Martinson

10/11/2024

Principal's News

Curiosity Week at Martinson Elementary was full of mystery and fun as students tapped into their inner detectives to uncover a special secret: Spirit Week was hiding in plain sight! Students with sharp instincts and a knack for observation earned a spot in the exclusive "Curiosity Club". By the end of the week, more and more clever students caught on, matching colors with staff and celebrating their discovery of each day’s hidden color theme. This week proved that curiosity truly unlocks the best surprises!

Fall Food Drive

The second grade would like to thank all of MES for donating to our Fall Food Drive. A total of 464 different items were collected and donated to the Marshfield Food Pantry today Monday, November 18th. The second graders are amazed by all of the donations and the continued generosity from the Martinson Families. Thank you all for helping to promote this within your classrooms.

Important Dates

Tuesday, Nov 26 - Grade 2- This Pretty Planet @ 9:15 (siblings and parents are welcome to attend)

Wednesday, Nov 27- Early Release at 12:05 (no breakfast or lunch will be served)

Thursday, Nov 28- Friday Nov 29 - No School for Thanksgiving Break

Monday, Dec 9- Friday Dec 13- Scholastic Book Fair (This is student only event unless you have signed up to be a vounteer).

Thursday, Dec 12- Field Trip Gr 1 to the Wheelock Theater

Thursday, Dec 12 - Enrichment Ecotarium Gr.3

Monday, Dec 16 - Holiday Concert @ 9:30 AM for families. Students will attend with their class at the other shows during the day.

Thursday, Dec 19 - Gr. K Caroling outside @ 2PM for families - No MES siblings.

From the Cafe

Please click here for the lunch menu and click here for the breakfast menu.

Lunch will be served at all elementary schools this year free of charge.

Nurse's Notes

Cold and Flu Season

Handwashing: Encourage frequent handwashing with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after coughing, sneezing, or touching surfaces
Cover cough and sneezes: Cover mouth and nose with a tissue or elbow (not hands) when coughing or sneezing. Dispose of tissues properly and wash hands immediately.
Stay home when sick: Keep children home if they have a fever, severe cough, or any flu-like symptoms. Encourage a minimum of 24 hours fever-free (without medication) before returning to school.
Boost immunity with healthy habits: Ensure children are getting plenty of sleep, eating a balanced diet, and staying physically active.
Avoid touching the face: Remind children not to touch their eyes, nose, or mouth, as germs can enter the body this way and cause illness.
Stay hydrated: Drinking plenty of water helps keep mucous membranes moist, which can help protect against germs.
Avoid sharing personal items: Remind children not to share water bottles, food, or utensils to avoid spreading germs.

Thanksgiving Safety and Healthy Eating

Incorporate fruits and vegetables: Make half the plate fruits and vegetables. Roasted vegetables, salads, and fruit-based desserts are delicious and nutritious.
Limit sugary drinks: Choose water or lightly sweetened beverages over sugary drinks like soda.
Food allergy awareness: Communicate allergies and label dishes.
Food safety tips: Keep raw turkey separate from other foods during preparation to avoid cross-contamination.
Refrigerate left-overs: Leftovers should be refrigerated within two hours to prevent bacterial growth. Use leftovers within 3–4 days.

Layering for the Changing Weather

Since temperatures can fluctuate throughout the day, it’s important to dress children in layers that can easily be removed if they get too warm.
Make sure clothing fits comfortably: Layers should fit comfortably and not restrict movement.
Extra set of clothes: Packing an extra set of clothes or layers in backpacks.

When to Keep Your Child Home:

If your child had any of the following symptoms today, please keep them home

Fever over 100 degrees (must be fever free for 24 hours without the use of tylenol or motrin to return to school)
Vomiting and/or diarrhea (if your child has had any vomiting or diarrhea within the past 24 hours, they should not return to school)
Diagnosis of communicable disease such as strep throat or conjunctivitis (if diagnosed with a communicable disease and prescribed antibiotics, your child must not return to school until they have been on antibiotics for at least 24 hours)

A doctor’s note is required if a student is out five (5) or more consecutive days. If an absence is due to a communicable disease or a bone fracture, a doctor’s note is required the day the student returns to school and should include any recess/gym limitations.

If you have any questions or concerns about your child's health, or if you're unsure whether they should attend school, please don't hesitate to contact me.

Jenny Goodwin

jgoodwin@mpsd.org

781-319-3985

Fax: 781-834-5003

PTO NEWS

Huge thank you to those who attended our PTO meeting this week! We had a great discussion on the extremely beneficial TItle 1 resources that are provided to kiddos in need at Martinson, updates on current & past events and our upcoming 5th Grade Recognition plans. Don't forget these events help fund our enrichment programs throughout the year!

Ongoing updates / events:

- With holidays quickly approaching, please consider ordering your holiday cards from Minted.com. Minted has graciously offered a 20% discount and 15% will be given back to Martinson PTO! If interested, visit www.minted.com and at checkout, use code FUNDRAISEMARTINSON to receive the discount.

- 5th Grade Parents: Be on the lookout for an email update on what was discussed in the meeting on upcoming events to assist with fundraising and where additional volunteers are needed. In the meantime, please check your email that was sent on November 14th from Donna DeCosta & Tara Plassmann on upcoming plans, fundraising needs & volunteering committee sign up.

- Next PTO Meeting: January 13 @ 7pm in the Martinson cafeteria. The 5th grade recognition committee will also meet after PTO the agenda is finished.

For most consistent communication, please sign up to receive notification from us through PTBoard.com. Our school code is MDSVP8.

You can also reach out with questions or concerns at any time at ptomartinson@gmail.com.

Library News

This week in the library we listened to "Ordinary Mary's Extraordinary Deed" by Emily Pierson. This sweet story enhanced our discussion of the importance of spreading kindness within our community.

Also, Martinson will be hosting our Scholastic Book Fair December 9-13th! Students will receive flyers during their library class time the week of December 2nd. If you'd like to sign up for an e-wallet you can do so using this link: https://account.scholastic.com/my-scholastic/profile/create-ewallet.html?fairID=5674468&sUCN=600062343

If you had funds left over in an e-wallet from a previous book fair, Scholastic has converted that into a gift card. Please make sure to convert the gift card back into an e-wallet before the book fair.