GWS Weekly Newsletter
November 30, 2018
IMPORTANT DATES
Fri. 12/7: Trimester 1 Report cards issued
- Online Parent-Teacher Conference Sign ups begin at 3:30PM
- Sign-up instructions will be sent via email
- Grade 4 & 5 students attend morning band, 8AM
Tues. 12/11: Parent-Teacher Conferences, 6-8PM (by appointment only)
Thur. 12/13: Parent-Teacher Conferences, 1:30-3:30PM (by appointment only)
Fri. 12/14: WINTER CONCERT, featuring orchestra, band & 5th grade chorus, 9:30AM
- Grade 4 & 5 students attend morning band, 8AM
Fri. 12/21: Grade 2 Holiday Performance, 9:30AM
- NO before school band or orchestra
- Last full school day before the holiday break
Wed. 1/2/2019 Classes Resume
Mon. 1/9: Kindergarten Registration for the 2019-2020 school year, 9:30-12-noon,
Session 1 of 2, visit www.mpsd.org for more details
Fri. 1/25: Kindergarten Registration for the 2019-2020 school year, 9:30-12-noon,
Session 2 of 2
PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES
TRIMESTER 1 REPORT CARDS will be issued on Friday, December 7
PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES will be held Tuesday, December 11 from 6:00 to 8:00PM and Thursday, December 13, from 1:30 to 3:30PM.
GWS uses the PTCFAST online conference scheduling program. This program allows parents to be in charge of their conference schedule and provides greater equity in terms of parent accessibility to teachers.
Access to online conference sign-ups begins on Friday, December 7, at 3:30PM. Sign-up instructions will be sent via email. If you cannot make an appointment at this time, please contact your child’s teacher directly to make other arrangements to speak.
KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION
ATTENTION INCOMING KINDERGARTEN PARENTS
Kindergarten Registration for the 2019-2020 school year will be Wednesday, January 9 and Friday, January 25. Visit www.mpsd.org for more information about procedures and required documentation.
FROM MR. CANZANO
ATTENTION BAND MEMBERS In preparation for our Winter Concert on Friday, December 14, please note the following requirements for band members:
- Friday, December 7 and 14: Both 4th and 5th graders will attend before school/morning band at 8:00AM.
- Friday, December 21, there will be no morning band.
5th Grade ONLY will resume Morning Band after Winter/Holiday Break. 4th Grade will rejoin in March to prepare for the All Town Concert (more info to come) and then in May to prepare for our Spring Concert.
Concert Dress is white top and black bottom. Dressy is best. Bring a change of clothes for PE, Art, or Recess if you will be more comfortable.
Please email me with questions: jcanzano@mpsd.org
Looking forward to a fun and musical Winter!
-Mr. Canzano, MPSD Elementary Band TeacherColorCycle Program: Crayola and schools across North America are banding together to help kids understand the importance of their role in protecting the environment. That’s why we launched Crayola ColorCycle. Through this initiative, students in K-12 schools across the continental United States and parts of Canada can collect and repurpose used Crayola markers.
Collection boxes will be available in the school lobby and in each classroom.
UNDER THE LINDEN TREE
Under the Linden Tree is an annual publication, unique to GWS, presenting the writings of our students. This volunteer effort and PTO-supported magazine publishes original stories, poems, songs, plays, essays and other creative written works submitted by GWS students. It is a wonderful chance for your student(s) to express their creative writing and have it published in a REAL journal that will be a forever keepsake in your home!
Parents/guardians/teachers are encouraged to submit any work or assist the student in brainstorming a new piece, getting their original ideas down on paper whenever this is appropriate. Dictation is perfectly fine, as long as the words are the child’s. Each author may submit multiple written pieces per edition; accompanying artwork is optional. If artwork is included, please follow the guidelines on the submission form carefully to ensure the best reproduction. All pieces are published as submitted, therefore editing and proofreading are the responsibility of the child and the parent/guardian.
Please email submissions to gwslindentree@gmail.com.
Our submission deadline is Wednesday, January 9, 2019.
Your emailed submission is the permission to publish authorization; no additional signed forms are necessary. If you are unable to submit electronically, please have your student drop the hard copy of the piece, along with a signed submission form including contact information, into the hollow of the Linden Tree in the front lobby. Click HERE for a Submission Form
Any questions, please contact Nicole Afanasiw at gwslindentree@gmail.com
DECEMBER LUNCH MENU
FROM THE PTO
Mark your calendars...our next PTO meeting is Wednesday, January 9 at 7PM.
WINTERFEST will be Friday, January 25! More details to follow.
PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES: PTO is asking parents to provide dinner for staff before evening conferences on Tuesday, December 11. Please click on the link below to sign-up to help. Thank you in advance for taking the time during this busy season to support our teachers!
https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/20f044ca8a822a5f85-parent/33468539
PARENTS’ NIGHT OUT!
Marshfield High School’s Class of 2021 is hosting a babysitting event on Saturday, December 8, from 5-7PM. Drop off the kids (ages 3-10) at the high school and the sophomores (along with some adults!) will play games, provide pizza and drinks, along with a movie to watch while you have the night to yourself.
Cost: $10 for first child, and $5 for any additional children (CASH OR CHECK ONLY)
*checks made payable to Marshfield General Fund*
Drop-ins are welcome, but pre-registration is allowed too!
Please email Class Advisors (Mrs. Benard or Ms. Damaris) with any questions or to pre-register for this event @ advisor2021@mpsd.org
EARN MONEY FOR GWS AS YOU CLEAN OUT YOUR CLOSETS!
Put your unwanted items to good use by dropping them in our textiles recycling bin, located in our parking lot near the trash dumpsters. Ninety-five percent of all textiles can be recycled.
The following can be donated as long as they are clean & dry: clothing, shoes, pocketbooks, table linens, bed linens, draperies, throw rugs, and stuffed animals. Please place your items in plastic bags so that they will stay dry.
GWS will earn $100 for every ton of textiles placed in our recycling bin.