Martinson

These past few days were filled with holiday cheer and unforgettable moments! Santa made a special visit, spreading joy and smiles throughout the building, and our students took a magical ride on the Polar Express. Every child received a special “Believe” bell to remind them that the spirit of the season is all around us. Our staff got into the fun by dressing as cheerful elves, and students wrapped up the excitement with our cozy Long Winter’s Nap/Pajama Day.

We wish all of our families a wonderful holiday season and a restful, joy-filled vacation. Thank you for being such an important part of our school community—we look forward to seeing everyone in the new year!

The Martinson Flight Crew took staff on a fun "Around the World" adventure, with exciting stops in Columbia, France, Mexico and Italy. Their creativity and leadership made the experience memorable for everyone. A special thank you to the PTO for their continued support in helping make this journey possible!

Tuesday , Dec 23: Early release, 12:05PM (no breakfast or lunch will be served)

Wednesday, Dec 24-Friday, Jan 2: Holiday Break! Happy Holidays!

Monday, Jan 5: Classes resume

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.

As we embrace the winter season, colder weather brings a rise in colds, flu, and other respiratory illnesses.

Winter Health Tips

• Handwashing: Encourage frequent handwashing with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after coughing, sneezing, or touching surfaces

• Cover cough and sneezes: Cover mouth and nose with a tissue or elbow (not hands) when coughing or sneezing. Dispose of tissues properly and wash hands immediately.

• Stay home when sick: Keep children home if they have a fever, severe cough, or any flu-like symptoms. Encourage a minimum of 24 hours fever-free (without medication) before returning to school.

• Boost immunity with healthy habits: Ensure children are getting plenty of sleep, eating a balanced diet, and staying physically active.

• Avoid touching the face: Remind children not to touch their eyes, nose, or mouth, as germs can enter the body this way and cause illness.

• Stay hydrated: Drinking plenty of water helps keep mucous membranes moist, which can help protect against germs.

• Avoid sharing personal items: Remind children not to share water bottles, food, or utensils to avoid spreading germs.

Winter Nosebleeds

• If your child suffers from winter nosebleeds it may be from the dry air, try using a cool mist humidifier at night.

• Saline nose drops or petroleum jelly may help too.

Dry Skin

• Nourish your skin to prevent dryness and itching.

• Wash hands with moisturizing soap and warm water as hot water can strip away natural oils.

• Moisturize right after a bath or shower when your skin is still damp. This helps lock in moisture.

• Vaseline or aquaphor to lips daily or more often to prevent cracking and bleeding.

• Scratching can make dry skin worse and lead to infections. If your skin feels itchy, apply a cold compress or soothing moisturizer to calm the irritation.

Layering for the Changing Weather

• Since temperatures can fluctuate throughout the day, it’s important to dress children in layers that can easily be removed if they get too warm.

• Make sure clothing fits comfortably: Layers should fit comfortably and not restrict movement.

• Extra set of clothes: Packing an extra set of clothes or layers in backpacks.

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

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

jgoodwin@mpsd.org

781-319-3985

Fax: 781-834-5003

Last week in the library we watched the animated version of "The Gruffalo" by Julia Donaldson. This charming story follows a clever mouse while he adventures through the woods outsmarting several larger animals.If you'd like to donate to our library wishlist you can check it out here: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3KZJ5QNQJ1YNH?ref_=wl_share

Thank You & Happy Holidays!

Thank you to everyone who has come to any PTO meetings or events this year, made a donation, or offered their time and support. We appreciate it all. We wish everyone the happiest of holidays and much joy in the new year.

Cards and Cocoa

Thank you to everyone who attended Cards and Cocoa. The evening was filled with holiday cheer and lots of hand crafted cards that were delivered to Proprietor’s Green and other local facilities.

Save the Date

-PTO Meeting - 1/27 6:30pm MES Cafe

-Kids Karaoke Night - 2/5 (free community event)

-MES Live! Talent Show - 3/27 (fundraiser)

Email: pdevlin@mpsd.org
Website: www.mpsd.org
Location: 257 Forest Street, Marshfield, MA, USA
Phone: 781-834-5025
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