Daniel Webster Elementary School

In order to get a better understanding of how best to engage our families, we are looking for parent feedback. Your responses will help our planning of family events for the 2024-2025 school year!

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: Mila in Ms. Hastry’s class is a DWS ALL STAR because she demonstrated an expected volume level.

Grade K: Austin in Ms. Hastry’s class is a DWS ALL STAR because he demonstrated an expected volume level.

Grade 1: Stanley in Mrs. Redman’s class is a DWS ALL STAR because he was a Fundations expert.

Grade 1: Mateo in Mrs. Redman’s class is a DWS ALL STAR because he was a science superstar!

Grade 2: Bryan in Mrs. Auriemma’s class is a DWS ALL STAR because he worked really hard during the ELA research project.

Grade 2: Jack in Ms. Mulligan’s class is a DWS ALL STAR because he helped clean up.

Grade 3: Owen in Mrs. Hanson’s class is a DWS ALL STAR because he put forth great effort during the iReady Reading Diagnostic Assessment.

Grade 3: Tucker in Mrs. Hines’ class is a DWS ALL STAR because he did a great job including the kindergarten students during kickball.

Grade 4: Jackson in Mrs. Farrell’s class is a DWS ALL STAR because he showed leadership during group math work.

Grade 4: Colby in Mrs. Farrell’s class is a DWS ALL STAR because he demonstrated collaboration during group work in math.

Grade 5: Max in Mrs. Drew’s class is a DWS ALL STAR because he is always willing to lend a helping hand.

Grade 5: Sam in Ms. LaForest’s class is a DWS ALL STAR because he cleaned up the classroom.

Congratulations!

Families will receive a summer reading and math challenge brochure home today. The front of this brochure includes students' username and passwords for their MPSD accounts. This year summer we have an olympic themed challenge for our students. We ask that you encourage students to participate by completing events and keeping track in their brochures. Students will bring their brochures with them back to school on September 4!

Please visit our Summer Learning Website for more information:

https://sites.google.com/mpsd.org/mpsdsummer/home

Our second graders traveled to New England Wildlife Center to learn about animals found in New England and their habits.

Thank you for joining us to end the year with a frosty treat!

Next PTO Meeting: Monday 9/9/24 in the DWS library at 7:00 p.m. The meeting will be held by our new 2024-2025 PTO board. Meetings will continue to be on the first Monday of every month.

This is a great time to attend the meeting and share your ideas for next year! We have an urgent need to fill the Secretary and Volunteer Coordinator roles. If you are interested or have questions, please reach out.

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

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.

Click here to view the menu!

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!