Our school is proudly participating again in The Great Kindness Challenge, a week long program dedicated to creating a culture of kindness and compassion throughout our community. To help our students practice kindness, on Monday, students will be given a Kindness Challenge checklist. They will be challenged throughout the week to practice kindness and put their compassion into action. We encourage all students to complete as many acts of kindness as possible and turn in their checklist at the end of the week. All students who turn it in will be entered into a raffle!
Students will be coming home Monday with a book and directions for the DWS One Author, One School Read A Thon. Books and reading schedules should remain at home. We will be supporting families with reminders and recordings of the chapters (similar to the DWS 12 Nights of Reading). Check your email on Monday afternoon for more information!
January
January 27 - Kickoff Assembly - One School, One Author
January 27 - Night 1 of One School, One Author (Directions and books coming home on Monday)
January 31 - In School Activity (students only) DWS Connections #3, 2:45-3:15pm
February
February 3-14 - Fifth Grade Fundraiser: Penny Wars
February 3 - DEI Meeting, 6:30pm
February 3 - PTO Meeting, 7:00pm
February 5 or 6 - DWS Culture & Heritage Festival, 5:30-7:00pm, DWS Cafe
February 7 - PTO Parent Event - DWS Trivia Night
February 10 - 100th Day
February 11 - School Site Council, 4:00
February 15 - School Resource Officer Day
February 17 - No School - February Break
February 18 - No School - February Break
February 19 - No School - February Break
February 20 - No School - February Break
February 21 - No School - February Break
February 25 - After School Enrichment Program Session #1, 3:30-4:30pm
Check out our DWS Family Calendar! It's a live document that we will be updating throughout the year.
It has come to our attention that a few families have been stopping in the crosswalk as they wait to exit the DWS driveway during dismissal. This is causing our walkers to have to walk between cars which is dangerous. As you exit the DWS driveway at dismissal, please DO NOT stop in the crosswalk. Thank you for your attention to this!
2025~2026 Kindergarten Registration Opening On Friday, January 24th
Children entering Kindergarten must be five (5) years old by August 31, 2025.
Parents have the option to register online or in-person. Click HERE to visit the Kindergarten Registration webpage. Please be sure to complete your child’s registration no later than Friday, February 28, 2025.
We Are DWS Kids!
DWS staff members can award any student with a DWS ALL STAR when they see students being Dedicated, Welcoming, or Safe. All of the DWS ALL STAR awards are put on display in the front lobby. The following students were featured in the morning announcements last week for being DWS ALL STARS!
Grade K: Sadie in Mrs. Damelio’s class is a DWS ALL STAR because she participated and was a Heggerty expert.
Grade K: Valentina in Mrs. Damelio’s class is a DWS ALL STAR because she participated and was a Heggerty expert.
Grade 1: Christopher in Mrs. Bertulli’s class is a DWS ALL STAR because he worked hard to tap out words and write sentences.
Grade 1: Emerson in Mrs. MacDonald’s class is a DWS ALL STAR because she stayed focused and ignored distractions.
Grade 2: Charlie in Mrs. Rose’s class is a DWS ALL STAR because he was very focused during Math and made a responsible choice for his learning.
Grade 2: Ava in Ms. Mulligan’s class is a DWS ALL STAR because she worked hard to make good choices.
Grade 3: Vera in Mrs. Hines’ class is a DWS ALL STAR because she untangled and organized the chromebook cart cords.
Grade 3: Bryan in Mrs. Hanson’s class is a DWS ALL STAR because he helped a classmate clean up.
Grade 4: Mae in Mrs. Farrell’s class is a DWS ALL STAR because she showed detailed note-taking during research time.
Grade 4: Gemma in Mrs. Robatzek’s class is a DWS ALL STAR because she shared great strategies to figure out the meaning of an unfamiliar word.
Grade 5: Paige in Ms. LaForest’s class is a DWS ALL STAR because she worked hard and stayed focused during ELA.
Grade 5: Charlie in Ms. LaForest’s class is a DWS ALL STAR because he followed the morning routine quietly without reminders.
Congratulations!
Next PTO Meeting: Monday 2/3/25 in the DWS library at 7:00 p.m. *No Jan meeting
Save the date! Friday 2/7 Adult Trivia Night at the Elks!
Please join the DWS PTO on PTBoard, today! PTBoard is an online platform that we will be using to communicate school information, events and volunteer opportunities to families. As we move away from sending home paper flyers, this will be the only way to stay up-to-date on school events and place orders for school spiritwear, etc. Accounts are free to set up and in no way commit you to volunteering for the PTO. Please reach out with questions at yourdwspto@gmail.com.
Download the App “PTBoard Mobile” in the App Store today!
Contact:
Please email yourdwspto@gmail.com with any general questions and for more information. Would you like to volunteer? Please reach out to: dwsvolunteers@gmail.com
Clothing questions can be sent to: dwsptoclothing@gmail.com
Thank you for all of your support!
The DWS PTO
PTBoard is an online platform that we use to communicate school information, events and volunteer opportunities to families. As we move away from sending home paper flyers, this will be the only way to stay up-to-date on school events and place orders for school spiritwear, etc. Accounts are free to set up and in no way commit you to volunteering for the PTO. Please reach out with questions at yourdwspto@gmail.com.
Download the App “PTBoard Mobile” in the App Store today!
Summer Science Academy
Registration for the Summer Science Academy is now open!
Information including class descriptions, discounts and fees can be found on our website https://www.bridgew.edu/center/case/science-academy
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!
From Chaos to Calm: Supporting your student with Executive Functioning Challenges
All caregivers are invited to a special presentation on Monday, January 13th:
From Chaos to Calm: Supporting your student with Executive Functioning Challenges
When: Monday, January 13, 2025 at 6:30PM
Where: Seth Ventress Building, 76 South River St. (Next to Fire Station) on 2nd Floor
Presented by Deb Booth from Pilgrim Area Collaborative
Register: Click HERE to register
Executive function is an umbrella term used to describe a set of cognitive processes necessary for emotional and behavioral control. In this workshop, participants will learn what executive functioning skills are and provide insight into their role in student learning and the impact difficulties in executive function (EF) skills have on school success. Oftentimes, students who appear “unmotivated” about schoolwork simply do not have the EF skills required to initiate, plan, organize and persist on school/homework tasks until completion. Parents and caregivers won't want to miss this interactive presentation that will help them gain a clearer picture of how to help their children become more successful and independent learners.
The last time this topic was presented it was a huge hit and all participants walked away with a toolbox for assisting their children and students. This presentation is something from which each of us can gain knowledge and ideas.
This will be presented by Deb Booth of PACES (Pilgrim Area Collaborative) and is brought to you by the Marshfield SEPAC (Special Education Parents Advisory Council).
Registration requested for materials planning - Link to Register: https://form.jotform.com/250015178485154
