Greetings DWS Families!

I hope you all have a safe and restful April Break! Enjoy the time off!

Have a great weekend!

Mrs. MacNeil

This year will be the 50th Anniversary of the William Conaghan Award and we are in the process of planning a celebration for the past recipients. We are in search of some addresses and were hoping the DWS community can help. If anyone has the contact information for the following DWS Alumni, please contact Mrs. MacNeil at smacneil@mpsd.org. Thank you for your help!

DWS Class of '73 - Helen Morrison

DWS Class of '72 - Diane Warren

DWS Class of '76 - Kevin Barry

DWS Class of '77 - Kimberly Chaplin

DWS Class of '79 - Karen Burke

DWS Class of '81 - Brian Conaghan

DWS Class of '82 - Sheryl Curtin

DWS Class of '83 - Cheryl McCarthy

DWS Class of '87 - Brian Tingley

DWS Class of '89 - Erin Christiansen

DWS Class of '93 - Colleen Dalton

DWS Class of '96 - Paul Marshalka

DWS Class of '01 - Shannon Piatelli

DWS Class of '03 - John Glynn

DWS Class of '06 - Taylor Cahill

DWS Class of '08 - Sean Feeney

DWS Class of '09 - Taylor Kaufman

DWS Class of '14 - Hannah Cinotta

May

May 1 - Kindergarten Screening

May 1 - DEI Meeting at 6:00

May 1 - PTO Meeting at 7:00

May 2 - Kindergarten Screening

May 3 - Teacher Appreciation Luncheon

May 4 - Gr K Field Trip to Dalby Farm Scituate

May 4 - MCAS Grade 5 Math

May 5 - MCAS Grade 5 Math

May 8 - MCAS Grade 4 Math

May 9 - MCAS Grade 4 Math

May 9 - School Site Council Meeting 4:00-5:00

May 10 - Parent Teacher Conferences

May 11 - MCAS Grade 3 Math

May 12 - MCAS Grade 3 Math

May 12 - Grade 5 Field Trip - Holly Hill Farm 9:15-1:00

May 15 - MCAS Grade 5 STE

May 16 - MCAS Grade 5 STE

May 22 - 26 - DWS Book Fair

May 24 - Pizza Bingo

May 25 - Middle School Team comes to speak to DWS Grade 5 at 9:30

May 29 - Memorial Day - No School

May 30 - Grade 2 Field Trip - Franklin Park Zoo

May 30 - Grade 5 Middle School Tour at 9:30-picked up at 11

Check out our new DWS Family Calendar! It's a live document and we will be updating it as the year progresses.

DWS Family Calendar

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.

Our Lost and Found is loaded with sweatshirts, jackets, sweaters, and hats/mittens. Please ask your children to take a peek. We will be donating all items on Friday, April 28.

We are looking for volunteers to help in our library! If you have a completed CORI and are available on Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:50 - 10:45 am please consider coming in to help! Thank you!

Please click here to add your name to a time slot!

https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/60B0A4EA4A629A2FE3-library

Each week, our DWS Kids are introduced to a vocabulary word of the week related to kindness and building social-emotional capacity. The words are introduced during the daily morning announcement and throughout the week the DWS staff challenges students to use these words in activities and conversations, whether it be during a classroom discussion, writing assignment, or speaking with a friend. We ask that families partner with us to continue the work of inspiring and challenging our DWS Kids to continue using these words!

This week our vocabulary word was HONESTY.

DWS staff members can award any student with a DWS ALL STAR when they see students being Dedicated, Welcoming, or Safe. All of the DWS ALL STAR awards are put on display in the front lobby. The following students were featured in the morning announcements last week for being DWS ALL-STARS!

Grade K: Macy in Ms. Doria's class is a DWS ALL-Star because she was a Reading Centers Superstar!

Grade K: Ollie in Ms. Hastry's class is a DWS All-Star because he worked quietly in his seat.

Grade 1: Brody in Mrs. Carey's class is a DWS All-Star because he helped clean up the Math Workplaces.

Grade 1: Jackson in Ms. Lewis' class is a DWS All-Star because he showed leadership during transition.

Grade 2: Olivia in Mrs. Bertulli's class is a DWS All-Star because she completed a phonics challenge.

Grade 2: Owen in Ms. Mulligan's class is a DWS All-Star because he set a good example.

Grade 3: Jaymelee in Mrs. Hines' class is a DWS All-Star because she was a DWS Kid!

