principal

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 16:53:00 GMT

Hello Marcellus Families,

March is Reading Month. We are trying something a little different this year by trying a book bingo. Each week students who complete a bingo will turn their cards into their teachers on Fridays (no exceptions) for a special treat from Mrs. B and the staff.

We are going to hold a Family Literacy Night on Thursday, March 20^th from 5:30-7:00pm at Marcellus Elementary. Please see the flyer that will be coming home later this week/early next week. We will have dinner for the families who RSVP using the QR code on the literacy night flyer (if you need to call the office to RSVP please feel free to do so at 269-646-9209). The event will contain read aloud, escape rooms, reading with your child, and dinner. One gift card will be raffled in each grade level for the parents that have students complete 5 out of the 6 activities.

The drawing for the gift cards will be on Friday, March 21^st. If your name is pulled for your child’s grade level Mrs. B will call you to let you know.

Our Spring Break is right around the corner. We will not have school from March 28th through April 4^th. Students and staff will return on Monday, April 7^th.

Thank you to each family that attended our February parent/teacher conferences and supported our annual book fair. We truly appreciate the volunteers and support to make our book fair happen and be successful.

Yours,

Mrs. B

Note from our Principal

Fri, 14 Feb 2025 18:21:00 GMT

Hello Marcellus Families,

Attendance is a crucial part of your child’s education. Please ensure that appointments are made after school hours when possible.

We have a very busy month ahead of us. Wednesday, February 12^th is Count Day and Valentine’s Day Parties. Make sure to call the office if your child must be absent this day at 269-646-9209.

Teachers are sharing out links so that you can sign up for an in-person parent-teacher conference. Conferences are extremely important and give the teacher and you an opportunity to meet one on one about your child’s successes and struggles.

Our students will have the opportunity to purchase items from our annual book fair. Each class will be able to walk through the Book Fair on Monday, February 17^th and then shop on either the 18^th or 19^th (please watch for which day your child’s class will shop the week of the 17^th). Our book fair will be open during conferences so parents or special adults can shop as well.

Just a friendly reminder that students will be released early on Thursday, February 20^th and will not return to school until Tuesday, February 25^th for mid-winter break. IF we go over our allotted 6 snow days Monday, February 24^th could be used as a make up day.

Yours,

Mrs. B

Note from our Principal

Mon, 07 Oct 2024 17:20:00 GMT

Hello Marcellus Families,

HAPPY FALL Y’ALL!!!!

A text message was sent out to families on Tuesday, October 2^nd to sign up to volunteer to help us run our 2^nd annual Halloween Carnival. If you did not receive the text, please check the Marcellus Elementary School’s Facebook page for the link to sign up.

The end of the first marking period is closely approaching already. Friday, November 1^st is the end of the 1^st marking period. Our fall conferences are on Thursday, November 7th.

Yours,

Mrs. B

Note from our Principal

Fri, 13 Sep 2024 15:55:00 GMT

Mrs. B

Hello Marcellus Families,

The school year is off to a great start! Thank you for the amazing turn out at our open house that took place on August 21st. It was great to see everyone’s support and to see our students and families.

As you know attendance is extremely important and a major indicator for reading and math skills. Please make sure your child is to school by 7:47 a.m. If your student arrives at 8am or after a parent or guardian must sign them in at the front office.

Those parents who are picking up students in the afternoon and / or dropping off in the morning, please have your child(ren) use the door closest to the sidewalk of your vehicle.

Please, remember that if your child is sick to call the front office to notify us. Children must be fever free for 24 hours without medication before returning to school.

Yours,

Mrs. B

Note from Our Principal

Fri, 10 May 2024 04:00:00 GMT

Note from our Principal –

Hello Marcellus Families,

The first full week of May is Teacher Appreciation Week. We will be celebrating the staff each day of the week with a special treat in celebration May 6th – 10th.

When the weather finally gets warm consistently, please remember to send your child(ren) to school in shoes with backs on them.

Our Wildcat Walk will be here before we know it. We will hold our annual fundraiser on Friday, May 24th. This annual fundraiser is what keeps our Cats cart filled on Fridays to celebrate students’ excellent behavior, Santa’s Express and special treats throughout the year.

Please, remember that if your child is sick to call the front office to notify us. Children must be symptom free for 24 hours before returning to school.

Yours,

Mrs. B

Note from Principal

Tue, 09 Apr 2024 04:00:00 GMT

Note from our Principal –

Hello Marcellus Families,

The 4th quarter will begin on April 8th when we return from Spring Break. I hope that each of you have a wonderful spring break.

KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION! If you know of a 5-year-old who is looking for an exceptional school experience please have their parents come to Marcellus Elementary on Thursday, April 18th at 5:30pm. They will learn about our kindergarten programs and what needs to be filled out and returned to enroll their child.

In May we will hold our annual Wildcat Walk. More information on the walk will be coming home with each child after spring break. This fundraiser helps us provide our students with extra fun activities throughout the year and keep our Friday Cats Ticket Cart loaded with fun prizes for each child.

Yours,
Mrs. B

Note from our Principal

Fri, 01 Mar 2024 05:00:00 GMT

Hello Marcellus Families,

Please help us in welcoming our new district nurse, Ms. Melissa Smith. Melissa is a Marcellus graduate class of 2012. She comes to us with 9 years of experience. We are so thankful to have her join our wildcat family!

