For the second year in a row, Marshall has been named as one of America's Best High Schools by U.S. News and World Report.  Over 21,000 schools in the 48 states plus the District of Columbia were analyzed.  Factors that determined the ranking included test performance, socio-economic level and and college preparedness.  Marshall received a silver medal, one of only 461 in the nation to receive this distinction.  Area schools joining Marshall as a silver medalist include San Marino High School and Arcadia High School.  La Canada is the only Southern California High School to receive a gold medal.  Congratulations, Marshall.  Keep up the good work!

Marshall LEARNs are excited to open up an opportunity for the LEARNs Students to showcase their new Skateboards and Skating Skills through the forms of multimedia. The course will be taught by Raul Hernandez who is a member of the Marshall LEARNs team. The classes will be held Monday – Friday during program hours. Classes begin April 19 and end June 24.           Click here for more information.

Marshall Fundamental Secondary School Site Council - Candidates for Parent Members are needed.
**Deadline for nominations Friday April 16, 2010**
Parents will elect 2 parent members and at least 2 alternates at Open House Wed. May 26, 2010.

• Requirements: 2-year term 2010/11-2011/12;
• Parent candidates should plan to attend the joint Site Council, PTSA and ELAC meeting on Wed April 21, 6:30 p.m. and the May 19 Site council meeting on Wed May 19, 4 p.m., room 126.
• Attend monthly council meeting on the 3rd Wednesday at 4:00 p.m. in room 126.

To apply, Submit your Name, Phone number, e-mail  address and a brief statement of interest describing your interest in participating in the School Site Council and your involvement at Marshall or at a previous school.
(submit to marshallsitecouncil@yahoo.com or to Mrs. Chase in the Main Office by Friday April 16)

Marshall Fundamental has been selected as one of only about 125 high schools in California to participate in a survey and test based on our demographics. Thirty seniors have been randomly selected by the U.S. Department of Education to participate. This process is called the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) and is commonly known as  the "Nation's Report Card".  The NAEP is a 90-120 minute computer-based writing test. This is significant as important decisions about education are made using NAEP results.

10 a.m. - 3 p.m. @ Marshall . Please come by and drop off any electronic device you no longer use/need.
Click here for more information

The SATs are just around the corner...
                                                Do you need help with preparing for them...

Look no further because Marshall LEARNS program is offering FREE (that's right, FREE) test prep classes. Classes will begin FEB. 8, 2010 after school here at Marshall. Class will be held Monday - Wednesday for English and Tuesday - Thursday for Math. For more information, parents and students can contact the LEARNs office at 626-396-5810 ext. 64049 or stop by and see Jack Minassian in room B122.

Support Marshall Fundamental Every time You Go Online.
Two ways:
1. Use www.freelanthropy.com/search/mfss for your Web searches to earn money for MFSS
2. Get the Marshall Fundamental Browser toolbar (use the Toolbar link from www.freelanthropy.com/search/mfss) then use it to search, shop and stay connected.

Support Marshall Fundamental when you shop at Vons, Albertson's or Ralphs.  Register your grocery club cards and earn money for Marshall PTSA - see instructions on the PTSA webpage
NOTE: Cards must be registered annually to earn money for the school.

MTA Bus Applications are available in the Activities Office. The eligibility requirement is middle school students must live 2 miles and high school students 2.5 miles. Once student’s has been approved the turn around process is 1 week. MTA bus passes will be available for pick up in the Activities Office.

Marshall Athletic Schedules
Log on to www.highschoolsports.net. Click on my school, locate Marshall Fundamental Eagles, Pasadena.

Dress code information can be found under Parents and Students icons to the left of your screen.

Do you have Aerobics or Yoga DVDs you no longer use?   Marshall LEARNS afterschool program will be offering these classes this year and could use donations of DVDs.  Thanks!