Eames Way School Community Newsletter “Working Together for Excellence in Education”

Virtual Backpack for April 12, 2019

School breaks can be a challenge to navigate for every family, from getting lunches ready to keeping kids and teens busy and happy. Here at Ventress Memorial Library, we're offering a Brown Bag Lunch program that will coincide directly with a week of fun free programming! From April 16th-18th the library will provide brown bag lunches for all school-aged children in Marshfield who fill out our Google form(https://goo.gl/forms/EF1xxtFVaX65KD6x1) by April 9th. If you'd like to participate, fill out a form for each child participating before the April 9th deadline and keep an eye out for an upcoming flyer about our free April Vacation Week programs! If you have any questions about the program, don't hesitate to email our Young Adult Librarian at cgluck@ocln.org before the registration due date.

April 15-19, 2019 APRIL VACATION WEEK, NO SCHOOL Informational

April 24, 2019 Administrative Professionals Day! Informational April 26, 2019 Gd. 3 Celebrates Poem in Your Pocket Day Informational

April 26, 2019 “We Are Marshfield HS Project Day” at EW Informational April 26, 2019 PTO “Family Pizza BINGO Night” 5 + 6:30 seating Informational April 29, 2019 Enrichment, Gd. 5 MOS “Wind Energy” Informational April 29, 2019 EWSchool Council Meeting 4:45 p.m. April 30, 2019 Gd. 2 Field Trip, Wheelock Family Theatre Informational May 1, 2019 Gd. 5 Field Trip Informational May 3, 2019 Kindergarten Performance, Weather + Seasons 2:30 Dng Rm May 6-10, 2019 Teacher Appreciation Week Informational

First Graders enjoying the Museum

of Science program “Animal

Habitats”

Thank you PTO Enrichment!

There is now a 'Community Helpers' page on the MPSD website. It is under the 'Marshfield Community Resources' link. The page contains information related to service- providers, a brief description of the services that each agency offers as well as their web/email address and phone numbers. The page is a good starting point for resources in our area. Many of the service providers, once contacted, are able to provide further networking if needed. Please feel free to contact me (Robynne Ryan Lambert, rryanlambert@mpsd.org) if you have any questions.

The Wellness Wall can be found in each wing of the building.

Focusing on Movement, Mood and Recharging.

Movement Breaks with a purpose!

MCAS 2019 DATES FOR YOUR CALENDARS:

CAMP INVENTION

Those of you looking for a fun, summer learning opportunity for your kids might consider Camp Invention. https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?tab=wm#inbox/FMfcgxwBWKbBQJsRMdnrsScZRTcXRvzg?compose=new&projector=1

Camp Invention is a fun, innovation and creativity based program. Students will learn creative problem-solving skills while coding and programming futuristic robots, uncovering ancient fossils, designing high-tech superhero gadgets and exploring radio frequencies. Register by Friday, March 22 to get $25 off using promo code INNOVATE25D. If you have questions about the program please email Amy Fultz at afultz@mpsd.org. Camp Invention in Marshfield will be held Monday, June 24 - Friday, June 28 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m at Governor Winslow School.

The Marshfield Public Schools is pleased to announce a summer reading enrichment program for current kindergarten to grade two students. The program will focus on review and mastery of grade level reading skills including phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, comprehension and vocabulary, in a small, structured setting. Planned activities will be dynamic, interactive and fun. For further information regarding session dates, time, location, fee, and to request a registration form, please contact - Claire Langlois at clanglois@mpsd.org

General Information Regarding Head Lice

Head lice are a common problem in school aged children. Head lice are not a sign of unclean people or homes. Education, prevention and early detection of head lice infestation is the best line of defense. The information that follows is from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and the American Academy of Pediatrics. It is meant to educate you so that you will have the information you need to possibly prevent, promptly detect and adequately treat head lice infestations. Parents should check their family’s hair periodically and it can be done in an unassuming way such as when your child’s hair is washed

or brushed. If you suspect your child has head lice, ask your health care provider to diagnose the problem and recommend appropriate treatment. Please do not have your child return to school until she or he has been treated and is live lice free.

Also, please remember to keep checking your child’s hair for new nits or live lice for at least 3 weeks.

In brief summary, according to the information from the links below:

In most cases, transmission occurs by direct contact.

Indirect spread through contact with personal belongings of an infested individual is much less likely to occur.

Major of focus of control activities should be to reduce the number of lice on the head and to lessen the risks of head-to-head contact.

With the first case of head lice, itchiness may not develop for 4 to 6 weeks, because it takes that amount of time for sensitivity to result.

It is unlikely that all head lice infestations can be prevented because young children come into head-to-head contact with each other frequently. It is prudent for children to be taught not to share personal items, such as combs, brushes and hats but one should not refuse to wear protective headgear because of fear of head lice.

The safety and efficacy of herbal products are currently not regulated by the FDA, and until more data are available, their use in infants and children should be avoided.

The cycle of head lice repeats itself approximately every 3 weeks.

Occlusive agents, such as mayonnaise, butter, herbal oils and olive oil, applied to suffocate the lice are widely used but have not been evaluated for effectiveness in randomized controlled trials.

Only items that have been in contact with the head of the person with infestation in the 24 to 48 hours before treatment should be considered for cleaning, given the fact that louse survival off the scalp beyond 48 hours is extremely unlikely. Head lice usually survive for less than 1 day away from the scalp, and their eggs cannot hatch at temperatures lower than those near the scalp.

Washing, soaking, or drying items at temperatures greater than 130 degrees will kill stray lice or nits.

