Martinson Messenger
10/13/2023
Principal's News
ATTENTION LATE STUDENTS
From the Cafe
Lunch will be served at all elementary schools this year free of charge. Please click here for the menu. Breakfast is also available - please click here for the menu.
Also, please click here for an important mes sage from the school nutrition department
Important Dates
Monday, Oct 16- Gr. 3 Field Trip to Ward Barn Cranberry Bog
Friday, Oct 20- School Store
Friday, Oct 27- School Spirit Day, Wear Green and White
Tuesday, Nov 7- No School for students, Professional Development Day
Friday, Nov 10- Veteran's Day- No School
Tuesday, Nov 14 - Picture Retake
2023 Martinson Holiday Spirit Program
If you would like some help providing gifts for your child/children, please complete and submit this confidential form no later than Oct 16, 2023:
All communication is kept strictly confidential.
If you would like to help, here is how:
Prior to Thanksgiving,we will share a link with you. This link will allow you to purchase specific items requested by families of Martinson students, in a confidential manner. Look for that communication in a few weeks.
If you have any questions please contact Robynne Ryan-Lambert at rryanlambert@mpsd.org
Thanks to everyone for your assistance in making sure all Martinson students enjoy their holiday season.
PTO NEWS
Our first general donation drive of the year is in full swing! We have an amazing year planned and so many goals we hope to reach! Thank you in advance for your help; we couldn’t do it without you! Donate here: https://tinyurl.com/mr2ms4u9
Join us for a well-deserved night out at Rexicana/Levitate Backyard on Thursday 10/19! Tickets are on sale now, which admission to our exclusive treehouse for best views of the band, as well as tasty snacks! https://tinyurl.com/yr2s77zj
Trunk or Treat is BACK Sunday 10/22 from 2-3:30 in the FBMS lot! Register your trunk through PTBoard today https://martinson.ptboard.com/sgnvw ! Also, Frank the Candy Monster has invaded the lobby again! Send in candy donations to “feed” him any time!
For most consistent communication, please sign up to receive notification from us through PTBoard.com school code MDSVP8. You can also reach out with questions or concerns at any time through ptomartinson@gmail.com.
Nurse's News
Annual Screenings will take place starting in October and progressing through the month of November- during this time in the health office, students are reminded of the importance of their health and how easy it is to stay healthy with frequent hand washing. As cold and flu season will soon be here, students will also participate in discussions in other healthy habits such as staying hydrated, eating a balanced diet with all 5 food groups, getting plenty of exercise and sleep.
Absences: If your child is absent, you must notify the front office that your child will not be in school. Please send in an excuse note upon returning to school for both the teacher and Ellen Michaels (emichaels@mpsd.org).
Any absences related to an illness that exceed 3 or more days must have a Dr's note of medical clerance before they return.
Illnesses: Elementary aged children can easily spread and pick up germs and viruses. If your child has developed symptoms or has been sent home from school with symptoms that are of a concern, such as Flu, Strep Throat or Hand Foot and Mouth aka HFM or Coxsackie virus--- which are all communicable illnesses -please contact your Pediatrician for advice and /or evaluation before returning to school.
Medication - please do not send medication to school with your child- it is school policy that medication needs to be hand delivered from the parent to the nurse. Medication can be easily dropped, opened, spilled or lost on the way into school.
If you have any concerns about your child's health, or illnesses that may occur during the school year, please notify the school nurse at 781-319-3985 or email Nurse Asst Ellen Michaels at emichaels@mpsd.org.
Library News
of a team to accomplish her goal of making pumpkin pie. The story helped to enrich our discussions of the importance of cooperation and collaboration.
District News
7th Annual Marshfield Elementary School Invitational
RACE SCHEDULE
3:30 PM GIRLS GRADES K-2 * 0.62 MILES
3:45 PM BOYS GRADES K-2 * 0.62 MILES
4:00 PM GIRLS GRADES 3-5 * 1.24 MILES
4:15 PM BOYS GRADES 3-5 * 1.24 MILES
WEAR YOUR SCHOOL COLORS!
DWS – WHITE, EWS – RED, GWS – MARSHFIELD GREEN, MES- DARK GREEN, SRS –BLUE
TROPHIES FOR TOP SCHOOL TEAM IN EACH RACE (5 MUST FINISH TO SCORE)
MEDALS TO TOP FIVE ELEMENTARY STUDENTS IN EACH RACE, PLACE RIBBONS TO 6 - 20 AND PARTICIPANT RIBBONS FOR ALL FINISHERS! AWARDS WILL BE PRESENTED AT 4:30 PM
ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE EMAIL: MRRYOUTHTRACK@GMAIL.COM
Navigating Aspen & Canvas for Parents and Caregivers
Please join the Marshfield Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) for an interactive tutorial designed to benefit all parents and caregivers in Marshfield.
What: Navigating Aspen & Canvas for Parents and Caregivers
When: Thursday, October 19, 2023 at 6:30 pm
Where: Presentation Center at Marshfield High School (Enter through the gym/auditorium doors and follow signs)
Who: For Parents and Caregivers (not students)
This will be an in-person, Bring-Your-Own Laptop*, interactive event. We will begin with a short presentation and then will proceed with an interactive session on the computers to help everyone navigate Aspen and Canvas. These platforms are used more extensively and differently as the students progress through the grades so this will also help you prepare for those moving up to a new school.
* Aspen Accounts: Please verify that you have a working Aspen login prior to the event. If you need assistance, email Aspen@mpsd.org by October 16th to request your login information. A limited number of Chromebooks will be available to borrow.
For planning purposes, please click here to register.
This event is sponsored by the Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC). All of our events are open to everyone and this presentation in particular will prove helpful to all parents and caregivers throughout the district. We hope you can make it.
Click here to visit the SEPAC website which lists all our events this school year, and provides resources, and information related to special education, testing, IEPs, neuro-divergent learners, and much more.
Annual Trivia Night
Join the Friends of the Ventress Memorial Library for Annual Trivia Night with the Friends! at Haddad's Ocean Cafe on Wednesday, October 25th at 6:30 pm. Players will enjoy a rousing evening of trivia challenges, dining, music, raffles, and cash prizes!
Tickets include a casual buffet dinner with complimentary delectable desserts and a cash bar, and may be purchased online at www.eventbrite.com/e/trivia-night-with-friends-tickets-692928165797 or at the Ventress Memorial Library. All proceeds directly benefit the Ventress Memorial Library. For more information email friendsoftheventress@gmail.com visit their webpage or call the library at (781) 834-5535.
Open Lab Night 2023
The Center for the Advancement of STEM Education (CASE) invites you to Open Lab Night 2023, an event for the entire community, especially K-12 students. Open Lab Night features STEM activities and demonstrations. This event is free and open to the public. Registration is required. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Parking is available in the Bridgewater State University Parking Garage. The BSU Observatory may be open until 9:00 PM (weather permitting).
Date: Wednesday, November 8th 5:00 – 8:00 PM
Location: Dana Mohler-Faria Science & Mathematics Center
Registration: https://tinyurl.com/Open-Lab-Night-2023-event-reg
Please contact casebsu@bridgew.edu with any questions.
Thank you,
The CASE staff
Martinson Elementary
Email: pdevlin@mpsd.org
Website: www.mpsd.org
Location: 257 Forest Street, Marshfield, MA, USA
Phone: 781-834-5025
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/502870820480781/?epa=SEARCH_BOX
Twitter: @mesppal