This week's Educators of the Week are Lisa Portolese and Carolyn Powell. Housed at MHS, they are the backbone of our data systems. From scheduling to rostering to report cards, they do it all. Our district would not be able to function without their support. Thank you, Lisa and Carolyn, for all you do for MPSD! #bettertogether

A message from the Marshfield Education Foundation(MEF):

For over ten years, Marshfield Education Foundation has provided opportunities for enhanced learning by working in partnership with Marshfield’s educators to fund grants that complement the social, emotional and academic development of our students. As we enter the season of giving, we hope you’ll consider supporting the Marshfield Education Foundation with a donation to our 3rd Annual Fall Giving Campaign. Donate Today!

https://givebutter.com/marshfieldfallgiving

The Center for the Advancement of STEM Education (CASE) invites you to Open Lab Night 2022, an event for the entire community, especially K-12 students. Open Lab Night features STEM activities and demonstrations. This event is free and open to the public. Registration is required. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Parking is available in the Bridgewater State University Parking Garage. The BSU Observatory may be open past the time of Open Lab Night (weather permitting).

Date: Wednesday, November 9th 5:00 – 8:00 PM

Location: Dana Mohler-Faria Science & Mathematics Center

The registration link is https://forms.gle/tMhreVwof3ffmBKp8

Please note: BSU requires participants to wear masks in educational spaces (classrooms and labs). All participants in a group must follow these guidelines.

A message from the MHS DECA Club:

The Marshfield DECA Chapter will run a Thanksgiving Football Game Fundraiser in which we offer high-top tables in the indoor track for $150 a piece to watch the football game with an included breakfast. There are 17 tables available with 4 seats per table. Each table will receive a Marshfield blanket, drinks (including coffee), and a hot breakfast.

This will be a great way to support DECA as you cheer on the Rams as they take on Duxbury in their annual Thanksgiving game.

If you are interested in purchasing a table, you can click on the link below.

DECA Thanksgiving Football Game VIP Table Ticket Reservation

Starting this week, the Marshfield Kiwanis will be collecting "new" or "like new" coats and jackets, along with "new" hats, gloves and socks. Sizes range from toddler to high school aged.

The collection containers are located at the Marshfield Police Department, the Marshfield Fire Department (station 1 & 3), the Boys & Girls Club and the VFW.

The Kiwanis thank you for your support.

Once again, in honor of Veterans Day, the Marshfield Public Schools will be Homework Free across the district on Veterans Day and over the Veterans Day weekend.

We started this tradition seven years ago and going “homework free” in conjunction with Veterans Day has been greatly appreciated by students and staff, our families and, most importantly, our Veterans. The district continues to focus attention on the social-emotional well-being of our students and staff, and by adjusting their homework schedule for Veterans Day, it has a big impact on our educational stakeholders. Annually, the issue of homework is one that has generated a lot of discussion across the region and it has been reported to teachers and administrators that schedules and stress levels continue to grow as the year progresses. We hope that these homework free nights can help relieve some of that stress.

In addition, each year we have used this time away from homework to allow our students and staff, and their families, to focus on the importance of recognizing Veterans Day. In lieu of homework, it is our hope that members of our school community, as they have over the years, will find the time on Veterans Day (or over the weekend) to thank a Veteran they may know for their service to our country. The person they reach out to could be a relative, a neighbor or a friend. In addition, if members of our school community can attend the Veterans Day Ceremony on November 11th at Veterans Memorial Park, I know that the dedicated group of men and women, who have given so much to our country, would greatly appreciate the gesture.

As a district, we like to say that we are "better together" and this simple gesture is just one more example of our community coming together to honor some very special people. #ThankaVet

As the weather starts to get chilly, we are excited to announce that the MHS walking track opened on November 1st.

Prior to visiting the track, all walkers must complete a new CORI, found here, and submit it along with presenting their license at Central Office, 76 South River Street.

Walkers, previously registered, should bring their MPSD badge along with their completed CORI. New walkers should also bring a $10 check made out to the Town of Marshfield for their walking track ID. Please direct any questions to my assistant, Joan Pozerski jpozerski@mpsd.org.

Additional information about the walking track can be found here.

November 8 - Professional Development Day - No School For Students

November 11- Veterans Day- No School & Homework Free Weekend

November 13 - MFOM Mattress Fundraiser - MHS

November 15 - School Committee Meeting - Governor Winslow School

November 18 & 19 - MHS Theatrical Society Presents "Puffs"

November 23 - Districtwide Early Release

November 24 & 25 - Thanksgiving Holiday - No School

Eames Way School

Governor Winslow School

Daniel Webster School

Martinson Elementary School

South River School

Furnace Brook Middle School

Email: jgranatino@mpsd.org
Website: www.mpsd.org
Location: 76 South RIver Street, Marshfield MA 02050
Phone: (781) 834-5000
Twitter: @MarshfieldSuper