GWS Weekly Newsletter

Email: cmullen@mpsd.org
Website: https://www.mpsd.org
Location: 60 Regis Road, Marshfield, MA, USA
Phone: 781-834-5060

On behalf of all staff members at Governor Winslow School, I would like to thank our families for their kindness and generosity during the holiday season. We were spoiled with sweet treats and beautiful gifts, our favorites being the holiday greeting cards filled with warm wishes and family photos. We are blessed to be part of such a wonderful school community.

In addition, a special thank you to our PTO for purchasing playground equipment for our students. We received three carts filled with bats, balls, frisbees, and jump ropes for each wing of the building. As you can see from the photo, our students will have lots of fun during recess this new year!

Tuesday 1/10: School Committee meeting at GWS, 6:30PM

Monday 1/16: No school, Martin Luther King Day

Congratulations to Mrs. Roche for being named Educator of the Week!

Click here to view the January menu.

Lunch and breakfast will be served at all elementary schools this year free of charge.

A la carte items cost extra and cannot be charged to a student's account.

Mark your calendar for our first PTO meeting of 2023. The meeting will be held on Thursday, January 26th (7PM) in person at the GWS library.

GWS teachers are in need of your help during the school day. Tasks vary per grade level but generally include copying, cutting, etc. Ideally each grade level would have 2-3 parents that are CORI checked, reliable and consistent. Days and hours to be determined by grade level and the GWS front office.

If you are interested, please send an email to Melisa Rice at durders@gmail.com. Please remember to include your cell phone number and the grade level you would like to volunteer for.

Put your unwanted items to good use by dropping them in our textiles recycling bin, located in our parking lot near the trash dumpsters. Ninety- five percent of all textiles can be recycled. The following can be donated as long as they are clean & dry: clothing, shoes, pocketbooks, table linens, bed linens, draperies, throw rugs, and stuffed animals. Please place your items in plastic bags so they will stay dry. GWS will earn $100 for every ton of textiles placed in our recycling bin.

Please join the Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) for an important presentation. ALL parents, caregivers, and staff are welcome to attend.

From Chaos to Calm: Supporting Your Student with Executive Functioning Challenges

When: Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at 6:30 PM

Where: Seth Ventress Building, 76 South River Street, Marshfield

Who: Parents, Educators, and Administrators

Presenter: Deb Booth, M.Ed., Pilgrim Area Collaborative

Amy Scolaro, Director of Special Education and Pupil Personnel, will provide a brief overview of Marshfield’s SEPAC and discuss the many fun ways you can get involved.

Followed by our feature presentation:

From Chaos to Calm: Supporting your student with Executive Functioning Challenges

Executive function is an umbrella term used to describe a set of cognitive processes that are necessary for emotional and behavioral control. In this workshop participants will learn what executive functioning skills are and will provide insight into the role they play in student learning and the impact difficulties in EF skills have on school success. Oftentimes, students who appear “unmotivated” about schoolwork simply do not have the EF skills required to initiate, plan, organize and persist on school/homework tasks until completion. Parents and caregivers won't want to miss this interactive presentation that will help them gain a clearer picture of how to help their children become more successful and independent learners.

For planning purposes, please click here to RSVP if you plan to attend.

The Marshfield Education Foundation is excited to share that registration for the 13th Annual Marshfield St. Patrick's Day 5k is OPEN! We hope you can join us on Saturday, March 18, 2023 for another great day! Register today!

If you register prior to January 1st, the cost will be $25. After the new year, the cost will be $30. https://racewire.com/register.php?id=13247

Please click here to view a flyer regarding fun educational programs for children ages 3-13 running this winter and February break.