Governor Winslow School

60 Regis Road – Marshfield, MA 02050 (781)834-5060 FAX (781)834-5075

Karen M. Hubbard Mark R. McNulty Principal Assistant Principal

2021-2022 Appendix

TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Building Administration A-2 PTO Board Members A-2 School Council Board Members A-2 GWS Staff A-3 Mission of the Governor Winslow School A-4 Qualities for Success A-4 Good Citizenship Themes of the Month A-4 When You Have a Problem A-4 School Hours A-5 Morning Drop Off & Pick Up A-5 Afternoon Car Pick Up A-5 Dismissal Changes A-5 Parking A-5 Bicycles A-5 Visitors A-6 Pilgrim Evacuation A-6 Newsletters A-6 Website A-6 Frequently Asked Questions A-7

MARSHFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS

BUILDING ADMINISTRATION

Principal Karen M. Hubbard Assistant Principal Mark R. McNulty

PTO BOARD

President Joanna Murphy [email protected] Co Vice President Merry Smith [email protected] Co Vice President Julie Handel Ochse juliehandel@gmailcom Treasurer Jackie Walsh [email protected] Secretary Elane Mylett [email protected]

Teacher Representatives Hannah Coletta Christine Toomey

GOVERNOR WINSLOW SCHOOL COUNCIL MEMBERS 2021-2022

Principal Karen Hubbard Assistant Principal Mark McNulty (Non-voting member)

Parent Representatives Kevin Cedrone Erin Russo Rachel Strong

Community Representative Scott Borstel School Committee Liaison Lara Brait Teacher Representatives Hannah Coletta Christina Jacobucci Christine Toomey

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2021-2022 GWS STAFF Principal Hubbard, Karen Café Manager Suzio, Laurie Assistant Principal McNulty, Mark Café Olson, Patti Kindergarten Gallagher, John Café Silba-Murphy, Michelle Keith, Mandy Sr. Custodian Callahan, Terence Martin, Christine Grade 1 Hayes, Maura Jr. Custodian Ploeger, Trevor Jamali, Larissa Jr. Custodian Reynolds, Paul MacKay, Meredith Jr. Custodian Sullivan, Will Roche, Tracy Art Lenahan, Samantha Grade 2 Collins, Janet Librarian Hay, Kristen Jacobucci, Christina Instr. Technology Cooke, John Lane, Stephanie Music Courtwright, Amber Masotta, Colleen Phys. Ed Jackson, Sean Grade 3 McDonald,Maryann Band Canzano, Justin Sombronsky, Beth Strings Schoepflin, Leigh Srebnik, Hannah Grade 4 Backlund, Dawn Reading Specialist Murphy, Janna Fultz, Deborah Reading Specialist Roberts, Pamela Talacci, Mark P.T. Moran, Cheryl Grade 5 Antos, Karen O.T. Cheverie, Amy DuRoss, Ashley O.T. Wills, Roberta Girouard, Sally Speech & Language Botsaris, Calianne Toomey, Christine Speech & Language Pendergast, Kerry ESP’s Banda, Patricia Team Chair Giandomenico, Denise Boossarangsi, Erin Special Ed Coletta, Hannah Brady, Jennifer Folsom, Kate Buckley, Laurel Kopp, Caitlyn Carrera, Stephanie McNicol, Nora Maresco, Margaret Therapeutic Learning Mullen, MaryAlice Ctr English, Jennifer Thomas, Susan Higgins, Yvonne Vaughn, Rosemary Ierardi, Jennifer Admin Principal Bowman, Jillann Krukonis, Mark Admin School Yr Mullen, Christina Sloan, Deborah School Psychologist Brannan, Elizabeth Ward, Robin School Nurse Powers, Courtney Williams, Anne District Nurse Leader Landry, Jane Twigg, Katherine Health Assistant Stanley, Marie Permanent Sub Kilduff, Thomas Title 1 Coordinator

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MISSION OF THE GOVERNOR WINSLOW SCHOOL

The mission of the Governor Winslow School is to provide a quality, equal educational opportunity for all students in a safe and secure environment of mutual respect.

Qualities for Success for Governor Winslow School Students

RESPECT- It is important for students to have respect for themselves, other children, and adults. Students need to listen to the voices inside them, the voices of other children, and adults. Respect is a two-way street. “If you respect others, you will receive respect in return.”

RESPONSIBILITY- Students need to be responsible for their words, their behavior, their assignments, and their learning. Growing up means doing and learning many things. “Learning is not a spectator sport.”

