MAY 19, 2017

May 22, 2017 End of “Coins for Carolina” project Informational May 22, 2017 EWSchool Council Mtg 4:15 p.m. May 24, 2017 Incoming KINDERGARTEN Screening 9-noon May 25, 2017 FBMS Guidance visits Gd. 5 at EWS Informational May 25, 2017 PTO Sweetheart Dance, Dng Rm. 5:00-7:00 p.m. May 26, 2017 KIND Field Trip-Audubon 8:30-11:00 a.m. May 26, 2017 Gd. 1-Hermance, Author’s Tea! D.Rm 1:30-2:30 p.m. May 29, 2017 MEMORIAL DAY, NO SCHOOL Informational

May 30, 2017 Evening of the Arts:

a. ART SHOW (displays throughout main halls) 4:00-6:00 pm. b. SPRING Concert (Band-Strings-5th Gd Chorus) 6:00-7:00 p.m. May 31, 2017 Incoming KINDERGARTEN Screening 9-noon May 31, 2017 Gd. 5 Transition Visit to FBMS/Luncheon Informational June 1, 2017 Incoming KINDERGARTEN Screening 9-noon June 1, 2017 Gd. 3 Poetry Dress Rehearsal 8:45-9:45 June 1, 2017 EWS graduates from MHS Stroll EWS @10:00 June 2, 2017 Last Day for Library Book Checkout! Return all books! June 2, 2017 Gd. 3 Poetry Festival for families, D Rm 1:30-2:30 p.m. June 5, 2017 Gd. 1-Bott, Author’s Tea! D.Rm 1:30-2:30 p.m. June 6, 2017 Gd. 5 PTO-FUN FEST! Dng Rm 5:00 June 6, 2017 Gd. 3 Field Trip, Winslow + Webster House Informational June 6, 2017 Gd. 2 Producers + Consumers-parents 8:45-10:00 June 7, 2017 Gd. 5 Field Trip-Boston Informational June 8, 2017 Gd. 4 “Road Trip Across America,” gym 10-11:30 a.m. June 8, 2017 PTO-“Snowie Bus” for all-blacktop! 1:30-3:30 p.m.

June 9, 2017 FIELD DAY!!!!! (raindate-June 13th) info-Ms. Baier

June 12, 2017 BOOK SWAP week in Library class! Informational June 12, 2017 Water Safety Pgms-Mr. Schmid, Gym Informational June 12, 2017 PTO Mtg/Volunteer Appreciation at Cask n Flagon 7:00 June 13, 2017 Raindate (if needed) for Field Day Informational June 13, 2017 Gd. 5 Unfair/Fair 10-11 in class June 13, 2017 Incoming Gd. 6 PARENT Mtg-FBMS 7:00 p.m. June 14, 2017 KIND “All About Me Programs” in class see tchr info June 14, 2017 Annual PINEWOOD Derby-Dng Rm Informational June 15, 2017 SPIRIT DAY! Mrs T Hat Day $1 to wear Informational your hat in school for the Mrs. T Scholarship Fund!! Red/white colors of day! June 15, 2017 Kind Field Trip-Dalby Farm, Scituate Informational June 15, 2017 Gd. 5 “MOVING-ON” Ceremony, Dng Rm 7:00 p.m. June 16, 2017 Enrichment-“Drumming Circle” visit Informational June 19, 2017 LAST DAY, half day NO Lunch 11:35 dismissal

The S.O.W. mission is to educate and help children impacted by homelessness.

THANK YOU EWS!!!

Volunteers are needed to hang Art for the EWS Art Show. Art will be in

the hall ready to hang, Thursday, May 25 and Friday May 26. No amount of time too

small. Please let me know if you can assist! Thanks, Mrs. Hahn

Susanne Fantasia RN, 781 834-5090 ext 44500

General Information Regarding the Administration of Medication in School: All medication must be delivered directly to the school nurse by a parent or responsible adult who has been designated by the parent. For safety reasons, the parent should let the school nurse know if they have designated another adult to bring the medication to

the school. Also, the medication should not be left in the health office without the school nurse being aware and medication should not be given to the office or other school staff members.

Long term prescription medications must be

received in its original pharmacy labeled container and it must be accompanied by a licensed prescriber’s medication order and written parental consent.

Certain over-the-counter medication also requires a licensed prescriber’s medication order, written parental consent and it must also be kept in the original manufacturer’s container.

For short term prescription medication, i.e., that

requiring school administration for 10 days or fewer, the pharmacy labeled container may be used in lieu of a licensed prescriber’s order as long as the label reflects what must be given.

