Weekly nEWSletter

Greetings from Eames Way!

Happy Friday! It has been another wonderful and busy week here at EWS. As we wrap up the week of Veterans Day, I want to take a moment to share some highlights from our classrooms and a few important reminders for the week ahead.

A huge thank you to our students and staff for making Veterans Day so meaningful. The handmade Veterans Day cards created by our students were delivered to a special local brunch held in honor of our veterans earlier this week. We heard back from the organizers that the cards were thoroughly enjoyed and deeply appreciated by everyone in attendance—our students’ thoughtfulness and gratitude truly brightened their day!

I also want to give a big shout-out to all of our teachers and students for their incredible hard work and dedication this week. Walking through the hallways and visiting classrooms, it is inspiring to see our learners actively sharing their projects and creative presentations while continuing to sharpen their skills in reading, writing, and math.

Also, is your child missing any clothing or water bottles? We will be donating ALL "Lost and Found" items that have not been reclaimed on November 25th after dismissal to benefit local families in need. Please remind you child to check our collection of clothing prior to this date to reclaim their items! Thank you! :)

As always, for your continued support, encouragement, and partnership in your child’s education. I hope you and your loved ones have a restful, safe, and happy weekend!

Warmly,

Ms. Bishop

Principal

Website: mpsd.org
Location: 165 Eames Way, Marshfield, MA, USA
Phone: (781) 834-5090

Fax: (781) 834-5094

Start Time:

• 8:45 am
• Note - Dining Hall Door #3 opens for morning drop off at 8:35 AM

Dismissal:

• 3:25 pm - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday
• 1:10 pm - Wednesday (early dismissal every week)

NOVEMBER 2026

• Tuesday, November 17: School Picture Retake Day
• Friday, November 20: 4th Grade Field Trip to Harvard Museum of Natural History
• Wednesday, November 25: Early Release at 12:05PM (no lunch will be served)
• Thursday, November 26 - Friday, November 27: No School, Thanksgiving Break
• Wednesday, December 2: EWS PTO Meeting
• Friday, December 4: Trimester I Ends
• Friday, December 11: Trimester I Report Cards Shared
• Wednesday, December 16: EWS 4th & 5th Grades Perform Winter Concerts (9:15 AM for Students, 10:15 AM for Families)

Click Here for: Marshfield Public School Academic Calendar 2026-2027

Illness Prevention:

Please be vigilant in monitoring your child for any symptoms of illness prior to sending them to school. If you have concerns about illness/symptoms in the morning, please call or email Alison White, RN to discuss them before sending your child into school. The Health Office phone number is 781-834-5090, ext. 44500. Please continue to keep the nurse updated on any health-related absences by emailing to awhite@mpsd.org.

Guidelines for return to school after an illness:

• For fever over 100 degrees, your child must be fever-free for 24 hours, without the use of Tylenol or Motrin, to return to school

• For vomiting and/or diarrhea, your child must wait 24 hours after the last time they experienced vomiting or diarrhea before returning to school

• If your child is diagnosed with a communicable disease such as strep throat or conjunctivitis and prescribed antibiotics, your child can not return to school until they have been on the antibiotics for at least 24 hours. A doctor's note should be brought to school via their backpack, emailed to awhite@mpsd.org, or faxed to 339-244-2475.

Show Your Eames Way Pride!

Check out our new Eames Way swag store for shirts, hoodies, hats, and more → Eames Way Swag Store

Holiday Happenings at EWS!

We have some fun holiday events and fundraisers coming up! Mark your calendars and help support Eames Way while shopping local and celebrating the season!

Toy Box Fundraiser | Wednesday, November 18

Shop at Toy Box in Hanover (Route 53) and 20% of purchases will benefit EWS! Just mention Eames Way at checkout. You can also call to purchase a gift card!

Rock Paper Scissors | Saturday, November 21

Shop Rock Paper Scissors (62 Depot Street, Duxbury) from 9 AM–6 PM and 20% of purchases will go back to EWS! Just mention Eames Way at checkout.

The Reel Holiday Movie Night | Friday, December 11

Join us at The Reel in Scituate at 4:30 PM for a festive holiday movie! Stay tuned for ticket information and more details.

Minted Holiday Card Fundraiser | Ongoing

Ordering holiday cards, invitations or gifts? Shop Minted and support EWS! Use code FUNDRAISEEAMES to save 20%, and 10% of sales will be donated back to the PTO.

Shop Minted

Next PTO Meeting | Wednesday, December 9

Join us at 7:30 PM in the EWS cafeteria or via Zoom! We’ll be discussing upcoming events, PTO initiatives and ways to put our Fun Run fundraising dollars to work for our school community.

All EWS families are welcome — we’d love to see you there!

Help Us Stock the Staff Room & Nurse’s Office!

