Weekly nEWSletter

Greetings from Eames Way!

I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone for making our 2nd Annual Fun Run such a fantastic success! Your generous donations, enthusiastic support, and overall spirit made it an unforgettable day for our entire school community. A huge, special shout-out goes to our incredible PTO for their endless hard work in coordinating and running this great event—and especially for helping a few lucky students turn me into a human Ice Cream Sundae! We are deeply grateful for everything our families contribute to make our school such a vibrant and supportive place.

Additionally, please be sure to check your child’s backpack this week for their fall math and literacy assessment results in grades 1 through 5. At the start of the year, students complete these fall assessments just as they are beginning to receive instruction in their new grade level. Because students have had very little grade-level instruction at the time of the assessment, we do not expect them to start the year placing on grade level. The expectation is that most students will start the year demonstrating knowledge from their previous grade level, since that is the material they completed most recently. Once these results are analyzed, our teachers will provide targeted lessons directly aligned to specific areas of focus to support students right where they are. At the start of the new calendar year, students will take their middle-of-year assessment, which will generate a growth report that we look forward to sharing with you.

Thank you again for your continued partnership and support!

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)

OCTOBER 2026

• Tuesday, 10/20: October EWS PTO Meeting @ 7:30 PM
• Sunday, 10/25: EWS PTO Trunk or Treat!
• Tuesday, 10/27: Polished Dental Comes to EWS!
• Friday, 10/30: Annual EWS Halloween Parade
• Tuesday, 11/3: Election Day -- No School
• Wednesday, 11/4: Elementary Trimester I Conferences (By Appointment)
• Wednesday, 11/4: November EWS PTO Meeting @ 7:30 PM
• Thursday, 11/5: Elementary Trimester I Conferences (By Appointment)
• Wednesday, 11/11: Veterans Day -- No School

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

It’s that time of year again! Our Annual Student Health Screenings will begin soon. These screenings are a vital part of ensuring your child’s health and success at school.

Depending on your child’s grade, the following health screenings will be done:

• Vision Screening (All grades)
  

• Hearing Screening (Grades K, 1, 2, and 3)
  

• Height & Weight (Grades 1 and 4)
  

• Scoliosis Screening (Grade 5 only) *This will be done in the spring and 5th grade parents/guardians will get written notification before the scheduled screenings*

What You Need to Do:

• No action is required unless you wish to opt out of a screening.
  

• If you prefer your child not be screened, please send a written note or email to the nurse before October 19, 2026.
  

• Make sure your child brings or wears glasses or hearing aids, if needed.

Results & Follow-Up:

• If any concerns are found, you’ll receive a referral letter with recommended next steps.
  

• Most screenings are quick and non-invasive, and results are confidential.

Thank you for partnering with us to support your child’s health and learning. Regular screenings help us catch small issues before they become bigger ones. If you have any questions or concerns, do not hesitate to reach out to Alison White, School Nurse 781-834-5090x 44500 or awhite@mpsd.org.

Where: ZOOM Meeting

When: Tuesday October 20th at 6:00 pm

Presented by: Federation for Children with Special Needs

Register Here: https://fcsn.org/event/br-iep-10-20-26/

This presentation provides information about why the Individualized Education Program (IEP) is important, how it is developed, and the different sections of the document. Further discussion will focus on what types of services are included and measurable goals.

Registration: Please click here to register for the Zoom link

Zoom will confirm your registration by email and will include your meeting link to join.

Should you have additional questions you may email SEPAC at mpsdsepac@gmail.com

Click HERE to visit the SEPAC website for information on all our presentations and additional resources.

Join a PTO Committee!

We’d love your help making our events and programs a success. Whether you have a little time or a lot, there’s a place for you! Share your interests and get involved: PTO Committee Interest Form

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

Help Us Re-Stock the Recess Shed!

Help us keep playtime fun! We’re restocking the recess shed with balls, jump ropes and other playground favorites. Shop our Amazon Wish List and help us keep the shed stocked and ready.

Shop the Recess Shed Wish List

Every item makes a big difference. Thank you for supporting our students!

Shop Minted & Give Back to EWS!

Getting a jump start on holiday cards? Or shopping for invitations and gifts throughout the year? Our Minted fundraiser works all year long!

Use code FUNDRAISEEAMES to save 20% on your order — and 10% will be donated back to the Eames Way School PTO.

Shop Minted

Follow the PTO!

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

Follow along: @eameswaypto | Facebook

EWS PTO Board 2026–2027

• Chelsea Bodenstab, President — Parent of Students in Grades 1 & 3
• Open Seat, Vice President
• 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

REACH US at eameswaypto@gmail.com

Who are they? They are a professional team of public health dental hygienists.

What do they do? They provide as needed fluoride treatments, cleaning, sealants and oral health screenings in school during the school day!

When are they coming to EWS? Tuesday, October 27th!

Is this required? No! This service is 100% optional. A consent form was sent home, please compete and return the form to sign up! If you consent to have your child screened in the fall, they will be seen this spring for a second visit.

Does this require dental insurance? No! This is a public health initiative and is free of charge. All children can benefit from this program and all children can sign up!

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 vquigley@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.