Congratulations to this week's Educator of the Week, Ms. Denise Giandomenico. Ms. Giandomenico is currently working as the Team Chair & School Psychologist at the Governor Winslow School (GWS).

Mrs. Giandomenico joined the MPSD in 1998 as a School Psychologist/Adjustment Counselor. After working with students from across the District for 20 years, she retired in 2018. Soon thereafter she rejoined the District as a part-time Elementary Team Chair. Always the team player, Mrs. Giandomenico helped out the GWS by taking on the additional responsibility of part-time School Psychologist at the GWS this Fall. Needless to say, she has proven to be someone you can count on when you need any type of assistance.

Principal Hubbard was effusive in her praise of Mrs. Giandomenico. "Denise Giandomenico 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!"

Mrs. Giandomenico has done so much for the GWS and for the District over the years. We thank her for all of her efforts and congratulate her for being named our Educator of the Week!!

The Marshfield School Committee and the Superintendent Search Committee are underway with the search process to hire a new Superintendent for the Marshfield Public Schools, and they want to gather feedback from stakeholders across the District.

This is a simple reminder that you are encouraged to take a moment to fill out the survey at this link:

Superintendent Search Survey

This survey is open to any parent/guardian, student, staff member, or Marshfield resident. Responses will be accepted until Friday, November 10, at which point they will be reviewed by the Search Committee.

We Are Better Together.

The Marshfield Education Foundation (MEF) supports the Marshfield Public School District by providing critical seed funding for grants submitted by teachers for innovative programs that motivate and excite their students and achieve excellence in teaching and learning.

As we enter the season of giving, we hope you’ll consider supporting the Marshfield Education Foundation with a donation to our 4th Annual Fall Giving Campaign. Since 2010, the MEF has been able to fund over 200 grants reaching every school in the District. This would not be possible without generous donations from people like you, our community, and our local business sponsors.

DONATE TODAY

Through the support of the Marshfield community, we have been able to support many innovative and creative programs in coding and robotics, reading and literacy, performing and visual arts, virtual reality and CAD design, physical fitness, and outdoor classrooms. Your donation and support directly impacts the students and teachers of the Marshfield community. Together, we can raise the necessary funds to be able to continue to fulfill our mission of providing innovative and creative programs to the classrooms.

DONATE TODAY

To learn more about the Marshfield Education Foundation and our impact on the Marshfield Public School District, please download our annual impact statement.

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

While we are still a month away, 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.

Representatives from West Point, the US Naval Academy, the Air Force Academy, The Coast Guard Academy, Mass Maritime, ROTC Programs from all branches, National Guard, Marine Corps, Scituate Police and Fire Departments, Military Prep Schools, and representatives from the US Armed Services will be on hand to share information on the wide range of educational and career opportunities available.

Parents of military men and women will also be on hand to answer questions and share their experiences, including how to navigate the processes necessary to take advantage of these opportunities. Students and parents throughout Massachusetts are invited to attend.

NOTE: This is an informational event only. NOT a recruiting event.

Below you will find a link to the athletic schedule at MHS. We hope you get a chance to come out and support our Rams.

MHS Athletic Schedule

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:

Employment Opportunities

November 2 - Superintendent Search Committee Meeting

November 2 - MHS National Honor Society Induction Ceremony

November 7 - No School For Students - Teacher Professional Development

November 9 - SEPAC Meeting- "Basic Rights - Evaluation & Eligibility for IEPs"

November 9 - South Shore Regional Vocational School Presentation on New Building Project

November 10 - No School - Veterans Day Observance

November 14 - School Committee Meeting - Daniel Webster School

November 18 - U.S. Military Showcase - Scituate High School

Eames Way School

Governor Winslow School

Daniel Webster School

Martinson Elementary School

South River School

Furnace Brook Middle School

Marshfield Health & Wellness

Email: jgranatino@mpsd.org
Website: www.mpsd.org
Location: 76 South RIver Street, Marshfield MA 02050
Phone: (781) 834-5000
Twitter: @MarshfieldSuper