Weekly nEWSletter
October 23, 2026
A Message From Your Principal
Greetings from Eames Way!
Happy Friday! As we bring another fantastic week to a close, I want to extend a sincere thank you to all of our students, staff, and families for your continued support and dedication. With the end of our first Trimester quickly approaching, our school is buzzing with energy and focus. Walking through the classrooms this week, I have been so impressed by the thoughtful learning, problem-solving, and hard work taking place across every grade level as our students show incredible growth and pride in their work.
In addition to all the great learning, we were especially proud to recognize 13 outstanding students this month with the October Principal's Award for exemplifying our monthly theme, RESPECT! Each of these thirteen students serves as a wonderful model and leader among their peers, and their positive choices truly make a meaningful contribution to our entire school community.
Looking ahead, we have some exciting community events coming up, starting with the annual EWS PTO Trunk or Treat this Sunday, October 25th, at 4:00 PM. It is always a wonderful gathering, and we hope to see many of our families there for some festive fun. Additionally, we are thrilled to celebrate our Annual EWS Halloween Costume Parade on Friday, October 30th! As we prepare for parade day, please keep an eye out for upcoming reminders regarding dismissal, and we kindly ask all families to update their child’s post-parade plans in PickUp Patrol as soon as possible to ensure a smooth and safe transition for everyone.
Thank you for being such an active and supportive part of our school community, and I wish you all a wonderful, relaxing weekend!
Warmly,
Ms. Bishop
Principal
Important Back to School Information
Eames Way School Contact Information
Website: mpsd.org
Location: 165 Eames Way, Marshfield, MA, USA
Phone: (781) 834-5090
Fax: (781) 834-5094
Eames Way School Hours 2025-2026
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)
Dates and Events to Remember
OCTOBER 2026
- 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
Congratulations To Our OCTOBER PRINCIPAL AWARD Recipients!
You Have Been Shining Examples Of What It Means To Be A RESPECTFUL EWS Student!
Keep Up The Great Work -- We Are SO Proud Of You!
EWS PTO ANNOUNCEMENTS & UPCOMING EVENTS!
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:
- Visit eamesway.ptboard.com
- Click “Sign Up” (on mobile, open the top-right menu first)
- Once signed in, enter school code QQMATB to join
- 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.
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
Polished Dental Is Coming to EWS October 27th!
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!
Lunch Menu & Nutrition Update
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!
EWS Front Office FAQ Overview
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!
PickUp Patrol Reminder
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!
Bus Transportation Update
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!
Boys & Girls Club - Before & After School Programs
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
Aspen - Update Your Student & Parent Information
The Marshfield Public School District (MPSD) requires that families update Aspen every school year.
New families should have received their login information via email from our Aspen team. Please check your email for your credentials. All families can contact aspen@mpsd.org if you have any questions accessing the parent portal. We appreciate your help to ensure our systems are accurate to support our students!
Volunteering at EWS
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.
Memories!!!
Dr. Sullivan Visited EWS & Greeted Kindergarteners At Arrival!
First Graders Enjoyed The FUN RUN Grand Prize Of A Movie Treat! (Monsters, INC!)
And Of Course, SPOOKY CRAFTS With Ms. Voss!
THANK YOU FOR READING AND HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!
❄️🚜 Help Name Marshfield’s Snow Plows! 🚜❄️
Calling all creative Marshfield students in grades PK–5! You have a chance to show off your creativity by submitting fun and unique names for Marshfield’s snow plows!
Students can participate individually, as a team, or as an entire class.
Submission Deadline: November 6, 2026
Winners Announced: After Thanksgiving!
Entries will be reviewed and selected by the Marshfield High School Class of 2027!
Good luck, have fun, and let’s see those creative ideas!