Daniel Webster Elementary School

The PTO is seeking members of our school community who would like to join our PTO Board!

Our children and school need your support to make the PTO succeed. The Daniel Webster School PTO helps foster social, cultural and educational enrichment of the students as well as promotes positive relationships among families, school and the community. The PTO supports our school with necessary supplies, enrichment programs, funds towards school field trips and so much more by working together and fundraising.

The PTO Board will have several open positions for next year. We have some current Board members that are moving on from DWS and some great current members that will be staying on, but all of the following positions are available. We will be holding nominations for those positions at our PTO Meeting, on April 1st, 2024. Voting to confirm those positions will take place at the PTO Meeting on May 6th, 2024.

Open positions are:

• President(s) - Presides over meetings, agendas and coordinates with other officers and the principal.

• Vice President(s) - Supports the president and carries out presidential duties in their absence.

• Secretary(s) - Keeps a written record of all of the meetings. Minutes must be approved at a regular meeting before public sharing.

• Enrichment Coordinator(s) - Organizes sponsored enrichment events for the school.

• DEI Committee Liaison(s) - Diversity, Equity & Inclusion - Attends and participates in DEI Meetings and communicates with the PTO board as needed.

• Clothing Coordinator - (non-voted position) Coordinates school spirit wear as well as any staff clothing purchases requested.

Please consider joining us at our next meetings (February 5th & March 4th at 7:00pm in the DWS Library) for more information about the current available Board positions. You may come to listen or to ask any questions you may have.

If you ever have any questions or want more information, you may also email us at yourdwspto@gmail.com.

Thank you,

The DWS PTO

February 16 - Dine Out Event - Major League Pizza

February 16 - PTO Sponsored Adult Trivia Night

February 19 - No School - February Break

February 20- No School - February Break

February 21- No School - February Break

February 22 - No School - February Break

February 23 - No School - February Break

February 27 - ASEP Session #1

Check out our DWS Family Calendar! It's a live document and we will be updating it as the year progresses. We have updated the calendar through June for all scheduled annual events!

DWS Family Calendar

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: Anna Julia in Ms. Hastry’s class is a DWS ALL STAR because she worked so hard on Lexia.

Grade K: Harper in Ms. Doria’s class is a DWS ALL STAR because she worked hard on iReady.

Grade 1: Lilliana in Mrs. Redman’s class is a DWS ALL STAR because she was focused during Heggerty.

Grade 1: Catie in Mrs. Wood’s class is a DWS ALL STAR because she was focused on her 100th day activity.

Grade 2: Madison in Mrs. Auriemma’s class is a DWS ALL STAR because she works hard and knows how to ask great questions during class.

Grade 2: Avery in Mrs. Auriemma’s class is a DWS ALL STAR because she is honest and always there for her friends.

Grade 3: Miles in Mrs. Hines’ class is a DWS ALL STAR because he was kind and helpful.

Grade 3: Sofhia in Mrs. Hanson’s class is a DWS ALL STAR because she worked so hard on her writing.

Grade 4: Chase in Mrs. Farrell’s class is a DWS ALL STAR because he shared how to use subtraction strategies during Math.

Grade 4: Gianna in Mrs. Robatzek’s class is a DWS ALL STAR because she worked hard to update our Number Corner this month.

Grade 5: Grace in Ms. LaForest’s class is a DWS ALL STAR because she worked hard and got a 100% on her Math test.

Grade 5: Gianna in Ms. LaForest’s class is a DWS ALL STAR because she improved so much on the iReady diagnostic.

Congratulations!

Registration is open for our spring season!

https://www.pinwheel.us/register/index/SP2024Reg

To help us celebrate Read Across America, children's author April Jones Prince will be visiting DWS on Monday, March 4 (sponsored by our PTO). She will be presenting to each grade level and also our families!

Parent Presentation - DWS Library 2:30-3:30

Reading and Writing—Literacy Superpowers

The benefits of reading at every stage of a child’s development are well documented; time spent reading is linked to higher academic performance across the board, better jobs, stronger social-emotional skills, and even longer lives. (Wow!) What makes reading so powerful? How does reading improve writing, and vice versa? And how can we, as parents and caregivers, spark reading and writing at home? Join writer and writing teacher April Jones Prince, author of You Are a Reader!/You Are a Writer! and many other books for children, for tips, tricks, and resources about raising readers and writers. Bring your questions and ideas for a lively discussion of literacy for learning—and life!

In conjunction with the DWS DEI Committee and DWS PTO, the Daniel Webster Elementary School students and staff celebrated their culture and heritage during the first annual DWS Culture & Heritage Festival on Thursday. Thank you to the volunteers, participants, and visitors for joining in our celebration!

Fourth grade students have been joining our math coach, Mrs. Hatch, a few mornings each week to stretch their math thinking! This week the theme was football and superbowl!

It was finally a sunny day to reward Mrs. Robatzek's class with their extra recess from earning the golden plate for the month of December!

Next PTO Meeting: Monday 3/4/23 in the DWS library at 7:00 p.m.

Sign up here! Adult Trivia Night

February 16th 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. at the Marshfield Elks Lodge. $20/individual and $200/table up to 10 people. All proceeds go to DWS PTO.

Check out this amazing raffle (below) donated by Outfront Media for DWS Trivia Night next Friday, 2/16!

😍4 Pack of Bruins Tickets for March 5th!😍

Can't make trivia night and still want a chance to win this great prize? You can venmo @dws-pto for entry! Please include your name and phone number in the comments. $5/1 ticket OR $10/3 tickets.

Save the date!

Dine out event Friday February 16th- Major League Pizza will donate a percentage of sales to DWS PTO. Grab a pizza before trivia night or take the night off from cooking.

DWS Family Pizza Bingo Wednesday March 6th- sessions offered at 4:30 and 6:30.

Please join the DWS PTO on PTBoard, today! PTBoard is an online platform that we will be using 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!

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

Friday February 16th- Major League Pizza will donate a percentage of sales to DWS PTO. Grab a pizza before trivia night or take the night off from cooking.

Kindergarten Registration for the 2024-2025 school year is now open!

Children entering Kindergarten must be five (5) years old by August 31, 2024.

Click HERE to visit the Kindergarten Registration webpage.

Parents have the option to register online or in-person

Please be sure to complete your child’s registration no later than Thursday, February 29, 2024.

The process is the same as last year. The only change is the inclusion of a transportation form. Everyone should complete the form indicating whether they will take the bus. Anyone living within two miles will be required to pay the transportation fee. Trish Murphy will reach out separately to discuss processing the applications.

Parents can upload documentation via a Google form or they can bring the paperwork to the school any time between now and February 29.

The google form address is:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfNDcgRp5Pu_b-lXDvFD6ul6VyQiLV18jBWGcCVJD4-pY2k8g/viewform

Attached is a registration packet. Remember, you have to download the forms, then open them in adobe in order to use the "fillable" feature.

Please join the Marshfield SEPAC for an important presentation

TAKING A CLOSER LOOK AT ANXIETY

When: Thursday, February 15 @ 6:30PM

Where: Seth Ventress Building, 76 South River Street

Presented by: Joanna Silverman from Pilgrim Area Collaborative

Register: Please click HERE to register *

Taking A Closer Look At Anxiety

Anxiety is increasing among school aged children and often goes misunderstood or unnoticed. It can impact a student’s ability to perform optimally in the school and community environment. To support students with anxiety, we need to understand it ourselves. During this workshop you will learn about the different types of anxiety, how they impact a child’s performance and useful strategies to use and consider when raising a child with anxiety.

The presentation will be followed by a Q&A session and light refreshments.

* If you require an interpreter, please note it on your registration no later than 2/12/2024

Sponsored by the Marshfield Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC)

To learn more about SEPAC, visit https://mpsdsepac.weebly.com/

Happy New Year!

