Daniel Webster Elementary School
Weekly Update:
Marshfield Educator of the Week - Ms. Brady
This week, Ms. Brady was recognized as Marshfield's Educator of the Week! 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, understanding their unique needs and strengths, and fosters a collaborative environment with the teachers she works with, ensuring that every student receives the support they require to succeed. 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.
Important Dates to Note
April
April 8 - MCAS-ELA-Grade 5
April 9 - MCAS-ELA-Grade 5
April 9 - School Site Council Meeting @ 4:00
April 12 - ThinkFirst Program (Bike Helmet Presentation) @ 9:15am
April 15 - No School - Spring Break
April 16 - No School - Spring Break
April 17 - No School - Spring Break
April 18 - No School - Spring Break
April 19 - No School - Spring Break
April 23 - Marshfield WaterSMART Program, Gr. 2
April 26 - DWS Connections (in school)
Check out our DWS Family Calendar! It's a live document and we will be updating it as the year progresses. We have updated the calendar through June for all scheduled annual events!
Spring MCAS Dates for Grades 3-5
DWS Solar Eclipse Viewing Party
We are excited to have students experience a Solar Eclipse on April 8th between 2:15 and 4:39 p.m. We plan to take our students outside at 2:45 for a viewing party. To keep our students safe, we have purchased a pair of certified eclipse glasses, allowing classes to observe this celestial event and be protected during dismissal. These glasses will be distributed to all to ensure everyone can witness the eclipse safely. If you prefer that your child not participate in the eclipse viewing, please email your child’s teacher.
The Solar Eclipse will provide a unique opportunity for our students to come together and witness this natural wonder. Not only will it be an enjoyable experience, but it will also serve as an educational opportunity for our students to learn more about astronomy and the science behind eclipses.
DWS All Stars of the Week
DWS staff members can award any student with a DWS ALL STAR when they see students being Dedicated, Welcoming, or Safe. All of the DWS ALL STAR awards are put on display in the front lobby. The following students were featured in the morning announcements last week for being DWS ALL STARS!
Grade K: Riley in Mrs. Prendergast’s class is a DWS ALL STAR because she was a lunchroom ALL STAR!
Grade K: Andi in Mrs. Prendergast’s class is a DWS ALL STAR because she was a lunchroom ALL STAR!
Grade 1: Theo in Mrs. Redman’s class is a DWS ALL STAR because he showed great math thinking.
Grade 1: James in Mrs. MacDonald’s class is a DWS ALL STAR because he was focused and worked hard during word work.
Grade 2: Bryan in Mrs. Auriemma’s class is a DWS ALL STAR because he worked carefully on his Number Corner check-up and scored a 100%!
Grade 2: Ygor in Ms. Mulligan’s class is a DWS ALL STAR because he got right to work!
Grade 3: Ryan in Mrs. Hanson’s class is a DWS ALL STAR because he was a lunchroom ALL STAR!
Grade 3: Dylan in Mrs. Hanson’s class is a DWS ALL STAR because he was a lunchroom ALL STAR!
Grade 4: James in Mrs. Farrell’s class is a DWS ALL STAR because he was a kind friend and used silent reminders to make good choices.
Grade 4: Jaymelee in Mrs. Robatzek’s class is a DWS ALL STAR because she did a wonderful job explaining her thinking with another classmate.
Grade 5: Joey in Ms. LaForest’s class is a DWS ALL STAR because he worked hard on Math review.
Congratulations!
What's Been Happening Around DWS?
DWS Lit it Up!
3rd Grade Instrument Day
Our third graders got the chance to check out various instruments and test them out with Mr. Canzano and Ms. Schoepflin. This will help them decide if they want to begin lessons next year!
Eversource Energy Assembly
Our DWS scientists in grades 3-5 enjoyed a presentation about energy from Eversource this week!
The Specialist Scoop
In PE Class this week...
Grade K students were engaging in super hero training!
DWS PTO News
Next PTO Meeting: Monday 5/6/24 in the DWS library at 7:00 p.m.
Voting for the 2024-2025 PTO board will take place during this meeting. We have an urgent need to fill the Enrichment, Secretary and Volunteer Coordinator roles. If you are interested or have questions, please reach out.
Board position nominations:
President-Colleen Cupples and Erica Maffini
Vice President-Cass O’Donovan and Meghan Nilhand
Enrichment- open
DEI Liaison-Meg Stewart and Scott DeCastro
Secretary- open
Volunteer Coordinator- open
The DWS PTO is excited to host a "Kids Night Out" complete with DJ, Dancing, Snacks, and FUN at The Boys and Girls Club in Marshfield on April 26th from 6:00-8:00pm. This is a drop off event but parents are welcome to stay. Click here to buy tickets now.
Please join the DWS PTO on PTBoard, today! PTBoard is an online platform that we will be using to communicate school information, events and volunteer opportunities to families. As we move away from sending home paper flyers, this will be the only way to stay up-to-date on school events and place orders for school spiritwear, etc. Accounts are free to set up and in no way commit you to volunteering for the PTO. Please reach out with questions at yourdwspto@gmail.com.
Download the App “PTBoard Mobile” in the App Store today!
Contact:
Please email yourdwspto@gmail.com with any general questions and for more information. Would you like to volunteer? Please reach out to: dwsvolunteers@gmail.com
Clothing questions can be sent to: dwsptoclothing@gmail.com
Thank you for all of your support!
