Marsh Preparatory Academy Community
December 21, 2017
We are Marsh!
Middle school mastered, high school ready, and college bound: One unique kid at a time!
Mission Statement
Marsh Prepares scholars to gain college admittance in order to cultivate informed and engaged citizens that positively impact their community, country, and the world!
Marsh's Core Values
Growth Mindset
Respect
Perseverance
- Civic Engagement
Setting the Tone
Parents, Community Members, and Friends of Marsh;
As the holidays draw near, we would like to take a moment to say thank you to all of you for your patience and support this school year. We are indeed blessed as teachers, staff, and scholars to have the opportunity to work together with such a committed community. At this season we pause to remember each of you and the contributions you make to our efforts in ensuring all of our scholars are college bound! We look forward to continuing to build authentic and collaborative relationships with each of you in the new year. May the new year bring joy and happiness to your families and may peace and warmth fill your homes for many years to come. We appreciate your support, dedication, and belief in our amazing school community!
Marsh Success
Last Saturday, on December 9, Mr. Langton, Ms. Kim, Ms. Shisler, and Ms.Emerson took 18 scholars to compete in the MS Academic UIL Competition at Lang M.S.
Our 6th, 7th and 8th graders competed in 11 events. We are so proud of our UIL Scholars!
Thinking Outside of the Classroom
Our 8th grade social studies team has occupied the UT Space on the third floor this week for our ACP review push. We believe a new, interactive, personalized learning environment will have a positive impact on our scholars. We would like to thank the entire social studies department for their dedication and hard work and the eighth grade team for making this undertaking a reality.
Hilti North America
A Huge Thank You
Marsh Band Scores High
Congratulations to the Marsh varsity band members who participated in the district's all-city band auditions on Monday night. This year, 17 band members earned a place in the two all-city bands, which sets a Marsh record going back a quarter of a century!! The Marsh varsity band players will make up more than ten percent of the entire DISD all-city middle school bands.
To earn a place in the all-city band, students have to play three scales (some of which are two or more octaves) and perform two difficult etudes, which often include 16th and 32nd note rhythms in a wide instrumental range. Congratulations to the following new members of the 2017/18 DISD all-city band: Leslie Espinosa (clarinet), Fany Cardona (clarinet), Cally Bocanegra (clarinet), Natalie Casas (clarinet), Brian Barron (alto sax), Nicole Molina (tenor sax), Angel Flores (trumpet), Eriberto Juarez (trumpet), Muskan Awan (horn), Emily Miranda (trombone), Faith Garza (trombone), Connor Cluck (trombone), David Delgado (euphonium), Jose Chavez (tuba), Armando Beltran (tuba), Jake Smith (percussion), Osvaldo Nieto (percussion).
Nicole Molina and Emily Miranda are considered the top middle school players on their respective instrument based on their first chair placement in the top band.
The all-city band concert will be in front of a packed auditorium at Molina high school on January 27. Again, congratulations to the new members of the DISD all-city middle school band.
Comparative data:
Area middle schools
Marsh 17 members in all-city
Walker 8
Franklin 6
Cary 2
Medrano 0
only 19 of 32 middle schools have students represented in the DISD all-city band.
Marsh ranks third in the number of students represented.
DISD rank:
Greiner (preforming arts academy)
Ann Richards
Marsh
Marsh bested three magnet schools: Travis, Longfellow and YWSA
38% of the Marsh varsity band earned a place in the DISD all-city band
Artistic Learning
The Dallas Contemporary gallery educators complimented our scholars, saying they were "the most impressive and courteous DISD students we've seen this year."
In the Spirit of Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement Continued-5 Year Anniversary TC Marsh Military Museum
The TC Marsh Military Museum opened its doors to the community on November 10, 2017 for a fun night celebrating its 5 year anniversary. With close to 180 people visiting the museum, there were many opportunities for the Leadership Cadet Corps cadets to provide informational tours of the museum throughout the day and evening. Among our special guests were two wounded veterans from the Adaptive Training Foundation and a gold star father from Carry the Load. The museum's mission is to educate and engage the next generation of leaders by teaching them about the sacrifices and leadership of our US veterans past and present.
Marsh STEM
Stem night at WT White was so much fun! Matt Escoto from Marsh's 8th grade mathematics team amazed students with his magical function machine. Students worked with Mr. Escoto on writing a linear function, then showed them how to build a function machine for that equation. It was really great!
Sean holmes, Gateway to Technology instructor, introduced robotics to several students. Mr. Holmes explained how they are constructed and how they are programed, dazzling the high school students as well as the munchkins. Even little four year old Jake figured out how to move the robot and pick things up. One of the high school students said,"Wow, they have this stuff at Marsh? That wasn't there when I went there. That is so cool!"What a great event! Thank you Ms. Canno-Payne, Mr. Escoto and Mr. Holmes for participating in this event!! The kids were fascinated by your presentation!
