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Principal's News


Dear Families,


Welcome back to the 2023-2024 school year! I am so excited about the upcoming school year and all the exciting things we have planned. Our building is clean with fresh paint and shiny floors. Special thanks to the custodial staff for all of their hard work over the summer.


Classroom assignments will be available for viewing on the Aspen portal on August 21st.. Please be sure to check to make sure you are able to get into the system prior to this date.

Our school doors open at 8:10am and school begins at 8:20am. The school day ends at 3:00pm every day except Wednesdays. On Wednesdays, dismissal is at 12:45pm. School begins on Tuesday, August 29th for Grades 1-5. Kindergarten begins on Wednesday, August 30th.


MES is focused on communication between school and home. Please be sure to check our website on a routine basis. You will also receive emails from the office staff, so please check your email too. Another great way to keep in touch is to follow us on social media. We invite you to follow us through either of the following:


Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/502870820480781/

Twitter: @mesppal

Instagram: @martinsonelementary


All of us at Martinson sincerely hope your child has a very successful school year. If we can be of any assistance to you, please do not hesitate to give us a call. Looking forward to a fantastic year!


Sincerely,

Jill Cotreau, M. Ed.

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Summer Reading

Have you done your summer reading and math yet? Don’t forget! Read 10 books or more and you will be entered into a drawing for a $25 Amazon gift card. Complete at least 2 lessons a week from your iReady My Path, and you will be recognized at our September Morning Meeting and be entered to win a prize!

Important Dates to Keep in Mind:

New Family Orientation – Wednesday, August 23rd, 9:00-11:00 am

Elementary Meet and Greet – Monday, August 28th, 4:00-6:00 pm

First Day of School (Grades 1-5) – Tuesday, August 29th

Kindergarten Orientation – Tuesday, August 29th 10:00 AM or 1:00PM (TBA)

First Day of School (Kindergarten) – Wednesday, August 30th

Curriculum Night – Wednesday, September 27th

Headphones needed in September

With the increase of our headphone use to complete various assignments in class. we request that families send a pair of headphones in for their child(ren) to use throughout the school year, if possible. Please know that if you are unable to send one, MES will be glad to provide one.

TRANSPORTATION

Complete the Student Transportation Form for Dismissal Plans by August 18th.


Questions regarding the bus can be directed to our transportation Department at transportation@mpsd.org


Bus Tags will be distributed to all students that are registered for all students that are registered for the bus. We will send more information, including the bus routes soon!


PickUp Patrol App will be used for changes to your students plans during the year. New families will receive an email with login information.

Teacher Placement and Aspen Portal Information

For those who are new to Martinson Elementary School, the Marshfield Public School District uses Aspen, a web-based Student Information System which provides a variety of tools for students, parents, and staff. The Portal for elementary families will open Monday, August 21st at 2:00 PM at which time your child’s new teacher will be noted. Please note a tremendous amount of effort and thought goes into each child’s placement. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding that no changes to placements can be made.


Click here for instructions on our Aspen Portal

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Martinson Elementary

Email: pdevliN@mpsd.org
Website: mpsd.org
Location: 257 Forest Street, Marshfield, MA, USA
Phone: 781-834-5025
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/502870820480781/?epa=SEARCH_BOX
Twitter: @mesppal

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