March

March 26 - ASEP Session #5

March 27 - Grade 5 Puberty Lesson

March 29 - No School - Good Friday

April

April 1 - MCAS-ELA-Grade 3

April 1 - DEI Meeting @ 6:30

April 1 - PTO Meeting @ 7:00

April 2 - MCAS-ELA-Grade 3

April 2 - ASEP Session #6

April 3 - Energy Assembly (in school) Gr. 3-5

April 4 - MCAS-ELA-Grade 4

April 5 - 3rd Grade Instrument Day

April 5 - MCAS-ELA-Grade 4

April 7 - ASEP *Make-up* Session (if needed)

April 8 - MCAS-ELA-Grade 5

April 9 - MCAS-ELA-Grade 5

April 9 - School Site Council Meeting @ 4:00

April 12 - ThinkFirst Program (Bike Helmet Presentation) @ 9:15am

April 15 - No School - Spring Break

April 16 - No School - Spring Break

April 17 - No School - Spring Break

April 18 - No School - Spring Break

April 19 - No School - Spring Break

April 23 - Marshfield WaterSMART Program, Gr. 2

April 26 - DWS Connections (in school)

Check out our DWS Family Calendar! It's a live document and we will be updating it as the year progresses. We have updated the calendar through June for all scheduled annual events!

DWS Family Calendar

The final session for all Daniel Webster After School Enrichment Program classes will be on Tuesday, April 2, 2024.

The After School Enrichment staff at Daniel Webster School welcomes you to share in your student’s After School Enrichment experience by observing the final class on April 2, anytime between 4:15 pm - 4:35 pm. The students have truly enjoyed the various activities the program offers. Thank you for giving them the opportunity to participate.

Anyone attending/observing the final class on April 2, 2024, must be on the current CORI list. This is a perfect time to check your CORI status or to complete a CORI as there may be field trips or special classroom events in the upcoming spring season.

CORI FORM

*Please note that a government-issued form of identification (Driver’s License, Passport) must be presented in person when submitting this form.

If you plan to have someone attend your student's After School Enrichment final class on April 2, 2024, 4:15-4:35pm, please complete this form by March 27, 2024: Final Class RSVP

Anyone NOT on the updated CORI list on April 2, 2024 will not be permitted to attend an After School Enrichment class.

If you have any questions, please contact the Program Director, Mrs. Jackson, at jjackson@mpsd.org.

Thank you!

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: Catherine in Mrs. Prendergast’s class is a DWS ALL STAR because she showed expected behavior during Library.

Grade K: Leah in Mrs. Prendergast’s class is a DWS ALL STAR because she did a great job with her letter sounds.

Grade 1: Finn in Mrs. Redman’s class is a DWS ALL STAR because he turned his day around and was a DWS Kid.

Grade 1: Tristan in Mrs. MacDonald’s class is a DWS ALL STAR because he used what he knew about sounds to spell words during word work.

Grade 2: Ben in Ms. Mulligan’s class is a DWS ALL STAR because he took his time and did his best on his writing.

Grade 2: Tommy in Ms. Mulligan’s class is a DWS ALL STAR because he helped a friend with morningwork.

Grade 3: Kaylea in Mrs. Hines’ class is a DWS ALL STAR because she gave amazing answers to comprehension questions and used new vocabulary words.

Grade 3: Gemma in Mrs. Hines’ class is a DWS ALL STAR because she was a lunchroom ALL STAR!

Grade 4: Brooke in Mrs. Farrell’s class is a DWS ALL STAR because she bravely shared her thinking and problem solving.

Grade 4: Micah in Mrs. Farrell’s class is a DWS ALL STAR because he stayed focused and was a great role model.

Grade 5: Sam in Ms. LaForest’s class is a DWS ALL STAR because he worked hard and stayed on task during reading.

Grade 5: Grace in Ms. LaForest’s class is a DWS ALL STAR because she showed great participation during book club.

Congratulations!

Our strong serves, great teamwork, and lots of spirit brought us to 2-2 as we battled the other schools in Marshfield, placing us in third place! Thank you to all the families, students, staff, and Mr. P for coaching us through!

Thank you to our PTO for bringing us this engaging enrichment opportunity to our students in grades K-2!

Our kindergarten students are building their foundational geometry skills by reviewing their shapes with a Shape Sort activity!

Grade 2 students were working on their gymnastics skills! Climbing, vaulting, rolling, oh my!

Nicolas Roht and the 8th grade 2024 Project 351 team for Marshfield are doing a Service Project to support Cradles to Crayons. Project 351 is a non-profit youth-led organization that engages one eighth grader from all 351 cities and towns in Massachusetts to lead community service projects. They will be collecting new and lightly used clothes that will be donated to help children suffering from clothing insecurity. There are 2 bins in our main entrance for donations. The drive begins Monday and will run through April 5. We appreciate any and all donations!

Next PTO Meeting: Monday 4/1/24 in the DWS library at 7:00 p.m.

