Martinson Messenger

9/8/2023

Principal's News

This week summer decided to make another appearance, but the COOL kids managed it well. I am so proud of the amazing job they have done focusing on school work and following the classroom expectations. We are off to a great start!

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Upcoming Events

Monday, Sept. 11 - Gr.5 Band & Strings Begin

Tuesday, Sept. - PTO Meeting

Monday, Sept. 18 - Gr.4 Band & Strings Begin

Tuesday, Sept 19 - Picture Day

Mon- Fri, Sept 25- Sept 29 - Go Gold Week

Wednesday, Sept. 27- Curriculum Night

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School Picture Day

Please click here to place your portrait order online!

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From the Cafe

Lunch will be served at all elementary schools this year free of charge. Please click here for the menu. Breakfast is also available - please click here for the menu.

Also, please click here for an important message from the school nutrition department

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ASPEN PARENT PORTAL

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. New Families should have received their login information via an email from our Aspen team. Please check your email for your credentials. All families can contact aspen@mpsd.org if you have any questions about the parent portal.

** Extremely Important: Please complete the Student Workflow and Parent Workflow before the start of school year as this is how we reach you in an emergency.**

Click here for instructions on our Aspen Portal

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Nurse's Corner

Welcome back to school! The nursing team looks forward to working closely with families and students this year to promote health and wellness. Not only is "your health your wealth", but it is also lucrative to a functioning body and mind. Parents, take a moment to reconnect with yourself in peace by practicing deep breathing, yoga, or doing something gentle and meditative for yourself (i.e. get outdoors, go for a walk, listen to relaxing music etc.) and be creative with providing opportunities for your children to do the same. Commit to both you and your child(ren) to getting proper rest, eating a nutritious diet and exercising to keep bodies strong, energized and refreshed.

What's Happening in the MES Health Office:

Health Records: Please be sure that your child's health / immunization record is up to date- by sending in the most recent copy of your child's physical exam. All students in Kindergarten and 4th grade are required to provide this documentation per state mandate.

Medications: If your child needs any medication during the school day (one that is either scheduled or on an as needed basis) please call the nursing office directly for specifics. It is not good practice to send medication to school with your child, as it could get lost or mishandled. All medications should be handed off by an adult- directly to the Nurse. All medications need to be properly labeled and must be accompanied with a Medication Authorization (Dr's order) from the prescribing MD, along with a Parent Consent- which can be found on the school's web site, located under Administration click on Health Services and scroll down to medication administration.

Please feel free at any time to contact the school nurse by phone 781-319-3985.

Annual Vision and Hearing Screenings will begin soon and we are looking forward to a great year!

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PTO NEWS

OUR FIRST GENERAL MEETING is NEXT TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, at 7pm, in the MES cafeteria! We’ll go over budget and some plans for the year (including a Parents’ Night Out in October!), offer some open volunteering positions, and post-general meeting have a little chat about 5 th grade events this year! We hope to have a great turnout! See you there!

Thank you to all who contribute time and treats to the teachers’ back-to-school lunch! It was very much appreciated!

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Library News

This week in the library we read "Don't Eat Your Classmates" written by Ryan T Higgins. This amusing story follows Penelope, a T Rex, who cannot help but eat her delicious human classmates. The story helped enrich our discussions of the importance of empathy and getting along with one another.

VISITORS AND VOLUNTEERS

Every three years our parent/guardian CORI forms need to be updated in order to volunteer at school events. This year marks the beginning of a three year term, so every parent/guardian that would like to volunteer needs to complete a new form this year.

Please click here for the form and submit by bringing this to the front office with your license. You do have the option to have the form notarized and sent in with a copy of your license if you cannot come to school.