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This year we want our MES families to get to know our staff better, and we asked our 5th graders to help us out. Each week, be sure to check out our 5th grade reporters' mini-articles about our featured staff members of the week. We hope you enjoy learning about all the awesome people who are teaching your children!

Monday, Sept. 18 - Gr.4 Band & Strings Begin

Tuesday, Sept 19 - Picture Day

Mon- Fri, Sept 25- Sept 29 - Go Gold Week

Wednesday, Sept. 27- Curriculum Night

Friday, Sept. 29- School Spirit Day- Wear Green & White

Please click here to place your portrait order online!

Lunch will be served at all elementary schools this year free of charge. Please click here for the menu. Breakfast is also available - please click here for the menu.

Also, please click here for an important message from the school nutrition department

This week in library we read "The Day You Begin" written by Jacqueline Woodson. Woodson is a well known author of books written for adults and children and is a three time Coretta Scott King Award winner. This story enriched our discussions of the importance of perseverance in order to overcome challenges.

For those who are new to Martinson Elementary School, the Marshfield Public School District uses Aspen, a web-based Student Information System which provides a variety of tools for students, parents, and staff. New Families should have received their login information via an email from our Aspen team. Please check your email for your credentials. All families can contact aspen@mpsd.org if you have any questions about the parent portal.

** Extremely Important: Please complete the Student Workflow and Parent Workflow before the start of school year as this is how we reach you in an emergency.**

Click here for instructions on our Aspen Portal

Welcome back to school! The nursing team looks forward to working closely with families and students this year to promote health and wellness. Not only is "your health your wealth", but it is also lucrative to a functioning body and mind. Parents, take a moment to reconnect with yourself in peace by practicing deep breathing, yoga, or doing something gentle and meditative for yourself (i.e. get outdoors, go for a walk, listen to relaxing music etc.) and be creative with providing opportunities for your children to do the same. Commit to both you and your child(ren) to getting proper rest, eating a nutritious diet and exercising to keep bodies strong, energized and refreshed.

What's Happening in the MES Health Office:

Health Records: Please be sure that your child's health / immunization record is up to date- by sending in the most recent copy of your child's physical exam. All students in Kindergarten and 4th grade are required to provide this documentation per state mandate.

Medications: If your child needs any medication during the school day (one that is either scheduled or on an as needed basis) please call the nursing office directly for specifics. It is not good practice to send medication to school with your child, as it could get lost or mishandled. All medications should be handed off by an adult- directly to the Nurse. All medications need to be properly labeled and must be accompanied with a Medication Authorization (Dr's order) from the prescribing MD, along with a Parent Consent- which can be found on the school's web site, located under Administration click on Health Services and scroll down to medication administration.

Please feel free at any time to contact the school nurse by phone 781-319-3985.

Annual Vision and Hearing Screenings will begin soon and we are looking forward to a great year!

Thank you to all who attended our general meeting; notes are available as a file in MES Parent Forum, our Facebook group. For most consistent communication, please sign up to receive notification from us through PTBoard.com school code MDSVP8. You can also reach out with questions or concerns at any time through ptomartinson@gmail.com.

Our first fundraiser of the year is upon us! Scoop some sweet apparel, with lots of items to choose from! The virtual store is open now through 9/24. Get yours so you don’t get caught without next spiritday! https://tinyurl.com/2s4e9b2s

WHEW! These first few weeks of school are intense!

Join us for a well-deserved night out at Rexicana/ Levitate Backyard on Thursday 10/19! Early bird tickets are on sale now for just $25, which includes admission to our exclusive treehouse for best views of the band, as well as tasty snacks!https://tinyurl.com/yr2s77zj

Save the Date for Trunk or Treat! We repeat and maybe beat last year’s incredible event on Sunday10/22 from 2-3:30 in the FBMS lot! Stay tuned (and sign up for PTBoard!) for information on decorating your trunk, volunteering, and other ways to join the fun!

Every three years our parent/guardian CORI forms need to be updated in order to volunteer at school events. 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.

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 school.

On September 24 MHS Senior, Thomas Schmid, along with his friends and family will be doing the Mitochondrial Awareness Walk. Marshfield's McDonald's Restaurant is helping raise funds for the walk and to raise awareness.

On September 25th from 5pm-7pm the McDonald's on Ocean Street, will be holding a FUNDRAISER for Thomas’ Team where 20% of all sales will go to this amazing cause. We hope you can stop in and help support this important cause.

Email: pdevlin@mpsd.org
Website: www.mpsd.org
Location: 257 Forest Street, Marshfield, MA, USA
Phone: 781-834-5003
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/502870820480781/?epa=SEARCH_BOX
Twitter: @mesppal