GWS Weekly Newsletter

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

Along with the new spring season, children at Governor Winslow School have blossomed academically, athletically, and socially. Students in grades three, four, and five began the computer-based English Language Arts portion of the MCAS assessments this week, and will tackle the Math/Science portion in May. Students, parents, and teachers have worked very hard, on a daily basis, to meet the high standards set in classrooms at GWS. That is certainly the best preparation for any assessment. We consider this assessment a "celebration of knowledge" and simply ask our students for their best effort throughout the testing window. Staff members are proud of our students, and we are grateful for the continued support of our families.

• Friday 4/12: Grade 1 Our Earth, Our Home Performance, 9:30AM
• Monday 4/15-April 19: No School, Happy Spring Break!
  
• Wednesday 4/24: Grade 2 Watershed Program
• Thursday 4/25: Kindergarten Screenings (by appointment)
• Friday 4/26: Atlantic White Shark Enrichment Program
• Tuesday 4/30: Kindergarten Screenings (by appointment)

It is very important that students arrive to school on time. Proper rest and a nutritional breakfast have also proven beneficial. Please send a healthy snack to school with your child on test days.

ICE CREAM!!!

Save the date and spread the word!! B's Ice Cream will be donating 20% of their sales from 1-7pm on Wednesday, April 10th to the GWS PTO. Please consider treating the kids, and yourself, to ice cream and help the PTO!

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

Please click here to view the April menu.

The Marshfield Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) is inviting you to an important parent presentation

Who: All Marshfield Parents and Caregivers

When: Thursday, April 11, 6:30-8:00 pm

Where: Seth Ventress Building at 76 South River Street

Register: Please click HERE to register

MEETING THE CHALLENGE:
Understanding, Preventing, and Responding Effectively To Challenging Behavior

Presented by Kathleen Dorn, Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), Pilgrim Area Collaborative

Having a child with challenging behavior can affect the entire family. This interactive workshop will provide parents with a basis for understanding the causes and functions of their child’s challenging behaviors. Practical strategies and pro-active interventions will be discussed as participants learn new ways to prevent and respond to challenging behaviors more effectively.

Additionally - Representatives from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education's Office of Public School Monitoring will provide a brief parent orientation about the upcoming Tiered Focus Monitoring Review of Marshfield Public Schools at the start of the evening.

Marshfield SEPAC website: https://mpsdsepac.weebly.com/

The Massachusetts IEP document will be seeing the first major change to the form in 20 years!

The Marshfield Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) is inviting you to a virtual presentation on the new IEP presented by The Federation for Children with Special Needs (FCNS). Multiple sessions will be offered in April, May and June. We hope you find it helpful.

The FCNS presentation will discuss:

• Understand why changes have been made

• Learn the timeline for implementation

• Review the new form and see what has been added

• Explore areas for student and parent input

• Identify areas for team collaboration

Visit the Federation website to sign up any of the dates - all are FREE

April 2nd 7-8 pm

April 18th 12-1 pm

May 8th 5-6 pm

May 21st 12-1 pm

June 3rd 12-1 pm

June 12th 7 - 8 pm

FCNS New IEP presentations.pdf

SPRING BOOK SALE AT THE VENTRESS LIBRARY! – The Friends of the Ventress Memorial Library will hold a book sale at the library on Saturday April 27th from 10am - 2pm and Sunday April 28th from 10am - 12 noon. Members of the Friends are invited to a special preview hour on Saturday from 9am-10am. Membership applications will be available at the door or in advance at the library. An incredible selection of fiction, biographies, history, cookbooks, and DVDs will be sold for $1 each, with children's books priced even lower at 2/$1! All proceeds directly benefit the Ventress Memorial Library. For more information please see the Friends' webpage or call the library at 781-834-5535.

MEET BASEBALL LEGEND JOE CASTIGLIONE! – On Thursday May 9th at 7pm the Friends of the Ventress Memorial Library will welcome legendary Red Sox Announcer Joe Castiglione for an evening of stories from his distinguished career. In recognition of his exceptional work as the voice of the Boston Red Sox for 41 years, Mr. Castiglione will receive the Ford C. Frick Award for excellence in broadcasting from the Baseball Hall of Fame in July. Come meet one of Marshfield's most famous citizens and hear highlights from his amazing career! Details may be found at the Friends' webpage. Admittance is free, and donations will be gratefully accepted.