GWS Weekly Newsletter
September 8, 2023
Governor Winslow Elementary School
Email: cmullen@mpsd.org
Website: https://www.mpsd.org
Location: 60 Regis Road, Marshfield, MA, USA
Phone: 781-834-5060
FROM MRS. HUBBARD, PRINCIPAL
It has been another great week at GWS! Thank you to Marshfield’s finest Police and Firefighters for greeting students and staff at the door and keeping our school safe and happy.
With help from Mrs. Chevalier, students and staff created an “Attitude of Gratitude” this week as they filled grade-level jars with many reasons for which they are thankful.
I am truly grateful to serve as principal of such a wonderful elementary school community!
FROM THE NURSE
The following state-mandated screenings of students will be completed this year. I will begin next week and will complete the process as soon as possible. I will notify you by a written notice and a telephone call, if indicated, should there be any failures or concerns regarding the results.
Grades 1 through 5: Vision Screening
Grade 1 through 3: Hearing Screening
Postural screening for grade 5 (usually done in the spring)
Grades 1 and 4: Heights and weights with BMI calculations per DPH regulations effective April 2009 (note grades K and 4 are years in which physical exam required).
A parent/guardian may opt out of these mandated screenings only through written notification to the school nurse.
These are only screenings and NOT a diagnostic service. Failures or concerns regarding the results will warrant further assessment by the child's physician. Specific recommendations will be sent home in writing.
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) requires that children be immunized at specific intervals during their school years. Please consult your physician regarding your child's immunization status or contact me to assist you with questions.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me, Courtney Powers, at 781-319-3935
Aspen Parent Portal
The Portal for elementary families is now open!
New families should have received their login information via email from our Aspen team. Please check your email for your credentials. All families can contact aspen@mpsd.org if you have any questions accessing the parent portal.
**Extremely Important: Please complete the Student Workflow and Parent Workflow before the start of the school year as this is how we reach you in an emergency.**
Click here for instructions on our Aspen portal
PickUp Patrol (PUP)
GWS will continue to use the PickUp Patrol (PUP) App to help us better manage our dismissal process. PUP allows parents to electronically make daily dismissal changes from a computer or smart phone. Families that have not already registered will receive an email with login information.
PLEASE LOGIN AND CONFIRM YOUR CHILD'S DEFAULT DISMISSAL PLANS.
School Lunch
Please click here to view the September menu.
Visitors & Volunteers
Please click here for the typable form and submit by bringing this to the front office with your license. You do have the option to have the form notarized and sent in with a copy of your license if you cannot come to the school.