Grade 3: Matthew in Mrs. Hanson's class is a DWS All-Star because he was dedicated to writing his response to reading.

Grade 4: Joey in Mrs. Farrell's class is a DWS All-Star because he was a DWS Kid!

Grade 4: Michael in Mrs. Farrell's class is a DWS All-Star because he was very welcoming and helpful to a new student in the group.

Grade 5: Angie in Ms. LaForest's class is a DWS All-Star because she worked hard in math.

Grade 5: Regan in Mrs. Auriemma's class is a DWS All-Star because she helped a classmate clean up a spill.

Congratulations!

Our grade two engineers worked in partners to test materials and make designs to stop erosion!

Today our third graders were introduced to the Marshfield Public Schools Instrument Program. This morning they attended an assembly to learn about each instrument and hear the sounds each make with a familiar tune. Next, they chose the three that interested them the most and got to try out each one in small groups! Grade three families will receive a letter (on purple paper) that identifies each student's top choices. What an exciting day!

Next meeting: Monday 5/1/2023 @ 7pm in the DWS Library

Volunteers needed! CORI Forms required for all volunteers at DWS

• Teacher Appreciation Week is fast approaching! In light of a packed schedule during the week of 5/12, we will be organizing a staff luncheon on Wednesday, May 3rd. We need a few volunteers to set up, serve and clean up the lunch from 10:30am to 1:00pm. Please reach out if you can help!

• Scholastic Book Fair Volunteers We will need volunteers on the week of May 22nd during the day to help students shop during their scheduled library time. More details and a sign up page will be sent home soon.

• DWS Art Show Hanging We will need several volunteers to hang art during the last week of May. Be on the lookout for a sign up page coming soon!

Pizza Bingo is back and we are thrilled to announce that Pizza and Bingo Slips will be FREE again this year!

• Save the date: May 24th in the DWS Cafeteria at 4:30pm and 6:30pm

• Pizza will be ordered from Venus

• Scholastic book fair will be open during Bingo for all your reading needs

• Donations for themed raffle baskets will be announced soon

Contact:

Please email yourdwspto@gmail.com with any general questions and for more information. Email dwsvolunteers@gmail.com for more details on volunteering at the school throughout the year.

Thank you for all of your support!

When you enter DWS, please do not hold the door for those behind you! I know you are all polite but for safety reasons, please close the door behind you and let the next visitor ring the bell! We must ask each individual visitor to buzz and state the reason for their visit. Thank you!

Grades K-5 students may be dropped off between 8:40 am-8:50 am (cell phone time). Please do not arrive earlier than 8:40 am. If you arrive before 8:40, please stay with your child. We do not have staff supervision until 8:40. Students should not be let out of the cars to stand with the walkers from the Eavesment.

Thank you for your attention to this important safety reminders!

Cold and flu ( and every other illness) season is upon us! Here are a few helpful reminders to help this season:

• The best defense against illness is good handwashing, adequate hydration and regular sleep. Encourage your kiddos to stay hydrated and rest to help prevent illness and when they are unwell to shorten the duration of the illness.

• Please remember that if your child has been out sick they can return to school once they have been without fever, vomiting or diarrhea for 24 hours without the use of medications and their overall symptoms have improved.

• Please remember that attendance is closely monitored. If your child will be absent we have a Safe to School Protocol. Please notify the school and the nurse the morning that your child will not be in school. If your child has an illness or injury that results in an absence for 5 or more days- a doctor’s note must be sent in upon returning to class with any restrictions and appropriate dates.

• Please be sure students dress in layers for school- they need winter gear for outdoor play, but inside the building can be very warm. If students do not have appropriate warm weather/snow gear their outside activities may be somewhat limited so they stay warm and safe.

• If you have any questions or concerns please don’t hesitate to reach out to me at 781-834-5045 ext 42500 or by email at kAcampbeLL@mpsd.org

One breakfast and one lunch are Free for the 2022-2023 School year for all students.

A la carte items cost extra.

A la carte items can not be charged to a student's account.

2nd Lunch - $2.75

Milk - .75 cents (milk comes with lunch) on its own, it's an a la carte item and cost

Water - .50 cents

Ice Cream - $1.25

WAYS TO PAY

Preferred method of payment:

Online: www.myschoolbucks.com

After you log in or register (if new) than you can

use your child’s Birthday for the

ID Number to add your child’s account.

