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“Eames Way School is committed to educating all children in a fully inclusive, child centered community, celebrating diversity, respecting individual needs and differences, and above all else, preserving the dignity of the child.”
Eames Way School Community Newsletter Virtual Backpack for November 18, 2019
Jennifer Miller’s Top 10 Books for Parentsoo
Positive Discipline
Jane Nelsen, Ed.D
In this easy-to-read guide, Jane Nelsen coaches
parents and teachers to be firm and kind so that
any child from toddler to teenager can learn
creative cooperation and self-discipline with no
loss of dignity.
Positive Discipline for Preschoolers: For their
Early Years – Raising Children Who are
Responsible, Respectful, and Resourceful
Jane Nelsen, Cheryl Erwin, and Roslyn Duffy
Written as a quick reference guide, this book will teach you methods for raising a preschool-age child who is responsible, respectful, and resourceful by finding practical solutions to parenting challenges such as bedtime hassles, school problems, whining, and much more.
Making Grateful Kids: A Scientific Approach to
Help Youth Thrive
Jeffrey Froh, Giacomo Bono
The authors introduce their most compelling research, announce groundbreaking findings, and share real-life stories to show parents, teachers, mentors, and kids how to achieve greater life satisfaction through gratitude. They offer many simple strategies for building habits of gratitude into day-to-day life and provide compelling evidence for its importance.
Managing Transitions: Making Sense of Life’s
Changes
William Bridges
The author spent his life working to understand changes. Whether you are going through the birth of a new baby, a move, a job change, or the death of a loved one, this book explains in simple terms how any person can understand the emotions they are undergoing, help ease the transition, and launch a new life.
Yardsticks: Children in the Classroom Ages 4-14
Chip Wood
This comprehensive, user-friendly reference helps those who work with and love children use the knowledge of child development to shape classrooms and schools where all children can succeed by giving charts on development traits; physical, social, language, and cognitive growth patterns; and suggestions for curricular areas. Though the text is geared for educators, this is a good resource for parents who want to understand each age and stage of development.
Brainstorm: The Power and Purpose of the Teenage Brain: An Inside-Out Guide to the Emerging
Adolescent Mind, Ages 12-24
Daniel J. Siegel
Written by a leading expert in brain science, this book sheds light on the often misunderstood yet critical time in children’s lives when they straddle childhood and adulthood but don’t fit squarely in either phase. Siegel characterizes the teen years as the most powerful life phase for activating courage, purpose, and creativity. He creates empathy for the teenage experience and helps parents understand how to work with and support their teenagers.
Parenting without Power Struggles: Raising Joyful, Resilient Kids While Staying Cool, Calm,
and Connected
Susan Stiffelman
The author shows you how to awake your child’s natural instincts to cooperate by being the confident parent your child needs, teaching you how to parent from a place of strong, durable connection, and helping your child navigate the challenging moments of growing up. This is an excellent resource for any parent but particularly for those who find themselves in power struggles with their children.
The Whole-Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child’s Developing Mind
Daniel J. Siegel
This book simplifies brain science to assist parents in teaching children about how their mind works and how they can practice emotional awareness and self-management.
Smart Parents: Parenting for Powerful Learning
Bonnie Lathram, Carri Schneider, and Tom Vander Ark
Packed with helpful guidance from more than 60 parents who are also experts in learning and/or education, this book prepares parents for powerful and significant contributions to children’s learning with practical tips.
How to Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So
Kids Will Talk
Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish
This book provides specific language and numerous examples of parent interactions to enhance parents’ communication and listening skills in a variety of challenging situations. It has the potential to create deeper connections and trust as parents use the skills with their children.
