Greetings DWS Families!

This was another very busy week at DWS! On Tuesday I attended the MEF Celebration to recognize Ms. Matheson, our DWS Music Teacher, and Mrs. Barra, our DWS Innovation Specialist, as they were awarded grants. On Wednesday the PTO sponsored a teacher luncheon to show our appreciation for the teachers. On Thursday the Kindergarten visited Dalby Farm in Scituate. On Thursday and Friday, the fifth grade took their MCAS Math Exams. May and June are jam-packed with lots of fun activities that make our last few weeks fly!

Have a great weekend!

Mrs. MacNeil

This year will be the 50th Anniversary of the William Conaghan Award and we are in the process of planning a celebration for the past recipients. We are in search of some addresses and were hoping the DWS community can help. If anyone has the contact information for the following DWS Alumni, please contact Mrs. MacNeil at smacneil@mpsd.org. Thank you for your help!

DWS Class of '73 - Helen Morrison

DWS Class of '72 - Diane Warren

DWS Class of '76 - Kevin Barry

DWS Class of '77 - Kimberly Chaplin

DWS Class of '79 - Karen Burke

DWS Class of '81 - Brian Conaghan

DWS Class of '82 - Sheryl Curtis

DWS Class of '83 - Cheryl McCarthy

DWS Class of '89 - Erin Christiansen

DWS Class of '93 - Colleen Dalton

DWS Class of '03 - John Glynn

DWS Class of '06 - Taylor Cahill

DWS Class of '09 - Taylor Kaufman

May

May 8 - MCAS Grade 4 Math

May 9 - MCAS Grade 4 Math

May 9 - School Site Council Meeting 4:00-5:00

May 10 - Parent Teacher Conferences

May 11 - MCAS Grade 3 Math

May 12 - MCAS Grade 3 Math

May 12 - Grade 5 Field Trip - Holly Hill Farm 9:15-1:00

May 15 - MCAS Grade 5 STE

May 16 - MCAS Grade 5 STE

May 22 - 26 - DWS Book Fair

May 24 - Pizza Bingo

May 25 - Middle School Team comes to speak to DWS Grade 5 at 9:30

May 29 - Memorial Day - No School

May 30 - Grade 2 Field Trip - Franklin Park Zoo

May 30 - Grade 5 Middle School Tour at 9:30-picked up at 11

Check out our new DWS Family Calendar! It's a live document and we will be updating it as the year progresses.

DWS Family Calendar

We have many exciting things planned in the upcoming weeks. We are looking for volunteers to help! Please click the links if you are available to help out.

Scholastic Book Fair: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0a4ea4a629a2fe3-spring1#/

Art Show Volunteers: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0a4ea4a629a2fe3-2023#/

*All volunteers must have a CORI on file.*

Ice Cream cost $1.25

Please make sure your child has cash or money on their account to purchase ice cream. Go to www.myschoolbucks.com to put money on your child’s account.

Each week, our DWS Kids are introduced to a vocabulary word of the week related to kindness and building social-emotional capacity. The words are introduced during the daily morning announcement and throughout the week the DWS staff challenges students to use these words in activities and conversations, whether it be during a classroom discussion, writing assignment, or speaking with a friend. We ask that families partner with us to continue the work of inspiring and challenging our DWS Kids to continue using these words!

This week our vocabulary word was DECISION MAKING.

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: Ava in Ms. Hastry’s class is a DWS ALL STAR because she was a good classmate.

Grade K: Jack W. in Ms. Doria’s class is a DWS ALL STAR because he was a great listener and raised a quiet hand.

Grade 1: Elaine in Mrs. Wiedemann’s class is a DWS ALL STAR because she did a great job participating.

Grade 1: Anya in Mrs. Carey’s class is a DWS ALL STAR because she quietly listened to directions.

Grade 2: Catie in Ms. Mulligan’s class is a DWS ALL STAR because she got started right away on her morning work.

Grade 2: Brooke in Mrs. Redman’s class is a DWS ALL STAR because she was dedicated to Reader’s Workshop.

Grade 3: Nolan in Mrs. Hanson’s class is a DWS ALL STAR because he completed an extra assignment at home.

Grade 3: Eleanor in Mrs. Hanson’s class is a DWS ALL STAR because she completed an extra assignment at home.

