Martinson

Thankful for our PTO

A heartfelt thank you to our amazing PTO and volunteers for providing dinner for our staff during conference week. The meal was greatly appreciated, and having leftovers to enjoy on Friday was an extra-special treat!

Important Dates

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)

Fri, Nov 13 - World Diabetes Day - Wear Blue!

Mon, Nov 23- Wear Pajamas

Tues, Nov 24 - Wear a Team Jersey

Wed, Nov 25 - Wear Marshfield Gear

Wed, Nov 25 - Early Dismissal @ 12:05 pm (No lunch will be served)

Thurs, Nov 26 & Fri, Nov 27 - No School, Thanksgiving Break

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 to Keep Your Child Home:

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

jgoodwin@mpsd.org

781-319-3985

Fax: 339-244-2483

PTO News

PTO Highlights

Staff Appreciation Dinner: The MES staff was incredibly grateful to the PTO and our amazing volunteers for providing a pizza dinner before parent-teacher conferences last week! A big thank-you to everyone who donated items and helped make it happen. We appreciate your support!

Volunteers Needed in the Library: Ms. Jungling could use some extra hands in the library! Volunteers can help with shelving books, book repairs, labeling, organizing, and other general library tasks. Additional time slots have been added to cover the remainder of the year through December. Every little bit helps! Sign Up Here

Upcoming PTO Events

Barre Class: Thursday, November 12 | Barre Society

Enrichment – Amanda Davis Author Visit: Thursday, November 12 | During the School Day

PTO Meeting: Tuesday, November 17 | 6:30 PM | MES Café

Gratitude Rock Painting Community Event: Thursday, November 19 | 3:30–5:00 PM | 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 "Fletcher and The Falling Leaves" by Julia Rawlinson. A sweet fox, Fletcher, grows concerned about his favorite tree losing all of its leaves but comes to find out it is a natural occurrence from the changes of season. This picture book helped to enrich our discussions of empathy and accepting changes.