Weekly nEWSletter

Dear Eames Way Families,

As we wrap up the last week of January, I want to take a moment to recognize and celebrate the incredible efforts of our students. We are so proud of the way they have embraced the GRIT challenge, showing perseverance and determination in all they do. In fact, we are thrilled to share that we are almost finished with our first full lap around the Dining Room with our footprints—what an amazing visual representation of our hard work!

This week, 14 more students earned the Principal’s Award for demonstrating “Acceptance”, helping to make EWS a more welcoming and inclusive community for all. Their kindness and leadership continue to inspire us. Additionally, many students reached an exciting milestone by accumulating five Junior Ram Awards—a testament to their positive choices and commitment to our school values.

With Groundhog Day just around the corner, students have been buzzing with excitement, engaging in lively conversations about whether they are hoping for an early spring or a longer winter. We also recognized the Lunar New Year this week! Their curiosity and enthusiasm remind us all of the joy of learning and exploring new ideas together.

Thank you for your continued support in fostering such a strong, caring, and engaged school community. We look forward to all the exciting moments ahead in February!

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)

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)
• Saturday, 3/8: Countdown to Kindergarten Meet & Greet at Ventress Library from 9:30-11:00 am (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, 3/13: All Town Band Concert at MHS at 7:00 pm
• Saturday, 3/15: 15th Annual Marshfield St. Patrick's Day 5K (Benefiting the Marshfield Education Foundation)
• 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: "Rocking Your Socks" for World Down Syndrome Day (More Info to Follow!)
• 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

I chose to interview two kindergarteners to get to know them better and to learn more about their experience in kindergarten. The two students I interviewed were Lyra and Beau.

Beau’s favorite school lunch is pancakes and his favorite activity is indoor recess. His favorite subject to learn is math and he loves learning with Mrs. Devin. His favorite holiday is Christmas and he has currently lost two teeth, which is very proud of. He has one loose tooth at the moment and can’t wait for it to fall out. His favorite book is “Harry and the Lava.” His challenge for the Eames Way Grit Challenge is to be more quiet and listen to others. He is six years old and he loves chickens, roosters, and dogs. His favorite colors are red and green (because he loves Christmas so much). Last Halloween he was an alien riding on the back of a t-rex. Lastly, his favorite movie is the Wizard of Oz.

Lyra’s favorite activities at school are Heggerty, Number Corner, and Math. Her favorite school lunch is yogurt and her favorite subject to learn is Math. She loves learning with Mrs. Stys and her favorite holiday is Valentine’s Day. She has not lost ANY teeth yet, but is really excited about her one wiggly tooth and can’t wait for it to fall out! Her favorite book is the Magic Treehouse and her Grit Challenge is to do iReady. She is five years old and her favorite animals are unicorns and dragons. Her favorite colors are purple and pink. She was Glinda for Halloween and her favorite movie is Wicked!

It was really fun to interview these kindergarteners and learn more about them! Any time spent talking with kindergarteners is always really fun and special!

This week at school has been very fun yet interesting! The weather has been extremely windy! On Tuesday at first recess the wind got so strong that the soccer net almost blew into the woods! Also this week my grade (4th grade) presented their book reports. We all read different chapter books. People did posters, slideshows and even board games! We gave each other feedback on our presentations and shared what we liked and what we learned from each other. All in all everyone did great with their projects.

Last Monday was Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, also known as MLK Day! Everyone got the day off to honor Martin Luther King, a true American hero! We learned all about MLK and how he fought for people's rights.

The whole school has been working on earning their grit footprints by accomplishing goals that they've had, like getting better at math, being a Peace Builder, or reading every night. We almost have a whole lap around the dining room, which means we will get a whole school prize or celebration! Also last week everyone met up with their big friends and little friends! We used a Venn Diagram to compare and contrast. We had so much fun finding out how we were different and alike.

As you can tell, this week and last week have been really fun!

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.

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!