Grade 4: Vanessa in Mrs. Farrell’s class is a DWS ALL STAR because she used strategies and perseverance while working on Unit 5 Math.

Grade 4: Brix in Mrs. Farrell’s class is a DWS ALL STAR because he did a detailed response to our shared poem.

Grade 5: Jordan in Mrs. Drew’s class is a DWS ALL STAR because he did an awesome job as our calendar grid helper.

Grade 5: Canon in Mrs. Auriemma’s class is a DWS ALL STAR because he worked very hard and participated during Math.

Congratulations!

I am filled with gratitude towards our students and staff for the delightful surprises on Principal Day! Thank you so much for all the notes, pictures, flowers, and poems. DWS sure knows how to make someone feel special!

On Monday and Tuesday, we welcomed the DWS Class of 2023 for the first time into the building to prepare them for entry to Kindergarten in the fall! Each student met with a team of teachers and the school nurse for screening activities. Welcome to our newest DWS Kids!

Ms. Matheson and Mrs. Barra were both awarded grants this year at the MEF Celebration! Ms. Matheson wrote a grant for Ukuleles totaling $1326. Mrs. Barra wrote two grants, one for supporting our ELL students with iPads and translation apps for $2076 and one for a 3D printer to enhance our STEM curriculum for $2635. Congratulations to Ms. Matheson and Mrs. Barra. The DWS Kids can't wait to get their hands on these new innovative enhancements to our curriculum!

The DWS Kindergarten students and staff traveled to Dalby Farm in Scituate on Thursday. It was a cold, misty day, but the students learned a lot and really enjoyed themselves! Thank you to our PTO for their support with the buses!

Next meeting: Monday 6/5/2023 @ 7pm in the DWS Library

• Wednesday, 5/24 is Pizza Bingo! Please return order forms as soon as possible and contact us if you have any questions. We're excited for this fun family night!

• Thursday, 5/25 is Trivia Night at The Elks Lodge from 7-10pm. Join us for a great night out while raising money for the DWS PTO! More info coming home soon!

• Volunteers needed! CORI Forms required for all volunteers at DWS

• Scholastic Book Fair Volunteers We will need volunteers on the week of May 22nd during the day to help students shop during their scheduled library time. More details and a sign up page will be sent home soon.

• DWS Art Show Hanging We will need several volunteers to hang art during the last week of May. Be on the lookout for a sign up page coming soon!

• Find the CORI form Here

Contact:

Please email yourdwspto@gmail.com with any general questions and for more information. Email dwsvolunteers@gmail.com for more details on volunteering at the school throughout the year.

Thank you for all of your support!

One breakfast and one lunch are Free for the 2022-2023 School year for all students.

A la carte items cost extra.

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) than 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.

Please click the link below to access the announcement that includes additional information!

Grades K-5 students may be dropped off between 8:40 am-8:50 am (cell phone time). Please do not arrive earlier than 8:40 am. If you arrive before 8:40, please stay with your child. We do not have staff supervision until 8:40. Students should not be let out of the cars to stand with the walkers from the Eavesment.

Thank you for your attention to this important safety reminders!

DWS will be a late school for the upcoming year. Please make note of the following changes.

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

School End Time - 3:30 pm

Wednesday Early Dismissal - 1:15 pm

The registration for the Before School Care is now available for Children in grades K-5 offered on site at each of the Marshfield Elementary Schools.

Our Before School program provides 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.

Hours: 7am until school day starts

Program & Activities include:

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

To register click here.

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.

The Marshfield Public Schools are thrilled to announce our new app for mobile phones! Stay up-to-date with access to events, documents, news from administrators, student stories, and even emergency notifications.

You can download the app for free on Google Play or Apple App Store.

Download for Android https://bit.ly/3yOktQ8

Download for iPhone https://apple.co/3nVNlzs

A double door entry system with a security window was added to the DWS.

As a security measure, we will not be letting visitors into the building unless you are volunteering. Visitors who have a scheduled meeting will wait in the vestibule and be escorted by the host to the meeting.

All visitors must present a valid ID - no exceptions! We understand that we know many parents/guardians, but we will be requiring ALL visitors to present their ID when they volunteer and/or pick up a student - EVERY TIME. This will be frustrating at first, but we are working hard to maintain the safety of our students.

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 new 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!