Martinson Messenger

5/8/2023-5/12/2023

Principal's News

Today was School Lunch Hero Day. Students created cards for our awesome School Lunch Heroes and presented them with superhero capes. It is challenging to prepare food for our 470 students and 100 staff members and have it ready to go by the time our first lunch group enters the cafeteria. It truly requires some superhero powers to get it all done - and these three wonderful ladies not only do it, but they do it with a smile.

REMINDER : Procedure for Drop Off & Pick Up

Please make sure to go to the back of the building for drop off and pick up. Utilizing the main entrance of the building blocks the buses and often makes arrival and dismissal unsafe.

Drop off time in the back of building is between 8:10 - 8:20. If your child is late please bring him/her to the front office as they are considered tardy.

Pick up time in the back of of the building ends at 3:05 and if you arrive after this time your child will be in the office waiting.

Thank you!

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Upcoming Events

Tues. May 9: Gr. 5 Field Trip to Patriot Place

Last Day of Project Reach

Wed. May 10: Parent/Teacher Conferences 1:00 - 3:00 PM

Mon. May 15: Gr. 2 Field Trip To the Harvard Natural History Museum

Tues. May 16: PTO Meeting at 7:00 PM

Gr. 1 Field Trip to the Franklin Park Zoo

Thurs. May 18: Gr. 4 Field Trip to the Museum of Science

Fri. May 19: School Store

Tues. May 23: Enrichment Program Gr. 2- NSWRA Watersmart Program

Gr. 3 Field Trip to New England Aquarium

Thurs. May 25: Gr. K Field Trip to Duxbury Maritime

Fri. May 26: Spirit Day Wear Green and White

Enrichment Program Gr. K-5 - Brazilian Beats

Gr. 3 Memorial Day Concert

Mon. May 29 No School - Memorial Day

Thurs. June 8: Spring Concert @ 6:00 PM

Parent/Teacher Conferences

Martinson Elementary conferences will be held in on Wednesday, May 10, from 1:00- 3:00PM.

Accessing PTCFast.com:

1. Please click here to sign up for a conference which will open on Friday, May 5 at 4:00 PM.

2. A list of all teachers will be displayed.

3. Click on the name of the teacher with whom you wish to conference

4. Select a time and enter the required information (child and parent’s name, phone number, and email).

5. PTCFast.com will send you an email confirmation. The email will give you all the information you need to change your appointment and will send you a reminder of appointments

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From the Cafe

Announcing Free Lunch for All Marshfield Students through June 2023

The Marshfield Public Schools are pleased to announce the availability of one free lunch daily for every student in Marshfield through June 2023.

Reminder: Tuesday’s are Ice Cream day!

Ice Cream cost $1.25

Please make sure your child has cash or money on their account to purchase ice cream. Go to www.myschoolbucks.com to put money on your child’s account.

Please click here for the May lunch menu.

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Nurse's Corner

Happy Spring & Allergy Season!!!

With the ever changing weather patterns and so many things in blossom, allergies are prevalent.

Here are some helpful tips to minimize symptoms:

Making sure pillow cases are clean every day.
Washing hands and face after coming inside from outside.
Using Johnson & Johnson's No Tears Baby Shampoo- it's very effective as a facial cleanser and in removing dust and particulates around the eyes, without stinging the eyes.

Please be sure to notify the front office of any tardies or absences by calling into school 781-834-5025. Emails may not always be seen in a timely manner, and send in a written note of excuse to the teacher upon return. If the absence was related to an illness or injury and evaluated by any medical professionals- please send in a copy of the Dr's note upon your child's return to school so that we can excuse the absence.

If you have an question or concern about your child's health, or notice any symptoms, please feel free to contact Nurse Mudge prior to sending them into school Health Office phone 781-319-3985

Postural Screenings for Students in Grade 5 will begin in May

Early detection is the best prevention for spinal curvatures. Children's spines should be monitored closely during the ages of 10-14 when there is rapid growth.

If you have any questions about your child's health or any of the school screenings please call Nurse Mudge.

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PTO NEWS

Next week is Teacher and Staff Appreciation week! Come out and “Chalk the Walk” with us any time on Sunday! We’ll be decorating the sidewalks by the entrances for a Monday morning surprise. Also, please turn in your “fan mail” to the office ASAP! Freehand creations are welcome but templates are available via PTBoard emails past and in the MES Parent Forum on facebook.

Our last meeting of the year will be Tuesday May 16 in the cafeteria. We’ll go over Boosterthon results, further plan for implementing the proceeds, consider the state of the budget, and vote in the new treasurer, amongst other business.

Ready to help!? We have so many roles of all sizes that help us keep the PTO magic happening!

Similarly, fifth grade festivities kick off pretty quickly in the fall, so if you have a current fourth graders, please keep us in mind. Enrichment help is always appreciated! Thanks to those who have expressed interest in the Treasurer role and in kindergarten playdate as well! To inquire further about what ANY of these positions require, or to throw your hat in the ring, please email us at ptomartinson@gmail.com or reach out to any of the current board: Meghan Rogers, Lori Barberi, Maggie Van Cleave, Michelle Wall, Ali Goodrich, or Jess Ahmad.

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Library News

I have exciting news MES....We will be having our spring book fair from June 5-June 9th! Our book fair homepage can be found by clicking the MES link on libraries.mpsd.org and then clicking "Book Fair Homepage" under "Resources." There, you can also set up an e-wallet in preparation for the fair. This week in the library to kick off mental health awareness month we read "Have You Filled a Bucket Today?" written by Carol McCloud. This heartwarming book encourages acts of kindness and has won 15 children's book awards since it was published in 2006.