GWS Weekly Newsletter

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

Our Governor Winslow School Community was so excited to view the solar eclipse on April 8. Thanks to the generous donation from our friends at Ventress Memorial Library, we all had glasses to safely observe this rare celestial event.

In support of Earth Day, our school community is focused on the many ways we can conserve resources to help make our world a better place. Our fifth grade Peace Leaders have suggested turning off lights and water when possible, recycling all possible materials, and giving an extra effort to keep our school grounds clean. Our first graders wowed us with their performance, Our Earth, Our Home, and reminded us of the importance of recycling and taking good care of our world.

On behalf of all staff members at GWS, I hope you and your families have a wonderful spring break!

• 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) / K-12 Art & Tech Ed Fair, 6-8PM (MHS)

Have a great vacation week GWS faculty and families!

Up next: SPRINGFEST!

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

Please click here to view the school nutrition page.

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.