STUDENT BUS TRANSPORTATION Transportation Coordinator (781-834-5000) Marshfield students qualify for bus transportation to and from Marshfield Public Schools pursuant to state law (M.G.L. Chapter 71, Section 68) as most recently amended, i.e., if they are enrolled in grades K-6 and live two or more miles from school as measured along a commonly traveled route. Transportation may be provided to students residing in “hazardous areas” which are less than two miles from their schools. Disputes over identification of hazardous areas which cannot be resolved at the administrative level will be resolved by the Transportation Coordinator, Asst. Supt. of Business and Finance, and ultimately, the Superintendent. (Hazardous areas are areas without access to sidewalks.) Students may only ride their assigned buses. Requests to change a student’s permanent bus assignment may be approved by the Principal, or designee, if the request is received in writing a minimum of five days in advance.&* If there is a family emergency, or medical situation, parents should notify the school Principal and other transportation arrangements may be made. Parents may not ask the bus driver to adjust their child’s bus stop. Special Education and ADA/504 student transportation must be consistent with the agreed upon Individualized Educational Program / 504 Accommodation Plan. Riding the school bus is a privilege. This privilege can be taken away from any student who is not courteous, who endangers the health or safety of any student or bus driver, or who violates any school handbook policy. Any decision revoking the privileges of a student to ride the school bus will be made only by school authorities. Prior to such a decision, the matter will be discussed with the bus driver and the student, and the parent(s)/guardian of the student will be informed. Before a student can have the bus privilege reinstated, the student and the student’s parents must meet with the school principal or designee. Special education/504 students require a re-convening of the Special Education Team before permanently changing the mode of special transportation. The use of the school bus for any other reason is strictly prohibited by state law, except in cases of emergencies. Emergency use of the school buses may be granted by permission of the Superintendent of Schools; in his/her absence, the principal of the school may make this judgment, notifying the Superintendent in writing of the incident as soon as possible. RETURN OF STUDENTS TO SCHOOL, GRADES K-5 Kindergarten and first grade
students will be taken back to school if they miss their designated stop. The bus driver will radio their dispatcher indicating the circumstances asking the dispatcher to call the school involved so that the returning student will be anticipated. At no time shall the driver leave a Kindergarten or first grade student unattended at the bus stop. Under those circumstances when any Kindergarten through grade five student(s) of the Marshfield Public Schools misses his/her regularly scheduled bus stop in the afternoon, the driver will return the youngster(s) to the school after calling ahead to their dispatcher so the school can be notified of the student's return. *B & G Club Parents: The five day (5) notice will be strictly enforced by the
EWS Office beginning Sept, 2019. Without advanced notice, pick-up will need to be done at the B&G Club.
NOVEMBER Word of the Month!
R E S P O N S I B I L I T Y
Nov. 18, 2019 Barnicle and Husk to visit EWS Kindergarteners Informational
Nov. 20, 2019 1st Grade Family Luncheon! 12:15-12:45
Nov. 22, 2019 Enrichment: Gd. 2-5 “The 20th Kid” Character Ed Pgm Informational
Nov. 25, 2019 EWS Council Meeting 4:45 p.m.
Nov. 27, 2019 Trimester One Ends! Informational
Nov. 27, 2019 Early Dismissal -Thanksgiving NO Breakfast, No Lunch 12:10 dismissal
Nov. 28, 2019 Happy Thanksgiving to the EWS Community! No School
Nov. 29, 2019 Thanksgiving recess No School
SAVE THE DATE(s)
We would like you to be aware that there are students at our school who have a profound negative reaction if they come in contact with strep or other contagious illnesses. It is important for their family to know if they have been exposed to strep in their classroom. Therefore, we are asking that you notify the school nurse if your child is diagnosed with strep. Your child’s name will remain confidential.
Strep infection is contagious and symptoms can be subtle.
Precautions:
1. Watch for signs of sore throat and the other, more subtle symptoms ( low grade fever, headache, stomach ache, irritability, unexpected tearfulness and sudden separation anxiety); as there are instances of positive throat culture WITHOUT the typical signs of sore throat and fever.
2. If your child develops a sore throat and any of these other symptoms, please contact your primary health care provider. Describe your child’s specific symptoms and inform your physician that other children in the school community have strep. If strep is found, your child should receive treatment with an antibiotic and you should report this information to your school health office.
Information: What is strep throat? Strep throat is a sore throat caused by Streptococcus bacteria that are
passed around through nose and mouth droplets. Most sore throats, however, are caused by viruses and are not treated with antibiotics.