Let’s show our amazing EWS staff some love! We’re collecting snacks, drinks and everyday essentials to help keep the staff room and nurse’s office stocked.

Every contribution, big or small, makes a difference. Thank you for helping us take care of the people who take care of our kids!

Sign Up to Donate Supplies

Follow the PTO!

Stay up to date on PTO news, events, reminders and photos!

Follow along: @eameswaypto | Facebook

Meet Your 2026–2027 EWS PTO Board!

• Chelsea Bodenstab, President — Parent of Students in Grades 1 & 3
• Lisa Hughes, Vice President — Parent of Students in Grades K, 2 & 4
• Jackie Carey, Treasurer — Parent of Students in Grades 3 & 5
• Hilary Previte, Secretary — Parent of Student in Grade 1
• Erin Hulme, Social Chair — Parent of Students in Grades 1 & 3

Have You Registered on PTBoard Yet?

PTBoard is your go-to spot for all things EWS PTO! It’s where we’ll share PTO updates, upcoming events, volunteer sign-ups, fundraising information and other ways to get involved. You can also add your family to the school directory to help our EWS community stay connected.

To sign up:

1. Visit eamesway.ptboard.com
2. Click “Sign Up” (on mobile, open the top-right menu first).
3. Once signed in, enter school code QQMATB to join.
4. Add your student(s) to the directory.

Any questions? Reach us at eameswaypto@gmail.com

Breakfast and lunch are free options to all students for the 2026-2027 school year. Please note, breakfast is available upon arrival from 8:35-8:50 am, however, students can also get breakfast during the morning once the school day starts if they skipped breakfast or forgot their snack. For more information, please visit MPSD School Nutrition.

My School Bucks is an online account for families to easily manage and pay for school meals, a la carte items (such as ice cream), etc. These accounts stay with students throughout grades K-12 and funds can be replenished when balances get low. Here's the information from the MPSD Nutrition webpage on how to set up your account - My School Bucks.

Please click on the following link to read an important update from the MPSD Nutrition Department - Nutrition News!

The following is an EWS Front Office Frequently Asked Questions Overview. We encourage all families to please read it carefully and save it for future reference. We hope this is a useful resource throughout the school year! If you have any additional questions or if we missed any helpful information, please email us at Diane Gillet (dgillet@mpsd.org) or Karen Admirand (kadmirand@mpsd.org). We're looking forward to a wonderful school year!

EWS uses PickUp Patrol, a free online application, to manage attendance and dismissal plans efficiently and accurately. It eliminates the need to call, email, or write notes. Families conveniently use PickUp Patrol to notify EWS if your student will be absent, arriving late, leaving early, or with end-of-day dismissal plan changes. Teachers receive an email in the morning with attendance updates and a personalized email in the afternoon with dismissal plans for their classroom.

To kick-off the school year, all families need to 1) read the EWS PickUp Patrol Overview for important information and helpful instructions and 2) review their student's "default" plan (normal dismissal routine) to confirm it is correct. Additionally, new families will receive a welcome registration email directly from PickUp Patrol and need to register ASAP.

If you have additional questions, please review the PUP Parent Guide, which is provided by PickUp Patrol. If you still need help, contact the EWS Front Office (781-834-5090 or dgillet@mpsd.org) or PickUp Patrol (support@pickuppatrol.net). Thanks for supporting PickUp Patrol!

Please note that Bus times will become more predictable after the first few weeks of school! Please be patient as bus routes settle into a routine. Families can help by being on time, visible, and getting students on/off the bus quickly and efficiently. For questions regarding bus stop and routes, please contact transportation@mpsd.org.

As a friendly reminder to all families and students, NO FOOD OR DRINK should be consumed while students ride the bus to ensure student safety as well as cleanliness. Thank you for your collaboration and understanding!

The Boys and Girls Club (BGC) of Marshfield offers before and after school programs, which are independently run by BGC. The before school program is held onsite at all five elementary schools. The after school program is held offsite at the BGC at 37 Proprietors Drive, Marshfield, MA 02050. For more information and pricing, please contact them directly:

Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield

Phone: (781) 834-2582

Email: membership@bgcmarshfield.com

Website: www.bgcmarshfield.org

Please visit the Front Office to complete a CORI application and provide a copy of your license - it will only take a minutes. Applications are then reviewed by MPSD Central Office, which can take up to a week to process. If you have any questions or if you would like to confirm if your CORI is approved for the 2026-2027 school year, please contact the Main Office at (781) 834-5090.

Calling all creative Marshfield students in grades PK–5! You have a chance to show off your creativity by submitting fun and unique names for Marshfield’s snow plows!

Students can participate individually, as a team, or as an entire class.

Submission Deadline: November 6, 2026
Winners Announced: After Thanksgiving!

Entries will be reviewed and selected by the Marshfield High School Class of 2027!

Submit Your Entry Here

Good luck, have fun, and let’s see those creative ideas!