March is Reading Month. We are doing different reading activities throughout the month. An adult in the household just needs to initial by the activity once it is completed. After 20 activities have been completed, please have an adult sign the check list and your child returns the signed / initialed check list to their homeroom teacher.

Fridays and one Thursday in March will be special dress up days. Please look at the calendar, on the front side of the March is Reading Month check list to know what our dress up days will be throughout March.

Our Spring Break is right around the corner. We will not have school from March 29th through April 5th. Students and staff will return on Monday, April 8th.
Thank you to each family that attended our February parent/teacher conferences and supported our annual book fair. We truly appreciate the volunteers and support to make our book fair happen and be successful.

Yours,
Mrs. B

Note from our Principal

Thu, 08 Feb 2024 05:00:00 GMT

Hello Marcellus Families,

Attendance is a crucial part of your child’s education. Please ensure that appointments are made after school hours when possible.

We have a very busy month ahead of us. Wednesday, February 14th is count day. Make sure to call the office if your child must be absent this day.

Teachers are sharing out links so that you can sign up for an in-person parent-teacher conference. Conferences are extremely important and give the teacher and you an opportunity to meet one on one about your child’s successes and struggles.

Our students will have the opportunity to purchase items from our annual book fair. Each class will be able to walk through the book fair on Monday, February 19th and then shop on either the 20th or 21st (please watch for which day your child’s class will shop the week of the 12th). Our book fair will be open during conferences so parents or special adults can shop as well.

Just a friendly reminder that students will be released early on Thursday, February 22nd and will not return to school until Tuesday, February 27th for mid-winter break.

Note from the Principal

Thu, 11 Jan 2024 05:00:00 GMT

Hello Marcellus Families,

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!

I would like to personally thank each volunteer that helped make our Santa’s Express such a great success this year. If we did not have our volunteers this opportunity would not happen as smoothly as it does. Our 5th grade students want to be just as helpful, and they got to help our preschool students shop in the afternoon. It is truly a pleasure to get to see our students giving back!

It is hard to believe that the 2nd marking period is approaching. Remember that attendance is a huge part of your student’s educational success.

Please make sure your child(ren) has appropriate outdoor attire and if they do not, please let us know and we will try our best to help with any needs.

Please, remember that if your child is sick to call the front office to notify us. Children must be symptom free for 24 hours before returning to school.

Yours, Mrs. B

Note from the Principal

Mon, 04 Dec 2023 05:00:00 GMT

Note from our Principal –

Hello Marcellus Families,

Our student’s will have the opportunity to purchase gifts for their immediate family members (parents and siblings) during our December 14th Santa’s Express. A form to fill out and a volunteer sheet went home this week.
On Tuesday, December 19th Santa will be making a stop by the elementary building to take pictures with each student if they would like to have one take.
As winter has finally arrived, students will continue to go outside for recess. Please make sure your child(ren) have appropriate outdoor attire and if they do not please let us know and we will try our best to help with any needs.

Please, remember that if your child is sick to call the front office to notify us.

Remember that we will not be in session from December 25, 2023 through January 7, 2024. Staff and students will resume on Monday, January 8, 2024.
Yours,
Mrs. B

Note from the Principal

Sun, 26 Nov 2023 05:00:00 GMT

Note from our Principal

Hello Marcellus Families,

I can’t thank each of you enough for the wonderful turn out we had for Parent-Teacher Conferences. It is a pleasure to be part of a team with each family.

As you know attendance is extremely important and a major indicator for reading and math skills. Please make sure your child is to school by 7:47 a.m. If your student arrives after 8am a parent or guardian must sign them in at the front office.

Please, remember that if your child is sick to call the front office to notify us. A doctor’s note must be presented to the office for the absence to be excused.

Yours,

Mrs. B

Note from the Principal

Thu, 05 Oct 2023 04:00:00 GMT

Note from our Principal –

Mrs. B

Hello Marcellus Families,

HAPPY FALL Y’ALL!!!!

We will be looking for volunteers to help run some fun activities the morning of October 31st for our first attempt at a Halloween carnival. There will be more information coming home next week about this event.

The end of the first marking period is closely approaching already. Friday, October 27th is the end of the 1st marking period. Our fall conferences are on November 2nd.

Yours,

Mrs. B

Notes from Principal

Fri, 02 Jun 2023 04:00:00 GMT

Mrs.

Hello Marcellus Families,

I would like to thank each of you for your continued support.

Thank you to our dedicated staff for another great school year!!!!!!

We hope everyone has an AMAZING SUMMER BREAK!!!!

Yours,

Mrs. B

Note from the Principal

Tue, 16 May 2023 04:00:00 GMT

Mrs.

Hello Marcellus Families,

The first full week of May is Teacher Appreciation Week. We will be celebrating the staff...

Note from the Principal

Fri, 14 Apr 2023 17:49:00 GMT

Mrs.

Hello Marcellus Families,

Welcome to the 4th quarter of the 22/23 school year. I hope you each had a wonderful spring break with your children and families.

KINDERGARTEN ROUND UP! If you know of a 5-year-old who is looking for an exceptional school experience please have their parents come to Marcellus Elementary on Thursday, April 20th at 5:30pm. They will learn about our kindergarten programs and what needs to be filled out and returned to enroll their child...