Dear DWS Parents:
At this time I would like to inform everyone of my intention to retire
as of June 30, 2010. Dr. McGoodwin will be sending out information to parents who would be interested in serving on a committee to choose my replacement.
I once again would like to express my appreciation to everyone for their interest and help during the last fourteen years. The staff and I tried our best to make DWS a productive school to learn and grow.
Thank you,
Edward J. Mitchell
Principal
DWS School Notice
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CLEAN UP MARSHFIELD: On the weekend of April 10th &11th pitch in to help keep Marshfield beautiful. Pick up your bags on Saturday, April 10th at the Marshfield Town Hall from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. We can provide locations that are in need of clean up. You can also pick up bags from April 5th-9th at the following locations: Roche Bros., Shaws, Green Harbor General Store and Success Real Estate. This event is sponsored by the Marshfield Chamber of Commerce, Marshfield DPW & Beach Commission. For more information please call Debbie Sullivan at 781-837-3134 or email: dsullivan@townofmarshfield.org
INTERNET SAFETY PRESENTATIONS: The Furnace Brook Middle School Administration, working in conjunction with the FBMS PTO, is sponsoring two morning internet safety assemblies on Friday, March 12, 2010. Both programs will be held in the Furnace Brook Middle School auditorium.
Plymouth County Assistant District Attorney Kristen Stone will present important information on internet safety, including the legal difficulties that students can encounter when using the internet inappropriately. A member of the Massachusetts State Police will also provide information on internet crime, as well as search and seizure. The message both professionals plan to review with students and parents will be clear -- You are not as safe as you think when you are using the internet; and, anyone can be held accountable for participating in illegal activities when using the internet. We encourage parents to attend the first presentation which will begin at 8:15 AM. Parents are asked to arrive early and sit in the front of the auditorium. When students return to their classes parents will be able to remain and ask questions. The second presentation will begin at 9:45 AM, but will have very limited extra seating. It is essential for parents to be aware of what many students are doing on computers and telephones, including the potential consequences for their actions. On Wednesday, April 14th at 7:30 PM., Attorney Stone will present further information on the topic of internet safety for parents and members of the Marshfield community in the Furnace Brook Middle School auditorium.
As we strive to teach all students to be more socially responsible, educating the community is an important part of the process.
PARENT PRESENTATION ON MCAS: The Marshfield Public Schools Special Education Department and Parent Advisory Council invites all parents to attend a presentation on The MCAS & Students with Disabilities. The workshop will be presented by Johanne Pino of the Massachusetts Advocates for Children and is scheduled for Thursday, March 18, 2010 from 6:30 to 8:00 PM at the Marshfield Ventress Memorial Library. This course provides background about MCAS and reviews the rights of students with disabilities to access the general education curriculum. It also covers your child’s right to receive necessary MCAS accommodations (such as increased breaks, small group, or a reader) or an alternate MCAS test to make sure your child has a fair chance to show what they have learned. Sample MCAS questions, reporting requirements, and results for students with disabilities are also included. This workshop is funded by the Massachusetts Advocates for Children, is open to the public, and is free to all participants; however, we kindly ask that you register in advance by contacting Susan Moyse at 781-837-7689 or susan.moyse@verizon.net.
We hope you will be able to attend.
PARENTS NIGHT OUT: Jim Plunkett, Saturday, March 27th. Tickets are almost sold out!! Get a babysitter and put on your dancing shoes Jim Plunkett is back in Marshfield. This year’s fundraiser will benefit the 5th grade activities. If you still haven't purchased tickets and you are interested in doing so please contact Nicole Callahan at 781 834-4442 or cole020777@yahoo.com. Tickets are first come first serve and they are $25 each or 2 for $45. Courtney's Restaurant will be hosting this event. This year Courtney's has also graciously offered to give us 10% of their takeout orders on Tuesday-Thursday during March. This promotion will start on Tuesday, March 9th and run through Thursday March 25th. When you order take out please mention the Daniel Webster School. Finally back by popular demand your child has the opportunity of a lifetime. At the Jim Plunkett event we will be raffling off a chance to be the Principal for the Day. Advanced raffle tickets will be coming home with your child soon. In addition to that raffle, we are selling advanced tickets for the 50/50 Raffle that will also be held. Keep your eyes on your child's backpack...a flyer with all of the Jim Plunkett information will be sent home soon!! See you on the 27th!!
