Martinson

Wow! What an amazing week we had last week with all of the amazing treats our PTO and families spoiled us with during Teacher Appreciation Week. We want to thank everyone for the thoughtfulness and care that was put into making us feel so special.

If you have not yet had the chance to send in your Jog-a-thon donations, please consider doing so by Friday, May 24th. Every contribution, no matter the size, counts towards our collective goal. Your contribution will go directly towards the Dion Foundation, an organization that raises money to help support research for developing treatments for childhood Neuromuscular Diseases.

Thank you very much for your support and participation in this important event!

Mon, May 20 & Tues, May 21 - Kindergarten Screening

Tues, May 21 - Gr. 1 Field Trip to the Swan Boats & Enrichment -Watershed Program Gr. 2

Thurs, May 23 - Gr. 3 Field Trip to New England Aquarium

Friday, May 24 - Memorial Day Program @ 2:00PM

Mon, May 27 - Memorial Day - No School

Tues, May 28 - Gr. 5 Field Trip to Patriot's Place

Wed, May 29- Fri, May 31 - Jog- a- thon

Thur, May 30 - MHS Graduation March

Fri, May 31 - School Store

Mon, June 3 - Gr. 2 Field Trip to the Heritage Museum and Gardens

Tues, June 4 - Field Day

Wed, June 5 - Gr. 5 Recognition Ceremony in the Gym

Thurs, June 6 - Gr. 4 State Float Fair @ 2:00- 2:30 PM

Mon, June 10 - Spring Concert @ 6:30 PM

Tues, June 11 - Kindergarten Celebration @ 10:00 AM

Tues, June 11 - Gr. 3 Greek Plays @ 1:30PM

Thurs, June 13 - Last Day of School - Dismissal @ 11:40 AM - No lunch will be served

Lunch will be served at all elementary schools this year free of charge.

Please click here for the menu. Breakfast is also available - please click here for the menu.

Also, please click here for an important message from the school nutrition department

Seasonal Allergies: With the arrival of spring, many children may experience allergies triggered by pollen. Keep an eye out for symptoms such as sneezing, coughing, watery eyes, and congestion.

Healthy Eating: Encourage your child to maintain a balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins. Packing colorful and nutritious snacks like fruits, nuts, and yogurt can help sustain their energy levels throughout the day. Don't forget to emphasize the importance of staying hydrated by drinking plenty of water.

Sun Safety: As the weather warms up, outdoor activities become more enticing. Remind your child to apply sunscreen before heading outside to protect against harmful UV rays. Encourage the use of hats and sunglasses for added protection, especially during peak sun hours.

Importance of Sleep: Ensure your child gets adequate sleep each night to support their physical and mental development. Establish a consistent bedtime routine and limit screen time before bed to promote better sleep quality.

If your child had any of the following symptoms today, please keep them home

• Fever over 100 degrees (must be fever free for 24 hours without the use of tylenol or motrin to return to school)

• Vomiting and/or diarrhea (if your child has had any vomiting or diarrhea within the past 24 hours, they should not return to school)

• Diagnosis of communicable disease such as strep throat or conjunctivitis (if diagnosed with a communicable disease and prescribed antibiotics, your child must not return to school until they have been on antibiotics for at least 24 hours

Any absences related to an illness that exceed 5 or more days must have a doctor’s note. If absence is due to a communicable disease or bone fracture, a doctor’s note is required the day the student returns to school and should include any restrictions.

If you have any concerns about your child's health, or illnesses that may occur during the school year, please notify the school nurse at 781-319-3985.

Remember, a healthy child is a happy and successful learner.

Jenny Goodwin

jgoodwin@mpsd.org

781-319-3985

This week in library class we shopped at our second Scholastic Book Fair of the year. Some of the most popular titles at the fair were "Running in Flip Flops From The End of The World" by Justin Reynolds, and "Scarlett Shedder" by Dav Pilkey.

If students were unable to purchase a book they wanted, the online book fair (https://www.scholastic.com/bf/martinsonelementaryschool) will remain open until May 23.

Please see below for a new program "Ocean Explorers" running this summer for children 12-15 years old! To register, please go to our website: https://marshfieldma.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=30078

WHO: 12-15 Year Olds

WHEN: Monday - Friday (Specific Timing Listed Below)
Session 1: June 24 - 28
Session 2: July 8 - 12
Session 3: July 22 - 26

WHERE: Furnace Brook Middle School / Marshfield Locations with water access (See specifics below)
*Please note- School location subject to change

FEE: $250.00 (Residents) $265.00 (Non-Residents) Per Participant/Per Week (Includes Ocean Explorers T-Shirt)

STAFF: This program will be led by experienced Furnace Brook Middle School Teacher, Mr. Ed Boudreau, along with the help of college and high school aged Recreation Staff. All staff are CPR & First Aid Certified, CORI background checked, and annually trained for leading youth programming.

OBJECTIVES:
-To promote and foster a love for learning about the oceans.
-To provide students with the opportunities to investigate their local ocean communities.
-To identify and catalog local species creating a simple database that can be added to.
-To inspire students to pursue further learning about the ocean and marine sciences.

SCHEDULE:
Monday: 8:30am - 12:00pm (FBMS Classroom)
-Welcome and Introduction to Ocean Explorers.
-Where we are in the world- Exploring Massachusetts Bay.
-Preparing for our Tuesday Trip.

Tuesday: 8:00am - 1:00pm
-Rocky Intertidal Zone (Meet at end of Brant Rock parking lot- South Street).
-Collection of specimens & data during visit using various sampling techniques and equipment.

Wednesday: 8:30am - 12:00pm (FBMS Classroom)
- Learning about the Rocky Intertidal Zone.
- Identification and mounting of collected specimens.
-Learning about local alga species.
-Preparing for Thursday Trip.

Thursday: 8:00am-1:00pm
-Estuary Study at Green Harbor/Green Harbor River (Meet at Town Pier-Harbor Park end- Joseph Driebeek Way).
-Collection of specimen & data during visit using various sampling techniques and equipment.

Friday: 8:30am-12:00pm (FBMS Classroom)
-Learning about the Estuary.
-Identification and mounting of collected specimens.
Last stuff about local & other species prepared
-Final Touches to artifact presentations.
-Students volunteer to show & tell about their experiences and artifacts
11:15am-12:00pm- Parents classroom visit!

Email: pdevlin@mpsd.org
Website: www.mpsd.org
Location: 257 Forest Street, Marshfield, MA, USA
Phone: 781-834-5025
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