Martinson

Principal's Corner

Thursday’s Boosterthon Fun Run was an absolute blast! Students ran laps, did the conga around the track, swam their way through the course, and boogied to the music—all with huge smiles and great energy. By the end, we were tired but happy after such a fun-filled event! Thanks to the incredible support of our school community, we reached our fundraising goal of $25,000! These funds will go directly toward enrichment programs, field trips, and technology to benefit all students. A big thank you to everyone who contributed and cheered us on!

Important Dates

Tuesday, Oct 28: Field Trip Gr. 3 Plimouth Patuxet Museum

Friday, Oct 31: Spirit Day - Wear Black & Orange

Tuesday, Nov 4: No School- PD for Teachers

Tuesday, Nov 11: No School- Veteran's Day

Thursday, Nov 13: Picture Re-Take Day

Friday, Nov 14: Protecting All Smiles - Hygienists Visit

Friday, Nov 21: School Store

Friday, Nov 21: Gr. 2 Presentation - "This Pretty Planet" @ 2:40

Conferences

The PTCFast link will open on Friday, October 31 at 3:30 PM.

Accessing PTCFAST.com:

* Click on http://ptcfast.com/schools/Martinson_Elementary_School

* A list of all teachers (by grade or subject) will be displayed.

* Click on the names of your child’s teachers with whom you wish to conference.

* Select a time and enter the required information (child’s/parent’s name, email, and a phone number where you can be reached)

* PTCFAST.com will send you an email confirmation.

Cafe News

SCHOOL LUNCH

Lunch will be served at all elementary schools this year free of charge. Please find the lunch menu here.

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

Update Health Information: Please make sure to update any changes to your child’s health information, including allergies, medications, and emergency contact details. Thank you to all the parents who have already submitted their children’s physicals and immunization records! If you haven’t done so yet, please remember to submit them as soon as possible. Physicals are required for students in Kindergarten and Fourth Grade.

Health Screenings: Schools are required to conduct vision, hearing, and BMI screenings for certain grade levels. These screenings are designed to identify potential concerns that may affect your child’s learning and overall well-being. Screenings will begin at the end of the month (October). Parents/guardians who do not wish their child to participate in one or more of these screenings must send a written request (letter or email) to the school nurse.

Fall Health Reminders:

Wash hands often- helps prevent the spread of colds, flu, and other germs.
Cover coughs & sneezes- use a tissue or elbow, not your hands.
Stay home if sick- Children should be fever-free for 24 hours without medication before returning to school.
Get plenty of rest- 9-12 hours of sleep helps kids focus, learn, and stay healthy.
Eat seasonal fruits and vegetables- apples, squash, and carrots are nutritious fall favorites.
Stay hydrated- even in cooler weather, water is important throughout the day.
Dress in layers- temperatures change quickly in the fall, so layers keep kids comfortable.

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

Please contact the nurse with any questions.

Nurse Jenny Goodwin

jgoodwin@mpsd.org

781-319-3985

Fax: 781-834-5003

Library News

Last week in the library we read "The Good, The Bad, and The Spooky" by Jory John and Pete Oswald. This story helped to enrich our discussions about not worrying about trivial things. If you'd like to donate to our Library wishlist you can look at it here: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3KZJ5QNQJ1YNH?ref_=wl_share

PTO News

Boosterthon Thank You

Thank you to everyone who helped make our Boosterthon Fun Run fundraiser such a success. From the faculty and staff at MES to the parent volunteers who helped decorate the school, from all the families who signed up their children and helped get donations to our amazing sponsors whose donations allowed us to provide all MES students with t-shirts, we did it! WIth all of your help, we raised just over $25,000! This money directly supports our enrichment programs and other programming/resources at Martinson.

Marshfield Merch Sale

Our Marshfield Merch Sale is running now through November 5th. Head over to martinson.ptboard.com to place an order. Merchandise includes winter hats, sweatshirts, pj pants, and a Marshfield Rams tote bag.

Teacher Lunch - Sign-Up

Please help us thank the MES faculty and staff for all they do. We’re providing lunch on Tuesday, November 4th and need your help. Go to martinson.ptboard.com or scan the QR code below to sign up. All donated items need to be brought to MES by 11am on the 4th.

Technology Troubles; Too Much Time On-Line

Marshfield SEPAC is pleased to offer once again this very popular presentation to all interested caregivers, "Technology Troubles; Too Much Time On-Line". Please join us for this live presentation and group discussion presented by Joanna Silverman of the Pilgrim Area Collaborative Extended Services (PACES).

When: Wednesday, October 29, 2025 @ 6:30 pm

Where: Seth Ventress Building (2nd Floor) 76 South River St., Marshfield

Who: Open to all Caregivers of students (not just Marshfield, so feel free to share)

Please click HERE to register

Children ages 8 to 18 are spending nearly 50 hours (about 4 days) per week in front of screens, and parents are increasingly concerned that screen time is robbing them of real-world experiences. Video games are entertaining and technology has become a part of everyday life in and out of the classroom. When is it too much? Is an hour a day okay? Two? Join us for an honest look at how technology is impacting our children’s health, mood, and social development, and learn strategies to help children interact with technology in a balanced way.

Please visit our website: https://mpsdsepac.weebly.com/ for additional resources and information.

We look forward to seeing you.

Marshfield SEPAC