Martinson

Principal's Corner

The next few days are going to be filled with fun as we discover new worlds and work together to raise $25,000 for field trips and enrichment opportunities at MES! Every student will participate in the fun through a character-building program, event day, and school incentives. Here are a few things you can do to help us reach our goals!

Register your student at MyBooster.com to join the fun. Search for “ Martinson Elementary School.”

Donate and share. We are encouraging every family to share their donation page with 10 people.

Throughout the week, our students will earn fun rewards based on how much is raised on their classroom tracker. When a class earns a reward, this adds some extra awesomeness to their day.

10/23/2025: Event Day. This is our epic celebration day for Martinson Fun Run!

Thank you for your support during this exciting fundraiser!

Important Dates

Tuesday, Oct 14: Boosterthon Kick Off

Wednesday, Oct 15: Kindergarten Fire Safety Presentation

Friday, Oct 17: Enrichment Wingmasters, Gr.K & Gr.1

Sunday, Oct 19: Trunk or Treat, FBMS Parking lot from 1PM-3PM

Thursday, Oct 23: Boosterthon Fun Run

Tuesday, Oct 28: Field Trip Gr. 3 Plimouth Patuxet Museum

Tuesday, Nov 4: No School- PD for Teachers

Tuesday, Nov 11: No School- Veteran's Day

Thursday, Nov 13: Picture Re-Take Day

Friday, Nov 14: Protecting All Smiles - Hygienists Visit

Friday, Nov 21: School Store

Friday, Nov 21: Gr. 2 Presentation - "This Pretty Planet" @ 2:40

Cafe News

SCHOOL LUNCH

Lunch will be served at all elementary schools this year free of charge. Please find the lunch menu here.

SCHOOL NUTRITION NEWS

The School Nutrition Department is happy to announce their new web page that offers a

new menu that will have nutritional information, language preference and allergy information. For more information please click here.

Nurse's Notes

Update Health Information: Please make sure to update any changes to your child’s health information, including allergies, medications, and emergency contact details. Thank you to all the parents who have already submitted their children’s physicals and immunization records! If you haven’t done so yet, please remember to submit them as soon as possible. Physicals are required for students in Kindergarten and Fourth Grade.

Health Screenings: Schools are required to conduct vision, hearing, and BMI screenings for certain grade levels. These screenings are designed to identify potential concerns that may affect your child’s learning and overall well-being. Screenings will begin at the end of the month (October). Parents/guardians who do not wish their child to participate in one or more of these screenings must send a written request (letter or email) to the school nurse.

Fall Health Reminders:

Wash hands often- helps prevent the spread of colds, flu, and other germs.
Cover coughs & sneezes- use a tissue or elbow, not your hands.
Stay home if sick- Children should be fever-free for 24 hours without medication before returning to school.
Get plenty of rest- 9-12 hours of sleep helps kids focus, learn, and stay healthy.
Eat seasonal fruits and vegetables- apples, squash, and carrots are nutritious fall favorites.
Stay hydrated- even in cooler weather, water is important throughout the day.
Dress in layers- temperatures change quickly in the fall, so layers keep kids comfortable.

When to Keep Your Child Home:

When your child has a communicable disease such as strep throat or conjunctivitis that has not been treated for at least 24 hours with antibiotic medication
When your child has had a fever of 100 degrees or greater within the past 24 hours without fever- reducing medication
When your child has been vomiting or has had diarrhea within the past 24 hours

Please contact the nurse with any questions.

Nurse Jenny Goodwin

jgoodwin@mpsd.org

781-319-3985

Fax: 781-834-5003

Library News

Last week in the library we read "Bonaparte Falls Apart" by Margery Cuyler. This humorous picture book featuring little monsters helped to enrich our discussions of friendship and how to support our friends. If you'd like to donate to our library wishlist, check it out here: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3KZJ5QNQJ1YNH?ref_=wl_share

PTO News

Parents & Caregivers - We have an exciting week of PTO events and need your help!

The MES PTO has partnered with Boosterthon for our annual fundraising campaign. Star Quest 5 is the character theme of this year's event. The theme incorporates historical space figures and events to teach students how to live with Curiosity, Courage, Teamwork, Resilience and Humility.

The Booserthon fundraiser is the biggest way we raise funds for MES. Items such as the TVs in the cafeteria, a new laminator, field trip buses and so much more are paid for using the money raised during Boosterthon.

- Tuesday, 10/14: Boosterthon Kick-Off!!! Parents, help us create some out of this world decor to launch our annual fundraising and enrichment campaign. Come to MES between 4pm - 6pm to help decorate the main hallway of the school in our Star Quest theme. Students are welcome with parent supervision. Please note this is not a drop off event.

- Thursday, 10/16: Parents Night Out, 6:30pm, The Outdoor Bar at Mia Regazza

Stop by anytime between 6:30 - 9:00pm. We hope to see many of you there!

- Sunday, 10/19: MES Trunk of Treat, 1pm FBMS parking lot

Go to martinson.ptboard.com to register to decorate your trunk or donate candy.