Martinson Messenger

This is a friendly reminder, if your child is late to school please walk them into the front office.

I am happy to share that MES raised $704.76 for Go Gold Week! Your generous donations will go towards supporting childhood cancer awareness and research. We are so lucky to have such a supportive community. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for making Go Gold Week a success!

Monday, Oct 9- Columbus Day- No School

Tuesday, Oct 10- Project Reach Begins

Thursday, Oct 12- Grade 5 Field Trip to Edward Kennedy Institute

Monday, Oct 16- Gr. 3 Field Trip to Ward Barn Cranberry Bog

Friday, Oct 20- School Store

Friday, Oct 27- School Spirit Day, Wear Green and White

Tuesday, Nov 7- No School for students, Professional Development Day

Friday, Nov 10- Veteran's Day- No School

Lunch will be served at all elementary schools this year free of charge. Please click here for the menu. Breakfast is also available - please click here for the menu.

Also, please click here for an important mes sage from the school nutrition department

If you would like some help providing gifts for your child/children, please complete and submit this confidential form no later than Oct 16, 2023:

Holiday Help at Martinson

All communication is kept strictly confidential.

If you would like to help, here is how:

Prior to Thanksgiving,we will share a link with you. This link will allow you to purchase specific items requested by families of Martinson students, in a confidential manner. Look for that communication in a few weeks.

If you have any questions please contact Robynne Ryan-Lambert at rryanlambert@mpsd.org

Thanks to everyone for your assistance in making sure all Martinson students enjoy their holiday season.

Our first general donation drive of the year is in full swing! We have an amazing year planned and so many goals we hope to reach! Thank you in advance for your help; we couldn’t do it without you! Donate here: https://tinyurl.com/mr2ms4u9

Join us for a well-deserved night out at Rexicana/Levitate Backyard on Thursday 10/19! Early bird tickets are on sale now for just $25 (prices increases 10/12), which includes admission to our exclusive treehouse for best views of the band, as well as tasty snacks! https://tinyurl.com/yr2s77zj

Trunk or Treat is BACK Sunday 10/22 from 2-3:30 in the FBMS lot! Register your trunk through PTBoard today https://martinson.ptboard.com/sgnvw ! Also, Frank the Candy Monster has invaded the lobby again! Send in candy donations to “feed” him any time!

Thank you to everyone who came out and bowled or hit the arcade at Ryan’s in Hanover Wednesday night! You supported a local business and the PTO!

For most consistent communication, please sign up to receive notification from us through PTBoard.com school code MDSVP8. You can also reach out with questions or concerns at any time through ptomartinson@gmail.com.

To welcome in Autumn, we read "Stumpkin" written by Lucy Ruth Cummins. Stumpkin is the perfect pumpkin except that he does not have a stem which leaves him feeling different and excluded. This picture book helped to enrich our discussions about accepting our individual differences and the importance of perseverance.

Annual Screenings will take place starting in October and progressing through the month of November- during this time in the health office, students are reminded of the importance of their health and how easy it is to stay healthy with frequent hand washing. As cold and flu season will soon be here, students will also participate in discussions in other healthy habits such as staying hydrated, eating a balanced diet with all 5 food groups, getting plenty of exercise and sleep.

Absences: If your child is absent, you must notify the front office that your child will not be in school. Please send in an excuse note upon returning to school for both the teacher and Ellen Michaels (emichaels@mpsd.org).

Any absences related to an illness that exceed 3 or more days must have a Dr's note of medical clearance before they return.

Illnesses: Elementary aged children can easily spread and pick up germs and viruses. If your child has developed symptoms or has been sent home from school with symptoms that are of a concern, such as Flu, Strep Throat or Hand Foot and Mouth aka HFM or Coxsackie virus--- which are all communicable illnesses -please contact your Pediatrician for advice and /or evaluation before returning to school.

Medication - please do not send medication to school with your child- it is school policy that medication needs to be hand delivered from the parent to the nurse. Medication can be easily dropped, opened, spilled or lost on the way into school.

If you have any concerns about your child's health, or illnesses that may occur during the school year, please notify the school nurse at 781-319-3985 or email Nurse Asst Ellen Michaels at emichaels@mpsd.org.

Join the Friends of the Ventress Memorial Library for Annual Trivia Night with the Friends! at Haddad's Ocean Cafe on Wednesday, October 25th at 6:30 pm. Players will enjoy a rousing evening of trivia challenges, dining, music, raffles, and cash prizes!

Tickets include a casual buffet dinner with complimentary delectable desserts and a cash bar, and may be purchased online at www.eventbrite.com/e/trivia-night-with-friends-tickets-692928165797 or at the Ventress Memorial Library. All proceeds directly benefit the Ventress Memorial Library. For more information email friendsoftheventress@gmail.com visit their webpage or call the library at (781) 834-5535.

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