RESOURCEFULNESS- A resourceful student uses common sense, strategies, and good thinking. This student is creative, imaginative, and independent. Thomas Jefferson said that a student should “gain knowledge, reason, and show initiative.”

SELF-CONTROL- Self-control needs to be shown when listening, speaking, and doing. Self-control should be shown on the bus, in the cafeteria, on the playground, and in the classroom. “Think before you speak or act.”

CONFIDENCE- Confidence is the sense that you are more likely to succeed than not. Confident people have the courage to be themselves, and they can accept mistakes. Confidence comes from performance. “Confidence is born of demonstrated ability.”

PRIDE- Students need to have pride in and respect for their school, their community, their behavior, and their work. With regard to school work, each student needs to ask, “Is this my best?”

COOPERATION- Throughout the school day, students need to be patient, flexible, and understanding of others. Students need to “balance their own needs with those of the group.”

HONESTY- Studies tell us that if a child is regularly not telling the truth, he/she is in for a difficult time in the teenage years and beyond. Parents will never have a realistic view of their child’s life if the truth is not told. Children need to “tell the truth and admit their mistakes.”

WORK ETHIC- Students need to use time wisely, work hard, and work through frustration and difficulties. This work will develop pride, confidence, and self-esteem. “Hard work produces success.”

Good Citizenship Themes of the Month September Respect October Good Manners November Cooperation December Diversity January Courage February Honesty March Good Sportsmanship April Conservation May Patriotism June Responsibility

When You Have a Problem

The staff at Governor Winslow School is concerned about your school problems. Identifying the correct person to discuss your concern with is key to achieving a prompt resolution. Generally, the best place to start in finding a solution to your problem is at the source.

When your concern is about your child and his/her educational program, your first step should be to contact the teacher. If you feel the situation needs further attention, then call your building principal. The teacher and the principal, as trained professionals, are interested in the welfare of your child, and most problems can be satisfactorily solved at this level.

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GENERAL INFORMATION & PROCEDURES

SCHOOL HOURS School begins at 8:20 AM and ends at 3:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. On Wednesdays, school begins at 8:20 AM and ends at 12:45 PM. Please note that every Wednesday is early release for the elementary schools for teacher planning, conferences, and staff development.

General office hours are from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Office staff is on duty until all students are off the buses in the afternoon.

STUDENT MORNING DROP OFF GUIDELINES There is no adult supervision prior to 8:00 AM. Please do NOT drop your child off before this time.

The front sidewalk area of the building is reserved for bus arrival and departure in the morning from 8:00-8:30 AM and again in the afternoon from 2:30-3:00 PM. Student drop offs by car should take place on the sidewalk area next to the bike rack. Access to this area should be gained by circling the teacher parking spaces in a counter clockwise manner and by parking parallel to the sidewalk heading out of the parking lot. Once all buses have completed their drop off, staff will begin directing cars to the front of the building for drop off. We will use the entire sidewalk in front of the building and next to the bike rack to accommodate as many cars as possible before the next line of vehicles moves forward. Students should exit their car on the passenger side, and adults should remain in the car. Please do not pass the car in front of you, unless requested by GWS staff.

For the safety of the students, turning around and/or dropping off or picking up children at the mouth of the main driveway at the corner of Regis Road is NOT allowed. No parking is allowed at the mouth of the driveway from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM when school is in session. Please use extreme CAUTION when dropping children off in the morning. Be aware of the crosswalk in front of the drop-off area.

AFTERNOON CAR PICK UP Students being picked up from school will be dismissed at 3:00 PM (Wednesdays at 12:45 PM) at the far end of the parking lot from the grades 3/4 wing door. All vehicles should enter the parking lot and bear right, head toward the playground area at the far end of our parking lot, and then continue to circle around to the door. Drivers should remain in their cars in single file. Staff will see students to their car, and children will enter through a passenger-side door. Once students are safely buckled, drivers will proceed forward, and then stop at the bike rack. After yielding to pedestrians and buses, vehicles will exit onto Regis Road. Parents are asked not to meet their children in the front lobby.

With student safety in mind, parking will not be allowed on Regis Road or along the circle in front of the school. Although parents are always welcome at Governor Winslow, dismissals from the front office/lobby should be avoided from 2:45-3:00 PM (Wednesdays from 12:15-12:45PM). Please note that students are working until the end of the school day, and early dismissals are disruptive to their learning and the learning of others.

DISMISSAL CHANGES All children will go home on their assigned school bus unless the office receives a parental note that indicates your child will be picked up in the car line.

