Weekly nEWSletter

Dear Eames Way Families,

What a fantastic week it has been! Our halls were filled with excitement, laughter, and holiday cheer as we celebrated our Spirit Days — from wearing green and dressing like elves, to showing off crazy hats, crazy hair, team spirit, and cozy pajamas. Thank you for helping your children participate and make this week extra fun!

We were also thrilled to see so many of you at the winter concert, supporting our student strings and band performances. Your presence means so much to our young musicians. A special thank you to the high school music program for their wonderful visit and sing-along, which truly brought the holiday spirit to life.

Thank you for the gift of your children, who bring joy, curiosity, and energy to our school every day. We are so grateful to have your partnership and support. Wishing you and your family a joyful, restful, and healthy holiday break. We look forward to seeing everyone in the new year!

Warm regards,

Ms. Bishop

Principal

This week’s Educator of the Week is Mrs. Simmons, 5th grade teacher at Eames Way School! Mrs. Simmons brings energy and creativity to every lesson she teachers. She is passionate about building strong reading and writing skills and is wholly committed to the success of her students. Mrs. Simmons makes learning fun with engaging activities and interactive challenges. She sets the bar high, encouraging her students to reach their full potential while making sure they feel supported and inspired. Her classroom is a place where stories come to life and learning feels like an adventure. Thank you, Mrs. Simmons, for helping your students grow and making every day exciting!

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

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)

DECEMBER 2024

• Monday, 12/23 - Wednesday 1/1: No School (Holiday Break)

JANUARY 2025

• Wednesday, 1/1: No School - Happy New Year!
• Monday, 1/6: EWS School Council Meeting at 4:45 pm
• Wednesday, 1/8: PTO Ice Skating at Pilgrim Arena in Hingham from 2:00-2:50 pm
• Thursday, 1/9: Enrichment, Kindergarten, "Meteorology Madness" presented by the Children's Museum of Easton
• Thursday, 1/9: PTO Meeting at 7:15 pm
• Wednesday, 1/15: PTO Ice Skating at Pilgrim Arena in Hingham from 2:00-2:50 pm
• Monday, 1/20: No School - Martin Luther King Day
• Wednesday, 1/22: PTO Ice Skating at Pilgrim Arena in Hingham from 2:00-2:50 pm
• Wednesday, 1/29: PTO Ice Skating at Pilgrim Arena in Hingham from 2:00-2:50 pm

Click Here for: Marshfield Public School Academic Calendar 2024-2025

Thank you for making our Book Fair amazing and creating memories that will last a lifetime! Soon our students will be seeing a lot of new books in our library as a result.

Happy Reading!

Mrs. Clancy

Here are a few tips to stay healthy and stop the spread of germs this holiday season:

• Practice hand hygiene frequently with soap and water or hand sanitizer.

• Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue. If a tissue is not available, cover them with an elbow, not a hand.

• Clean high-touch surfaces in your home frequently with household disinfectants.

• Keep your child home from school if they have a fever, especially in combination with a cough, difficulty breathing, shortness of breath, congestion, runny nose, or sore throat. They should remain home until they are fever-free for 24 hours without fever-reducing medications.

• Avoid social gatherings if you or your children are ill.

• Proper handwashing, nutrition, adequate hydration, and regular sleep are the best ways to prevent illness.These strategies also shorten the duration of an illness.

Helpful tips for students to be successful at school:

• Healthy Snack: Please pack a healthy snack EVERY DAY. Great snacks include easy-to-eat fruits and veggies like apples, oranges, carrots, and cucumbers as well as whole grain snacks including granola bars, and crackers. Cheese sticks and yogurts are another great option. These ideas help keep hungry bellies at bay and students ready to learn!

• Water Bottle; Have your child bring a water bottle to school EVERY DAY. The students have access to the bottle fillers and can refill their water bottles as needed throughout the day.

• Proper Sleep: “Sleep is the power source that recharges students during the night so they can thrive during the day.” (American Academy of Sleep Medicine)

• Cold Weather Gear: We want to be able to send students outside for as long as possible despite the chilly temps. Please be sure students dress in layers for school- they need proper weather gear for outdoor play even when the inside temperature is warm. If students do not have appropriate 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 781-834-5090 x44500 or email me at awhite@mpsd.org

In order to volunteer at EWS for school events or in the classroom, parents/guardians need to have an approved CORI on file. Last year began a new three-year cycle (2023-2026). All volunteers need to complete a CORI, even if you were approved prior to 2023. 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.

As a reminder, BOOST stands for "Bringing Outstanding Opportunities to our Students and Teachers". This is the PTO's primary fundraiser of the year and every dollar donated goes directly to support educational and enrichment initiatives for our students. Thank you to all that generously donate to BOOST!

Click the link to learn more about BOOST or to make a donation: https://eamesway.ptboard.com/formvw?store=5690&form=1

Please visit the MPSD Community Events webpage for details on upcoming local events!