Weekly nEWSletter

Dear Eames Way Families,

As we wrap up another wonderful week here at EWS, I want to take a moment to thank you for being such an important part of our school community. Your support, encouragement, and partnership make all the difference in the success of our students.

As Thanksgiving approaches, I hope you have the opportunity to relax, reflect, and enjoy time with loved ones. Whether you’re traveling or staying close to home, this season is a wonderful reminder of the importance of gratitude and togetherness.

On behalf of the entire staff at Eames Way School, we wish you a happy and healthy Thanksgiving holiday. Thank you for being part of our school family—we are truly grateful for you!

Warm regards,

Ms. Bishop

Principal

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

Start Time:

• 8:45 AM
• Note - Dining Hall Door #3 opens for morning drop off at 8:35 AM

Dismissal:

• 3:25 PM - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday
• 1:10 PM - Wednesday (early dismissal every week)

NOVEMBER 2024

• Wednesday, 11/27: Early Release at 12:05 pm (No Lunch Served)
• Thursday, 11/28: No School (Thanksgiving Break)
• Friday, 11/29: No School (Thanksgiving Break)

DECEMBER 2024

• Monday, 12/2: EWS School Council Meeting at 4:45 pm
• Friday, 12/6: Festive Friday!
• Monday 12/9 - Friday 12/13: Scholastic Book Fair at EWS Library
• Tuesday 12/10: Field Trip - Grade 1, Blake Planetarium
• Friday, 12/13: Enrichment - Kindergarten, Meteorologist Visit
• Friday, 12/13: Festive Friday!
• Monday, 12/16: Festive Week - Pajama Day!
• Tuesday, 12/17: Festive Week - Sports Day!
• Wednesday, 12/18: Festive Week - Wear Green/Elf Day!
• Wednesday 12/18: EWS Winter Concert (9:15 am for Students and 10:30 am for Families)
• Thursday, 12/19: Festive Week - Crazy Hat/Hair Day!
• Friday 12/20: Early Release at 12:05 pm (No Lunch Served)
• Monday 12/23 - Wednesday 1/1: No School (Holiday Break)

Click Here for: Marshfield Public School Academic Calendar 2024-2025

Want to win a $100 Amazon gift card?

If you make a donation to Love for EWS - BOOST, through November 26th, you will be entered to win a $100 Amazon gift card. Anyone that has already donated to BOOST will also be entered. The drawing will be Wednesday, November 27, 2024 and sent home with your student. Click the link to learn more about BOOST or to make a donation: https://eamesway.ptboard.com/formvw?store=5690&form=1

As a reminder, BOOST stands for "Bringing Outstanding Opportunities to our Students and Teachers". This is our primary fundraiser of the year and every dollar donated goes directly to support educational and enrichment initiatives for our students. Thank you to all that generously donate to BOOST!

Class pictures and individual retake pictures from Coffee Pond Photography arrived and will be sent home in student backpacks. Families that ordered a digital sharing file (with or without prints) will receive those via email.

Coffee Pond Photography's goal is to deliver the best possible pictures, but occasionally some issues occur. If you have any questions, please contact Customer Care (see contact information below) and they will be happy to assist.

Customer Care:

Lifeguards@coffeepond.com

508-907-6633 ext 0

800-632-2323 ext 0

Annual Screenings Completed: Hearing, vision and BMI screenings have been completed for all grades. If it is recommended that your child needs to be referred for further vision or hearing assessment, you will receive a letter with details. Please feel free to contact Alison White, RN at 781-319-0493 with any questions or concerns.

Illness Prevention:

Please be vigilant in monitoring your child 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 them before sending your child 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 Nurse White updated on any health-related absences by emailing to awhite@mpsd.org.

Guidelines for return to school after an illness:

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

• For vomiting and/or diarrhea, your child must wait 24 hours after the last time they experienced vomiting or diarrhea before returning to school

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

Physical Exams:

If you have a child in Kindergarten or fourth grade and have not sent in an updated physical exam, please do so as soon as possible. You can send the updated physical form in your child’s backpack, email it to Nurse White at awhite@mpsd.org, or ask the pediatrician to fax the most recent physical to 339-244-2475. Thank you!

In order to volunteer at EWS for school events or in the classroom, parents/guardians need to have an approved CORI on file. Last year began a new three-year cycle (2023-2026). All volunteers need to complete a CORI, even if you were approved prior to 2023. Please visit the Front Office to complete a CORI application and provide a copy of your license - it will only take a minutes. Applications are then reviewed by MPSD Central Office, which can take up to a week to process.

Please visit the MPSD Community Events webpage for details on upcoming local events!