Please remember that students may only ride their assigned bus, and must get off at their assigned bus stop. Parents may not ask the bus driver to adjust their child’s bus stop. Please do not give your child alternate dismissal instructions, unless the school has been notified in writing and your request has been approved.

Bus changes are approved on a permanent basis only and the request must be received in writing a minimum of five days in advance. Once a permanent bus change has been approved, students may not switch back to their home bus on days that they are scheduled to go elsewhere. If there is a change, students must be picked up in the car line.

All permanent dismissal changes should be documented by completing a Dismissal Form indicating which days your student will walk, be picked up on the car line, or take a different bus.

PARKING The front sidewalk area of the building is reserved for bus arrival and departure in the morning from 8:00-8:30AM and again in the afternoon from 2:30-3:00PM. No parking is allowed at the mouth of the driveway from 8:00AM to 3:00PM when school is in session.

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BICYCLES Children attending Governor Winslow School in grades 3, 4, and 5 may ride bicycles to school, except in bad weather. Parents or guardians giving their children permission to ride their bikes to school must fill out and sign a bike permission slip. Bike slips are available on the GWS website or at the front office. Signed permission slips will be kept on file for the entire year. Each child must be in compliance with state law requiring cyclists to wear helmets while riding bicycles.

SCHOOL VISITORS School exterior doors are locked at all times. Visitors must enter through the front door only. The office staff can see visitors on the security monitor and can speak to visitors via intercom. Please ring the doorbell, and we ask for your patience if you are requested to identify yourself before being permitted access to the building.

Upon entering the building, all visitors must report directly to the office to sign in and receive a visitor badge. The visitor badge should be returned when signing out. If it is necessary for a visitor to speak to a student or a teacher, office personnel will make such arrangements. Parents may not visit a classroom without prior approval.

PILGRIM EVACUATION The Governor Winslow School is located in an area that is scheduled for evacuation in the event of an emergency at the Pilgrim Nuclear Power Plant. An evacuation plan is in place and is reviewed annually to ensure the safety of the school’s staff and students. If, at any time, evacuation of the building becomes necessary during school hours, all students will immediately be transported to the Furnace Brook Middle School with their teachers until their parents are able to come for them. It is critical to the success of this plan that everyone understands what the procedure is to allow for uninterrupted and smooth evacuation should this become necessary.

NEWSLETTERS The school communicates with parents via its weekly notice and monthly Principal’s message. These notices highlight upcoming events, important school issues, and school-wide events, as well as updates from our school organizations and general Marshfield community. Periodically during the school year, homeroom teachers send home letters and notes regarding classroom information.

Please be advised that in order to conserve resources, most communications will be sent electronically. The weekly newsletter will be posted online each Friday. A reminder email will be sent to parents as new data is posted. Printed copies will be available in the front office. Be sure to check the website regularly at www.mpsd.org/gws to stay informed of everything that is happening at GWS.

In order to reduce paper use and duplication, a FAMILY MAIL CARRIER LIST is compiled identifying one student per family to bring home paper notices. The oldest child in each family is the assigned mail carrier. Individual items such as classroom notices and permission slips will go home in the individual backpack of each student.

WEBSITE The Marshfield School District website can be reached at www.mpsd.org. Our school website at www.mpsd.org/gws enhances communication between school and home.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Will my child need to wear a mask at school?  Students and staff, as well as all visitors to the school, need to wear masks until at least October 1st per MA DESE mandate, 8-24-21  Anyone riding a school bus/van also needs to wear a mask (federal mandate).  Anyone entering a nursing station in the school needs to wear a mask.  Masks do not have to be worn: o When eating, drinking or during mask breaks. o When outside of the building (recess, PE, outdoor class, mask breaks or other outside activities). Will my child need to wear a mask on the school bus/van? Yes, all students are required to wear a mask that covers the nose and mouth on the bus/van.

Will there be mask breaks in school? Yes, mask breaks will continue to take place at all levels throughout the day. Teachers will plan mask breaks outside or in well-ventilated areas. Students may take their mask off while eating.

Will parents be notified if a student/staff member is diagnosed with COVID-19? Notification of any infectious disease, including COVID, is done in accordance with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health Division of Epidemiology recommendations and guidance. Staff and student privacy/confidentiality must be maintained at all times concerning medical information. Contact tracing will be conducted in conjunction with the Marshfield Board of Health, MA DPH, and district nurses. Notification of a positive COVID-19 case and subsequent actions will be shared in accordance with the above agencies’ recommendations.

What is the cost of breakfast and lunch this year? There is no cost for breakfast or lunch. It will be served at all elementary schools this year free of charge.

