MARSHFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Superintendent's Corner, April 5, 2024 #WeRMarshfield
EDUCATOR OF THE WEEK
This week's Educator of the Week is Ms. Jean Brady. Mrs. Brady is an amazing Special Education Teacher at the DWS. She began her career in Marshfield in 2005 and has had a positive impact on her students since her first day in the District.
Principal MacNeil had this to say about this wonderful educator: "Ms. Brady is an exceptional special educator whose dedication to her students goes beyond the classroom walls. Not only does she connect deeply with her students and families, she understands their unique needs and strengths, and fosters a collaborative environment with the teachers she works with. In doing so, she ensures that every student receives the support they require to succeed. Ms. Brady's willingness to go above and beyond also extends to her colleagues, as she readily offers her expertise and assistance to anyone who asks for help. Despite her numerous contributions, she humbly declines recognition, preferring to focus on the collective success of the team.
Additionally, her involvement in the DWS PBIS team demonstrates her commitment to promoting positive behavior and a supportive school culture. Recently, she attended the volleyball game for our fifth graders, cheering them on with enthusiasm and showing her unwavering support for students beyond the school day. Ms. Brady's dedication, compassion, and selflessness make her an invaluable asset to our school community. "
Congratulations to Ms. Brady for being our Educator of the Week. The students and staff at the DWS appreciate all she does, and applaud her for helping make the DWS a tremendous learning environment. #WeRMarshfield
FBMS PRINCIPAL NAMED
The following message was shared with the FBMS community earlier this week:
Dear FBMS Families & Staff,.
I am excited to inform you that I have selected Ms. Patricia Casey to be the next Principal of Furnace Brook Middle School (FBMS). She will replace Principal Maureen Kemmett, who will retire at the end of the school year.
After teaching in the Randolph Public Schools for six years, Ms. Casey has had an exceptional career in the Marshfield Public Schools over the past eleven years. She began her work as a classroom teacher (English) at Marshfield High School. She was then promoted to the role of English Department Head and oversaw one of the largest departments at MHS. In her final two years at MHS, Ms. Casey served as the Interim Assistant Principal. This past school year, Ms. Casey was selected to take on the districtwide role of Assistant Director of Special Education & Pupil Personnel. In addition, in 2016, she was appointed to serve on the Grade 10 MCAS Assessment Development Committee for the Department of Elementary & Secondary Education (DESE). She spent five years in that role. In every role she has undertaken, Ms. Casey has had success and has continually displayed leadership, empathy for the needs of students and staff, along with a tireless work ethic.
As English Department Head, Ms. Casey led a department-wide collaborative revision of the 9-12, standards-based ELA curriculum using the UbD model and collaborated with the FBMS ELA Coordinator on their curriculum. While working as the Interim Assistant Principal, she assisted district leadership in revising Section 504 procedures and documentation. Beyond working with over 600 MHS students and evaluating staff across all disciplines, she also revised Student Study Team protocols and articulated a streamlined electronic records process for bullying/alleged bullying reports to ensure effective communication, compliance, record keeping, and data reporting;
In her current role, Ms. Casey has been invaluable in coordinating a committee that updated the MPSD Safe School Bullying Intervention & Prevention Plan. She has also assisted with developing and implementing Professional Development to prepare staff for the new Massachusetts IEP forms. Moreover, for three months, she stepped in as acting Team Chair at Martinson Elementary during a staff leave and developed organizational processes to ensure compliance.
Throughout her career, she has been a classroom leader, a department and curriculum leader, and a building and district leader. As a colleague at MHS noted, “Patty is a problem solver, and she worked tirelessly not only to address students’ needs but to improve the overall climate at MHS.”
Ms. Casey has a BA in English from Sacred Heart University. She also has a Master of Education degree in Curriculum & Instruction and a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in Educational Leadership & Management from Fitchburg State University. In addition, she received a Certificate in School Leadership and Management from Harvard Business School.
I would like to thank the Principal Search Committee for their hard work and attention to detail throughout this process. Their main job was to assess all candidates, hold initial interviews, and eventually select two qualified finalists who they felt could serve as Principal. They were clear in their support of selecting two exceptionally strong finalists, and it was challenging to select just one to take on this role.
Last week, the two finalists met with FBMS parents/guardians, FBMS staff, and district leadership representatives. The input from the Focus Groups was helpful to the process, and I appreciate the time these stakeholders put in. I assessed feedback from all aspects of each finalist's extensive search process before I made my final decision.
