FBMS Weekly Newsletter

January 13, 2025 #inspiringhope

JANUARY AT A GLANCE

Happy New Year!

Quarter 2 (the second of four quarters) and Semester 1 (the first of two for half-year courses) will end on January 24th. Report cards will be posted on January 31st. Students have two weeks remaining to make an impact on their final grades for Quarter 2.

Next Monday there will be no school as we recognize Martin Luther King Jr. Day, 1/20.

THE POWER OF ONE

Students are currently able to nominate other students and teachers who have demonstrated kindness and helped them in some way. The Power of One is done each quarter and recognizes those who have been nominated. The link is open in CANVAS to students for two more weeks.

8TH GRADE MHS OPEN HOUSE - JANUARY 23

Calling all Grade 8 Parents! There will be a 8th Grade Open House at MHS on Thursday, January 23, starting at 5:30PM. Attendees will have an opportunity to explore the high school facility, visit the unique learning spaces there, meet current students and teachers, and hear how Marshfield High School prepares all students to be college and career ready. Please attend if you want to learn about your child's opportunities at our great high school!

JANUARY CONCERTS BEGIN THIS WEEK

Our students in Strings, Band, and Chorus will be performing their concerts this week and next. Check out the dates below. All concerts are at 7:30PM and take place in the FBMS Auditorium. Please enter via the auditorium doors.

January 14th: Grade 6

January 16th: Grade 7

January 22nd: Grade 8

We look forward to seeing the talents of our students! We hope you will join us!

MRS. NEWCOMB-BAKERS GYM CLASS

In PE, students are playing a version of Twister to develop flexibility and muscular endurance. This helps them to understand the importance of stretching in our daily lives!

FBMS Teachers Recognized

Do you remember a teacher who impacted you positively? This past week, the girls' high school hockey players recognized multiple teachers who had impacted them in the district, and we're proud to say that three of our fantastic Furnace Brook teachers were part of that group! A big congratulations and thank you to Mr. Murphy, Ms. Greene, and Mrs. Delaney for making a difference in the lives of students!

FROM THE LIBRARY

Check out Mrs. Deluca's canvas page for the details of the January Reading Program

MRS. BURNETTS ART CLASS

Students work with neon colors to create motivational sentence art.

FROM THE FBMS CLINIC

We have the following upcoming screenings:

SBIRT Screening for FBMS 7th Graders will take place in the late winter/early spring of 2025.

What is SBIRT?

Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) is used in schools as a process to screen for substance use and have a brief conversation. This health screening is required by Massachusetts law. School SBIRT teams can consist of school nurses, guidance counselors, health and wellness staff, youth wellness coaches, or other trained staff.
All students in 7th Grade will take part in this process. The screening and conversation takes about 5-10 minutes per student. After screening, trained school SBIRT teams will have one-on-one conversations with students about how to support their overall health, safety, and success in school. If the student needs more assessment or support, school SBIRT teams may work with the student and/or their caregiver to meet their needs.
Parents should contact the school nurse to opt out of the process: mcarroll@mpsd.org, kmellen@mpsd.org, mowren@mpsd.org Please email all RNs if opting out of SBIRT.

Postural Screenings for 6th and 8th graders will take place in December 2024.

Parents should contact the school nurse to opt out of Postural (scoliosis) screening: Please email all RNs if opting out of screening: mcarroll@mpsd.org, kmellen@mpsd.org, mowren@mpsd.org

Annual Physicals:

Students in Grade 7 are required to submit an updated physical with proof of immunizations for their health record at the beginning of the school year. Please send in via scan/email or Fax

Medication:

All meds must be hand delivered by the parent and be given directly to the Nurse. Medications are not permitted to be sent in with students- this is unsafe as medication could get lost or contaminated. Guidelines PRIOR to bringing in medication, please have:

A current Physician’s order,
Parent Consent Form Filled out
The medication in its original container with a pharmacy label if applicable.

Absences / Injuries:

Please provide up to date information and indicate that students are receiving adequate care at and home and by their pediatrician, and clearance for participation in gym class. Please report any changes in health status e.g. health conditions, new medication, illnesses, and injuries.

Guidelines as to when to keep your child home. See attached link:

Guidelines on when to stay home

Please feel free to contact us at any time with concerns or questions. Be well.

FBMS Nurses: Maura Carroll, RN , Karen Mellen, RN , Megan Owren, RN

Clinic Contact Information: Phone: (781)-319-3965 / Fax: (781)-319-1780

We look forward to assisting families and students in achieving optimal health and wellness during the academic school year. Please feel free to contact us at any time with concerns or questions.

Maura Carroll, RN, BSN mcarroll@mpsd.org

Karen Mellen, RN, BSN kmellen@mpsd.org

Megan Owren RN, BSN mowren@mpsd.org

EXECUTIVE FUNCTION WORKSHOP 1/13 - TONIGHT!

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

Flyer: Executive Functioning Presentation 1/13/25:

Welcoming Snack & Juice Donations -- FBMS Clinic

The FBMS Clinic is accepting specific snack and juice donations now.

When our students have documented medical needs, we provide them with snacks or juice.

Students who cannot take a prescribed medication on an empty stomach
A treatment option for low blood sugar

We are now accepting donations of the following items:

Saltine crackers
Individual serving bags of Goldfish crackers
Individual serving bags of Smartfood (as a gluten free option)
100% Juice Boxes -- preferably 15g. carbs or fewer per juice box (ex. Apple Juice)

Donations can be brought to the FBMS Clinic by students or dropped at the main office by families.

LATE BUSES ARE AVAILABLE M-TH

Later than normal transportation, or "late buses," run almost every day. FBMS provides two late buses: a North Marshfield bus and a South Marshfield bus. If your child is staying after school for a club or activity, your child can take a late bus home at approximately 4:05PM. Events that run later than 4PM will require a ride home.

Students can determine what bus to ride (North or South) by checking the list of bus stops located in the front lobby. Additionally, students must have a bus pass to ride the bus. Buses pick up and leave an hour and a half (4PM) after dismissal so it gives students time to participate in after school activities or obtain extra help. We will be on hand to help students navigate this optional transportation.

MARSHFIELD MOSAIC

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!