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Inspiring, Guiding & Challenging Students

Marin School Newsletter: May 8, 2026

Posted Date: 05/08/26 (05:18 PM)


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PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE

Dear Marin Families,


Thank you for making Teacher Appreciation Week so special for our staff. Every thoughtful gesture, note, treat, and act of kindness helped our teachers and staff feel truly valued, appreciated, and loved.


We are incredibly grateful to our PTA and to all the families who contributed to making this week so meaningful. Your generosity and support mean so much, and we are lucky to be part of such a caring community.


With gratitude,

Melisa Pfohl, Principal


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IMPORTANT DATES

May 14  Marin Open House, 6:00-7:00pm
May 25 NO SCHOOL: Memorial Day
June 1 AHS Senior Walk at Marin, 8:30am
June 5  5th Grade Promotion Ceremony, 10am
June 5  Last Day of School, Minimum Day: 
1st-5th released at 1:45pm; TK & K released at 1:30pm

PTA CORNER

Share Your Perspective on Technology in AUSD Classrooms

We invite all Marin parents and caregivers to take a short survey sharing your perspective on how technology is being used in our schools. Your input will help inform an important district-wide conversation about how student learning is supported.


Click here to take the survey


The survey should take no more than 5 minutes to complete. Thank you for helping shape the future of learning in our community!


Moonlight Auction Final Items

The 2026 live auction has come to a close! Thank you to all those who participated - the auction raised a record $47,000! These funds will go directly towards supporting our Marin students and school community.


Still interested in auction items? Some special items are still available online! Visit our online CATALOG to see. Certain items are listed at a significant discount (~1/3 of market value).

  • ItemsJudo lessons, Tutoring, Interior Design, Film Series, Jewelry, Gilroy Gardens Tickets, Classroom Art... 

  • Sign Up Parties: Silent Discos, Party w/ The Principal, Yoga and Dance Classes, Parents' Night Out & Cocktail Parties... 

Congratulations to all our 2026 Auction Winners. Please keep an eye out for an email from one of our coordinators for details on how to arrange pick-up or access to your items. Thank you again to everyone for making 2026 such a success!


MARIN NEWS

Extra Clothes Needed in the Office

The office keeps some clothing for students who need to change clothes during the school day. We are in need of boy-leaning pants (no jeans) and underwear in sizes 4T to 10. (We have plenty of shirts and girl-leaning clothing.) Thank you!



AUSD NEWS

Check out the New Event Announcements Page!
Check out our new  AUSD Event Announcements Page on the website! This page will allow you quick access to all announcements, without extending the length of school newsletters or risking not seeing some announcements when the email is clipped.  


Community Newsletter Update
The Superintendent’s Community Update is now a monthly Community Newsletter, sent at the beginning of each month.   👉 Be sure to check out for the latest edition! AUSD Community Newsletter, May 2026


MARIN OFFICE INFORMATION


Office Hours:

8:15am - 3:15pm


Main Office Phone: 

510.558.4700


Attendance Email: *please contact by 10am*
marinattendance@ausdk12.org


Attendance Voicemail: 
510.558.4787

Office Staff Contacts:


Minka Bakkenta

mbakkenta@ausdk12.org


Amy Cantu

acantu@ausdk12.org


Tamara Keller
tkeller@ausdk12.org


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