Daniel Webster School

A huge thank you to Lawnsmith Landscape Construction, owned by Brian Smith of Marshfield, for their incredible generosity and support of our DWS students and families!

On August 16, Lawnsmith hosted a “Paint the Derby Car” Back-to-School Drive, collecting backpacks and school supplies for local students and families in need. Their generous donation provided an incredible amount of much-needed school supplies for our school community.

We are so grateful to Brian and the entire Lawnsmith team for thinking of local children and helping ensure that our students have the supplies they need to start the school year feeling prepared and ready to learn.

Thank you for helping us make a difference in the lives of our students! 💙

Thank you for participating in our summer reading program this year! All students who completed their work and handed it in were entered into the raffle. Congratulations to Mikaela and Ali for winning the reading baskets! Thank you to Mrs. McBride, Mrs. Ford, Mrs. Conroy and the PTO for supporting our summer learning!

As we settle into the new school year and work together to establish positive routines and good habits, our teachers have asked us to share a few reminders from the School Handbook. These are small things that help our school day run smoothly, keep everyone safe, and support a positive experience for all of our students.

We appreciate your partnership in helping our students learn and practice these expectations from the very beginning of the year. Thank you for all you do to help make DWS a dedicated, welcoming, and safe school community!

All electronic/communication devices, including smartwatches, must be powered off and placed in a backpack/locker during school hours. The school cannot be held responsible for the disappearance of or damage to electronic equipment or any other non-school related personal items brought to school. Teachers and/or administrators may confiscate electronic devices. Parents/guardians may be asked to pick up electronic devices at school.

Throughout the year, many articles are left on the school grounds or in the school. At regular intervals throughout the school year, all unclaimed items are donated to charity. It is recommended that children’s clothing, backpacks, and lunch bags be labeled for quick identification.

Personal fidgets can sometimes become a distraction during learning time.

If a student benefits from using a fidget as part of their sensory regulation or learning, our classroom teachers have a variety of options available and are happy to provide one that is appropriate for the classroom setting. Additionally, our Occupational Therapist, Mr. Craven, works closely with our staff to provide sensory regulation tools and strategies for students who need these supports.

If your child has a preference for a particular type of fidget that is not available in the classroom, please feel free to discuss this with your child's teacher. We can be flexible with the options we provide and want to make sure students have the tools that best support their individual needs.

We ask that students leave personal fidgets at home. Thank you for partnering with us as we help all students build positive routines for a successful school year!

Please leave all toys at home unless a staff member has specifically asked students to bring something in for a special project or activity. Teachers have reported that toys, particularly squishies, have become a significant distraction during learning time.

We know that many students enjoy sharing their favorite toys with friends, but keeping toys at home helps students stay focused and allows our classrooms to remain calm and ready for learning. Thank you for helping us establish positive routines as we begin the school year!

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We celebrated National Read A Book Day with a soft opening of our Reading Nook. This space was recently updated through a grant written by DWS Staff. We are still working on adding some final touches but it is already such a beautiful and inspiring space for reading!

September 25 - Go Gold Day

October 5 - Coffee Pond Picture Day

Throughout the year, our fifth grade spirit teams plans fun dress up days typically before a vacation week. These days may include: Hawaiian Day, Color Day (Gold, Orange, Grade Level), Fancy Day, Sport Day, Decade Day, Pajama Day, Hat Day, Silly Sock Day, Superhero Day, Western Day, and Crazy Hair Day.

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