SRS Weekly Newsletter
October 27, 2023
Mark Your Calendars
Upcoming Events & Announcements
- 11/6 Monday: Elementary Trimester Conferences 6-8PM
- 11/7 Tuesday: No School for Students
- 11/8 Wednesday: Elementary Trimester Conferences 1-3PM
- 11/10 Friday: No School Veterans Day Observance
- 11/22 Wednesday: Early Release 11:40AM No breakfast or lunch served
- 11/23 Thursday 11/24 Friday: Thanksgiving Break
Second Grade Writing Celebration
The SRS Bank is Open!
"The Seals on the Bus" with Mr. Larson
Guest Reader in Kindergarten
Math and Measuring in Second Grade
Mrs. Lawrence Reading Group
5th Grade Fun
Conference Signups Open
1. Click here for the PTCFast Parent/Teacher Conference Scheduling Link
2. A list of all teachers will be displayed.
3. Click on the name of the teacher with whom you wish to conference.
4. Select a time and enter the required information (child and parent’s name and email).
5. PTCFast.com will send you an email confirmation. The email will give you all the information you need to change your appointment and will send you a reminder of appointments.
As always, appointments book quickly and are on a first come, first served basis. If you are unable to access an appointment with your child’s teacher, please contact that teacher to discuss your child at a later date/time. If you do not have access to a computer, please contact your child’s teacher to request a conference appointment. Should you have any questions about the scheduling process, please contact the office at (781) 834-5030.
The Reading Room
Follow us on instagram@srsreadingroom
Did you know that while language learning occurs naturally in the brain, learning to read does not? In fact, we need to 'wire' children's brains in order to teach them how to read. This means that we can't just surround children with books and expect them to pick up reading without direct instruction. Luckily, K-3 Marshfield teachers use the Fundations phonics program to explicitly, systematically teach students the 'reading code.' At home, you can support this important work by encouraging your child to say all the sounds, or "tap it out" when they are stuck on a tricky word. We want to discourage children from guessing, skipping words, or looking at the picture to figure out a word.
November Calendar
Breakfast Menu
Lunch Menu
SEPAC
Please join the Marshfield Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) for an important presentation “Basic Rights - Evaluation and Eligibility for IEPs” Where: Zoom - Click here to register, a meeting link will be emailed to you When: Thursday, November 9, 2023 at 6:30 pm Presented by: Federation for Children with Special Needs This event is open to ALL parents/caregivers. It is sponsored by the Marshfield Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC). The presentation is a comprehensive introduction into special education laws and procedures. It will delve into the purpose of the law, referrals, evaluations, and the team meeting process including determining eligibility. Further discussion will focus on services, placement, and what to do when you receive a proposed IEP. You will also learn what to do if the student is not eligible and the parent's procedural due process rights for resolving disputes. Sign up: Please sign up via the Zoom registration link: Zoom will confirm your registration by email which will include your meeting link to join. All handouts will be sent to attendees from our workshop coordinator, Kristin LaRose, within 24 hours of the presentation. Should you have additional questions you may email SEPAC at mpsdsepac@gmail.com
https://fcsn-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIode-orT8vHNNkEjr9tVnSTUCcEeCAsy79
PTO News
Thank you to all of our volunteers that helped PTO sponsor a successful, “You’ve Been Booed” treat to the teachers on Halloween!
Save the date! Our first official PTO meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, November 14th at 7:00 in the SRS cafeteria. On our agenda will be Snow Bowl preparation, grade - level / school-wide Enrichment opportunities and spring event planning. We are always seeking more support and volunteers to help improve our PTO. We are looking forward to seeing you there!
All Square One orders are due November 15th. You should have received your child’s individualized art code and link to order. Don’t miss the opportunity to order special keepsakes while helping SRS!
Apparel orders are live on PT Board. All orders are due November 17th!
Just a reminder, every three years our parent/guardian CORI forms need to be updated in order to volunteer at school events. This year marks the beginning of a three year term, so every parent/guardian that would like to volunteer needs to complete a new form this year. For example: if you completed a CORI on 6/1/2023 the District requires a new one which will be good from the time you complete until 6/30/2024.
Please click here for the 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.