Daniel Webster Elementary School

March 12 - ASEP Session #3

March 12 - School Site Council Meeting @ 4:00

March 12 - Parent Puberty Presentation, 6:30-7:30 MHS Presentation Center

March 15 - Report Cards Issued

March 19 - Animal Ambassadors Presentation, PreK-2, In School

March 19 - ASEP Session #4

March 19 - Evening Conferences

March 20 - Afternoon Conferences

March 20 - Town-Wide Volleyball Tournament

March 26 - ASEP Session #5

March 27 - Grade 5 Puberty Lesson

March 29 - No School - Good Friday

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

Elementary Conferences will be held on Tuesday, March 19, 6:00-8:00 PM and Wednesday, March 20, 1:30-3:30 PM. We will be using PTCFAST for online scheduling, which allows parents/guardians to be in charge of their conference schedules.

Parents/guardians can access the conference sign-ups by clicking on a link that will be open to DWS families on Friday, March 15, at 3:00pm using the following steps:

Accessing PTCFAST.com:

· From the DWS webpage, click on http://ptcfast.com/schools/Dan...

· A list of all teachers (by grade or subject) will be displayed.

· Click on the names of your student’s teachers with whom you wish to conference.

· Select a time and enter the required information (student’s and parent’s name and email).

· PTCFAST.com will send you an email confirmation. The email will give you information if you need to change your appointment and will send you a reminder of appointments.

As always, appointments do book quickly and are on a first come, first served basis. If you are unable to access an appointment with your student’s teacher, please contact that teacher to discuss your student at a different date/time. If you have any questions about the scheduling process, please contact Mrs. Jackson at jjackson@mpsd.org or Mrs. Kennedy and Mrs. Morris at (781) 834-5045.

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: Emma in Mrs. Prendergast’s class is a DWS ALL STAR because she was a great helper when cleaning the tables.

Grade K: Spencer in Mrs. Prendergast’s class is a DWS ALL STAR because he was a great helper when cleaning the tables.

Grade 1: Charlotte in Mrs. Redman’s class is a DWS ALL STAR because she was a lunchroom ALL STAR!

Grade 1: Logan in Mrs. Wood’s class is a DWS ALL STAR because he walked safely and quietly in the hall.

Grade 2: Brody in Mrs. Auriemma’s class is a DWS ALL STAR because he brought his classmates tissues when they were upset.

Grade 2: Sammy in Ms. Mulligan’s class is a DWS ALL STAR because he stayed on task and showed expected behavior.

Grade 3: Michael in Mrs. Hines’ class is a DWS ALL STAR because he showed great focus and did a fantastic job in Math.

Grade 3: Eva in Mrs. Hanson’s class is a DWS ALL STAR because she was helpful when there was a substitute in the room.

Grade 4: Colby in Mrs. Farrell’s class is a DWS ALL STAR because he followed rules during opinion writing.

Grade 4: Rory in Mrs. Farrell’s class is a DWS ALL STAR because she helped clean up after Math.

Grade 5: Bradley in Mrs. Drew’s class is a DWS ALL STAR because he was kind to a 2nd grader at recess and invited the student to play.

Grade 5: Joey in Ms. LaForest’s class is a DWS ALL STAR because he worked hard during reading groups

Congratulations!

To celebrate Read Across America, author April Jones Prince visited DWS on Monday. She spoke to our students about the craft of writing and publishing. Thank you to our PTO for sponsoring this event!

Thank you to our PTO, especially Alison McGrath, for planning and organizing such a fun event. Thank you to our families who came and our staff who helped out! Such a fun DWS Tradition!!

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

Thank you all who attended a successful DWS Pizza Bingo night! A huge thank you to our staff, volunteers and janitors to make it happen.

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.

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!