The DWS PTO
SEPAC Presentations on the New IEP
The Massachusetts IEP document will be seeing the first major change to the form in 20 years!
The Marshfield Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) is inviting you to a virtual presentation on the new IEP presented by The Federation for Children with Special Needs (FCNS). Multiple sessions will be offered in April, May and June. We hope you find it helpful.
The FCNS presentation will discuss:
Understand why changes have been made
Learn the timeline for implementation
Review the new form and see what has been added
Explore areas for student and parent input
Identify areas for team collaboration
Visit the Federation website to sign up any of the dates - all are FREE
Kindergarten Registration is Now Open!
Kindergarten Registration for the 2024-2025 school year is now open!
Children entering Kindergarten must be five (5) years old by August 31, 2024.
Click HERE to visit the Kindergarten Registration webpage.
Parents have the option to register online or in-person
Please be sure to complete your child’s registration no later than Thursday, February 29, 2024.
The process is the same as last year. The only change is the inclusion of a transportation form. Everyone should complete the form indicating whether they will take the bus. Anyone living within two miles will be required to pay the transportation fee. Trish Murphy will reach out separately to discuss processing the applications.
Parents can upload documentation via a Google form or they can bring the paperwork to the school any time between now and February 29.
The google form address is:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfNDcgRp5Pu_b-lXDvFD6ul6VyQiLV18jBWGcCVJD4-pY2k8g/viewform
Attached is a registration packet. Remember, you have to download the forms, then open them in adobe in order to use the "fillable" feature.
Notes From the Nurse
Please remember to send your students to school with a reusable water bottle and filling snack daily! The health office has a very limited supply of snacks available.
All students have a snack break during the day. Please pack a healthy snack EVERY DAY! Great snacks include easy to eat fruits and veggies like apples, oranges, carrots and cucumbers as well as whole grain snacks including granola bars, crackers. Cheese sticks and yogurts are another great option. These ideas help keep hungry bellies at bay and students ready to learn!
Have your child bring a water bottle to school EVERY DAY. The students have access to the bottle fillers and can refill their water bottles as needed throughout the day.
Footwear Reminder -
We have had a lot of friends visiting the health office for a change of shoes during PE and recess and we are seeing increased complaints of foot and ankle pain after recess.
Please have students wear supportive close toed shoes on PE class days and to wear outside for recess. Students are more than welcome to bring and change shoes as needed during the school day!
School Nutrition Information
All student meals will continue to be free for the 2023-2024 school year. One breakfast and one lunch are FREE for all students.
A la carte items cost extra. Please note: a la carte items can not be charged to a student's account.
2nd Lunch - $2.75
Milk - .75 cents (milk comes with lunch) on its own, it's an a la carte item and cost
Water - .50 cents
Ice Cream - $1.25
WAYS TO PAY
Preferred method of payment:
Online: www.myschoolbucks.com
After you log in or register (if new) then you can use your child’s Birthday for the ID Number to add your child’s account.
Check payable to:
Town of Marshfield (child’s First/Last name in Memo)
Cash: please put in an envelope marked Lunch Money with your child’s name on it.
DWS Breakfast Menu
DWS March Lunch Menu
g4g day
Kindergarten Information Night
Finesse Field Hockey Youth Clinic
Let's Draw Animals - April 18th
Summer Science Academy
Summer Science Academy
Ventress Library April Calendar
Waterfowl - April 17th
The Poop Museum - April 27th
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.
Information from Previous Newsletters
Start & End Times
School Start Time - 8:50 am (students can enter the building at 8:40)
School End Time - 3:30 pm (student will begin dismissal at 3:25)
Wednesday Early Dismissal - 1:15 pm
Boys and Girls Club Before and After School Programs
The Boys & Girls Club Programs provide a wholesome environment that promotes social/emotional, physical and character development in addition to supporting the educational efforts of both the parent and school. We encourage children to balance learning and fun through homework help, physical activity and arts & crafts. Our focus areas give your child limitless opportunities to reach their full potential.
BEFORE SCHOOL CARE
Hours: 7am until school day starts
Program & Activities include:
- Breakfast
- Homework Help
- Games & Activities
- Arts & Crafts
AFTER SCHOOL CARE
Hours: 3:40 - 6:00 pm
Program & Activities include:
- Transportation from DWS to B&G Club
- Snack
- Homework Help
- Games & Activities
- Arts & Crafts
Driveway Dismissal Safety
As a reminder, please adhere to the DWS Dismissal Protocols if you choose to pick up your child from school (listed below). Dismissal time can be very busy and we understand that we are the late school and families are often rushing off to afterschool activities. It has been reported that some cars are pulling in and doing a U-Turn in the driveway to cut the line. Please follow the protocol and the flow of traffic pictured below so we don't compromise the safety of our children. Thank you!
Dismissal
DWS hours are 8:50am-3:30pm. Students will begin car line dismissal at 3:25 pm.
If you arrive before 3:25, please remain in your vehicle.
Please do not park your vehicle in the live line.
In the car line, students will be dismissed in order of car line up through the gym doors.
Please follow staff directions and pull all the way up to the marked location (red circle).
Please wait for the car in front of you to pull forward. Do not attempt to pass vehicles.
Arrival & Dismissal Protocols
The policy can be found here.