Weekly nEWSletter

Greetings, Eames Way Families!

We loved having another "summer-like" week with our students and hope that everyone found some time to enjoy the gorgeous weather! Our week of learning was action-packed with a heavy focus on the theme of the month: RESPECT.

We had the FIRST student of the school year earn five Jr. Ram Awards, which led him on a trip to the Principal's Office Treasure Chest to choose a well-deserved prize! Congratulations and keep up the great work, Johnny B!

I am confident that many more students will be making their way to the treasure chest in the near future for also exhibiting the qualities and character that are so important to all of us at Eames Way.

Be well and enjoy the long weekend -- We'll see you all on Tuesday!

With Best Wishes,

Ms. Bishop, Principal

Start Time: 8:50 AM

Dismissal:

• 3:30 PM Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday
• 1:15 PM early dismissal every Wednesday

Click here for the 2023-2024 Marshfield Public Schools Academic Calendar

Website: mpsd.org
Location: 165 Eames Way, Marshfield, MA, USA
Phone: (781) 834-5090

OCTOBER 2023

• Monday, October 9th ~ Columbus Day - NO SCHOOL
• Tuesday, October 10th ~ 3rd Grade Plimoth / Patuxet Museum Field Trip
• Tuesday, October 17th ~ Coffee Pond Picture Day
• Thursday, October 19th ~ Author Visit with Laura Duksta
• Thursday, October 19th ~ EWS PTO MEETING @ 7:00 PM
• Thursday, October 19th ~ SEPAC Event: "Navigating Aspen and CANVAS for Parents"
• Friday, October 27th ~ Coffee with the Principal (Rain Date: Monday, Oct. 30th)
• Sunday, October 29th ~ PTO "Trunk or Treat" Event!
• Tuesday, October 31st ~ EWS Halloween Costume Parade @ 2:15 PM

"Trunk or Treat" is coming to Eames Way!!!

If you'd like to sign up and volunteer your car trunk, please click HERE!

To purchase tickets to the event, please click HERE!

Please place your orders no later than SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15th! Families may choose to either pick up their orders in the store or

To confirm that orders have been processed by Rockland Athletics, it is recommended that families call the store to ensure the sale has gone through. Families may also choose to pick up their orders in the store once they have arrived.

Join the Friends of the Ventress Memorial Library for Annual Trivia Night with the Friends! at Haddad's Ocean Cafe on Wednesday, October 25th at 6:30 pm. Players will enjoy a rousing evening of trivia challenges, dining, music, raffles, and cash prizes!

Tickets include a casual buffet dinner with complimentary delectable desserts and a cash bar, and may be purchased online at www.eventbrite.com/e/trivia-night-with-friends-tickets-692928165797 or at the Ventress Memorial Library. All proceeds directly benefit the Ventress Memorial Library. For more information email friendsoftheventress@gmail.com visit their webpage or call the library at (781) 834-5535.

In this fun, interactive program, Comic Mime Robert Rivest will take us through a series of spooky yet silly Halloween stories. Audience members will also learn how to do some mime tricks and treat our friends to funny mime illusions and hilarious Halloween characters. Come in costume and Robert will use his mastery of mime and movement to help participants move and act like their costume characters!

This program is best for school aged children and their families!

We are VERY excited for this weekend's Homecoming events!

Here are the UPDATED game times:

Friday 10/6 4:00 Boys Soccer

Friday 10/6 6:30 Girls Soccer

Saturday 10/7 2:00 Football

Saturday 10/7 2:00 Volleyball

Please visit the tables under the gym awning for raffles and swag presented by : Girls Soccer, Boys Soccer, Boys Hockey, Boys Lacrosse, Golf, Cheer, Gymnastics, Football, Hardwood Boys & Girls Basketball, Peppermint Twist (Friday only), and MHS Athletic Boosters!!

Please check your email for your credentials. All families can contact aspen@mpsd.org if you have any questions accessing the parent portal.

