Martinson
10/11/2024
Important Dates
Tuesday, October 29 - Fire Safety Programs for Grs. K-2
Thursday, October 31 - Halloween Safety - Marshfield Police Dep @ 10 AM
Friday, Nov 1 - School Store
Tuesday, Nov 5 - No School for Students
Wednesday, Nov 6 - Conferences - 1:30-3:30PM
Thursday, Nov 7 -Conferences- 6:00-8:00PM
Friday, Nov 8 - Veteran's Day Presentation - Mrs. Jamali & Mrs. Miller @ 10 AM for families- no school siblings
Monday, Nov 11 - Veteran's Day - No School
Thursday, Nov 14- Picture Retake Day
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
Health Screenings: Vision, Hearing, and BMI
Vision, hearing, and BMI (Body Mass Index) screenings have been completed for students. These screenings are an important part of our effort to ensure the health and well-being of all students. If any concerns were identified during the screenings, a referral letter will be sent home with your child. The letter will provide information about the specific concern and recommend that you follow up with your child’s healthcare provider for further evaluation.
Please know that these screenings are not a diagnosis, but they help us identify areas where further attention may be needed. If you have any questions about the screenings or the referral process, don’t hesitate to reach out to me. I’m happy to provide additional information or support as needed.
Reminder: Keep Students Home if They’re Feeling Unwell
One of the best ways to prevent illness from spreading is by ensuring that students who are feeling unwell stay home to recover. As a friendly reminder, please keep your child home from school if they are feeling unwell in any way. Even mild symptoms can impact their health and the wellbeing of other students and staff. If your child is unwell, please make sure they are symptom-free for at least 24 hours before returning to school. This simple step helps prevent the spread of illness and keeps our school community safe and healthy.
Healthy Habits for a Great Start:
Handwashing: Encourage frequent handwashing with soap and water, especially before meals and after using the restroom.
Healthy Snacks: Pack nutritious snacks that fuel your child’s body and mind, such as fruits, veggies, and whole grains.
Sleep: Make sure your child is getting enough sleep each night. Elementary-aged children typically need 9-11 hours of sleep.
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.
Also, please send an extra set of clothing with your child to school. Accidents happen, and we may have limited clothing available at school. Having a spare outfit will help ensure your child stays comfortable throughout the day.
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
781-319-3985
Fax: 781-834-5003
Library News
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PTO NEWS
The last two months have been a HUGE success thanks to all the students and parents getting involved. Between the money raised at Parents Night out, Chipotle fundraiser, Trunk of Treat and Boosterthon, we are in a good spot financially to help with enrichment programs and future field trips
The Boosterton was a massive success! The weather was perfect and the kids really enjoyed getting outside and having fun while exercising with their friends. Exceeding our $20,000 goal could not have been possible without the help of all of you!
Upcoming Events:
- Friday, 11/1: Our first School Store of the year! List of items sold will be sent home in kids folders next week.
- Thursday, 11/7: Toy Box Fundraiser - get a jump on your holiday shopping this year and check out the Toy Box in Hanover. Toy Box will donate 20% of sales at the store and online to the Martinson Elementary PTO. Gift Cards included!
https://www.toyboxhanover.com (use code MART at checkout)
- Monday, 11/19 @ 7pm: Next PTO meeting in the cafeteria. Join us to discuss next year's PTO plans! See you there!
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.
Martinson Elementary
Email: pdevlin@mpsd.org
Website: www.mpsd.org
Location: 257 Forest Street, Marshfield, MA, USA
Phone: 781-834-5025
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/502870820480781/?epa=SEARCH_BOX
Twitter: @mesppal