Medication order and parental consent forms are available in the health office.

No more than a 30 school day supply of prescription medication for a student shall be stored at school.

Whenever possible, medication should be scheduled at times other than school hours.

All medications must be renewed as needed and at the beginning of each academic year. Medication may be picked up by parents at any time during the school day; however, the medication will be destroyed if it is not picked up within one week following the termination of the order or one day beyond the close of the school year.

Ticks and Lyme Disease

Lyme disease is caused by bacteria that are spread by

the bite of an infected deer tick. Deer ticks range in

size from the size of a poppy seed to the size of a

sesame seed. Ticks are most active in the spring,

summer and fall but may also be active in the winter

when temperatures go above freezing. Ticks cling to

vegetation and are found in brushy, wooded or grassy

Dear Eames Way Community:

The following is an overview of EWS PTO Events

and Dates. We hope you will join us throughout

the year for these fun events!

Sweetheart Dance

o EWS young ladies are encouraged to invite their Father/Someone Special for a night of music, dancing, refreshments and fun in the EWS Dining Hall! Cost is $10/adult and $5/child. Corsages from Flowers by Mary Ellen are also available for purchase ($10/each in your choice of color) and a keepsake photo from the evening is provided to all.

o May 25, 2017, EWS Dining Rm, 5:00-7:00 p.m.

Snowie Bus

o Come celebrate the end of the school year with make-your-own snow cones on the EWS blacktop! This fun afternoon

o is hosted by the PTO.

o June 8, 2017, EWS Blacktop, 1:30-3:30 p.m.

Thank you and please feel free to contact us with any questions. Annika Voynow and Katie O’Donovan, Co-Presidents Valerie Quigley and Kristin Flynn, Co-Vice Presidents Julie Solomita, Treasurer Stephanie Litchfield, Secretary

areas. The deer tick usually must be attached to a

person for at least 24 hours before it can spread the

germ that causes Lyme disease. People who are

diagnosed with Lyme disease can be treated with

antibiotics. Symptoms of early Lyme disease can

appear from 3 to 30 days of being bitten by an infected

tick and if untreated, symptoms of late Lyme disease

may occur from weeks to years after the initial

infection. A rash at the site of the bite is the most

common early symptom. Flu-like symptoms may also

occur. If left untreated these symptoms will go away

and many people will experience more serious

problems. Late stage symptoms that may affect the

joints, nervous system and heart. Also, an article from

the “Newspaper of the National Association of School

Psychologists” addressed the concern that unusual

changes in behavioral or academic performance may be

due to undiagnosed Lyme disease. They point out that

studies indicate significant recovery with treatment.

When you are outside in an area likely to have ticks you

can minimize the risk of contracting the disease by

following the precautions recommended by

Massachusetts Department of Public Health:

Wear long, light colored pants tucked into your

socks and a long sleeved shirt.

Stay in the center of cleared paths when

walking

Use a repellent with DEET or permethrin

according to the instructions given on the

product label. Be aware that DEET can

damage some synthetic fabrics such as rayon or

spandex. DEET products should not be used

on infants under 2 months of age and should

be used in concentration of 30% or less on

older children. Permethrin products are

intended for use on items such as clothes and

should not be applied to skin. Don’t let

children handle the product. When using

repellent on children, put some on your

hands first, then apply it to the child. Don’t

user repellents on cuts, irritated skin or

under clothing. Don’t use repellents on the

hands of children; avoid applying to areas

around the eyes and mouth and use sparingly

around the ears. Wash treated skin with soap

and water after returning indoors and wash

treated clothing. If you develop symptoms

that you think may be due to a repellent

remove the treated clothing, wash area with

soap and contact your doctor or poison control

center.

Talk to your vet about tick control options for

your pets.

Check for ticks on yourself, child and pets once

a day. Ticks like places that are moist and

warm so always check the back of the knees,

between the toes, armpits, groin, scalp, back

of neck and behind the ears.

Remove any ticks promptly using fine point

tweezers. The tick should not be squeezed,

crushed or twisted. Firmly grasp it with the

tweezers close to the skin and pull straight

with steady pressure. Clean the skin with soap

and warm water.

Do not use petroleum jelly, a hot match, nail

polish or other products to remove a tick.

Notify your health care provider if you have

been bitten by a deer tick or if you develop a

rash or other signs of illness following a tick

bite.

The information provided is general information and

whenever you have questions or concerns regarding

your child it is best to consult with your primary health

care provider.

