EMPOWERING READERS DAY
This week we dedicated Thursday to celebrating summer reading and our theme "Empowering Change, Inspiring Hope." The day was filled with trivia, student engagement, fun, and learning. This theme will be threaded throughout our various events and assemblies this year. The day started with an assembly in the gymnasium. Some of our AWESOME and TALENTED students shared how their summer reading books inspired them to be a change agent in some way. A HUGE thank you to students Cora N., Larson S., Emma O., Liam R., and Meghan M. for presenting. We also had a visit from last year's Project 351 Ambassador, who is now a freshman at the high school, Nicholas Roht. All of the students who spoke were incredibly eloquent and motivating. We appreciated that they took the initiative to step forward to speak at this event in order to inspire others. One person CAN change the world! Thank you, Mrs. Alberico, for spearheading this event every year!
"GO GOLD" FOR HOPE WEEK HIGHLIGHTS
This week we worked to raise money for pediatric cancer. This was done through the South Shore Action for Hope to benefit research at Boston Children's Hospital. We thank all families for their donations. Thank you for your generosity! In honor of this event, we encouraged students and staff to wear gold or yellow. We hope to help give cancer "the boot"!
SCHOOL PICTURE RETAKE 10/17
School pictures have been sent home. Please ask your child for his/her/their photo envelope. Order pictures online using the information provided with the envelope.
If your child was absent for our original picture day or you would like a retake for a better photo, picture retakes will take place on October 17th.
School Clubs
Many after-school clubs have started or are starting. Late buses are available (see "Late Bus" article and information in this newsletter).
Graphic Design Club- NEW! Are you an artist? Do you have a creative side you'd like to encourage? Mrs. DeLuca is Advisor to a new Graphics Design club. Meetings will be in the Library on Mondays."
Cross Country Club: in session
Theater Club: in session
Green Team: The Green Team is an after-school club for students who care about the environment and want to help make our school community more eco-friendly.
Criminal Justice Club: Learn about the Criminal Justice Field by listening to the stories from current first responders; tour the new police department; meet K9 dogs and their handlers, etc. Sound interesting? Join Mrs. Clifford and Officer Hernon.
Spectrum Club: The Spectrum Club is for members of the LGBTQ community and their allies to come together in a safe space. Hosted by Mrs. Shanahan-Belisle and Mrs. Oberg. All are welcome.
Dungeons and Dragons: All students are welcome even if no experience! Hosted by Mr. Baldwin and Mr. Dodge.
Student Council: All students in all grades are welcome.
Students should listen to the morning announcements for meeting times. All clubs are now operating and in session.
Halloween, 10/31
Halloween is a month away, and we welcome students to dress up in costume if they like. Participation is voluntary. Some staff will typically dresses also (see photo of "Grease" theme). Let's make the day fun! This year, Halloween falls on a Thursday, and the same costume rules apply as do to the Grade 6 dance---no face paint, masks/head coverings, blood, inflatables, or weapons. That being said, there are still a million and one other options available! Again, participation is voluntary.
FROM THE FBMS CLINIC- Gr 7 TESTING 10/16-10/18
7th Grade vision, hearing, BMI, and scoliosis screenings are scheduled for October 16, 17 and 18, 2024. If you wish to have your student opted out of any or all of the mandated screenings , please send an e--mail to all three of the nurses: mcarroll@mpsd.org, kmellen@mpsd.org and mowren@mpsd.org. Please be specific as to what screenings you wish to opt out.
We are requesting that all medications needed by students during the school day (epi-pens, diabetes supplies, inhalers, etc.) be brought to the FBMS Health Clinic as soon as is possible. We ran two drop off days in August but are still missing some medications.
Guidelines prior to bringing in the MEDICATIONS: Physician order(s) and written parent permission must accompany the medication. All medications must be hand delivered by the parent and be given directly to the Nurse. Medications are not permitted to be sent in with students- this is unsafe as medication could get lost or contaminated. The permission form can be found here.
ANNUAL PHYSICALS: Provide up to date information and indicate that students are receiving adequate care at and home and by their pediatrician, and clearance for participation in gym class. Please report any changes in health status e.g. health conditions, new medication, illnesses, and injuries. Students in Grade 7 are required to submit an updated physical with proof of immunizations for their health record at the beginning of the school year. Our Fax number is 781-319-1780.
ABSENT NOTES/INJURY NOTES: Provide written documentation for any important issues such as attendance, absences due to illness, injury, medical appointments, and travel plans that result in missing school. MD notes are required for out of PE and for return to PE. MD notes are required for concussion protocol.
ABSENCES: Safe-to-School Program is implemented so that all children are known to be safe and accounted for. When your child is marked absent from school, you will receive a notification from the school stating that your child has been marked absent. Upon your child's return to school, he or she should provide a written note as to the date(s) and reason for the absence. For a student's absence to be medically excused, there must be a note from the child's physician/clinician.
INJURIES: Please notify the school of an injury, major or minor, and provide written documentation from a doctor if gym needs to be restricted. If the injury is MAJOR (stitches/fractures/concussion) and your child has been seen by a MD, please provide the medical note to school upon returning to class. An additional note of medical clearance must be presented for students to return to gym following injury.
ANNUAL SCREENINGS: the following mandated health screenings are done annually in the health office:
Vision/ Hearing 7th grade Fall/Winter
BMI 7th grade Fall/Winter
Postural 6th, 7th & 8th grades Fall/Winter
We look forward to assisting families and students in achieving optimal health and wellness during the academic school year. Please feel free to contact us at any time with concerns or questions.
Maura Carroll, RN, BSN mcarroll@mpsd.org
Karen Mellen, RN, BSN kmellen@mpsd.org
Megan Owren RN, BSN mowren@mpsd.org
Contact Us!
If you have any needs or questions, please feel free to reach out to us. We are here to help you!
Principal
Patricia Casey: pcasey@mpsd.org
Assistant Principals
Lisa Lynch: llynch@mpsd.org
Scott Madden: smadden@mpsd.org
Jeannine Smith: jsmith@mpsd.org
Guidance Counselors
Lou Johnson 6th: ljohnson@mpsd.org
Julie Swan 7th: jswan@mpsd.org
Lori Damphousse 8th: ldamphousse@mpsd.org
Special Education:
Melissa Morrison: mmorrison@mpsd.org
School Adjustment Counselors:
Greg Sorensen: gsorensen@mpsd.org
Taylor Reagan: treagan@mpsd.org
Front Office Administrative Assistants:
Susan Martina: smartina@mpsd.org
Melanie Drew: mdrew@mpsd.org
For other school and district contacts, please click on the district's web page here.
