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Friday, Sept 1- No School Labor Day Weekend

Monday, Sept 4- No School Labor Day Weekend

Tuesday, Sept.19- Picture Day

Wednesday, September 27th- Curriculum Night

Lunch will be served at all elementary schools this year free of charge. Please click here for the menu. Breakfast is also available - please click here for the menu.

Also, please click here for an important message from the school nutrition department.

Questions regarding the bus can be directed to our transportation Department at transportation@mpsd.org

Bus Tags will be distributed to all students that are registered for the bus. We will send more information, including the bus routes soon!

PickUp Patrol App will be used for changes to your students plans during the year. New families will receive an email with login information.

Wednesday & Thursday (8/30 & 8/31)- “Just say Hello”

Wear name tags during the school day & say “hello” by addressing others by name.

Wednesday (9/6)- “Welcome Back Wednesday”

Greet students at the door with members of our community: Police, Fire, & Administration

Thursday (9/7) - “Attitude of Gratitude”

Create an attitude of gratitude in your school community - your classroom, your cluster or your building

Friday (9/8) “Marshfield Spirit Day ” Wear your Marshfield Gear.

For those who are new to Martinson Elementary School, the Marshfield Public School District uses Aspen, a web-based Student Information System which provides a variety of tools for students, parents, and staff. New Families should have received their login information via an email from our Aspen team. Please check your email for your credentials. All families can contact aspen@mpsd.org if you have any questions about the parent portal.

** Extremely Important: Please complete the Student Workflow and Parent Workflow before the start of school year as this is how we reach you in an emergency.**

Click here for instructions on our Aspen Portal

Welcome back to school! The nursing team looks forward to working closely with families and students this year to promote health and wellness. Not only is "your health your wealth", but it is also lucrative to a functioning body and mind. Parents, take a moment to reconnect with yourself in peace by practicing deep breathing, yoga, or doing something gentle and meditative for yourself (i.e. get outdoors, go for a walk, listen to relaxing music etc.) and be creative with providing opportunities for your children to do the same. Commit to both you and your child(ren) to getting proper rest, eating a nutritious diet and exercising to keep bodies strong, energized and refreshed.

What's Happening in the MES Health Office:

Health Records: Please be sure that your child's health / immunization record is up to date- by sending in the most recent copy of your child's physical exam. All students in Kindergarten and 4th grade are required to provide this documentation per state mandate.

Medications: If your child needs any medication during the school day (one that is either scheduled or on an as needed basis) please call the nursing office directly for specifics. It is not good practice to send medication to school with your child, as it could get lost or mishandled. All medications should be handed off by an adult- directly to the Nurse. All medications need to be properly labeled and must be accompanied with a Medication Authorization (Dr's order) from the prescribing MD, along with a Parent Consent- which can be found on the school's web site, located under Administration click on Health Services and scroll down to medication administration.

Please feel free at any time to contact the school nurse by phone 781-319-3985.

Annual Vision and Hearing Screenings will begin soon and we are looking forward to a great year!

Welcome back Martinson students! To help us kick off the new school year we read the uplifting story "All Are Neighbors" written by Alexandra Penfold. This story helped enrich our discussions about embracing diversity and the importance of inclusion. We also discussed the expectations in the library as well as check out-procedures.

Have a great long weekend!

Every three years our parent/guardian CORI forms need to be updated in order to volunteer at school events. This year marks the beginning of a three year term, so every parent/guardian that would like to volunteer needs to complete a new form this year.

Please click here for the form and submit by bringing this to the front office with your license. You do have the option to have the form notarized and sent in with a copy of your license if you cannot come to school.

BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM

Boys & Girls Club of Marshfield

Phone (781) 834-2582

Email: membership@bgcmarshfield.com

Click here to visit their website

Children's Program RoomVentress Memorial Library15 Library Plaza, Marshfield, MA, 02050

Young Writers Program is a 10 week program for aspiring writers in grades 4-6. Children will work with published author Erin Petti to learn about and create their own books. Registration is mandatory and fills up fast! Registration opens September 6th at 9 AM. Registrations are through the Ventress Memorial Library's website calendar ONLY. We are unable to accept phone calls or emails for registration.

• This is a 10 week commitment including 1 off week at the end and 1 final family and friends showcase in November
• Young Writers Program runs on Wednesdays from 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm, beginning on September 13th
• There is no Young Writers Program on November 8th
• There is a friends and family showcase on November 15th
• If your child was in the spring 2023 program, they are not eligible for this session
• One caregiver per child is required to participate in a fifteen minute information session at the start of the first week

Email: pdevlin@mpsd.org
Website: www.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