Daniel Webster Elementary School

Congratulations to our amazing administrative assistants, who support the students, staff, and families of the DWS! Mrs. Morris and Mrs. Kennedy do an incredible job keeping things running smoothly. Whether it's calling families regarding transportation, ordering materials for the classrooms, or getting a bandaid for a scraped knee, they always step in to take care of whatever is needed. They greet every family and visitor with a warm smile, provide steady support to our teachers, and ensure our students feel safe and cared for every day. Their dedication, organization, and kindness make a lasting impact on everyone in our school community. We are so grateful for all they do!

PTBoard is an online platform that we use 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!

Since the passage of the 1993 Education Reform Act, all schools in Massachusetts must form School Councils, which include representation from parents, teachers, the community, and school administration. The purpose of the School Council is to involve parents and teachers in school decision-making. The School Council will also formulate an annual school improvement plan with the goal of strengthening the bond between our school and the Marshfield community we serve. This plan is then submitted to the Superintendent and School Committee.

We are looking for ONE parent to join our School Council this year! We encourage all parents to consider this opportunity for meaningful dialogue and active participation in our Daniel Webster School community. The meetings are generally held once each month on Tuesdays at 4:00.

Please click here for the nomination letter and paperwork.

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: Caroline in Mrs. Desharnais’ class is a DWS ALL STAR because she was a role model on the rug.

Grade K: Evelyn in Mrs. Damelio’s class is a DWS ALL STAR because she was a lunchroom ALL STAR!

Grade 1: Henry in Mrs. Bertulli’s class is a DWS ALL STAR because he was a role model for behavior in the hallway.

Grade 1: Emily in Mrs. Bertulli’s class is a DWS ALL STAR because she worked hard with Mrs. Wood!

Grade 2: Ellery in Mrs. Auriemma’s class is a DWS ALL STAR because she helped a friend in the classroom.

Grade 2: Gavin in Ms. Mulligan’s class is a DWS ALL STAR because he read quietly after finishing his work.

Grade 3: Jackson in Mrs. Hanson’s class is a DWS ALL STAR because he explained patterns during Number Corner.

Grade 3: Agatha in Mrs. Hanson’s is a DWS ALL STAR because she was focused for the whole Math group.

Grade 4: Kaylea in Mrs. Farrell’s class is a DWS ALL STAR because she did an incredible presentation of her poetry project.

Grade 4: Davi in Mrs. Farrell’s class is a DWS ALL STAR because he was brave and shared his poem in front of the class.

Grade 5: Mason in Mrs. Mann’s class is a DWS ALL STAR because he was a kind friend at recess.

Grade 5: Leo in Ms. LaForest’s class is a DWS ALL STAR because he made good choices in the lunchroom.

Congratulations!

This week we hosted dentists from the Protecting All Smiles Program. Families were given the opportunity to have their students participate in a dental screening and cleaning!

Fourth grade students started their unit on animal behavior and defenses. To begin, students worked in teams to learn about the different ways animals protect themselves in order for survival.

First grade students began their ELA unit on the Sun, Moon, and Stars. Our amazing specialists have collaborated with the first grade team to bring this theme across their discipline areas. In music, Ms. Matheson has been helping our students learn the notes and rhythm of a song related to their module topic.

Next PTO Meeting: Monday 12/2/24 in the DWS library at 7:00 p.m.

Join us!

Winter Sleigh Rides & Hot Cocoa on 12/4!

This is a free event hosted by the DWS PTO. If you were not able to sign up and still are interested, please fill out this google form so we can try to plan accordingly:

https://forms.gle/C7Tq6UBY1gTyUhv5A

DWS Parents Night Out Winslows Driving Range on 12/5 at 6PM! This event is organized by the PTO.

Http://dws.ptboard.com/formvw?store=5475&form=4

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

Click here for the DWS Swag Store