Check payable to:

Town of Marshfield

(child’s First/Last name in Memo)

Cash: please put in an envelope

marked Lunch Money with your

child’s name on it.

As many of you know, breakfast is served daily for all students in our cafeteria from 8:40-8:50. We have seen an increase over the year of the number of students who are coming to get breakfast. We have also seen an increase in students who are coming and getting breakfast for the "social" aspect and throwing the food away. We want to continue to provide breakfast for those in need, however, we want to limit the amount of food waste.

Please talk to your student about breakfast and remind them that they must come as soon as they arrive. Some students are unsure if they should come - so please make sure it's clear! Thank you for your support!

Please click the link below to access the announcement that includes additional information!

As the weather gets colder, please remember that students' dress should reflect this as we spend time outdoors each day for snack and/or recess time! Here is an important reminder from our Handbook. Thank you!

DRESS CODE

School is a special place and how your child dresses should reflect this. Students should come to school neat, clean, and dressed appropriately for the elementary learning environment. Student’s attire, including their footwear, should allow for their participation in the numerous physical and academic activities that comprise a school day. Hats and other head apparel, except when worn for religious or medical reasons, are not allowed in the building.

Students’ clothing should neither contain messages or images that disrupt the educational process, nor be inappropriately revealing. Students go out daily for recess unless the weather dictates otherwise. It is important to dress appropriately for the weather.

The principal and/or designee are responsible for determining whether a student’s attire meets these expectations. They will work with and contact the families of students whose dress does not meet these expectations.

DWS will be a late school for the upcoming year. Please make note of the following changes.

School Start Time - 8:50 am (students can enter the building at 8:40 am)

School End Time - 3:30 pm

Wednesday Early Dismissal - 1:15 pm

The registration for the Before School Care is now available for Children in grades K-5 offered on site at each of the Marshfield Elementary Schools.

Our Before School program provides a wholesome environment that promotes social/emotional, physical and character development in addition to supporting the educational efforts of both the parent and school. We encourage children to balance learning and fun through homework help, physical activity and arts & crafts. Our focus areas give your child limitless opportunities to reach their full potential.

Hours: 7am until school day starts

Program & Activities include:

• Breakfast
• Homework Help
• Games & Activities
• Arts & Crafts

To register click here.

As a reminder, please adhere to the DWS Dismissal Protocols if you choose to pick up your child from school (listed below). Dismissal time can be very busy and we understand that we are the late school and families are often rushing off to afterschool activities. It has been reported that some cars are pulling in and doing a U-Turn in the driveway to cut the line. Please follow the protocol and the flow of traffic pictured below so we don't compromise the safety of our children. Thank you!

Dismissal

• DWS hours are 8:50am-3:30pm. Students will begin car line dismissal at 3:25 pm.

• If you arrive before 3:25, please remain in your vehicle.

• Please do not park your vehicle in the live line.

• In the car line, students will be dismissed in order of car line up through the gym doors.

• Please follow staff directions and pull all the way up to the marked location (red circle).

• Please wait for the car in front of you to pull forward. Do not attempt to pass vehicles.

The Marshfield Public Schools are thrilled to announce our new app for mobile phones! Stay up-to-date with access to events, documents, news from administrators, student stories, and even emergency notifications.

You can download the app for free on Google Play or Apple App Store.

Download for Android https://bit.ly/3yOktQ8

Download for iPhone https://apple.co/3nVNlzs

A double door entry system with a security window was added to the DWS.

As a security measure, we will not be letting visitors into the building unless you are volunteering. Visitors who have a scheduled meeting will wait in the vestibule and be escorted by the host to the meeting.

All visitors must present a valid ID - no exceptions! We understand that we know many parents/guardians, but we will be requiring ALL visitors to present their ID when they volunteer and/or pick up a student - EVERY TIME. This will be frustrating at first, but we are working hard to maintain the safety of our students.

Please review the most up-to-date arrival and dismissal protocol. We have made some changes to the existing policy in order to keep students, drivers, and staff safe.

The new policy can be found here.

As part of our Positive Behavior and Incentives Plan, our DWS Kids are taught how to be Dedicated, Welcoming, and Safe in all areas of our building and throughout their day. These posters are reviewed on the morning announcements, by classroom teachers, and are hung around the school for visual reminders. Students are then recognized for following these expectations and given All-Stars!