Weekly nEWSletter

Greetings, Eames Way Families!

What a science-y week we had! Monday was a very special day as we made memories with our students learning about the solar eclipse on Monday! Doing the math, students had fun calculating how old they would all be the NEXT time we see a solar eclipse from Marshfield!

On Tuesday, our fourth graders became engineers as they designed and tested Rube Goldberg machines using common household items. It was really fun to watch students collaborate on and refine their designs. Students were so proud once their machines were completed and accomplished the goal of "ringing the bell" or landing in a precise location!

Lastly, our fifth graders did a superb job at the Fifth Grade Science Fair on Thursday! Their demonstrations and presentations displayed an abundance of knowledge and answered some very important questions! (See images below) Thank you to our student scientists and the fifth grade teachers for coordinating such a great showcase of learning and for inspiring our younger students to learn more about different science topics!

To all of our families and students: We hope you have a safe, happy, and joyful April Break! See you after next week!

With Best Wishes,

Ms. Bishop, Principal

Start Time: 8:50 AM

Dismissal:

• 3:30 PM - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday
• 1:15 PM - Wednesday (early dismissal every week)

Click here for the 2023-2024 Marshfield Public Schools Academic Calendar

Website: mpsd.org
Location: 165 Eames Way, Marshfield, MA, USA
Phone: (781) 834-5090

APRIL 2024

• Monday 4/15 - Friday 4/19: School Vacation
• Tuesday 4/23: Enrichment, Grades K-2, Planetarium Visit
• Wednesday 4/24: PTO Pizza Bingo, 5 pm and 6:30 pm @ EWS Dining Hall
• Tuesday 4/30: Kindergarten Screening #1

We are pleased to share with you information about our 2023 school report card from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

CLICK HERE to view our school's report card.

CLICK HERE to view our district's report card.

PickUp Patrol is an app used by our families to notify EWS about attendance, including when your student will be absent, arriving late or leaving early, as well as dismissal plan changes. Thank you for your cooperation in helping us implement our new system!

If you have any questions, please first check the PUP Parent Guide. If you still need help, contact the EWS Front Office (781-834-5090 or vquigley@mpsd.org) or PickUp Patrol at support@pickuppatrol.net.

Every three years our parent/guardian CORI forms need to be updated in order to volunteer at school events or in the classroom. This year marks the beginning of a three year term, so every parent/guardian that would like to volunteer needs to complete a new form this year (even if you have been approved in the past).

Please click here for the form and submit by bringing this to the front office with your license. You do have the option to have the form notarized and sent in with a copy of your license if you cannot come to the school.

Please check your email for your credentials. All families can contact aspen@mpsd.org if you have any questions accessing the parent portal.

Click here for instructions on our Aspen portal

Click here to access the Aspen portal login on the district homepage.

Who are they? They are a team of public health dental hygienists.

What do they do? They provide fluoride varnish treatments and oral health screenings in school. They also provide dental cleanings and sealants as needed!

When are they coming? May 2, 2024

Is this required? No! This service is 100% optional. A consent form will be sent home today in your child’s folder. If you’re interested then fill it out and return it to school next week.

Does this require dental insurance? No! This is a public health initiative and is free of charge. All children can benefit from this program.

Attention Fifth Grade Parents

Postural screening(“scoliosis screening”) will be taking place during the month of May. The Department of Public Health guidelines mandate that students in grades 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 are screened annually for scoliosis. More detailed information will be sent out to 5th grade parents. If you would like your child to opt out of this screening, please send in a note or email to Nurse White at awhite@mpsd.org.

Illness

Please be vigilant in monitoring your children for any symptoms of illness prior to sending them to school. If you have concerns about illness/symptoms in the morning, please call Nurse White to discuss before sending your child/children into school. If you have questions regarding absences or attendance related to illnesses, Nurse White will be happy to discuss these with you. The Health Office phone number is 781-834-5090, ext. 44500. Please continue to keep the school nurse updated on any health related absence awhite@mpsd.org.

Guidelines for return to school after an illness

• Fever over 100 degrees (child must be fever-free for 24 hours, without the use of Tylenol or Motrin, to return to school)

• Vomiting and/or diarrhea (if your child has had any vomiting or diarrhea within the past 24 hours, they should not return to school)

• Diagnosis of communicable disease such as strep throat or conjunctivitis (if diagnosed with a communicable disease and prescribed antibiotics, your child must not return to school until they have been on antibiotics for at least 24 hours). A doctor's note should be brought to school via backpack, emailed to awhite@mpsd.org, or faxed to 339-244-2475.

Before and After School Enrollment is open for families!

For More Information, Please Contact:

Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield

Phone: (781) 834-2582

Email: membership@bgcmarshield.com

https//www.bgcmarshfield.org