Treatment:
Treatment with antibiotics reduces spread of infection. If left untreated or not treated long enough (antibiotic stopped before full amount is finished), your child may continue to spread the infection to other members of your family or to other children.
Return to School:
Children with strep infections may return to school after
taking antibiotics for at least 24 hours and fever free for 24
hours without the use of fever reducing medication.
Please contact Susanne Fantasia RN if you have any questions.
Vision and Hearing Screenings: The vision and hearing screenings are being conducted in the health office during
the next couple of months. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health
mandates that the vision screening is given to students who are in all elementary
grades whereas the hearing screening is given to students up to grade three. These
screenings are intended to identify children with common vision or hearing
problems as early as possible, when treatment is most effective, thus supporting
educational achievement. These screening are not meant to be a comprehensive
evaluation so if you have concerns about your child’s vision or hearing you should
discuss this with your child’s primary care provider. If your child is unable to pass
the school screening a note will be sent home requesting you to follow up with your
child’s primary care provider. Please have the provider fill out the referral letter
and return it to school so that the appropriate accommodations can be made at
school. Feel free to call me at any time through out the school year if you have any
questions or concerns.
Dear Families,
When possible we try to allow students to go
outside for recess. Now that the weather is getting colder we
are requesting that you send your children to school with a hat,
mittens and appropriate outer wear. Dressing in layers is
especially helpful because the layers trap the warm air while also
allowing flexibility of adding or removing layers to adjust to the
weather or activity. So let’s remain in practice to always “be
prepared for the weather.” Your support and co-operation is
greatly appreciated!
A student’s health greatly influences their ability and readiness to learn. A healthy school environment requires the cooperation and effort of us all working together. By following the Center of Disease Control’s “Habits for Good Health” we may be able to prevent or minimize the spread of germs that tend to cause the flu, common cold, and many gastrointestinal and respiratory illnesses.
HABITS FOR GOOD
HEALTH
Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze-throw the tissue away after you use it or cough/sneeze into your upper sleeve.
Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. If you are not near water, use an alcohol-based hand cleaner.
Avoid close contact with people who are sick. When you are sick, keep your distance from others to protect them from getting sick too.
If you or your child gets the flu, stay home from work, school or social gatherings.
Try not to touch your eyes, nose, or mouth. Germs often spread this way.
Also, as a general guideline, ill students should stay home from school and return only when symptom and fever free (less than 100 degrees without fever reducing medication) for 24 hours. The practice at EWS is if a student is not well enough to attend school on a given day, then the student should not attend any school sponsored event during that specific day or evening. Please remember that aspirin containing products are not recommended for children due to the risk of Reyes Syndrome. Other ways to maximize health is to get plenty of rest, be physically active, manage stress, drink plenty of fluids, and eat nutritious foods.
Please call if you have any questions or concerns.
Susanne Fantasia RN
Eames Way School Nurse
(781) 834-5090 ext. 44500
EWS STUDENT EXPECTATIONS
Setting/Area RESPECTFUL ACCOUNTABLE MOTIVATED SAFE
Assembly Enter and Exit by
class quietly
Be good audience
members-quiet,
attentive (face
presenter) and
supportive
(applaud).
Watch for the
“peace” sign to
quiet
Listen to learn
Raise hands to
answer a
question (do
not tell a story)
Stay in one spot
Sit cross legged
with hands in lap
Bathrooms Use time wisely
Respect the privacy
of others
Walk quietly to
B.Rm.
