Daniel Webster Elementary School

Greetings DWS Families!

We are off and rolling here at DWS! Classrooms are buzzing and students have transitioned successfully back to "school mode"! This week we started off with a very informative PTO meeting and there are lots of updates to share. Have a great week!

In Partnership,

Mrs. MacNeil

The Marshfield Public Schools are thrilled to announce our new app for mobile phones! Stay up-to-date with access to events, documents, news from administrators, student stories, and even emergency notifications.

You can download the app for free on Google Play or Apple App Store.

Download for Android https://bit.ly/3yOktQ8

Download for iPhone https://apple.co/3nVNlzs

This week we reviewed how to be a DWS when riding the bus (see poster below). We have already spoken to a few students who have needed reminders about keeping hands, arms, and items inside the school bus. As you can imagine this is very dangerous and we take bus safety very seriously. Please review these expectations with your child(ren). Thank you for your partnership!

We are so impressed by all the students who participated in the Summer Reading Road Trip Challenge. To encourage our students the PTO generously donated 2 Kindle Paperwhite Kids! Mrs. McBride and I picked the winners live on the DWS morning announcement. Congratulations to our two winners!

Grades 1-2 Winner: Ella D, grade 1

Grades 3-4-5 Winner: Matthew M, grade 4

Since the passage of the 1993 Education Reform Act, all schools in Massachusetts must form School Councils, which include representation from parents, teachers, the community, and school administration. The purpose of the School Council is to involve parents and teachers in school decision-making. The School Council will also formulate an annual school improvement plan with the goal to strengthen the bond between our school and the Marshfield community we serve. This plan is then submitted to the Superintendent and School Committee.

We are looking for TWO parents to join our School Council this year! We encourage all parents to consider this opportunity for meaningful dialogue and active participation in our Daniel Webster School community. The meetings are generally held once each month on Tuesdays at 4:00.

Please click here for the nomination letter and paperwork.

DWS will be Going Gold on Friday, September 23. All classes will have the opportunity to join us for a walk outside to support Pediatric Cancer. All staff and students are encouraged to wear “Gold” to school to show their support.

5th Grade students are eligible to compete for Furnace Brook Middle School Cross Country this fall. Meets are 1.7 miles and the schedule can be found here: https://5il.co/1c8qv 5th graders can also join the team at practice on non-District-Wide early release Wednesdays at 2:30 at the FBMS Gym. If your son or daughter is interested, please email fbmsxctrack@gmail.com

One breakfast and one lunch are Free for the 2022-2023 School year for all students.

A la carte items cost extra.

A la carte items can not be charged to a student's account.

2nd Lunch - $2.75

Milk - .75 cents (milk comes with a lunch)

on its own it's a la carte item and cost

Water - .50 cents

Ice Cream - $1.50

WAYS TO PAY

Preferred method of payment:

Online: www.myschoolbucks.com

After you log in or register (if new) than you can

use your child’s Birthday for the

ID Number to add your child’s account.

Check payable to:

Town of Marshfield

(child’s First/Last name in Memo)

Cash: please put in an envelope

marked Lunch Money with your

child’s name on it.

Click here for the September Lunch calendar.

DWS staff members can award any student with a DWS ALL STAR when they see students being Dedicated, Welcoming, or Safe. All of the DWS ALL STAR awards are put on display in the front lobby. The following students were featured in the morning announcements last week for being DWS ALL STARS!

Grade K: Michael W. in Ms. Doria’s class is a DWS ALL STAR because he found a friend’s lost bracelet.

Grade K: Shaelynn R. in Ms. Doria’s class is a DWS ALL STAR because she did a great job following directions.

Grade 1: Sam S. in Mrs. Kabilian’s class is a DWS ALL STAR because he helped put away a friend’s cubby.

Grade 1: Jackson R. in Mrs. Wiedemann’s class is a DWS ALL STAR because he followed directions.

Grade 2: Jude B. in Mrs. Bertulli’s class is a DWS ALL STAR because he worked hard.

Grade 2: Angie G. in Ms. Mulligan’s class is a DWS ALL STAR because she was helpful, set a good example, and used good manners.

Grade 3: Hayden W. in Mrs. Hines’ class is a DWS ALL STAR because she switched her seat with a classmate to help them use their Chromebook.

Grade 3: Neveah C. in Mrs. Hanson’s class is a DWS ALL STAR because she helped a student clean a spill.

Grade 4: Connor G. in Mrs. Farrell’s class is a DWS ALL STAR because he showed dedicated hard work during Reading and Writing.

Grade 4: Eddie N. in Mrs. Robatzek’s class is a DWS ALL STAR because he did a great job following directions.

Grade 5: Parker R. in Mrs. Auriemma’s class is a DWS ALL STAR because he decided to read instead of chat.

Grade 5: Ricardo C. in Mrs. Auriemma’s class is a DWS ALL STAR because he asked a 3rd grade student to join their game at brain break.

We are asking all families to provide a pair of headphones for students in grades 1-5. These headphones will be kept at school. We ask that families consider purchasing headphones that go over the head, rather than earbuds as they tend to last longer. The school is happy to provide headphones for those in need. Please contact Mrs. MacNeil if you would like to reserve a pair.

The 9th Annual DWS Great Pumpkin Run 5k & Walk will be held on Sunday, 10/16 at 10:00am, kicking off at DWS. We need volunteers to help organize this big event! Please contact DWSPumpkinRun@gmail.com if you are able to help! Our first Pumpkin Run meeting will be on Tuesday, 9/13 at 7:30pm (location TBD but will be shared as soon as we have confirmed it.)

Save the date: Wednesday 9/28 from 4-6pm for our DWS Family Picnic! Join us on the rear playground of DWS, bring your own dinner and a picnic blanket and mingle while the kids play! More details and flyers will be going out soon.

Contact:

Please email yourdwspto@gmail.com with any general questions and for more information. Email dwsvolunteers@gmail.com for more details on volunteering at the school throughout the year.

Open donations to PTO are welcomed year-round. They are tax deductible for you. Some companies match donations, ask where you work to see if they will help. Contact us for our Tax ID.

Thank you for all of your support!

The registration for the Before School Care is now available for Children in grades K-5 offered on site at each of the Marshfield Elementary Schools.

Our Before School program provides a wholesome environment that promotes social/emotional, physical and character development in addition to supporting the educational efforts of both the parent and school. We encourage children to balance learning and fun through homework help, physical activity and arts & crafts. Our focus areas give your child limitless opportunities to reach their full potential.

Hours: 7am until school day starts

Program & Activities include:

• Breakfast
• Homework Help
• Games & Activities
• Arts & Crafts

To register click here.

September

September 14 - District-Wide Early Release

September 23 - DWS Goes Gold

September 28 - Back to School Picnic

October

October 5 - Raindate for Back to School Picnic

October 7 - Picture Day

October 16 - Pumpkin Run

DWS will be a late school for the upcoming year. Please make note of the following changes.

School Start Time - 8:50 am (students can enter the building at 8:40 am)

School End Time - 3:30 pm

Wednesday Early Dismissal - 1:15 pm

A double door entry system with a security window was added to the DWS.

As a security measure, we will not be letting visitors into the building unless you are volunteering. Visitors who have a scheduled meeting will wait in the vestibule and be escorted by the host to the meeting.

All visitors must present a valid ID - no exceptions! We understand that we know many parents/guardians, but we will be requiring ALL visitors to present their ID when they volunteer and/or pick up a student - EVERY TIME. This will be frustrating at first, but we are working hard to maintain the safety of our students.

Please review the most up-to-date arrival and dismissal protocol. We have made some changes to the existing policy in order to keep students, drivers, and staff safe.

The new policy can be found here.

We will be providing all the materials your student needs to have a successful year! We will only be asking families of students in grades 1-5 to purchase headphones for the upcoming school year.