Lyme Disease Fact Sheet:

http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/docs/dph/cd

c/factsheets/j-l/lyme.pdf

Tick Identification Card:

http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/images/dph/

cdc/tick-id-card.jpg

Preventing Disease Spread by Ticks:

http://www.cmmcp.org/TM3902.pdf

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.

Some other recommendations to optimize student’s health

and readiness to learn include healthy eating, which should

include eating a healthy breakfast. A good breakfast provides

the nutrients and energy we need to think optimally.

Students often mention that they do not have time to eat

breakfast. Please be aware that a healthy breakfast can be

as simple as a slice of whole grain bread with a glass of milk.

Sending a healthy snack to school is also encouraged. Some

healthy snack ideas include fruits, vegetables, low fat yogurt,

pretzels, low fat milk, and bottled water.

An adequate night’s sleep is also important. A good way to

gauge if your child has had enough sleep is to notice if he or

she wakes up on his/her own. If an alarm needs to wake your

child then he or she probably needs more sleep.

Also, physical activity keeps us healthy so please encourage

your child to dress for the weather and bring appropriate

clothing to be able to participate in outdoor recess. Recess

provides important opportunities for social skill development,

exercise and weight control along with stress relief and fun.

Dressing in layers and wearing a hat and gloves provides

protection by trapping body heat inside your clothing.

Lastly, if you need assistance in finding free or affordable

health insurance for your child you may want to call the

“Health Care For all Helpline” at 1-800-272-4232 or visit their

website at www.hcfama.org.

At school we try to reinforce these positive lifestyle behaviors

and we hope you will not hesitate to call us if we can be of

any assistance.

Attention Grade 4 parents: Your child is in one of the grades in which a periodic health exam is required by state law. If your child

has had a physical exam within the last year, please send a copy of the completed physical form to my office. If not, please schedule an exam with your child’s physician.

Sun Screen

Please be aware that if you would like your child to

use sunscreen during the school day a written parental

consent needs to be completed and you would need to

deliver the sun-screen to the health office.

Please call me if you have any questions.

Resources:

Play It Safe in the Sun: A Guide for Parents:

http://www.cdc.gov/cancer/skin/pdf/cycpare

ntsbrochure.pdf

KidsHealth Sun Safety:

http://kidshealth.org/parent/firstaid_safe/out

door/sun_safety.html

Skin Cancer Foundation:

http://www.skincancer.org/

THE ANNUAL LIBRARY BOOK SWAP IS BACK!!

LUNCH COST $2.75 per day

http://marshfield.schoolwires.net/cms/lib011/MA02212716/Centricity/Domain/14/

May%202017%20Eames%20Way.pdf

Choice 1 Main item Choice 2 Grab & Go Bag Choice 3 Sliced Turkey on WW Bread Choice 4 Tuna Salad on WW Bread Choice 5 PB on WW Bread Choice 6 PB & Jelly on WW Bread Choice 7 PB & Fluff on WW Bread Choice 8 Chicken Nuggets Choice 9 Salad w/Sliced Turkey Choice 10 Salad w/Tuna Choice 11 Salad w/Feta

All sandwiches served with Whole Grain Snack Bag. *Daily Choices above are served with choice of the main menu sides of the day. Milk Choices: Served with Lunch, 1% Low Fat, Fat Free and Fat Free Flavored Veggie Tray offered daily with: Carrot Sticks, Celery Sticks, Sliced Red & Green Peppers, Sliced Tomatoes, Broccoli, Green Lettuce Leaf and Dipping Dressings. Ala Carte Items: Milk $.50 cents Water $.50 cents Ice Cream $.75

Make checks payable to: TOWN OF MARSHFIELD

Free and Reduced applications are available at www.mpsd.org and can be filled out

anytime during the year!

Contact the School Nutrition Dept. for ID No.’s or any questions at: Nancy Tellier, Administrative

Assistant, ntellier@mpsd.org / 781-319-3812

PeaceBuilders® Word of the Month:

SUMMER FUN 2017!!!

Marshfield Public Schools is pleased to offer an opportunity for elementary and middle

school children to join an integrated summer program designed to enhance the social

skills of children with and without disabilities. The program runs from July 5th through

August 3rd, 2017 Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Cost is $200.00 and

applicants must be able to attend all five weeks. Please note, there are a finite number of

slots available, if the applications exceed the available slots, a lottery will be held.

Registration information is available under the Special Education Department on our

website at www.mpsd.org as well as in all school front offices. Click on “Summer Peer

Program”. For further information please contact Julie Baggia at 781-834-5000 X46216 or

jbaggia@mpsd.org.

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! Debbie Sullivan, Solid Waste & Recycling Enforcement Officer