The DWS PTO is excited to host a "Kids Night Out" complete with DJ, Dancing, Snacks, and FUN at The Boys and Girls Club in Marshfield on April 26th from 6:00-8:00pm. This is a drop off event but parent chaperones are needed to make this successful! Stay tuned for volunteer opportunities and much more information. Click here to buy tickets now.

Please join the DWS PTO on PTBoard, today! PTBoard is an online platform that we will be using to communicate school information, events and volunteer opportunities to families. As we move away from sending home paper flyers, this will be the only way to stay up-to-date on school events and place orders for school spiritwear, etc. Accounts are free to set up and in no way commit you to volunteering for the PTO. Please reach out with questions at yourdwspto@gmail.com.

Download the App “PTBoard Mobile” in the App Store today!

Contact:

Please email yourdwspto@gmail.com with any general questions and for more information. Would you like to volunteer? Please reach out to: dwsvolunteers@gmail.com

Clothing questions can be sent to: dwsptoclothing@gmail.com

Thank you for all of your support!

The DWS PTO

Kindergarten Registration for the 2024-2025 school year is now open!

Children entering Kindergarten must be five (5) years old by August 31, 2024.

Click HERE to visit the Kindergarten Registration webpage.

Parents have the option to register online or in-person

Please be sure to complete your child’s registration no later than Thursday, February 29, 2024.

The process is the same as last year. The only change is the inclusion of a transportation form. Everyone should complete the form indicating whether they will take the bus. Anyone living within two miles will be required to pay the transportation fee. Trish Murphy will reach out separately to discuss processing the applications.

Parents can upload documentation via a Google form or they can bring the paperwork to the school any time between now and February 29.

The google form address is:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfNDcgRp5Pu_b-lXDvFD6ul6VyQiLV18jBWGcCVJD4-pY2k8g/viewform

Attached is a registration packet. Remember, you have to download the forms, then open them in adobe in order to use the "fillable" feature.

Please remember to send your students to school with a reusable water bottle and filling snack daily! The health office has a very limited supply of snacks available.

• All students have a snack break during the day. Please pack a healthy snack EVERY DAY! Great snacks include easy to eat fruits and veggies like apples, oranges, carrots and cucumbers as well as whole grain snacks including granola bars, crackers. Cheese sticks and yogurts are another great option. These ideas help keep hungry bellies at bay and students ready to learn!

• Have your child bring a water bottle to school EVERY DAY. The students have access to the bottle fillers and can refill their water bottles as needed throughout the day.

Footwear Reminder -

• We have had a lot of friends visiting the health office for a change of shoes during PE and recess and we are seeing increased complaints of foot and ankle pain after recess.

• Please have students wear supportive close toed shoes on PE class days and to wear outside for recess. Students are more than welcome to bring and change shoes as needed during the school day!

All student meals will continue to be free for the 2023-2024 school year. One breakfast and one lunch are FREE for all students.

A la carte items cost extra. Please note: a la carte items can not be charged to a student's account.

2nd Lunch - $2.75

Milk - .75 cents (milk comes with lunch) on its own, it's an a la carte item and cost

Water - .50 cents

Ice Cream - $1.25

WAYS TO PAY

Preferred method of payment:

Online: www.myschoolbucks.com

After you log in or register (if new) then 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.

The DWS will be a late school again for the upcoming year. Please make note of the start and end times.

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

School End Time - 3:30 pm (student will begin dismissal at 3:25)

Wednesday Early Dismissal - 1:15 pm

The Boys & Girls Club Programs provide 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.

BEFORE SCHOOL CARE

Hours: 7am until school day starts

Program & Activities include:

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

AFTER SCHOOL CARE

Hours: 3:40 - 6:00 pm

Program & Activities include:

• Transportation from DWS to B&G Club
• Snack
• Homework Help
• Games & Activities
• Arts & Crafts

As a reminder, please adhere to the DWS Dismissal Protocols if you choose to pick up your child from school (listed below). Dismissal time can be very busy and we understand that we are the late school and families are often rushing off to afterschool activities. It has been reported that some cars are pulling in and doing a U-Turn in the driveway to cut the line. Please follow the protocol and the flow of traffic pictured below so we don't compromise the safety of our children. Thank you!

Dismissal

• DWS hours are 8:50am-3:30pm. Students will begin car line dismissal at 3:25 pm.

• If you arrive before 3:25, please remain in your vehicle.

• Please do not park your vehicle in the live line.

• In the car line, students will be dismissed in order of car line up through the gym doors.

• Please follow staff directions and pull all the way up to the marked location (red circle).

• Please wait for the car in front of you to pull forward. Do not attempt to pass vehicles.

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 policy can be found here.

As part of our Positive Behavior and Incentives Plan, our DWS Kids are taught how to be Dedicated, Welcoming, and Safe in all areas of our building and throughout their day. These posters are reviewed on the morning announcements, by classroom teachers, and are hung around the school for visual reminders. Students are then recognized for following these expectations and given All-Stars!