Martinson
Important Dates
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
Wednesday, Nov 26: Early Dismissal @ 12:05 - No breakfast or lucnh will be served
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
Health Screenings:
Vision, hearing, and BMI (Body Mass Index) screenings have been completed for students. These screenings are an important part of our effort to ensure the health and well-being of all students. If any concerns were identified during the screenings, a referral letter will be sent home with your child. The letter will provide information about the specific concern and recommend that you follow up with your child’s healthcare provider for further evaluation.
Please know that these screenings are not a diagnosis, but they help us identify areas where further attention may be needed. If you have any questions about the referral process, don’t hesitate to reach out to me. I’m happy to provide additional information or support as needed.
Reminder: Keep Students Home if They’re Feeling Unwell
One of the best ways to prevent illness from spreading is by ensuring that students who are feeling unwell stay home to recover. As a friendly reminder, please keep your child home from school if they are feeling unwell in any way. Even mild symptoms can impact their health and the wellbeing of other students and staff. If your child is unwell, please make sure they are symptom-free for at least 24 hours before returning to school. This simple step helps prevent the spread of illness and keeps our school community safe and healthy.
Healthy Habits for a Great Start:
Handwashing: Encourage frequent handwashing with soap and water, especially before meals and after using the restroom.
Healthy Snacks: Pack nutritious snacks that fuel your child’s body and mind, such as fruits, veggies, and whole grains.
Sleep: Make sure your child is getting enough sleep each night. Elementary-aged children typically need 9-11 hours of sleep.
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
A doctor’s note is required if a student is out five (5) or more consecutive days. If an absence is due to a communicable disease or a bone fracture, a doctor’s note is required the day the student returns to school and should include any recess/gym limitations.
Also, please send an extra set of clothing with your child to school. Accidents happen, and we may have limited clothing available at school. Having a spare outfit will help ensure your child stays comfortable throughout the day.
If you have any questions or concerns about your child's health, or if you're unsure whether they should attend school, please don't hesitate to contact me.
Jenny Goodwin
781-319-3985
Fax: 781-834-5003
PTO News
Boosterthon!
Our official total is in. Thanks to all of you, we raised over $26,300! This money directly supports our enrichment programs and other programming/resources at Martinson. If you haven’t already done so, check out the Principal Cotreau Camps Out video! She promised to camp out at MES if we met our fundraising goal and it looks like she had a lot of fun camping out inside the school.
Thank you to all of our Boosterthon sponsors!
Your support helped provide every MES student with a Fun Run t-shirt and helped make our fundraiser such a success.
-MacKinnon Plumbing & Heating
-Remsen Insurance Agency
-Trubia Construction
-Espressly
-Inspire Dance Company
-Macaroni Kids South Shore
-Minsky Financial
-Plymouth Fireplace
-Rand-Handy Oil
-Servicemaster South Shore
-Southshore Pro Cleaners
-Sweet Frogs
-South Shore Pest Control
-South Shore Sleepers
-Spatafore Electric LLC
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.
Marshfield Merch Sale - Ends Wednesday
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.
Shop The Toy Box (Hanover) this Thursday
Start your holiday shopping early! The Toy Box, located at 1376 C Washington St. in Hanover, will generously donate 20% of all purchases made by Martinson families this Thursday, November 6th. Purchases can be made in-store, online, over the phone or virtually via facetime. Don’t forget to mention Martinson Elementary School at checkout.
Martinson Elementary
Email: pdevlin@mpsd.org
Website: www.mpsd.org
Location: 257 Forest Street, Marshfield, MA, USA
Phone: 781-834-5025
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/502870820480781/?epa=SEARCH_BOX