Weekly nEWSletter

Dear Eames Way Families,

What a wonderful week we have had at EWS! Following Martin Luther King Jr. Day, our students engaged in meaningful discussions and activities that reinforced his powerful message of acceptance, kindness, and unity. This week also marked our annual Acceptance Spirit Week, where students explored the beauty of diversity in creative and thoughtful ways.

In classrooms across all grades, students made connections between diversity and snowflakes—each one spectacularly beautiful in its uniqueness. Through conversations with their Big and Little Friends, they shared similarities and differences, discovering what makes them special while also celebrating what brings them together. We also explored what it truly means to belong and how, at Eames Way School, every student is a valued and important part of our community.

In addition to these powerful discussions, we are incredibly proud of the 127 footprints that have been submitted so far for our GRIT Challenge! Students are pushing themselves to develop perseverance, determination, and a growth mindset, and we can’t wait to see even more footprints added in the weeks to come.

Thank you for your continued support in making Eames Way School a place where students grow not only as learners but also as compassionate, resilient individuals. We hope everyone has a warm and relaxing weekend!

Warm regards,

Ms. Bishop

Principal

Website: mpsd.org
Location: 165 Eames Way, Marshfield, MA, USA
Phone: (781) 834-5090

Start Time:

• 8:45 AM
• Note - Dining Hall Door #3 opens for morning drop off at 8:35 AM

Dismissal:

• 3:25 PM - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday
• 1:10 PM - Wednesday (early dismissal every week)

JANUARY 2025

• Wednesday, 1/29: PTO Ice Skating at Pilgrim Arena in Hingham from 2:00-2:50 pm

FEBRUARY 2025

• Monday, 2/3: EWS School Council Meeting at 4:45 pm
• Wednesday, 2/5: PTO Ice Skating at Pilgrim Arena in Hingham from 2:00-2:50 pm
• Friday, 2/7: Sports Day! (Celebrate the Superbowl)
• Friday, 2/7: PTO Family Movie Night at the Reel in Scituate at 4:00 pm (Tickets Required)
• Monday, 2/10: 100th Day of School!
• Wednesday, 2/12: PTO Ice Skating at Pilgrim Arena in Hingham from 2:00-2:50 pm
• Thursday, 2/13: "Protecting All Smiles" Dentist Visit
• Friday, 2/14: Happy Valentine's Day!
• Monday, 2/17 - Friday, 2/21: February Vacation
• Wednesday, 2/26: Dyslexia Information Session - Unraveling Myths and Discovering the Facts at EWS Library at 6:30 pm
• Thursday, 2/27: After School Enrichment Program from 3:30-4:30 pm (Registration Required)

MARCH 2025

• Monday, 3/3: EWS School Council Meeting at 4:45 pm
• Tuesday, 3/4: Enrichment, Grades 3-5, Historical Storyteller Visit
• Thursday, 3/6: After School Enrichment Program from 3:30-4:30 pm (Registration Required)
• Tuesday, 3/11: PTO Meeting at 7:15 pm
• Wednesday, 3/12: Grade 5 District Wide Volleyball Tournament at MHS from 6:00-7:30 pm
• Thursday, 3/13: Enrichment, Grades 1-2, Author/Illustrator Visit
• Thursday, 3/13: After School Enrichment Program from 3:30-4:30 pm (Registration Required)
• Thursday, 3/20: Enrichment, Grade 4, "Forces & Energy" presented by the Children's Museum of Easton
• Thursday, 3/20: After School Enrichment Program from 3:30-4:30 pm (Registration Required)
• Thursday, 3/20: Grade 5 Puberty Presentation (for Families) at MHS at 6:00 pm
• Friday, 3/21: World Down Syndrome Day - Wear Crazy Socks! (To Celebrate Our Differences)
• Wednesday, 3/26: Grade 5 Puberty Presentation (for Students) at EWS at 9:00 am
• Wednesday, 3/26: Dyslexia Information Session (for Families) at EWS at 6:30 pm
• Thursday, 3/27: After School Enrichment Program from 3:30-4:30 pm (Registration Required)
• Friday, 3/28: PTO "Ram Jam" Fundraiser at Stellwagen from 6:00-9:00 pm

Click Here for: Marshfield Public School Academic Calendar 2024-2025

We're happy to announce that Kindergarten Registration for the 2025-2026 school year is now open! Children entering Kindergarten must be 5 years old by August 31, 2025. Parents have the option to register online or in-person at their child's school. Click HERE to visit the Kindergarten Registration webpage to learn more and to begin the registration process. Registration is due by February 28, 2025.

If your student is interested in participating in the EWS After School Enrichment Program (ASEP), please complete this application: EWS ASEP Application. The EWS ASEP is available to students in Grades 2-5 and will be held on Thursdays from February 27th - April 3rd from 3:30-4:30 pm (with a make-up date of Thursday, April 10th, if needed). Registrations are due by January 30th.

You may submit payment through UniPay or your student may bring in cash or a check for $70 made payable to "Town of Marshfield" (Memo: EWS ASEP). Please note, if you're paying for more than one student, put the total for all students into the "pay amount" box and include all of their first names in the "first name" box.

The medical form will be sent home with acceptance letters in student backpacks on February 3rd. The medical form will need to be returned to Erika Joyal, Program Director, by February 7th.

If you have any questions about the EWS ASEP, please contact Erika Joyal at ejoyal@mpsd.org.

Ideally, our goal is to have students enjoy fresh air and fun at outdoor recess as often as possible. Unfortunately, we've had to shift to indoor recess quite a bit lately due to the weather. To clarify, we take several factors into consideration and make a decision as soon as possible. Factors include:

• The "feels like" temperature (the threshold for indoor recess is approximately colder than 18 degrees OR warmer than 90 degrees)
• Condition of the playground and blacktop recess area (is it icy, muddy, etc)
• Wind (the school experiences stronger wind conditions due to being up on the hill)

We appreciate your patience and flexibility during these winter months to ensure the safety and health of our students!