Click here for instructions on our Aspen portal

Click here to access the Aspen portal login on the district homepage.

PickUp Patrol is an app used by our families to notify EWS about attendance, including when your student will be absent, arriving late or leaving early, as well as dismissal plan changes. Thank you for your cooperation in helping us improve our new system!

If you have any questions, please first check the PUP Parent Guide. If you still need help, contact the EWS Front Office (781-834-5090 or vquigley@mpsd.org) or PickUp Patrol at support@pickuppatrol.net.

Healthy Habits

• Hydration: Please be sure your child brings a water bottle to school each day, preferably one that is easily refillable at our refill stations.

• Snacks: Please remember to send in a healthy snack for your child everyday.

• Clothing: Have children dress in layers. The building can become quite warm and children can overheat very easily.

• Change of clothing: If your child is prone to accidents/spills, please send in a change of clothing that can be kept in their backpack. Students are usually most comfortable in their own clothing vs. borrowed clothing.

• Sun safety: Sunscreen must be applied at home before coming to school.

• Proper sleep: Make sure your child comes to school rested and ready to learn.

Illness Prevention:

Please be vigilant in monitoring your child for any symptoms of illness prior to sending them to school. If you have concerns about illness/symptoms in the morning, please call Nurse White to discuss them before sending your child into school. If you have questions regarding absences or attendance related to illnesses, Nurse White will be happy to discuss these with you. The Health Office phone number is 781-834-5090, ext. 44500. Please continue to keep Nurse White updated on any health-related absences by emailing to awhite@mpsd.org.

Guidelines for return to school after an illness

• For fever over 100 degrees, your child must be fever-free for 24 hours, without the use of Tylenol or Motrin, to return to school

• For vomiting and/or diarrhea, your child must wait 24 hours after the last time they experienced vomiting or diarrhea before returning to school

• If your child is diagnosed with a communicable disease such as strep throat or conjunctivitis and prescribed antibiotics, your child can not return to school until they have been on the antibiotics for at least 24 hours. A doctor's note should be brought to school via their backpack, emailed to awhite@mpsd.org, or faxed to 339-244-2475.

• If your child has tested positive for Covid-19, please refer to these guidelines that the Marshfield Public School district follows: COVID-19 Isolation and Exposure Guidance for Children and Staff in Child Care, K-12, Out-of-School Time (OST) and Recreational Camp/Program Settings | Mass.gov Please reach out to Nurse White with any questions or concerns. A doctor's note will be needed to medically excuse absences due to Covid-19.

Physical Exams:

If you have a child in Kindergarten or fourth grade and have not sent in an updated physical exam, please do so as soon as possible. You can send the updated physical form in your child’s backpack, email it to Nurse White at awhite@mpsd.org, or ask the pediatrician to fax the most recent physical to 339-244-2475. Thank you!

Annual Screenings: Hearing and vision screenings will take place and progress through the month of October for all grades. If it is recommended that your child needs to be referred for further vision or hearing assessment, you will be contacted by the school nurse. BMI screenings will be done for students in Grade 1 and Grade 4. In accordance with the Mass Department of Public Health (MDPH), schools are required by law to perform vision, hearing, height, weight and body mass index (BMI) screenings for students in grade 1,4,7 & 10 and postural screenings in grades 5-9. Postural screenings will take place in the spring for Grade 5. If you would like to opt your student out of any of these screenings, you may email Nurse White at awhite@mpsd.org .

Sincerely,

Mrs. White, Eames Way School Nurse

Before and After School Enrollment is open for families!

For More Information, Please Contact:

Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield

Phone: (781) 834-2582

Email: membership@bgcmarshield.com

https//www.bgcmarshfield.org

How can the unlikely pair of a cat and a mouse bring about such adventure? Respecting differences and breaking barriers do not need to be so hard! Written by a local author and philanthropist.

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 the school.