Furniture, carpeting, car seats, and other fabrics or fabric covered items can be vacuumed.

It is important not to confuse eggs or nits, which are firmly affixed to the hair shaft, with dandruff, hair casts, or other hair debris, which are not.

Never initiate treatment unless there is a clear diagnosis with living lice. The ideal treatment of lice should be safe, free off toxic chemicals, readily available without a prescription, easy to use, effective, and inexpensive.

Screening for nits alone is not an accurate way of predicting which children are or will become infested, and random screening for live lice has not been proven to have a sufficient effect on the incidence of head lice in the school community over time.

Parents can be encouraged to check their children’s heads for lice regularly and if the child is symptomatic. School screenings do not take the place of these more careful parental checks.

The above information is just some points in the links provided below and it is advised that reading the information carefully

will further educate you regarding head lice. For more detailed information please see the following links:

http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/pediatrics/135/5/e1355.full.pdf

www.mass.gov/eohhs/docs/dph/cdc/factsheets/g-i/head-lice.pdf

At Eames Way School we encourage students to keep their hats inside their coat sleeve and we also encourage students not to share personal belongings such as combs, brushes, scarves and hats. The custodial staff are aware of cleaning procedures. Staff discourage head to head contact with others. We are not at liberty to share confidential, student specific information with others. However, when a parent notifies the nurse/teacher that their child had a recent active case of head lice the school nurse does a courtesy screening of the students in the class and an informational notice is sent home to the

classmate’s parents.

Please remember that your primary care provider is a good resource and they can guide you as to your treatment options.

Please feel free to call me if you have any questions or concerns.

Thank you,

Susanne Fantasia RN

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We are noticing an increase in the reported cases of strep throat. We would also 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.

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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.

Help Prevent the Flu:

At EWS we encourage everyone to follow the “Habit for Good Health.”

However, in regard to minimizing the risk of getting the flu, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) states that the single best way to prevent influenza is to vaccinate every year.

The MDPH recommends a three-pronged approach to influenza prevention and control:

Vaccination – there is still time to get vaccinated. Everyday prevention: handwashing, cough etiquette, and staying home when sick. Treatment – antivirals like Tamiflu are most effective when started early after symptom onset

Please remember the “return to school guidelines” that are to keep your child home from school for at least 24 hours after the fever is gone. (The fever should be gone without the use of fever- reducing medicine.) A fever is defined as 100 degrees or higher.

For more information please refer to the following links:

“The Flu: A Guide for Parents: https://www.cdc.gov/flu/pdf/freeresources/family/flu-guide-for-parents-2018.pdf

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention brochure titled “Take Three Actions to Fight the Flu” is available at

http://www.cdc.gov/flu/pdf/freeresources/general/take3.pdf

Colds versus Flu:

https://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/qa/coldflu.htm

Health Insurance: If you need assistance in finding free or affordable health insurance for you or your child you may want to

call the “Health Care For all Helpline” at 1-800-272-4232 or visit their website at https://www.hcfama.org/helpling

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.

LUNCH COST $2.75 per day

APRIL https://www.mpsd.org/cms/lib/MA02212716/Centricity/Domain/14/April%202019%20Eames%20Way.pdf

PTO meeting dates:

10-02-18 NEW date, rescheduled from Sept.

11-26-18

1-23-19

3-25-19

5-20-19

PTO Meeting Time: 7:00 p.m.

PTO Meeting Location: EWS Library

Textile Recycling Bin at 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

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6th Annual SRS 5K

Spring Sprint

Race Date

Saturday, May 4th, 2019 8:00AM

REGISTER NOW

(Make sure to select your respective school

team!)

Race Shirt Free race shirt to anyone who registers by March 31.

Course Race starts at the front of South River School, loops through

the Marshfield Fair Grounds, then reverses direction back

through the South River property to finish in front of the

school. Course will be free of traffic with a police detail at the

South River Road crossing. Course terrain is grass, gravel,

and pavement.

Registration Costs--ONLINE

REGISTRATION ENDS ON

WEDNESDAY, MAY 1st $25 adult/$15 student by March 17, 2019.

$30 adult/$15 student March 18 - May 1, 2019

Day of race registration: $30 adult/$20 student

Awards Over $700 in gift cards, prizes and medals to many age

groups:

Overall Male/Female: 1st - 3rd; $75, $50, $40 gift cards

Male/Female: 7 & under, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12-14; 1st $5 gift card,

1st-3rd Place Medals

Male/Female: 15-39: 1st - 3rd $30, $25, $20 gift cards

Male/Female: Over 40 1st-3rd $30, $25, $20 gift cards

Marshfield Elementary School Team 1st Place: $200 to PTO

& Engraved Team Championship Trophy (for display at

school for 1 year)

Race Course Time to lace up and run (or walk)! Wear your spring gear

and join runners and walkers at this sixth annual South

Shore event. The race course starts and finishes at the front

of South River School and has one loop through the

Marshfield Fairgrounds. The course is flat with the exception

of one downhill and one uphill on the return. A t the

start/finish there will be music, food, and face painting. A fun

day for all!

3rd Annual Marshfield

Elementary School Team

Championship

The fastest overall time of 5 team finishers from SRS, GWS,

DWS, MES, or EWS wins $200 to respective school PTO

and an engraved Team Trophy. Top 3-5 students and up to 2

alumni score for each school team. Fastest school team

wins. We will present a $200 PTO check and the engraved

trophy to the winning school. The trophy will stay at the

winning school for 1 year of boasting!

REGISTER NOW

(Make sure to select your respective school

team!)