Cold and flu ( and every other illness) season is upon us! Here are a few helpful reminders to help this season:

• The best defense against illness is good handwashing, adequate hydration and regular sleep. Encourage your kiddos to stay hydrated and rest to help prevent illness and when they are unwell to shorten the duration of the illness.

• Please remember that if your child has been out sick they can return to school once they have been without fever, vomiting or diarrhea for 24 hours without the use of medications and their overall symptoms have improved.

• Please remember that attendance is closely monitored. If your child will be absent we have a Safe to School Protocol. Please notify the school and the nurse the morning that your child will not be in school. If your child has an illness or injury that results in an absence for 5 or more days- a doctor’s note must be sent in upon returning to class with any restrictions and appropriate dates.

• Please be sure students dress in layers for school- they need winter gear for outdoor play, but inside the building can be very warm. If students do not have appropriate warm weather/snow gear their outside activities may be somewhat limited so they stay warm and safe.

If you have any questions or concerns please don’t hesitate to reach out to me at 781-834-5045 ext 42500 or by email at kAcampbeLL@mpsd.org

All student meals will continue to be free for the 2023-2024 school year. One breakfast and one lunch are FREE for all students.

A la carte items cost extra. Please note: a la carte items can not be charged to a student's account.

2nd Lunch - $2.75

Milk - .75 cents (milk comes with lunch) on its own, it's an a la carte item and cost

Water - .50 cents

Ice Cream - $1.25

WAYS TO PAY

Preferred method of payment:

Online: www.myschoolbucks.com

After you log in or register (if new) then you can use your child’s Birthday for the ID Number to add your child’s account.

Check payable to:

Town of Marshfield (child’s First/Last name in Memo)

Cash: please put in an envelope marked Lunch Money with your child’s name on it.

The DWS will be a late school again for the upcoming year. Please make note of the start and end times.

School Start Time - 8:50 am (students can enter the building at 8:40)

School End Time - 3:30 pm (student will begin dismissal at 3:25)

Wednesday Early Dismissal - 1:15 pm

The Boys & Girls Club Programs provide a wholesome environment that promotes social/emotional, physical and character development in addition to supporting the educational efforts of both the parent and school. We encourage children to balance learning and fun through homework help, physical activity and arts & crafts. Our focus areas give your child limitless opportunities to reach their full potential.

BEFORE SCHOOL CARE

Hours: 7am until school day starts

Program & Activities include:

• Breakfast
• Homework Help
• Games & Activities
• Arts & Crafts

AFTER SCHOOL CARE

Hours: 3:40 - 6:00 pm

Program & Activities include:

• Transportation from DWS to B&G Club
• Snack
• Homework Help
• Games & Activities
• Arts & Crafts

As a reminder, please adhere to the DWS Dismissal Protocols if you choose to pick up your child from school (listed below). Dismissal time can be very busy and we understand that we are the late school and families are often rushing off to afterschool activities. It has been reported that some cars are pulling in and doing a U-Turn in the driveway to cut the line. Please follow the protocol and the flow of traffic pictured below so we don't compromise the safety of our children. Thank you!

Dismissal

• DWS hours are 8:50am-3:30pm. Students will begin car line dismissal at 3:25 pm.

• If you arrive before 3:25, please remain in your vehicle.

• Please do not park your vehicle in the live line.

• In the car line, students will be dismissed in order of car line up through the gym doors.

• Please follow staff directions and pull all the way up to the marked location (red circle).

• Please wait for the car in front of you to pull forward. Do not attempt to pass vehicles.

Please review the most up-to-date arrival and dismissal protocol. We have made some changes to the existing policy in order to keep students, drivers, and staff safe.

The policy can be found here.

As part of our Positive Behavior and Incentives Plan, our DWS Kids are taught how to be Dedicated, Welcoming, and Safe in all areas of our building and throughout their day. These posters are reviewed on the morning announcements, by classroom teachers, and are hung around the school for visual reminders. Students are then recognized for following these expectations and given All-Stars!