Martinson Messenger

I want to thank all of the parents and guardians who came for conferences this week. You are the most impactful teacher of your child, so it is so important that we work together as a team to provide the best education that we can for each and every student at Martinson. We thank you for your support and partnership.

Wed. March 29: Enrichment- Yoga - Gr. 3

Puberty Presentation Gr. 5

Thurs. March 30: Red Sox Day- Wear your favorite Red Sox gear or red, white and blue

Fri. March 31: School Spirt Day- Wear green and white

Around the World Lunch- Brazil

Tues. April 4: Fun Run Boosterthon Event

Wed. April 5: Enrichment- Yoga - Gr.4

Fri. April 7: Good Friday No School

Fri. April 14: School Store

Mon April. 17- Fri. April 21: No School, April Vacation

Wed. April 26: Art Night, 3:30 PM- 5:30PM

Kindergarten registration for the next school year is now open. Please be sure to complete your child’s registration no later than Friday, March 17, 2023.

Children entering Kindergarten must be five (5) years old by August 31, 2023.

Click here to visit the Kindergarten Registration webpage.

Announcing Free Lunch for All Marshfield Students through June 2023

The Marshfield Public Schools are pleased to announce the availability of one free lunch daily for every student in Marshfield through June 2023.

Please click here for the March lunch menu.

Attendance:

We follow the Safe to School protocol and track attendance very carefully each day. Please be sure to call your child's absence into the front office 781-834-5025 each day that they will not be in school, even if you notify the classroom teacher by email. Emails may not be seen until later in the morning or if the teacher is absent they may not be seen until the next day. If your child has an appointment and will be tardy it is also very helpful to notify us as well in advance, either by a note the day before or a phone call on the morning of the appointment.

Any questions or concerns about attendance please feel free to contact the school.

A Dr's note must be provided to medically excuse any absences.

Illnesses: If you are keeping your child home for more than a day or 2 due to illness- please contact Nurse Mudge, especially if the illness is something that is of a contagious nature. There has been an uptick in illnesses at school, (Seasonal Allergies, Strep throat, Influenza, Gastro-intestinal issues, and Covid- to name a few) please be vigilant in monitoring your children for any symptoms prior to sending them to school.

If you have concerns about illness/ symptoms in the morning- please call the Nurse to discuss before sending them in, as well as questions regarding absences or attendance issues- I am happy to discuss.

Screenings:

BMI screenings will be taking place this month in the Nurse's Office- if you have any concerns about the process, please contact Nurse Mudge

Start the day with breakfast! Research confirms that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. For children’s health, academic achievement, cognitive development and mental health. Healthy eating is an important life skill. It helps children grow, develop and do well in school. It prevents childhood and adolescent health problems such as obesity, dental cavities and iron deficiency anemia. It lowers the risk of chronic disease such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes and cancer.

Students have been reminded to choose snacks that are from the 5 food groups: Protein, grains, fruits, vegetables and dairy- spicy/ salty chips and sugary treats often lead to belly aches and blood sugar spikes that cause children to not feel well at school.

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We still have urgent need for an Enrichment Coordinator for grades 3-5 for the remainder of the year. Many, many thanks to Allie Devaney for all the time and effort she has spent shaping this role and bringing amazing programming to our children! She has definitely set her replacement up for success!

In addition, we are also seeking a Treasurer to begin serving their two-year term next school year. The sooner we find the right person, the more time they will have to shadow the fabulous Ali Goodrich as she prepares to exit the position.

Finally, save the date for some grown-up fun as we host our first inaugural cornhole tourney at Stellwagen on April 12!

Our Martinson Fun Run kicked off today, and we are thrilled about this year’s program!

This year, our entire school is raising funds for playground improvement, sensory path, and motivational

artwork. Our goal is to raise $22,000, and, if you’d like to, we are inviting YOU to help!

Here’s how you can support Martinson Elementary School:

● 1. Register on mybooster.com tonight. It’s so easy!

● 2. Share about our fundraiser with your family and friends using the SHARE BUTTON on

mybooster.com.

● 3. Give a donation, if you are able.

Thank you for supporting our school!. We can’t wait for the Martinson Fun Run happening on 04/04/2023!

Email: pdevlin@mpsd.org
Location: 257 Forest Street, Marshfield, MA, USA
Phone: 781-834-5025
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