Martinson
Important Dates
Wed, Oct 21 - Pajama Day
Thurs, Oct 22 - Field Trip Grade 3 - Mayflower & Plimouth Patuxet Museum
Fri, Oct 23 - Boosterthon Fun Run
Fri, Oct 30 - Gr. K Costume Parade on Track @ 10 am
Fri, Oct 30- Wear Black and Orange
Tues, Nov 3 - No School - Professional Development Day
Wed, Nov 4- Conferences - 1:30- 3:30pm
Thurs, Nov 5- Conferences - 6:00- 8:00pm
Tues, Nov 10 - Picture Re-take Day
Wed, Nov 11 - No School - Veteran's Day
Thurs, Nov 12 - Enrichment - Author Amanda Davis (Gr. K- 5)
Cafe News
SCHOOL LUNCH
Lunch will be served at all elementary schools this year free of charge.
SCHOOL NUTRITION NEWS
The School Nutrition Department is happy to announce their new web page that offers a
new menu that will have nutritional information, language preference and allergy information. For more information please click here.
Nurse's Notes
Health Screenings: We will be conducting health screenings the last week in October. These screenings help identify potential health concerns that may affect your child’s ability to learn and participate fully in school. These screenings are not diagnostic, but rather a tool to help identify students who may benefit from further evaluation by their healthcare provider. If a concern is identified, you will be notified in writing and encouraged to follow up with your child’s physician. Vision Screening: All students in grades Kindergarten through Grade 5
Hearing Screening: All students in grades Kindergarten through Grade 3
Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening: All students in grades 1 and 4
Parents/guardians who do not wish their child to participate in one or more of these screenings must send a written request (letter or email) to the school nurse.
Update Health Information: Please make sure to update any changes to your child’s health information, including allergies, medications, and emergency contact details. Thank you to all the parents who have already submitted their children’s physicals and immunization records! If you haven’t done so yet, please remember to submit them as soon as possible. Physicals are required for students in Kindergarten and Fourth Grade.
The Ram’s Closet – Student Support Resource
Ram’s Closet is located in the health clinic. This space provides access to essential items such as clothing, hygiene products, non-perishable snacks, water bottles, and other basic supplies. As student needs continue, we are seeking additional donations to help keep The Ram’s Closet stocked. If you’d like to support this, please consider donating through our Amazon Wish List
Fall Health Reminders: we are beginning to see some cases of influenza (flu) in our school community. This is a good time to review simple steps we can all take to help keep our children, families, and school community healthy
Consider getting a flu vaccine. Annual flu vaccination is recommended for most people ages 6 months and older and is one of the best ways to reduce the risk of flu and its complications.
Encourage frequent handwashing. Remind children to wash their hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially before eating and after coughing, sneezing, or using the restroom.
Cover coughs and sneezes. Encourage children to cough or sneeze into a tissue or their elbow rather than their hands.
Avoid touching the eyes, nose, and mouth. Germs can spread when contaminated hands come into contact with the face.
Keep frequently touched surfaces clean. Regular cleaning of commonly touched household surfaces can help reduce the spread of germs.
Support healthy habits. Adequate sleep, nutritious meals, physical activity, and plenty of fluids all support overall health.
Guidelines for return to school after an illness
For fever over 100 degrees, your child must be fever-free for 24 hours, without the use of Tylenol or Motrin, to return to school
For vomiting and/or diarrhea, your child must wait 24 hours after the last time they experienced vomiting or diarrhea before returning to school
If your child is diagnosed with a communicable disease such as strep throat or conjunctivitis and prescribed antibiotics, your child can not return to school until they have been on the antibiotics for at least 24 hours. A doctor's note should be brought to school via their backpack, emailed to Jenny Goodwin or faxed to 339-244-2483
Any student returning after an injury that requires a doctor's visit or x-ray, must return with a doctor's note stating the diagnosis and activity restrictions, if any.
Please contact the nurse with any questions.
Nurse Jenny Goodwin
781-319-3985
Fax: 781-834-5003
PTO NEWS
PTO Highlights
PTO Virtual Check In Recap: Members of the MES PTO community gathered via Zoom last Tuesday 10/13. Each PTO Committee gave an update on progress and plans for the year. Our next meeting will be in person on 11/17.
Boosterthon is now Underway! Sign up at MyBooster.com! This is our biggest fundraiser of the year, and every registration helps support Martinson students and programs. Please show your Martinson spirit and register today—even if you’re not sure how much you’ll be able to fundraise!
Trunk Decorators Needed for Trunk or Treat on 10/25: Help the PTO make Trunk or Treat unforgettable. Decorate your trunk, hand out candy (that's provided to you), and bring the Halloween magic to life for our Martinson families! Sign Up Here
Volunteers Needed in the Library: Help Ms. Jungling in the library with shelving and assorted library tasks like book repair, labeling, and general upkeep / organizing. Sign Up Here
Upcoming PTO Events
Boosterthon Fun Run During the School Day
Friday, October 23
9:15: Grades 2 & 3
10:15: Grades K & 1
11:15: Grades 4 & 5
Sensory-friendly run at 1:30
Trunk or Treat: Free Family Event
Sunday, October 25 | 2:00–3:30 PM
Furnace Brook Middle School Parking Lot
Donate candy in the MES front office to Martin the Monster!
Full calendar of events can be found on our website: PTO Event Calendar
Questions or ideas? We’d love to hear from you! PTOMartinson@gmail.com
PickUp Patrol (PUP)
MES will continue to use the PickUp Patrol (PUP) App to help us better manage our dismissal process. PUP allows parents to electronically make daily dismissal changes from a computer or smart phone. Families that have not already registered will receive an email with login information.
Library News
Last week in the library we read "Stumpkin" by Lucy Ruth Cummins. This picture book helped to enrich our discussions about acceptance and empathy. If you'd like to donate to our wishlist please view it here: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3KZJ5QNQJ1YNH?ref_=wl_share
Martinson Elementary
Email: pdevlin@mpsd.org
Website: www.mpsd.org
Location: 257 Forest Street, Marshfield, MA, USA
Phone: 781-834-5025
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/502870820480781/?epa=SEARCH_BOX