Dear Marin Families,

If you haven’t already, please complete Intent to Return for 2026-27 school year forms by Jan. 31. (3 different forms for different grade levels). This information will help us with planning for next year.

• Current TK students: https://www.parentsquare.com/feeds/69053304

• Current K-4th students: https://www.parentsquare.com/feeds/69193842

• Current 5th grade students: https://www.parentsquare.com/feeds/69194566

Mark your calendars for Monday’s 5th Grade Band Concert! Fifth graders from all Albany schools will be performing together as well as the AMS Jazz Band. Check out the AUSD News section below for more information.

Have a great weekend,

Melisa Pfohl, Principal

Family Math Night - Tuesday, Jan. 27 at 6:15p in the Marin MPR

Join us in the Marin Multi-Purpose Room for games and puzzles that illustrate the fun, creative, and inspiring side of math for kids and adults alike!

If you are planning on coming and want pizza, please RSVP before 3pm on Tuesday so I can order the right amount. I hope to see you there! I'll add in a little extra for those who forget to RSVP but would still like to eat. Please consider bringing a $5 to $10 donation per pizza-eater to help offset costs.

Committee to Get Involved In

We’re still looking for a parent and/or community member to participate in the AUSD Facilities Steering Committee. This committee will take a look at how space is used in our district, and specifically at Marin. This committee will also help prioritize site improvement projects at our school.

If you’re interested in this opportunity, please email Principal Pfohl at mpfohl@ausdk12.org.

5th Grade First Band Concert!  Albany Elementary Schools in collaboration with Albany Middle School & High School will host a concert in the Albany High School Gymnasium next Monday, January 26, 7–8pm. Our 5th grade band students have been working hard these past few months and are excited to showcase their progress. The AMS Jazz Band will also perform to close out the concert. We hope to see you then.  Science Olympiad Elementary Teams Forming Now! Science Olympiad is a nationwide competition where students compete in STEM-related challenges across topics like earth science, biology, chemistry, physics, and engineering. Division A is the elementary division, where 3rd–6th graders can compete by constructing a vehicle made of pasta, decoding ciphers, identifying stars, and more. We recommend forming a team of 8 friends of a similar age group to ensure compatibility amongst the students.  Find out more about SciOly Division A. Sign-up form is here. Questions? Contact us at scioly.div.a@gmail.com. Dance Camp Is Back! Albany Dance Company (ADC), Albany High’s dance group, will be once again hosting a one-day dance camp for students in grades K–8 on March 20, 8am–3:30pm, Albany Unified’s staff professional development day—a no-school day for students!  We hope this event will help out AUSD families by providing a day of fun activities for their students while also introducing them to our dance program at Albany High. Cost is $45 per dancer, $50 after March 3. Register with the QR code above in the flyer or at http://bit.ly/ADCDanceCamp26.  Superintendent's Community Update Click here for the Superintendent's Community Update.