Daniel Webster Elementary School
Weekly Update - February 28, 2025
DWS Role Model of the Month January
The DWS Role Model of the Month is an award that we give to one student at each grade level during our monthly assembly. Teachers and staff select a student who sets an example for their peers and as someone who is dedicated, welcoming, and safe, our DWS Values.
This month we recognized:
Kindergarten - Evelyn S
Grade 1 - Evan Z
Grade 2 - Ally S
Grade 3 - Mason C
Grade 4 - Bode S
Grade 5 - Nevaeh C
DWS Role Model of the Month February
This month we recognized:
Kindergarten - Savannah R
Grade 1 - Emerson M
Grade 2 - Layla S
Grade 3 - Bryan A
Grade 4 - Dylan Y
Grade 5 - Jaymelee N
Important Dates to Note
March
March 3 - DEI Meeting, 6:30pm
March 3 - PTO Meeting, 7:00pm
March 4 - ASEP #2, 3:30-4:30pm
March 4 - Grade 6 Info Night at FBMS 6:00-7:30
March 11 - ASEP #3, 3:30-4:30pm
March 11 - School Site Council, 4:00
March 12 -PT0 Pizza/Bingo Night, 4:30pm and 6:30pm
March 12 - Townwide Volleyball Tournament, 6-8pm
March 14 - Art & Strings Performance for families, 9:30 am
March 14 - Trimester 2 Ends
March 14 - DWS Connections #4, 2:45-3:15pm
March 18 - ASEP #4, 3:30-4:30pm
March 19 -PT0 Pizza/Bingo Night, 4:30pm and 6:30pm
March 20 - Fifth Grade Puberty Parent Information Night (MHS High School)
March 21 - Report Cards Issued
March 24 - Family Conferences - Conferences - Evening
March 25 - ASEP #5, 3:30-4:30pm
March 26 - Fifth Grade Puberty Discussion @ 10:30 (in school)
March 26 - Family Conferences - Conferences - Afternoon
March 27 - Marshfield Mosaic Event, 6-8pm, MHS
March 31 - MCAS Grade 3 ELA
Check out our DWS Family Calendar! It's a live document that we will be updating throughout the year.
Kindergarten Registration is Now Open
2025~2026 Kindergarten Registration Opening On Friday, January 24th
Children entering Kindergarten must be five (5) years old by August 31, 2025.
Parents have the option to register online or in-person. Click HERE to visit the Kindergarten Registration webpage. Please be sure to complete your child’s registration no later than Friday, February 28, 2025.
Ice Cream is Back!
Ice Cream Day will be on Wednesdays!
The DWS cafeteria will start serving ice cream on Wednesday, February 5th. The price is $1.50. If you are planning to have your child purchase ice cream, families can either send check/cash or electronically through myschoolbucks.com.
If you are planning to send check/cash, please send in an envelope with the child's name, teacher's name and how much they have brought it to the main office on Mondays. This will allow sufficient time for us to put the payment into the system making lunch move smoothly.
DWS Weekly All Stars
We Are DWS Kids!
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: Paige in Mrs. Prendergast’s class is a DWS ALL STAR because she showed great behavior.
Grade K: Kiley in Mrs. Prendergast’s class is a DWS ALL STAR because she showed expected behavior.
Grade 1: Max in Mrs. Dyer’s class is a DWS ALL STAR because he walked nicely in the hall.
Grade 1: Grayson in Mrs. Dyer’s class is a DWS ALL STAR because he sat down for Morning Meeting.
Grade 2: Izzy in Mrs. Rose’s class is a DWS ALL STAR because she showed expected behavior while there was a substitute.
Grade 2: Charley in Mrs. Rose’s class is a DWS ALL STAR because she showed expected behavior at dismissal time.
Grade 3: Ygor in Mrs. Hanson’s class is a DWS ALL STAR because he waited for a classmate.
Grade 3: Will in Mrs. Hanson’s class is a DWS ALL STAR because he was patient with a classmate.
Grade 4: Colin in Mrs. Robatzek’s class is a DWS ALL STAR because he found great information from his reading.
Grade 4: Camryn in Mrs. Farrell’s class is a DWS ALL STAR because she was kind and helpful.
Grade 5: Colby in Mrs. SanAngelo’s class is a DWS ALL STAR because he advocated for himself and his peers to clarify directions.
Grade 5: Hayden in Mrs. SanAngelo’s class is a DWS ALL STAR because she offered a helping hand to a classmate.
Congratulations!
Attention Fifth Grade Families
What's been happening around DWS?
Afterschool Enrichment Began at DWS
Grade 2 Students Learning about Pollinators
Grade 2 students made models of flowers for part of our new module - The Secret World of Pollination.
Girls on the Run Registration is Open!
