Martin School Family Update

Dear Martin Families and Caregivers,

Thank you for spending time with us during conferences! It's always wonderful seeing families in the building. We're always happy to talk with you about your children. ❤️

This week, the MSA's winter baskets have been on display. We have one more last minute "make up" day scheduled for Monday morning. Raffle tickets are:

1 Ticket for $.50

12 Tickets for $5

25 Tickets for $10

Please remember that Wednesday (11/22) is a half day of school for us (dismissal at 12:00pm) and that we have Thursday (11/23) and Friday (11/24) off for Thanksgiving Recess.

Due to the short week, the next Family Update will be send to you on Friday, December 1.

On behalf of all of us at Martin, we wish you and your family a memorable Thanksgiving. And, if you are traveling, safe journey!

For other school news and a link to North Gear, read below! Don't forget to follow us on Twitter @JWMartinSchool and Like Us on Facebook.

Sincerely,

Dr. Jennifer Evans

Principal

jevans@naschools.net

Even when it’s cold, we’ll be going outside! Students need fresh air and a break outdoors when the weather allows. Please make sure your children come to school with coats, hats, and gloves.

Is getting your child to wear a coat a challenge? Let us know! We’re happy to support you and work with your child to make this happen.

Who was Mrs. Leco?

Mrs. Leco was a long time 3rd grade teacher at Martin School who dedicated her life to teaching the children of North Attleboro. She not only taught them academics but she made sure to instill kindness, empathy and generosity in her students. Each year, Mrs. Leco created a sense of family within her classroom and made sure that each child who stepped into her room was loved, cared for and listened to. Mrs. Leco passed away November 30, 2019 after a courageous battle with brain cancer. Her spirit and devotion to students lives on in the hearts of those who loved her and in the halls of the place she called her second home, Martin School.

What are The Giving Trees?

Each year Mrs. Leco would invite her 3rd graders and their families to send in new socks during the month of December. Socks are the number one item requested by shelters and organizations that assist families in need. As the sock donations came in, Mrs. Leco would display them in her classroom until it was time to deliver them to the town nurse. The socks would be given out to families of North Attleboro who were in need. After Mrs. Leco was no longer able to head the project she loved so much, her daughter, Mrs. Curran, (also a 3rd grade teacher at Martin!) carried on the tradition. In 2019, it was opened up to all of the families in Martin School and not only were socks collected but also mittens and gloves. If there were 2 things Mrs. Leco loved so much, it was showing kindness to others and her Martin School family.

In honor and memory of Mrs. Leco, please consider donating a pair of new socks, gloves or mittens to “Mrs. Leco’s Giving Trees”. They will be located in the main hallway of Martin School in the reading corner.

In a year that has been so difficult for so many, let’s come together in compassion, kindness and warmth.

Donations can be sent in with your child or dropped off at Martin School starting Monday November 27- Friday December 8th.

Thank you for writing notes and emails to let us know when your children might be absent from school. If you send an email to your child's teacher, please also send the email to this email address: attendancemartin@naschools.net

Thank you so much!

Having difficulty reading the fine print of the 2023-2024 calendar? Click here!

Massachusetts students will be able to enjoy FREE breakfast and lunch for the school year! Click here to register for a meal account. NAPS menus can be view by clicking on this link.

• Mon., Nov. 20: Annual Kindergarten Feast
• Tues., Nov. 21: Grade 1 MSA Enrichment Field Trip: Plimouth/Patuxet
• Wed., Nov. 22: Half Day: Thanksgiving Break (Dismissal at 12:00pm)
• Thurs., Nov. 23-Fri., Nov. 24: No School: Thanksgiving Break
• Wed., Nov. 29: MSA Meeting in the Library/Online, 7pm

• Thurs,, Dec. 7: Report Card Day
• Wed., Dec. 20: Grade 4 Family Chorus Performance at 1:30pm
• Thurs., Dec. 21: MSA Holiday Party, 1:30pm-2:30pm, Grades K-5
• Friday., Dec. 22: Half Day (Dismissal at 12:00pm)
• Winter Break: Dec. 23-January 1; Students return on Tues., Jan. 2.
• Wed., Jan. 10: MSA Meeting, 7pm in the Library
• Mon., Jan. 15: No School, MLK, Jr. Day
  
• Wed., Jan. 17: Grade 3 MSA Enrichment Program
• Sat., Jan. 20: Martin School's Winterfest Dance at North Attleborough Middle School (Snow date: Sat., Jan. 27)
  

Email: jevans@naschools.net
Website: https://www.naschools.net/Domain/255
Location: 37 Landry Avenue, North Attleborough, MA, USA
Phone: (508) 643-2140
Twitter: @JWMartinSchool