Leadership Cadet Corps Conquers
The TC Marsh LCC cadets competed in the 2017 Atwell Drill Competition on Saturday, December 2. For most of our 7th graders, this was their very first competition. They won several trophies, encouraged, praised, and congratulated each other! Way to exemplify excellence DRILL TEAM! Congrats, Marsh LCC!
Kabuki comes to Marsh
English Classes finish with a Jolly Good Time
Matador Moments
Often times our staff and scholars will do something inspiring. We call these our Matador Moments:
This month we would like to highlight our hardworking office helpers. These scholars are always working behind the scenes assisting anyone and everyone who needs it. "Ms, How can I help you today?" is a common question you will hear daily. They take pride not just in assisting our staff but in assisting our parents too. Our office scholars truly demonstrate our core value of respect and represent Marsh well!
3rd Six Weeks/Semester Report Cards
Parent Teacher Conferences for the spring will be Tuesday, January 23rd.
Parents remember you don't need to wait for report cards to be issued to know how your scholar is doing. Your Parent Portal account will let you know everything at anytime. If you don't have a Parent Portal account, please see our Community Liaison, Ms. Davidson, to get one set up!
Surviving the holidays: How to support your kid's healthier nutrition habits year-round- by: Children's Health
The festivities and treats of the holiday season can make it difficult for your child to maintain healthy eating habits that he or she might have established earlier in the year. On average, people gain 1-3 pounds during the six weeks from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day. While this may seem insignificant, extra pounds can add up over time and eventually lead to health issues such as:
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
- High triglycerides (fats traveling in the blood)
- Increase in blood sugar
- Increase in insulin levels
- Diabetes
If your child reverts to unhealthy eating habits during the holidays, it can be challenging for him or her to get back to good food choices again in the new year. Making sure that you and your child continue to practice healthy behaviors throughout the holidays will help ensure that your family’s health stays in top shape year-round.
Tips to stay healthy during the holidays
Here are a few suggestions to help you and your child enjoy the season in a healthy way:
- Keep normal eating patterns. With school breaks, it can be easy for your child’s routine to get off-track. If your child usually eats three meals a day and snacks, try to keep that schedule consistent. Don’t eat light throughout the day to binge on favorite holiday dishes. Keeping your normal eating schedule helps keep hunger at bay and allows you time to enjoy your holiday favorites without overeating.
- Concentrate on portions. Keep portions small, eat slowly and pay attention to your body. For many, the holidays are synonymous to overindulgence. Remember to honor your fullness cues and stop eating when full, yet still feeling comfortable. If you feel like you are about to burst, you have eaten too much.
- Be sure holiday meals feature plenty of vegetables. Choosing high-fiber foods and more vegetable-based dishes can help reduce the amount of calories you consume during the holidays.
- Capitalize on the food preparation process. The holidays can be the perfect time to include your kids in the preparations of their favorite dishes. Having your kids help with the meal preparation can allow you the opportunity to teach them about healthier substitutions. For younger kids, you can have them set the table or help prepare salads.
- Take the time to organize family activity. Adding physical activity into your holiday is a good way to keep up healthy habits and enjoy quality time together as a family. Plan a post-meal walk around the neighborhood or a visit to the park.
How to make healthier versions of holiday favorites
You and your child can still enjoy holiday treats from time to time, and often, you can find healthier versions of your favorites. Consider some healthy food swaps when planning your holiday meals:
- Add several healthier options to your menu such as salad and sautéed greens beans with almonds rather than green bean casserole.
- Did you know that low-fat Greek yogurt can be a great substitute ingredient in mashed potatoes? When making mashed potatoes, use low-fat or skim milk rather than whole milk or half-and-half. You can even use low-fat Greek yogurt instead of butter milk. In addition, add some pureed cauliflower to add flavor and fiber to your dish.
- Remove some of the top crust on the apple pie to reduce your calorie and fat intake.
- Bake cored apples, stuff them with cranberry relish and top them with a dollop of whipped cream for a healthier dessert option.
The holiday season is a special time to spend with loved ones. Hopefully, these tips will help you enjoy your time together while still making your health a priority.
After School Program
Math Support at home
Reading support at home
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Upcoming Events - December/January
December 22nd - January 8th - Holiday Break
January 9th - Classes Resume
January 23rd - Parent Teacher Conference Night
Girl's Basketball
Sat 1/13/17 Marsh vs Walker Loos 6:00/7:00
Thu 1/18/17 Marsh vs Rusk Loos 6:00/7:00
Mon 1/22/17 Marsh vs Medrano Loos 6:00/7:00
Mon 1/29/17 Marsh vs Franklin Loos 6:00/7:00
W.T. White Feeder Pattern Mission Statement
We will cultivate a premier learning community to foster globally responsive citizens, personalizing instruction for every student.
Therefore, we are committed to:
- Providing access to an equitable and high quality education
- Promoting citizens who contribute to the common good
- Supporting our students academically, socially, and emotionally
Marsh Preparatory Academy
Email: rdavidson@dallasisd.org
Website: dallasisd.org/marsh
Location: 3838 Crown Shore Drive, Dallas, TX, United States
Phone: 972-502-6600
Twitter: @marshprep