GWS Weekly Newsletter

Email: cmullen@mpsd.org
Website: https://www.mpsd.org
Location: 60 Regis Road, Marshfield, MA, USA
Phone: 781-834-5060

Students had so much fun celebrating Read Across America Week! Throughout the week, students took part in the many ways we can celebrate reading and writing every day. The halls were decorated with reading-inspired themes like “Guess the Book”, “Bookstagram”, and “Look Who Got Caught Reading”. Each day students had a book ready at all times, just waiting for Mrs. Hubbard’s announcement to drop everything and read (DEAR). We were thrilled to host Jacqueline Davies award-winning author of The Lemonade Wars and many other amazing books. She helped students understand how a writer comes up with ideas, the elements that are needed to write a great story, and even the editorial and artistic process that goes into publishing a book. It was a perfect segway into our writing contest (be on the lookout for details coming home today).Our students are so excited to create their own stories. Finally, all classrooms were visited today by a guest reader, and it was a great way to end this wonderful celebration of reading and writing. A very special thank you to Mrs. Roberts and Mrs. Chase for all they did to make this a magical week for GWS readers and writers.

Peaceleaders are student mentors who are selected by their classmates to be the PeaceLeaders of the building. Their mission is to improve school climate and help our school community. We are so proud of the large number of candidates who delivered outstanding speeches today. It was a very close election and all the students were deserving of this honor. Our new winter PeaceLeaders are: Kenleigh Caruso, Ava Connell, Violet Keeler, Riley Kelley, Khloe Malone, Margaret Todd, Sophia Unger, and Harrison Waller.

Wednesday 3/12: Town-Wide Volleyball Tournament, 6:00PM (MHS)

Thursday 3/13: After School Enrichment Program (class #3)

Thursday 3/13: All-Town Band Concert, 7:00PM (MHS)

Friday 3/14: Trimester 2 Ends

Friday 3/14: St. Patrick's Spirit Day

Friday 3/14: Chris Poulos Enrichment Presentation

Saturday 3/15: 15th Annual MEF Road Race

Thursday 3/20: After School Enrichment Program (class #4)

Thursday 3/20: Grade 5 Parent Puberty Presentation, 6:00PM (MHS)

Friday 3/21: Trimester 2 report cards posted to Aspen

Monday 3/24: Parent-teacher conferences, 6:00-8:00PM (by appointment)

Wednesday 3/26: Parent-teacher conferences, 1:30PM-3:30PM (by appointment)

Please take a moment to fill out this 5th Grade T-Shirt Order Form as soon as possible. These shirts will be a special GWS keepsake and worn for upcoming school events.

A huge thank you goes out to our amazing PTO and 5th Grade Committee for making this possible!

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out.

Thank you,

The Fifth-Grade Teachers

If you have not already done so, please submit your child’s kindergarten registration as soon as possible.

Children entering Kindergarten must be five (5) years old by August 31, 2025.

Click HERE to visit the Kindergarten Registration webpage.

GWS KidsFit Program

Starts March 3rd! Sign up for one day or all of them!

WHO: Governor Winslow Students 2nd-5th Grade

WHEN: Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays.

Week Starting Monday, March 3rd – Week Ending Friday, April 11th

-Program runs Mondays, Wednesday, & Fridays 8:00-8:45 AM

-Sign up options for individual days or all 3 days

WHERE: Governor Winslow School (Drop off in front no earlier than 7:55AM)

FEE: 1 Day $45.00 / 3 Days $110.00

ADDITIONAL INFO: Join us for fun sports and gym activities before school! This program will be run by Governor Winslow Teacher- Ms. Calianne Krupski. Students should bring a water bottle, wear appropriate clothes to run around, and sneakers!

Please register HERE

**Extremely Important: Please complete the Student Workflow and Parent Workflow as soon as possible as this is how we reach you in an emergency.**

Click here for instructions on our Aspen portal

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.

Lunch will be served at all elementary schools this year free of charge.

Click here to view the March menu.

Click here to view important information from the school nutrition department.

Volunteers are needed to help run the school store on Mondays from 12:00 to 2:00. You must have a valid CORI form on file in the front office to volunteer. Please check PTboard to sign up, dates are available through the end of the school year!

SAVE THE DATE: Springfest will be held on Wednesday, May 21st.

Link to PTBOARD

Registration is OPEN! Please register here by March 14, 2025. We are VERY excited for this new community event!

Celebrate Marshfield's rich multicultural community at Mosaic! Whether you want to showcase your culture as an exhibitor or explore the many cultures that make Marshfield special, there's something for everyone. Enjoy live performances, music, raffles, and more! Mark your calendar for this vibrant event!

Parenting Through Connection

Register Here

How to Parent an Anxious Child

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Technology Troubles: Too Much Time Online!

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Responding to Challenging Behavior

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