MARSHFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Superintendent's Corner, October 28th, 2022 #bettertogether
EDUCATOR OF THE WEEK
Congratulations to our Elementary Literacy Coach, Mrs. Janna Murphy, for being named Educator of the Week!
Mrs. Murphy has served as a Reading Specialist in Marshfield since 2011, and moved into the Literacy Coach role this year, where she hit the ground running. She is currently wearing many hats: modeling lessons, coaching teachers, meeting with all of our Reading Specialists, working with our consultants around literacy training across the district, helping to develop resources for teachers and families, and helping to lead our district in all things literacy.
We have no idea what we did before she started in her new role, but we probably need to buy her a pair of roller skates for her busy days traveling from building to building and classroom to classroom. Thank you, Mrs. Murphy, for your passion and dedication in living out "Every Student. Every Day. Whatever It Takes." #bettertogether.
MHS HOSTS SEMASC CONFERENCE
This event brought close to 600 student council members from around the region together so they could collaborate and share ideas on how best to promote student leadership and improve school culture. It was an honor to host this special event and our MHS Student Council did a fantastic job leading the way.
BRIDGEWATER STATE UNIVERSITY- OPEN LAB NIGHT
The Center for the Advancement of STEM Education (CASE) invites you to Open Lab Night 2022, 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 past the time of Open Lab Night (weather permitting).
Date: Wednesday, November 9th 5:00 – 8:00 PM
Location: Dana Mohler-Faria Science & Mathematics Center
The registration link is https://forms.gle/tMhreVwof3ffmBKp8
Please note: BSU requires participants to wear masks in educational spaces (classrooms and labs). All participants in a group must follow these guidelines.
HELP THE KIWANIS KEEP KIDS WARM THIS WINTER
The collection containers are located at the Marshfield Police Department, the Marshfield Fire Department (station 1 & 3), the Boys & Girls Club and the VFW.
The Kiwanis thank you for your support.
MPSD PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN ACTION
A big thanks to everyone who helped put this day together and kudos to our dedicated educators who work hard every day to continually hone their skills.
ACROSS THE DISTRICT
Ms. Asmus' 6th Grade Scientists
SEMASC Conference Selfie
Field Hockey Senior Night 2022
HOMEWORK FREE- VETERANS DAY WEEKEND
Once again, in honor of Veterans Day, the Marshfield Public Schools will be Homework Free across the district on Veterans Day and over the Veterans Day weekend.
We started this tradition seven years ago and going “homework free” in conjunction with Veterans Day has been greatly appreciated by students and staff, our families and, most importantly, our Veterans. The district continues to focus attention on the social-emotional well-being of our students and staff, and by adjusting their homework schedule for Veterans Day, it has a big impact on our educational stakeholders. Annually, the issue of homework is one that has generated a lot of discussion across the region and it has been reported to teachers and administrators that schedules and stress levels continue to grow as the year progresses. We hope that these homework free nights can help relieve some of that stress.
In addition, each year we have used this time away from homework to allow our students and staff, and their families, to focus on the importance of recognizing Veterans Day. In lieu of homework, it is our hope that members of our school community, as they have over the years, will find the time on Veterans Day (or over the weekend) to thank a Veteran they may know for their service to our country. The person they reach out to could be a relative, a neighbor or a friend. In addition, if members of our school community can attend the Veterans Day Ceremony on November 11th at Veterans Memorial Park, I know that the dedicated group of men and women, who have given so much to our country, would greatly appreciate the gesture.
As a district, we like to say that we are "better together" and this simple gesture is just one more example of our community coming together to honor some very special people. #ThankaVet
MHS INDOOR WALKING TRACK SET TO REOPEN
Prior to visiting the track, all walkers must complete a new CORI, found here, and submit it along with presenting their license at Central Office, 76 South River Street.
Walkers, previously registered, should bring their MPSD badge along with their completed CORI. New walkers should also bring a $10 check made out to the Town of Marshfield for their walking track ID. Please direct any questions to my assistant, Joan Pozerski jpozerski@mpsd.org.
Additional information about the walking track can be found here.
AROUND THE COMMUNITY
IMPORTANT DATES
November 1- School Committee Meeting- Ventress Building
November 8- Professional Development Day- No School For Students
November 11- Veterans Day- No School & Homework Free Weekend
November 15- School Committee Meeting- Governor Winslow School
November 18 & 19- MHS Theatrical Society Presents "Puffs"
November 23- Districtwide Early Release
November 24 & 25- Thanksgiving Holiday- No School
Contact Information
Email: jgranatino@mpsd.org
Website: www.mpsd.org
Location: 76 South RIver Street, Marshfield MA 02050
Phone: (781) 834-5000
Twitter: @MarshfieldSuper