Daniel Webster Elementary School

This week, Ms. Brady was recognized as Marshfield's Educator of the Week! Ms. Brady is an exceptional special educator whose dedication to her students goes beyond the classroom walls. Not only does she connect deeply with her students and families, understanding their unique needs and strengths, and fosters a collaborative environment with the teachers she works with, ensuring that every student receives the support they require to succeed. Recently, she attended the volleyball game for our fifth graders, cheering them on with enthusiasm and showing her unwavering support for students beyond the school day. Ms. Brady's dedication, compassion, and selflessness make her an invaluable asset to our school community.

April

April 8 - MCAS-ELA-Grade 5

April 9 - MCAS-ELA-Grade 5

April 9 - School Site Council Meeting @ 4:00

April 12 - ThinkFirst Program (Bike Helmet Presentation) @ 9:15am

April 15 - No School - Spring Break

April 16 - No School - Spring Break

April 17 - No School - Spring Break

April 18 - No School - Spring Break

April 19 - No School - Spring Break

April 23 - Marshfield WaterSMART Program, Gr. 2

April 26 - DWS Connections (in school)

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

We are excited to have students experience a Solar Eclipse on April 8th between 2:15 and 4:39 p.m. We plan to take our students outside at 2:45 for a viewing party. To keep our students safe, we have purchased a pair of certified eclipse glasses, allowing classes to observe this celestial event and be protected during dismissal. These glasses will be distributed to all to ensure everyone can witness the eclipse safely. If you prefer that your child not participate in the eclipse viewing, please email your child’s teacher.

The Solar Eclipse will provide a unique opportunity for our students to come together and witness this natural wonder. Not only will it be an enjoyable experience, but it will also serve as an educational opportunity for our students to learn more about astronomy and the science behind eclipses.

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: Riley in Mrs. Prendergast’s class is a DWS ALL STAR because she was a lunchroom ALL STAR!

Grade K: Andi in Mrs. Prendergast’s class is a DWS ALL STAR because she was a lunchroom ALL STAR!

Grade 1: Theo in Mrs. Redman’s class is a DWS ALL STAR because he showed great math thinking.

Grade 1: James in Mrs. MacDonald’s class is a DWS ALL STAR because he was focused and worked hard during word work.

Grade 2: Bryan in Mrs. Auriemma’s class is a DWS ALL STAR because he worked carefully on his Number Corner check-up and scored a 100%!

Grade 2: Ygor in Ms. Mulligan’s class is a DWS ALL STAR because he got right to work!

Grade 3: Ryan in Mrs. Hanson’s class is a DWS ALL STAR because he was a lunchroom ALL STAR!

Grade 3: Dylan in Mrs. Hanson’s class is a DWS ALL STAR because he was a lunchroom ALL STAR!

Grade 4: James in Mrs. Farrell’s class is a DWS ALL STAR because he was a kind friend and used silent reminders to make good choices.

Grade 4: Jaymelee in Mrs. Robatzek’s class is a DWS ALL STAR because she did a wonderful job explaining her thinking with another classmate.

Grade 5: Joey in Ms. LaForest’s class is a DWS ALL STAR because he worked hard on Math review.

Congratulations!

Our third graders got the chance to check out various instruments and test them out with Mr. Canzano and Ms. Schoepflin. This will help them decide if they want to begin lessons next year!

Our DWS scientists in grades 3-5 enjoyed a presentation about energy from Eversource this week!

Grade K students were engaging in super hero training!

Next PTO Meeting: Monday 5/6/24 in the DWS library at 7:00 p.m.

Voting for the 2024-2025 PTO board will take place during this meeting. We have an urgent need to fill the Enrichment, Secretary and Volunteer Coordinator roles. If you are interested or have questions, please reach out.

Board position nominations:

• President-Colleen Cupples and Erica Maffini

• Vice President-Cass O’Donovan and Meghan Nilhand

• Enrichment- open

• DEI Liaison-Meg Stewart and Scott DeCastro

• Secretary- open

• Volunteer Coordinator- open

The DWS PTO is excited to host a "Kids Night Out" complete with DJ, Dancing, Snacks, and FUN at The Boys and Girls Club in Marshfield on April 26th from 6:00-8:00pm. This is a drop off event but parents are welcome to stay. Click here to buy tickets now.

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

The Massachusetts IEP document will be seeing the first major change to the form in 20 years!

The Marshfield Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) is inviting you to a virtual presentation on the new IEP presented by The Federation for Children with Special Needs (FCNS). Multiple sessions will be offered in April, May and June. We hope you find it helpful.

The FCNS presentation will discuss:

• Understand why changes have been made

• Learn the timeline for implementation

• Review the new form and see what has been added

• Explore areas for student and parent input

• Identify areas for team collaboration

Visit the Federation website to sign up any of the dates - all are FREE

April 18th 12-1 pm

May 8th 5-6 pm

May 21st 12-1 pm

June 3rd 12-1 pm

June 12th 7 - 8 pm

FCNS New IEP presentations.pdf

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 remember to send your students to school with a reusable water bottle and filling snack daily! The health office has a very limited supply of snacks available.

• All students have a snack break during the day. Please pack a healthy snack EVERY DAY! Great snacks include easy to eat fruits and veggies like apples, oranges, carrots and cucumbers as well as whole grain snacks including granola bars, crackers. Cheese sticks and yogurts are another great option. These ideas help keep hungry bellies at bay and students ready to learn!

• Have your child bring a water bottle to school EVERY DAY. The students have access to the bottle fillers and can refill their water bottles as needed throughout the day.

Footwear Reminder -

• We have had a lot of friends visiting the health office for a change of shoes during PE and recess and we are seeing increased complaints of foot and ankle pain after recess.

• Please have students wear supportive close toed shoes on PE class days and to wear outside for recess. Students are more than welcome to bring and change shoes as needed during the school day!

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!