Dear Marin Families,

Interventionists and I met with all grade level teachers over the last 2 weeks to analyze student data and determine students' academic needs. Next week we will begin WIN (What I Need) Time. During this time, students will work in small groups to focus on the skills and strategies they need most. Some students may work with another teacher, and some may stay in their own classroom with their teacher.

Our goal is to make sure every child gets the support they need at their level. We’re excited to create opportunities for students to learn in new ways, connect with different teachers, and build confidence as learners.

Have a wonderful weekend,

Melisa Pfohl, Principal

Fundraiser: Benchmark Pizzeria/Portavia Oct 1st

Benchmark will generously donate 15% of fundraiser sales to the PTA on Wednesday, Oct 1st. Let your server know you are dining for the fundraiser (or choose 'fundraiser' from the appetizer list if ordering online). Enjoy a night off of cooking while you support our school!

Event: Marin STEM Fair, 10/19, 11am-1pm

Join us for our community STEM Fair on Sunday, October 19, from 11am – 1pm at Marin School. It’s a fun, free event for the whole family—filled with hands-on learning, exciting activities, and lunch included.

NO NUTS AT SCHOOL Just a reminder that Marin is a nut-free school, which means no snacks/bars containing nuts and no sandwiches containing peanut butter, almond butter, Nutella/hazelnut spreads, etc.  Please be sure to pack only nut-free snacks and lunches for your student(s). The school district's Allergy Plan (from the Superintendent's Community Update on 8/22/25): "All AUSD sites and staff spaces will be designated as nut-free zones. This includes all sites, PTA & PTSA events, clubs, sports and staff-only areas.

Lice Treatment Kits Available If Needed

Marin School has lice treatment kits available in the front office for families impacted by lice and experiencing financial hardship, courtesy of the PTA. If your family needs a kit, please stop by the office and we will make sure you receive the product to treat your family.

Our goal is to support the health and comfort of all students, so please don’t hesitate to reach out if your family could benefit.

Thank you for helping us keep our school community healthy.

Celebración Latina Latino Heritage Month is here! Celebración Latina will be Saturday, October 4, 11am–2pm at Albany Middle School. All are invited to come and celebrate! Now more than ever, it is important for our community to come together to represent our rich culture through dance, song, etc. During the first hour of the event, we ask students and their families to perform a dance, sing a song, play instruments, read a poem, or share facts about their cultural traditions or country of origin. Sign up to perform here. Familias Latinas’ Read-Aloud Project The Read-Aloud Project is another way we honor our cultural heritage this month. Please volunteer so that all students in TK through 5th grade have the opportunity to have a Latinx person in their classroom reading a book and sharing their experience. We need more volunteers to reach this goal the week of September 29th! Sign up to read aloud here. Asian Pacific Islander Parent Engagement Group Fall Mixer Join us for the annual Fall Mixer hosted by AUSD Asian Pacific Islander Parent Engagement Group (API-PEG). All are welcome! October 25, 10am – 3pm at Cornell Elementary School basketball courts. Join API-PEG Group email by filling out this form.  You can also find us on Facebook and Instagram. If you have any questions, please email AlbanyAPIparents@gmail.com Superintendent's Community Update Click here for the Superintendent's Community Update.