In reviewing a few of the responses from the FBMS stakeholders about Ms. Casey, it was noted that she “spoke from the heart” and that she was “professional and articulate.” One respondent highlighted that she “inspired growth and collaboration,” while another FBMS staff member added, “Her experience at the elementary and high school gives her an excellent and unique viewpoint of the challenges of our middle school - and the ways we need to be supported to support our kids.” One other FBMS educator summed it up by saying, “She is what we need at FBMS for the staff, the students, the parents, and the community.”
Ms. Casey is thrilled to join the team at FBMS and is scheduled to begin her new position on July 1st. I am excited to have her take on this new role and look forward to the great work that she and the talented staff at the FBMS will be able to accomplish on behalf of the FBMS students.
Sincerely,
Jeffrey W. Granatino
Superintendent
SEPAC MEETING SCHEDULED FOR APRIL 11TH
The Marshfield Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) is inviting you to an important parent presentation
Who: All Marshfield Parents and Caregivers
When: Thursday, April 11, 6:30-8:00 pm
Where: Seth Ventress Building at 76 South River Street
Register: Please click HERE to register
MEETING THE CHALLENGE:
Understanding, Preventing, and Responding Effectively To Challenging Behavior
Presented by Kathleen Dorn, Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), Pilgrim Area Collaborative
Having a child with challenging behavior can affect the entire family. This interactive workshop will provide parents with a basis for understanding the causes and functions of their child’s challenging behaviors. Practical strategies and pro-active interventions will be discussed as participants learn new ways to prevent and respond to challenging behaviors more effectively.
Additionally - Representatives from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education's Office of Public School Monitoring will provide a brief parent orientation about the upcoming Tiered Focus Monitoring Review of Marshfield Public Schools at the start of the evening.
Marshfield SEPAC website: https://mpsdsepac.weebly.com/
THE NEW IEP
Incoming Kindergarteners
WALL OF HONOR CEREMONY
Please join the Wall of Honor Committee as we honor the 2022/2023 recipients:
Susan Dupuis
Warren Searfoss
Lou Silva
The ceremony will take place at Haddad's Ocean Cafe on Thursday, April 11, 2024 from 6:00pm to 8:30pm. Please click this link to RSVP by Friday, April 5 (3:00 PM).
Please email wallofhonor@mpsd.org with questions. #WeRMarshfield
Class of 2026 Fundraiser
VENTRESS LIBRARY EVENTS
SPRING BOOK SALE AT THE VENTRESS LIBRARY! – The Friends of the Ventress Memorial Library will hold a book sale at the library on Saturday April 27th from 10am - 2pm and Sunday April 28th from 10am - 12 noon. Members of the Friends are invited to a special preview hour on Saturday from 9am-10am. Membership applications will be available at the door or in advance at the library. An incredible selection of fiction, biographies, history, cookbooks, and DVDs will be sold for $1 each, with children's books priced even lower at 2/$1! All proceeds directly benefit the Ventress Memorial Library. For more information please see the Friends' webpage or call the library at 781-834-5535.
MEET BASEBALL LEGEND JOE CASTIGLIONE! – On Thursday May 9th at 7pm the Friends of the Ventress Memorial Library will welcome legendary Red Sox Announcer Joe Castiglione for an evening of stories from his distinguished career. In recognition of his exceptional work as the voice of the Boston Red Sox for 41 years, Mr. Castiglione will receive the Ford C. Frick Award for excellence in broadcasting from the Baseball Hall of Fame in July. Come meet one of Marshfield's most famous citizens and hear highlights from his amazing career! Details may be found at the Friends' webpage. Admittance is free, and donations will be gratefully accepted.
CALENDAR ADJUSTMENT
Due to school being cancelled on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, the new final day of school is Thursday, June 13, 2024.
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MHS ATHLETIC SCHEDULES
Are you, or someone you know, interested in joining our fantastic team of educators? We would love to add you to our dedicated team of Substitute Teachers. We also have a few ESP, SESP & Tutor positions we are still looking to fill. Click the link(s) below to learn more:
IMPORTANT DATES
April 9 - School Committee Meeting @ Seth Ventress
April 10 - Marshfield FACTS Meeting @ Seth Ventress
April 11 - Wall of Honor Ceremony @ Haddad's Ocean Cafe
April 11 - SEPAC Meeting @ Seth Ventress
April 15-19 - April Vacation
April 22 - Annual Town Meeting @ MHS Auditorium
April 26 - We Are Marshfield Project (Class of 2024)
SCHOOL NEWSLETTERS
MPSD School Committee Meeting
Tuesday, Apr 9, 2024, 06:30 PM
76 South River Street, Marshfield, MA, USA
Contact Information
Email: jgranatino@mpsd.org
Website: www.mpsd.org
Location: 76 South RIver Street, Marshfield MA 02050
Phone: (781) 834-5000
Twitter: @MarshfieldSuper