As a reminder, a parent/guardian must be at the bus stop to receive students off the bus in the afternoon. (This applies to students in all grades to ensure student safety.) To that end, we recognize that it's been extremely cold over the past few weeks, but the bus company asked us to kindly remind families to please be on time and visible to meet their students, as they have had to beep and wait at many stops, which unfortunately creates delays for their routes. Thank you so much for your support!

The following is a helpful update from Band & Strings:

• Musicians need their instruments at school EVERY WEDNESDAY for in-school lessons (please don't forget!)
• All 5th grade band & strings start before-school rehearsals on Wednesday, February 5th
• 4th grade band starts before-school rehearsals on Wednesday, March 5th
• 4th grade strings start before-school rehearsals on Wednesday, April 2nd

If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Schoepflin at lschoepflin@mpsd.org (Strings) or Mr. Canzano at jcanzano@mpsd.org (Band). Thanks!

As a reminder, BOOST stands for "Bringing Outstanding Opportunities to our Students and Teachers". This is the PTO's primary fundraiser of the year and every dollar donated goes directly to support educational and enrichment initiatives for our students. Thank you to all that generously donate to BOOST!

Click the link to learn more about BOOST or to make a donation: https://eamesway.ptboard.com/formvw?store=5690&form=1

EWS PTO Winter Ice Skating will be held on Wednesdays from 2:00-2:50 pm at Pilgrim Skating Arena in Hingham from January 8th through February 12th. The cost is $8/skater each week OR $40/skater for all 6 weeks. Parents and siblings are welcome to skate too!

Families may sign-up and make payment via PT Board at the following link: https://eamesway.ptboard.com/formvw?store=5690&form=5

Please note the following:

• Helmets are required for everyone under the age of 18.
• There are no rentals available at the facility so you must provide your own skates and helmets.
• Hockey sticks and pucks will be allowed, however, only as long as it remains safe and kept to one side of the rink. (Please discuss this with your children who want to play hockey.)
• Pilgrim Skating Arena requires a waiver.
• As for payment, there is a small credit card processing free via PT Board. If you prefer to pay by cash or check, select that option at checkout and PTO will collect cash/checks at the event. Checks should be made payable to Eames Way PTO.

If you have any questions, please contact Julie Brown (617-780-9646).

Here are a few tips to stay healthy and stop the spread of germs this winter season:

• Practice hand hygiene frequently with soap and water or hand sanitizer.

• Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue. If a tissue is not available, cover them with an elbow, not a hand.

• Clean high-touch surfaces in your home frequently with household disinfectants.

• Keep your child home from school if they have a fever, especially in combination with a cough, difficulty breathing, shortness of breath, congestion, runny nose, or sore throat. They should remain home until they are fever-free for 24 hours without fever-reducing medications.

• Avoid social gatherings if you or your children are ill.

• Proper handwashing, nutrition, adequate hydration, and regular sleep are the best ways to prevent illness.These strategies also shorten the duration of an illness.

Helpful tips for students to be successful at school:

• Healthy Snack: Please pack a healthy snack EVERY DAY. Great snacks include easy-to-eat fruits and veggies like apples, oranges, carrots, and cucumbers as well as whole grain snacks including granola bars, and crackers. Cheese sticks and yogurts are another great option. These ideas help keep hungry bellies at bay and students ready to learn!

• Water Bottle; Have your child bring a water bottle to school EVERY DAY. The students have access to the bottle fillers and can refill their water bottles as needed throughout the day.

• Proper Sleep: “Sleep is the power source that recharges students during the night so they can thrive during the day.” (American Academy of Sleep Medicine)

• Cold Weather Gear: We want to be able to send students outside for as long as possible despite the chilly temps. Please be sure students dress in layers for school- they need proper weather gear for outdoor play even when the inside temperature is warm. If students do not have appropriate weather/snow gear their outside activities may be somewhat limited so they stay warm and safe.

If you have any questions or concerns please don’t hesitate to reach out to me at 781-834-5090 x44500 or email me at awhite@mpsd.org

"Protecting All Smiles" will be visiting Eames Way School on Thursday, February 13th for their second and final visit of the school year. This will be a follow up visit for students that received a dental hygiene screening in the Fall. Please contact Nurse White (awhite@mpsd.org) if you have any questions regarding the "Protecting All Smiles" dental program.

In order to volunteer at EWS for school events or in the classroom, parents/guardians need to have an approved CORI on file. Last year began a new three-year cycle (2023-2026). All volunteers need to complete a CORI, even if you were approved prior to 2023. Please visit the Front Office to complete a CORI application and provide a copy of your license - it will only take a minutes. Applications are then reviewed by MPSD Central Office, which can take up to a week to process.

Breakfast and lunch are free options to all students for the 2024-2025 school year. Please note, breakfast is available upon arrival from 8:35-8:50 am, however, students can also get breakfast during the morning once the school day starts if they skipped breakfast or forgot their snack. For more information, please visit MPSD School Nutrition.

Starting on Friday, January 24th, students will be able to purchase ice cream at lunch time (on Fridays ONLY) for $1.50. Please be sure to check that your child has money on their account for ice cream expenses!

Families can add funds and track student purchases via www.myschoolbucks.com. For information on how to set up an account or add funds, please click here: My School Bucks.

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! Please register here by March 14, 2025. We are very excited for this new community event!

Please visit the MPSD Community Events webpage for details on upcoming local events!