Martinson
Principal's News
Last week our 5th graders participated in a meaningful community service project at End Hunger New England, where they worked hard bagging and packaging food for families in need. Students took their responsibilities seriously and demonstrated teamwork, focus, and a strong commitment to helping others. It was inspiring to see them put our school values into action and make a difference in the community. We are proud of their effort, compassion, and willingness to give back. Their hard work was a rewarding experience for everyone involved.
Important Dates
Tues, June 9: Heritage Museum & Gardens Field Trip- Gr. 2
Tues, June 9: Gr. 5 Students visit FBMS
Fri, June 12: Gr. 4 State Float Fair @ 2:00 PM
Mon, June 15: Spring Concert @ 5:30 PM
Wed, June 17: Gr.5 Recognition Ceremony @ 9:30
Thurs, June 18: North River Wildlife Field Trip- Gr. 2
Thurs, June 18: Franklin Park Zoo - Gr. 3
Mon, June 22: Field Day
Tues, June 23: Gr. 1 Field Trip to Duxbury Beach
Tues, June 23: Gr. 3 Greek Plays
Thurs, June 25: Gr. K Celebration @ 2:00 - Parents only; no MES Siblings
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.
Library News
Last week in the library we read "Each Kindness" by Jacqueline Woodson. This impactful picture book helped to enrich our discussions about the importance of kindness. This week is the last week that students will be checking out books from the school library. If you would like to donate to our wishlist please view it here: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3KZJ5QNQJ1YNH?ref_=wl_share
PTO NEWS
Attention 5th Grade Parents
We need your help! Have you made your donation yet to support the 5th Grade Recognition and all the costs associated with celebrating our 5th graders? Please consider making a donation ASAP. You can make your donation by clicking on this link: 5th Grade Recognition Donations.
Information about ordering 5th Grade Lawn Signs will be sent home this week. You can order the lawn sign at martinson.ptboard.com.
District News
Bus Registration
Bus registration is now open for bus transportation for the 2026-27 school year. Registration should be completed for all students whether they plan on taking the bus or not.
Registration will close on June 15, 2026 and any student not registered by that time is not guaranteed bus transportation for the 2026-27 school year. Bus routes and staffing will be planned based on applications and payments received on or before the deadline. Any applications received after the deadline will be handled on a first-come, first-served basis.
In accordance with state regulations, the transportation user fee of $180 per student with a $360 family maximum fee only applies to students in grades K-6 who live closer than 2 miles from their school and ALL students in grades 7-12 who choose to ride the bus. Please note, any student in grades K-6 who lives 2 or more miles from their school DOES NOT have to pay a transportation user fee but does have to register for bus transportation.
Please read the following before beginning registration: MPSD Transportation FAQ
Please begin your registration by visiting Aspen Bus Registration Instructions*
When logging into your student’s workflow, you will see your student’s information along with the following:
· Distance to School (as measured in Google Maps)
· No Bus Zone (District determination of student eligibility to ride)
· Payment Required (Determination of fee based on grade and distance to school)
If you have any questions regarding registration, please email transportation@mpsd.org
If you are unable to access the portal, the fastest way to reset your own password is to click “Trouble logging in?” on the Aspen login screen, then select “Reset your password”. If you still cannot access your account, please contact aspen@mpsd.org for support.
Martinson Elementary
Email: pdevlin@mpsd.org
Website: www.mpsd.org
Location: 257 Forest Street, Marshfield, MA, USA
Phone: 781-834-5025
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