Girls On The Run is open for registration for the spring season!!! Here is the link and the sheet for more information.
Girls on the Run Greater Boston SPRING 2025 Program Registration Registration | Pinwheel
Coming Soon... Pizza Bingo
Wednesday, March 19th in two sessions (pick one)
1st Session: 4:30 - 6:00PM / 2nd Session: 6:30 - 8:00PM
This year, your first pizza is FREE!
We will be looking for families to donate items for our raffle baskets!
The raffle baskets are always a hit on Pizza Bingo night! It is your donations that make these baskets such a success. We thank you in advance!
Theme assignments and some ideas are listed below, but please feel free to be creative with your item. Please send donated items into school by Friday, March 14th.
Outdoor Adventure (any season)
Grade: Pre School
Jump rope, hula-hoop, balls (wiffle ball & bat, nerf balls, basketball), Frisbee, snow tube, water bottle, etc.
Spring Fling
Grade: Kindergarten
Gardening tools, bird houses, seedling kits, seed packets, mini planters, garden decorations, etc.
Arts & Crafts
Grade: 1
Markers, crayons, glue, glitter glue, construction paper, plain paper, paints, brushes, foam board, stickers, frames, craft kits, etc.
Cook with Me
Grade: 2
Cake/pancake/muffin mixes, cupcake papers, cake or cooking pans, frosting, grill items, aprons, spatulas, etc.
Cabin Fever
Grade: 3
Indoor fun! Cards and card games, board games, play dough, movies, pizza gift certificates, popcorn, juice, etc.
Summer Vibes
Grade: 4
Beach towels, swim goggles, beach balls, beach toys, s'mores kits, etc.
Sports Fanatic
Grade: 5
New England sports items, hats, shirts, stickers, flags, blankets, balls, cards, pens, etc.
DWS PTO News
Next PTO Meeting: Monday 3/3/25 in the DWS library at 7:00 p.m.
Save the date: Pizza Bingo! Wednesday 3/19/25
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
Please join the DWS PTO on PTBoard, today!
PTBoard is an online platform that we use 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!
The DWS Swag Store
Upcoming Community Events
Parent Speaker Series 2024-2025
Putting for Patients!
Volunteer Sign-up for the 15th Annual Marshfield St. Patrick's Day 5k
The FBMS Theater's presentation of Spongebob The Musical Youth Edition!
TICKET LINK: https://cur8.com/14935/project/129390
Marshfield Parents' Night
Camp Intervention - June 23-27, 2025
Register at INVENT.ORG/CAMP or 800-968-4332
Grades: 1st - 6th
Location: South River Elementary School
59 Hatch St, Marshfield, MA 02050
Summer Science Academy
Registration for the Summer Science Academy is now open!
Information including class descriptions, discounts and fees can be found on our website https://www.bridgew.edu/center/case/science-academy
Technology Troubles: Too Much Time Online!
Class of 2038 - Countdown to Kindergarten!
The FBMS Theater's presentation of Spongebob The Musical Youth Edition!
TICKET LINK: https://cur8.com/14935/project/129390
Registration is OPEN! Please register here by March 14, 2025. We are VERY excited for this new community event!
Celebrate Marshfield's rich multicultural community at Mosaic! Whether you want to showcase your culture as an exhibitor or explore the many cultures that make Marshfield special, there's something for everyone. Enjoy live performances, music, raffles, and more! Mark your calendar for this vibrant event!
From Chaos to Calm: Supporting your student with Executive Functioning Challenges
All caregivers are invited to a special presentation on Monday, January 13th:
From Chaos to Calm: Supporting your student with Executive Functioning Challenges
When: Monday, January 13, 2025 at 6:30PM
Where: Seth Ventress Building, 76 South River St. (Next to Fire Station) on 2nd Floor
Presented by Deb Booth from Pilgrim Area Collaborative
Register: Click HERE to register
Executive function is an umbrella term used to describe a set of cognitive processes necessary for emotional and behavioral control. In this workshop, participants will learn what executive functioning skills are and provide insight into their role in student learning and the impact difficulties in executive function (EF) skills have on school success. Oftentimes, students who appear “unmotivated” about schoolwork simply do not have the EF skills required to initiate, plan, organize and persist on school/homework tasks until completion. Parents and caregivers won't want to miss this interactive presentation that will help them gain a clearer picture of how to help their children become more successful and independent learners.
The last time this topic was presented it was a huge hit and all participants walked away with a toolbox for assisting their children and students. This presentation is something from which each of us can gain knowledge and ideas.
This will be presented by Deb Booth of PACES (Pilgrim Area Collaborative) and is brought to you by the Marshfield SEPAC (Special Education Parents Advisory Council).
Registration requested for materials planning - Link to Register: https://form.jotform.com/250015178485154