Martinson Messenger
12/26/2022-1/3/2023
Principal's News
Our fourth and fifth graders did an outstanding job performing at our Holiday Concert on Monday. It is amazing how much they have learned since the beginning of the year, and they really helped all of us get into the holiday spirit. Special thanks to Mr. Canzano, Ms. Schoepflin and Mrs. Vaughan for leading our students in this wonderful event.
I would like to wish everyone a wonderful holiday season and an equally wonderful vacation. May you enjoy your family and friends and enjoy this time together. See you in 2023!
Santa Visits Martinson
Important Dates
Dec. 24 - Jan. 2: Holiday Break
Tues. Jan 3: School resumes
Mon. Jan 16: Martin Luther King Day- No School
Tues. Jan 17: Enrichment Program - Gr.5 A Revolution of Her Own- Deborah Sampson
Thurs. Jan 26: Around the World Lunch Presentation
Fri. Jan 27: School Store
From the Cafe
Announcing Free Lunch for All Marshfield Students through June 2023
The Marshfield Public Schools are pleased to announce the availability of one free lunch daily for every student in Marshfield through June 2023.
Please click here for the January lunch menu.
Nurse's Notes
Happy Holidays...Tis the season for colds and flu!
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 (seasonal or Covid), 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.
Checklist for returning to school:
· Must be symptom free / fever free - without the aid of any over the counter medications such as Acetaminophen (Tylenol) or Ibuprofen (Motrin or Advil)
· Slept well the night before (fatigue or sleep deprivation may have a negative effect on your child's ability to successfully get through the day)
· Eaten a healthy breakfast- being hungry can lead to stomach aches, headaches and fatigue
· Well hydrated-dehydration can lead to headaches as well as contributing to illnesses
A Dr's note documenting illness and /or medical evaluation must be provided to school in order to medically excuse any absences
Please Notify Nurse Mudge if your child has been diagnosed with any communicable illnesses, such as strep / covid / seasonal flu or has any prolonged absences due to illness.
Eating a good balance of healthy foods is strongly recommended, please remember to send in a healthy snack for a midday break (please avoid chips and cookies- which can lead to blood sugar spikes and belly aches)
As the climate changes and we head into Winter months, please be sure your child comes to school with winter gear for outside recess and breaks
Students are encouraged to bring a refillable water bottle to prevent dehydration and skin irritations and /or chapped lips.
If you have any questions, please call Nurse Mudge at MES (781) 319-3985
PTO NEWS
Our next meeting is January 10, 2023! We will discuss all that we have coming up in late winter and spring (SO MUCH) and hear a presentation on Title 1 services.
Kindness counts for so much, in this and every season, so PTO extends our thanks to all of our families who donate their time and finances to make our events and experiences for our MES community successful. Our Cards and Cocoa event yielded hundreds of beautiful cards that will help spread cheer at hospitals and nursing homes this holiday season! Our recent enrichment presentation furthered the message as the kids learned to be “Kindness Ninjas!”
Here are two more quick and easy ways to spread some cheer and help the PTO and our business partners this season:
Visit the Marshfield light show! It is quite a sight this year! Purchase tickets from our unique link and we’ll get $2 from each ticket purchased —> https://bit.ly/3DEYc9I
For all your Amazon shopping, go to smile.Amazon.com with Martinson Elementary School PTO as your organization of choice
5th Grade Holiday Breakfast
DISTRICT NEWS
From Chaos to Calm: Supporting Your Student with Executive Functioning Challenges
Please join the Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) for an important presentation. ALL parents, caregivers, and staff are welcome to attend.
When: Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at 6:30 PM
Where: Seth Ventress Building, 76 South River Street, Marshfield
Who: Parents, Educators, and Administrators
Presenter: Deb Booth, M.Ed., Pilgrim Area Collaborative
Amy Scolaro, Director of Special Education and Pupil Personnel, will provide a brief overview of Marshfield’s SEPAC and discuss the many fun ways you can get involved.
Followed by our feature presentation:
From Chaos to Calm: Supporting your student with Executive Functioning Challenges
Executive function is an umbrella term used to describe a set of cognitive processes that are necessary for emotional and behavioral control. In this workshop participants will learn what executive functioning skills are and will provide insight into the role they play in student learning and the impact difficulties in EF skills have on school success. Oftentimes, students who appear “unmotivated” about schoolwork simply do not have the EF skills required to initiate, plan, organize and persist on school/homework tasks until completion. Parents and caregivers won't want to miss this interactive presentation that will help them gain a clearer picture of how to help their children become more successful and independent learners.
For planning purposes, please click here to RSVP if you plan to attend.
Martinson Elementary School
Email: pdevlin@mpsd.org
Website: 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