January
January 1 - No School - Winter Recess
January 10 - In School Enrichment (students only) - “Weather or Not” Presentation-Gr K, “Survive and Thrive” Presentation-Gr. 4
January 14 - In School Enrichment (students only) Rocks & Fossils - Grade 2
January 14 - School Site Council, 4:00
January 15 - DWS PTO Ryan’s Family Amusement Event, 4-7pm
January 20 - No School - MLK Jr. Day
January 27 - ELPAC Meeting at DWS 6:30-8:00 PM
January 31 - In School Activity (students only) DWS Connections #3, 2:45-3:15pm
Check out our DWS Family Calendar! It's a live document that we will be updating throughout the year.
Since the passage of the 1993 Education Reform Act, all schools in Massachusetts must form School Councils, which include representation from parents, teachers, the community, and school administration. The purpose of the School Council is to involve parents and teachers in school decision-making. The School Council will also formulate an annual school improvement plan with the goal of strengthening the bond between our school and the Marshfield community we serve. This plan is then submitted to the Superintendent and School Committee.
We are looking for ONE parent to join our School Council this year! We encourage all parents to consider this opportunity for meaningful dialogue and active participation in our Daniel Webster School community. The meetings are generally held once each month on Tuesdays at 4:00.
Ensuring student safety is our top priority. Starting in January, families picking up students via the DWS easement will need to meet our staff on the DWS side of the easement. Grade 4 and 5 students may continue walk home alone with permission from families.
This change is being made because we’ve observed students running into the street and jumping into waiting vehicles, making it difficult for our staff to verify who is taking students. This adjustment will help us create a safer, more organized dismissal process for everyone.
Thank you for your understanding and support in keeping our students safe. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
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: Savannah in Mrs. Desharnais’ class is a DWS ALL STAR because she was a DWS Kid on the rug.
Grade K: Olivia in Mrs. Desharnais’ class is a DWS ALL STAR because she was a DWS kid on the rug
Grade 1: Andi in Mrs. Redman’s class is a DWS ALL STAR because she read all of the trick words during Fundations.
Grade 1: Becca in Mrs. MacDonald’s class is a DWS ALL STAR because she demonstrated whole body listening during whole group reading.
Grade 2: Hazel in Mrs. Auriemma’s class is a DWS ALL STAR because she did amazing on her Fundations test.
Grade 2: James in Mrs. Auriemma’s class is a DWS ALL STAR because he worked so hard on his reading.
Grade 3: Ella in Mrs. Hines’ class is a DWS ALL STAR because she worked diligently on her Math assessment.
Grade 3: Emily in Mrs. Hanson’s class is a DWS ALL STAR because she read to another student in Library.
Grade 4: Ryan in Mrs. Farrell’s class is a DWS ALL STAR because he demonstrated detailed paraphrasing during Knowledge Block.
Grade 4: Olivia in Mrs. Robatzek’s class is a DWS ALL STAR because she shared great observations about our read aloud.
Grade 5: Gianna in Mrs. Mann’s class is a DWS ALL STAR because she made a good choice during WINN time and removed herself from some unexpected behavior.
Grade 5: Alerandro in Ms. LaForest’s class is a DWS ALL STAR because he helped a friend during Math.
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!
Name a Marshfield Snow Plow
Marshfield students in grades PK-5 have a chance to show off their creativity by submitting names for Marshfield's snow plows. Students may work as a class, team, or individually to create and submit their entries. Entries are due January 10, 2025! Contest winners will be announced in mid-January. Submissions will be reviewed and selected by the Marshfield High School 2025 senior class officers! Submit your entry HERE.