Did you catch a glimpse of the Solar Eclipse today? Many of us across MPSD were fortunate to have a stellar, safe, and memorable viewing experience — as well as cool learning opportunities in the classroom! 😎🌔🌓🌒🌑 #WeRMarshfield
Dear MPSD Families,
As many of you may be aware, a total solar eclipse will be visible on Monday, April 8, 2024. The eclipse is forecasted to begin in our area at approximately 2:16 PM and will last about two and a half hours until 4:39 PM.
The guidance from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) promotes us notifying students that they should not look directly at the solar eclipse without eye protection. We will be informing students of this guidance at all our schools on the morning of the eclipse and I’m sure many of you have already provided that guidance to your children. In addition, regulation safety glasses will be provided for all elementary students as our elementary schools will still be in session during the eclipse and some classes will be going outside to view the eclipse.
The solar eclipse will be taking place when the MHS and FBMS days have ended, or in the process of dismissal, but we will still advise those students on the dangers of viewing the eclipse without proper eye protection on their way home. No outdoor sports, per the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) Sports Medicine Committee guidance, will take place during the eclipse timeframe.
As previously noted, some elementary students will be viewing the eclipse in a supervised manner with regulation safety glasses. In addition, the FBMS Science Department will be supervising an observation of the eclipse as well after school. Those schools, and the FBMS Science Department, have already communicated out to their families and have provided them an opportunity to opt out of the events if they wanted.
Thank you and we hope you are able to enjoy this special event.
Sincerely,
Jeffrey W. Granatino
Superintendent
There’s no place like the school library. 😌📚 It’s National School Librarian Day! We are fortunate to have some of the best in MPSD. 👏 #WeRMarshfield
We were delighted to have former EWS Alumni and Project 351 Ambassador Nicolas Roht return to Eames Way on Monday to present his Spring Service Project: a clothing drive for Cradles to Crayons! Together with other schools in the district, EWS will be collecting clothes that will be donated to help children suffering from clothing insecurity. Project 351 is a non-profit youth-led organization that engages one eighth grader from all 351 cities and towns in Massachusetts to lead community service projects. Nicolas was selected as the 8th grade 2024 Project 351 ambassador for Marshfield and we are so grateful to have him as a student role model in our community! 💚🤗 #WeRMarshfield
On Monday, March 18th, the Marshfield High School Choirs combined for their 10th annual National Anthem performance at a Boston Celtics game! 🏀🎶 Our choirs sang for a sold out crowd at the TD Garden of over 19,000! What an amazing experience for our young performers. Congratulations to MHS Choirs! 🤩💚👏 #WeRMarshfield
The first week of April marks National Assistant Principals week — and here at MPSD, we are fortunate to have so many amazing leaders. They pour into our communities each and every day, helping ensure our schools are amazing places to learn, work, and grow. 👏💚📸 Pictured: Mrs. Milch (GWS) and Mr. McNulty (EWS) #WeRMarshfield
Third grade students at Governor Winslow Elementary recently enjoyed presenting their biography projects. Their characters came to life, and we learned many amazing facts about important historical figures. ✍️📜 #WeRMarshfield
Yes, you’re looking at 4 clarinets and 5 saxophones, for a total of 9 beginner woodwind players in a single group! 🤩🎶🎷 This is Mr. Canzano's largest beginner lesson group of the week (of any school). These students are excellent listeners, always on task, and are learning how to play their instrument and read music! Kudos to the MES Clarinet/Saxophone group! 💚👏 #WeRMarshfield
Eames Way Elementary celebrated Irish culture last week with their very talented 4th grade Irish step dancer! Big sister and EWS alum provided the tunes, and their mom rounded out the trio with an amazing presentation. It was our lucky day to be treated to such a fun experience! 🍀🤩 #WeRMarshfield
Thanks to Furnace Brook Middle School students for the beautiful new art display! 🤩 #WeRMarshfield
Retired Principal Sara Prouty returned to the classroom to give Ms. Santoro's grade 3 class at Martinson Elementary School a presentation on Antarctica and penguins. The students felt like they were right there with the ice and birds! 🐧 #WeRMarshfield
A few weeks ago, Superintendent Granatino went on a lunch tour at all seven MPSD schools, getting the opportunity to help serve lunch at each location! 🍎🥒🥨🧀🍇 #WeRMarshfield
Kindergarten students at Martinson Elementary School recently got to meet Lindsay Cadigan, author of Betty the Confetti Yeti. We appreciated hearing her stories and experience! ✍️📚 #WeRMarshfield
Last week, students in grades K-2 at Governor Winslow Elementary virtually travelled the world! 🧐🌎 #WeRMarshfield
Raise your hand if you can practically *smell* these pictures! ✋🍞 After 3 weeks of culvialting a sourdough starter, bakers in Ms. Sangster's class have delicious bread! 😋 #MHS #WeRMarshfield
We had luck on our side for the St. Patrick’s Day annual 5k! 🍀✨ The weather was perfect for our 14th annual event, with more than 3,500 runners and walkers supporting the Marshfield Education Foundation. 🏃♂️🏃♀️#WeRMarshfield
Curious about Resiliency and Growth Mindset? Join us for a presentation by Carrie Eichmann on Tuesday, March 19th @ 6:30pm in the MHS Auditorium. 🗣 Let's pack the auditorium! All student athletes, coaches, and parents are HIGHLY encouraged to attend! #WeRMarshfield
In honor of the recent Read Across America day, students at Governor Winslow Elementary went above and beyond by creating masterpieces from each continent. 👏📚🌎 #WeRMarshfield
The Marshfield High School Jazz Band hosted the Massachusetts Association for Jazz Education (MAJE) Cape/Coastal Senior Division Jazz Festival on March 5th. 🎶 💚
Our band welcomed 12 other jazz bands from eastern Massachusetts, and came out with a Silver medal for their performance. 🥈👏 #WeRMarshfield
Our After-School Enrichment Program was a huge success at Governor Winslow School, thanks to the outstanding leadership of our Program Director, Ms. Maura Hayes. A total of 96 students in grades 3-5 enjoyed a variety of classes.
Special thanks goes to the staff members that stepped up to teach these great courses. We look forward to sharing the magic that takes place when we invite families to join us on the final class of the year! 💚🤩 #WeRMarshfield