Use the bathroom
only when
necessary
Use bathroom ON
way to Lunch or
BEFORE Recess
Use bathroom
quickly, flush,
wash
Keep the
bathroom clean
Keep floor dry
Report problems
to adult
Arrival/Dismissal Stay in student
areas only
Use in-school
voices
Respond to
Greetings,
arrival/dismissal
Follow directions
Go directly to class
Keep your hands,
feet and property
to yourself
Set a good
example for
students
younger than
you
Be prepared for
dismissal
Be aware of other
cars
Stay on sidewalks
Use walking feet
Bus Listen to the bus
driver
Sit in your seat
Talk quietly
Be polite
Follow directions
given
Accept
consequences for
your actions
Report Problems
to a staff member
Wait patiently
while bus
loads and
unloads
Be ready to
enter and exit
your bus
Listen to the bus
driver
Keep your
hands, feet and
property to
yourself
Stay in your seat
and face
forward until
the bus comes to
a complete stop
NO eating on
bus
Lunch Enter and sit
quietly
Stay at your table
and raise your hand
for help
Use an indoor
voice
Say Please &
Thank you to
Lunch Staff
Never let someone
sit alone
Use table manners
Throw away your
trash and following
traffic pattern
Wipe your hands
and face
Clean up your
eating area
Wait patiently
with voices off
during
dismissal time
Never share food
Maintain your
personal space
Stay in your seat
with your feet
under the table
Never leave
without adult
permission
Hallway Voices off (no
talking/whispering)
Peace Sign UP if
need
Do not touch any
displays or art work
NO jumping up to
hit doorways
NO hats
(accommodation)
NO gum
(accommodation)
Follow adult
direction
Hands and feet to
self
Model
appropriate
behavior for
others
Travel down
the right side of
hall
Pass the door to
the person behind
you if not open
Use walking feet-
NO running
Library Enter and exit
quietly
Listen to and
follow directions
Work quietly,
without disturbing
others
No food or
drink
Return equipment
and material to
their proper place
LUNCH COST $2.75 per day
https://www.mpsd.org/cms/lib/MA02212716/Centricity/Domain/160/November%202019%20Eames%20Way.pdf
Playground/Recess Listen to and follow
adult directions
when given
Show sportsmanlike
play at all times
Do not play near
classroom windows
Set a good example
Take turns and
include anyone that
wants to play
Notice those alone
and ask if they
would like to join in
the fun
Accept
consequences
Use equipment
appropriately
Enjoy the time
outside and
have fun
Return
equipment to
the appropriate
spot
Walk out wing
down to the
playground
Follow any
weather related
restrictions
Play safely – Use
safety cones for
boundaries
AWAY from
poles
Remain out of
woods
Come back in
building only with
adult ok
Stop playing when
the whistle
signals. 2nd whistle
line up quickly
and quietly
Report problems
to adult
2019–2020 MCAS Testing Schedule
Spring 2020 MCAS Alternate Assessment for Grades 3–8 and High School
MCAS-Alt (portfolio for students with significant disabilities) Deadline for UPS pickup of MCAS-Alt portfolio materials April 3
Spring 2020 MCAS Tests for Elementary and Middle Schools
Grades 3–8 ELA and Mathematics, and grades 5 and 8 STE (computer-based tests)
ELA test sessions CBT: March 30 – May 1 PBT: March 30 – April 15
Mathematics test sessions CBT: April 27 – May 22 PBT: April 27 – May 13
STE test sessions CBT: April 28 – May 22 PBT: April 28 – May 13
The Elementary Schools specific dates for assessment: TBD
PTO meeting dates:
Nov 18
Jan 13
Mar 2
May 4
June 1 (final meeting at Cask N' Flagon to
close out year)
PTO Meeting Time: 7:00 p.m.
PTO Meeting Location: EWS Library
ALL are WELCOME!!
Textile Recycling Bin at EWS:
Please participate, any $ made comes back to EWS!
The good stuff is often sold in local thrift stores, raising money for charities and providing bargain clothing for us and for our neighbors. The thrift store rejects are baled and sent to rag graders to be sorted based on condition, color, quality and material type. Some baled material is exported to developing countries, where impoverished populations depend and for materials to make new items. Absorbent rags are cut and sold to commercial operations (machine shops, car washes, marinas, as wiping cloths). The only used textiles that can’t be reused, they say are those that are wet, mildewed, or loaded with hazardous waste. Thank you for participating!
Solid Waste & Recycling Enforcement Officer
Community Christmas Community Christmas will no longer be accepting mail in requests. Marshfield Residents will need to go to the Community Christmas location at the Marshfield Fairground and sign up in person. A license and proof of residency (tax bill, utility bill etc.) will be required at that time. Community Christmas will be open November 12th.
NOVEMBER WORD OF THE MONTH: