Martinson
Important Dates
Tues, Nov 3 - No School - Professional Development Day
Wed, Nov 4- Conferences - 1:30- 3:30pm
Thurs, Nov 5- Conferences - 6:00- 8:00pm
Tues, Nov 10 - Picture Re-take Day
Wed, Nov 11 - No School - Veteran's Day
Thurs, Nov 12 - Enrichment - Author Amanda Davis (Gr. K- 5)
Cafe News
SCHOOL LUNCH
Lunch will be served at all elementary schools this year free of charge.
SCHOOL NUTRITION NEWS
The School Nutrition Department is happy to announce their new web page that offers a
new menu that will have nutritional information, language preference and allergy information. For more information please click here.
Nurse's Notes
Health Screenings:
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 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.
When your child has a communicable disease such as strep throat or conjunctivitis that has not been treated for at least 24 hours with antibiotic medication
When your child has had a fever of 100 degrees or greater within the past 24 hours without fever- reducing medication
When your child has been vomiting or has had diarrhea within the past 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: 339-244-2483
PTO News
TO Highlights
Local author Amanda Davis will be presenting to all grades on Nov 12th. Amanda is an author, illustrator and poet; and will be talking with all of the grades about her experience and all things poetry. There is an opportunity to pre-order books which will be brought to Martinson when she visits! Order Here
Help with the Staff Appreciation Dinner: The PTO will provide the pizza for the MES staff on conference night, and we’re looking for your help with the other items. Sign Up Here
Volunteers Needed in the Library: Ms. Jungling could use some extra hands in the library! Volunteers can help with shelving, book repairs, labeling, organizing, and other general library tasks. Additional time slots were added to cover through December. Sign Up Here
Upcoming PTO Events
Merchandise Sale: Open now through November 5th | Order Here!
Shopping Fundraiser: November 5th | 9am to 6pm | The Toy Box in Hanover | Mention Martinson Elementary at check out and 20% of all purchases is donated back to MES PTO
PTO Meeting: Tuesday November 17th | 6:30pm | MES Cafe
Gratitude Rock Painting Community Event: Thursday November 19th | 3:30 to 5:00pm | MES Secret Library Garden
Full calendar of events can be found on our website: PTO Event Calendar
Questions or ideas? We’d love to hear from you! PTOMartinson@gmail.com
PickUp Patrol (PUP)
MES will continue to use the PickUp Patrol (PUP) App to help us better manage our dismissal process. PUP allows parents to electronically make daily dismissal changes from a computer or smart phone. Families that have not already registered will receive an email with login information.
Library News
Last week in the library we read "Room on the Broom" written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler. This sweet picture book features a kind witch who always makes room on her broom to include her many animal friends. This story helped to enrich our discussions of sharing, helping others, and including others. If you'd like to donate to our library wishlist, please see it here: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3KZJ5QNQJ1YNH?ref_=wl_share
Martinson Elementary
Email: pdevlin@mpsd.org
Website: www.mpsd.org
Location: 257 Forest Street, Marshfield, MA, USA
Phone: 781-834-5025
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