GWS Weekly Newsletter
November 3, 2023
Governor Winslow Elementary School
Email: cmullen@mpsd.org
Website: https://www.mpsd.org
Location: 60 Regis Road, Marshfield, MA, USA
Phone: 781-834-5060
Congratulations to Mrs. Denise Giandomenico for being chosen Educator of the Week by our Superintendent, Mr. Granatino. She served as a kind and caring school psychologist at Governor Winslow School for many years. She recently tried to retire, but she missed the students and staff in Marshfield so much that she soon returned to GWS to serve as Team Chair. Her leadership of our special education team has been outstanding. This year, when we had difficulty hiring a school psychologist for a leave of absence, Mrs. Giandomenico offered her services for our students. She works tirelessly day and night to meet the needs of all students in her dual role. Mrs. Giandomenico lives by the Marshfield Public Schools mantra, "Every student. Every day. Whatever it takes." The Governor Winslow School community loves and appreciates her very much!
Important Dates
- Monday 11/6: Parent-Teacher conferences, 6-8PM
- Tuesday 11/7: No school for students, Professional Development Day for teachers
- Wednesday 11/8: Parent-Teacher conferences, 1:30-3:30PM
- Friday 11/10: No school, Veterans Day
- Wednesday 11/22: Gr 4 Thanksgiving Assembly, 9:30AM/Early release, 12:10PM (no lunch served)
- Thursday 11/24-Friday 11/25: Thanksgiving break
- Friday 12/1: Trimester 1 ends
Homework Free Veterans Day Weekend
I wanted to let you know that once again, in honor of Veterans Day, the Marshfield Public Schools will be Homework Free over the Veterans Day weekend.
We started this tradition eight 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, so that nothing is assigned over the Veterans Day weekend, we are making an impact on our educational stakeholders. Annually, the issue of homework is one that has generated discussion across the region and it has been reported to teachers and administrators that schedules and stress levels tend to grow as the year progresses. We hope that these homework free nights can help relieve some of that stress.
More importantly, 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 done each year, 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 Parade & 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 “WeRMarshfield” and this simple gesture is just one more example of our community coming together to honor some very special people.
Parent/Teacher Conferences
Elementary Conferences will be held in on Monday, November 6, from 6:00-8:00PM and Wednesday, November 8, from 1:30-3:30PM.
Accessing PTCFast
1. Please click here to sign up for a conference.
2. A list of all teachers will be displayed.
3. Click on the name of the teacher with whom you wish to conference
4. Select a time and enter the required information (child and parent’s name, phone number, and email).
5. PTCFast will send you an email confirmation. The email will give you all the information you need to change your appointment and will send you a reminder of appointments
From Nurse Powers
Get your flu shot, it takes about 2 weeks for protection to develop after vaccination.
There are many flu viruses, and they are always changing. Each year a new flu vaccine is made to protect against the influenza viruses believed to be likely to cause disease in the upcoming flu season. Even when the vaccine doesn’t exactly match these viruses, it may still provide some protection. CDC.gov 2023
PTO News
GWS apparel store now open! Taking orders until 11/15 for christmas delivery! CLICK HERE
Don't forget School Store Mondays!!!
Coming home to you soon will be your child's custom catalog for the Square 1 Art fundraiser. Get a head start, and start ordering keepsakes and gifts featuring your child's art online NOW, if you like! Simply search for your child's art by clicking here, and enter state, school name, and your student's name. Your student's art and code will appear, and you may order!
All orders need to be in by November 27th.
School Lunch
Please click here to view the November lunch menu.
DISTRICT NEWS
SEPAC
Please join the Marshfield Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) for an important presentation
“Basic Rights - Evaluation and Eligibility for IEPs”
Where: Zoom - Click here to register, a meeting link will be emailed to you
When: Thursday, November 9, 2023 at 6:30 pm
Presented by: Federation for Children with Special Needs
This event is open to ALL parents/caregivers. It is sponsored by the Marshfield Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC). The presentation is a comprehensive introduction into special education laws and procedures. It will delve into the purpose of the law, referrals, evaluations, and the team meeting process including determining eligibility. Further discussion will focus on services, placement, and what to do when you receive a proposed IEP. You will also learn what to do if the student is not eligible and the parent's procedural due process rights for resolving disputes.
Sign up: Please sign up via the Zoom registration link:
https://fcsn-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIode-orT8vHNNkEjr9tVnSTUCcEeCAsy79
Zoom will confirm your registration by email which will include your meeting link to join. All handouts will be sent to attendees from our workshop coordinator, Kristin LaRose, within 24 hours of the presentation.
Should you have additional questions you may email SEPAC at mpsdsepac@gmail.com
Click HERE to visit the SEPAC website for information on all our presentations and additional resources. www.mpsdsepac.weebly.com