PTO NEWS: Come join us for our next PTO meeting on Tuesday, March 16th at 7:00 PM. We are looking for input for new events, and to plan for the Fall! Keep sending in your Boxtops and Campbell Labels. Our school receives funds for these efforts. Any questions or comments, please contact Deb Conlon or Nancy Crowley at dwspto@yahoo.com
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MARCH CALENDAR
14 – DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME BEGINS
24 – DANIEL WEBSTER SCHOOL COUNCIL MEETING 4:15 PM MARCH 12, 2010
22 – 24 MCAS TESTING GRADE 3 & 4
29 – 30 MCAS TESTING GRADE 4
Marshfield Public School District is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Marshfield Public School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or age in programs, activities, or employment
Bus Routes for 2009-2010
Daniel Webster
Elementary AM: 7:55
– 8:20
Daniel Webster
Elementary PM: 2:33 – 3:00
BUS 3
Section 2: Daniel Webster
- From Furnace Brook,
right on Furnace, left on Plain to Ocean, left on Winslow, begin at Winslow
& Primrose, left on Sheridan, left on Meadowview, left on Homestead, right
on Winslow, right on Ocean to school. Stops:
Winslow & Primrose, Winslow & Puritan, Winslow &
Grasshopper, Winslow & Longview, Winslow & Mayflower, Winslow &
Crane, Winslow & Vincent, Winslow & Ford, Sheridan & Meadowview,
Meadowview & Homestead, Winslow & Homestead, Winslow & Sherrill,
Winslow & Kenelm, Winslow & Eden, 1236 Ocean,
Ocean & Marshview (K-1), Ocean & Bourne
(K-1), Ocean & Liberty (K-1), 1330 Ocean (K).
BUS 8
Section 3: Daniel Webster
- From Furnace Brook,
right on Furnace, left on Plain to Ocean, right on Webster, right on Ohio, left
on Parsonage, right on Webster, left on Black Mount, left on Statesman, left on
Orchard, right on Webster, right on Parsonage, left on Ocean, turn around at
Library Plaza, right on Ocean, left on Bourne Park, left on John, left on
Liberty, right on Ocean to school. Stops:
866 Webster, Webster & Sinnotts, 61 Ohio,
Ohio & Rayfield, 555-569 Webster, 626 Webster,
Webster & Freshbrook, 26 Parsonage, 1658 Ocean,
1801 Ocean, 1717 Ocean, Ocean & Carr, Ocean & Homeland.
BUS 11
Section3: Daniel Webster - From Furnace Brook, right on
Furnace, left on Plain to Ocean, left on Winslow to Standish, on Standish to Rexhame Beach parking lot, turn around, return on Standish
to Winslow, left on Towne Way to Mayflower, right on Surf, right on Ocean to
school. Stops: Winslow & Standish, Standish &
Newport, Standish & Jackson, Standish & Parker, Standish & Abbey,
Standish & Hillside, Standish & Pilgrim, Standish & Field, Standish
& Cricket,
BUS 13
Section 2: Daniel Webster
- From Furnace Brook
School, right on Furnace, left on Plain to Ocean, begin at Ocean & Macker, right on Plymouth Ave., left on Sekonnet,
left on Ocean to school. Stops:
Ocean & Macker, Ocean & White Holland,
Ocean & Gratto, Ocean & Woodbine, Ocean &
Old Colony, 1093 Ocean, 1079 Ocean, 1037 Ocean, Ocean & Musket, Plymouth
& Billings, Plymouth & Hutchinson, Plymouth & Arkansas, Plymouth
& Roosevelt, Plymouth & Johnson, 383 Plymouth, 333 Plymouth, 15 Sekonnet, Ocean & Foster, Ocean & 4th,
Ocean & 6th, Ocean & 11th, Ocean & 13th.