Marin School Newsletter: February 6, 2026

Posted Date: 02/06/26 (04:21 PM)

PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE

Dear Marin Families,

A quick reminder that if students bring cell phones or smart watches to school, they must remain turned off and stored in backpacks throughout the school day. These devices are not permitted to be used or worn at school. We appreciate your partnership in helping us maintain a focused, safe learning environment for all! Thank you!!

Other important updates…

It’s Budget Planning time! The District is working now to set our budget for the 2026–27 school year. The budget reflects our priorities and defines what we are able to provide for our students. You are invited to these Community Town Hall meetings to learn more and give input. Your voice matters!

February 11: Community Town Hall (combined with Special Education Advisory), 6:30–7:30pm Zoom webinar.
February 25: Community Town Hall (combined with Student Achievement Committee), 6–7:30pm, Zoom webinar.

Have a great weekend,

Melisa Pfohl, Principal

IMPORTANT DATES

Feb. 16-20	NO SCHOOL: Mid-Winter Break
Feb. 24	Family Math Night, Marin MPR, 6:15-7:30pm
March 1	Marin Garden Meet Up, 9am-noon
March 14	Marin Talent Show
March 23-28	Marin Book Fair

PTA CORNER

Join the PTA – And We'll Throw a School-wide Popsicle Party!

Only 6 more memberships to go! Help us hit our goal of 125 Marin PTA memberships for the 2025–26 school year. When we reach 125 memberships, the PTA will treat the whole school to a Popsicle Party!

Haven’t joined yet? Purchase your membership here — every membership counts! https://marinschoolpta.membershiptoolkit.com/packet/t98467108

Membership perks for Turtle, Dolphin, and Premier Dolphin levels include free admission to all Marin Movie Nights, with pizza

Stepping and Body Percussion Assembly

To celebrate Black History Month, the PTA welcomes Antwan Davis to Marin on Wednesday, February 11 for an energetic, interactive assembly featuring body percussion and stepping. Students will learn about African and African American traditions through rhythm, movement, and participation. Thank you for supporting this special event!

AUSD NEWS

Black History Month Celebration

Student performances from across Albany schools will be highlighted. Thursday, February 12, 6–8pm, Albany High School Little Theater. All are welcome! Please come and celebrate with us!

Ramadan Iftar Potluck

The Southwest Asian and North African Parent Engagement Group is hosting a Ramadan Iftar potluck on Friday, February 27, 6–8pm in the Ocean View Multipurpose Room. Come and learn about this special month through games, crafts, and conversation. Everyone is welcome! If you are able to bring a dish, please sign up using the QR code in the flyer above or at this link.

Lunar New Year Celebration

Join us for the Lunar New Year Celebration hosted by AUSD Asian Pacific Islander Parent Engagement Group (API-PEG). February 28, 4–6pm, Ocean View Elementary MPR. Food and volunteer sign up https://forms.gle/mGkDymidKpbZ4tk58 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.

SchoolCARE Volunteers Needed

SchoolCARE needs passionate volunteers to assist with Spring fundraising efforts. Please join our team in supporting public education in Albany. Sign up at the links below for each activity:

Brochure Distribution: Distribute fundraising brochures throughout Albany. Routes take 1–2 hours and can be a fun family activity.

In-Person Promotion: Help us promote our Spring campaign during school drop-off the week of April 27.

Host a Lawn Sign: We will drop off and pick up the signs for a two-month display!

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.

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Albany Sunday Youth Basketball