Do I need to buy school supplies to bring to school? This year, we are providing general supplies that students need in school. We do, however, suggest that you set up a learning space at home for any homework.

Will my child have access to a Chromebook at school and at home? We will be assigning a dedicated school Chromebook to each student to use in school. Students in grade 2-5 will also be able to bring their chromebooks home. Students in grade K and 1 will have access to iPads.

Will visitors and volunteers be allowed into the building? Visitors and volunteers will be allowed in school this year, while adhering to mask protocols. All volunteers must make sure to have a current CORI on file.

Can I drop off forgotten items at school? Yes, each school will have a table/bin at the main entrance to drop off items. Office staff will get items delivered to the students.

What is the plan for the before school care and afterschool program this year? Please check with the Marshfield Boys and Girls Club for the most current information on their Program offerings page.

What are the school hours? GWS will be an early start school for the 2021-2022 school year. The school day will begin at 8:20AM and dismissal is at 3:00PM (12:45PM on Wednesdays).

Do I have to notify the school if my child is going to be absent from or late to school? Yes, please call the school before 9:00AM if your child is going to be absent or late to school. If we do not receive a call, we will try to reach a parent or guardian with the Connect Ed System to account for your child (Safe to School Program).

Please note that a telephone call does not eliminate the requirement for a written absence note when your child returns to school. A physician’s note should be provided whenever applicable. Refer to the MPSD Daily Attendance policy in the Elementary School Handbook, page 12.

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What is the earliest time I can drop my child off at school? There is no adult supervision prior to 8:00AM. Please do NOT drop your child off before this time. After 8:00AM, students will be supervised in the PA Room until the school buses arrive. (Please contact the office for information about extended day programs).

Where do I drop my child off in the morning? Student drop off by car should begin to line up at the bike rack and drop off on the sidewalk. Access to this area should be gained by circling the teacher parking spaces in a counter clockwise manner and by parking parallel to the sidewalk heading out of the parking lot. Once all buses have completed their drop off, staff will begin directing cars to the front of the building for drop off. We will use the entire sidewalk in front of the building and next to the bike rack to accommodate as many cars as possible before the next line of vehicles moves forward. Students should exit their car on the passenger side, and adults should remain in the car. Please do not pass the car in front of you, unless requested by GWS staff.

What if my child is late for school? The school day begins at 8:20AM. All students reporting late to school are required to be accompanied by a parent/guardian to the office to check in before going to his/her classroom. For student safety, be advised that there is no GWS staff stationed outside of the building after 8:20AM.

What if I need to dismiss my child during the school day? If your child is to be dismissed early from school, please send a note to the classroom teacher. This note will then be sent to the office. Parents or guardians need to come into the office to sign their child out in the dismissal book. Be sure to let the school know if someone other than a parent/guardian will be picking up your child. Proper identification may be requested. Your child will be called to the office when you arrive.

What if I need to change my child’s dismissal plan? All children will go home on their assigned school bus unless the office receives a parental note that indicates your child will be picked up in the car line.

If there is a family emergency, or medical situation, parents should notify the school principal and other transportation arrangements may be made.

All families should be familiar with the complete Transportation Policy which is available on the district website under School Committee- Polices or in the Elementary School Handbook, page 28.

What if I want to pick my child up at the end of the school day? Send a note to your child’s homeroom teacher indicating that your child should be dismissed to the car line. Please be sure to indicate if someone other than a parent/guardian will be picking up your child. Proper identification may be requested.

Students being picked up from school will be dismissed at 2:50PM (Wednesdays at 12:35PM). All vehicles should enter the parking lot and bear right, head toward the playground area at the far end of our parking lot, and then continue to the bike rack. Once our buses have departed, vehicles will be directed to move forward along the entire walkway in front of the school to pick up their children. Students should enter their car on the passenger side, and adults should remain in the car. Please do not pass the car in front of you, unless requested by GWS staff. Parents are asked not to meet their children in the front lobby.

Can a friend pick my child up from school? Please notify the school in writing if someone other than a parent/guardian is going to pick up your child. Proper identification may be required. Please note also that names listed on your child’s Emergency Contact Sheet are used for emergencies only. This form does not authorize these contacts to pick up your child at any other time without parental notification.

Can my child take the bus to a friend’s house? Students may not change buses or bus stops. Parents may not ask the bus driver to adjust their child’s stop. Please arrange to have the children picked up in the car line.

When do I need to complete a Dismissal Form? The Dismissal Form is used to document any permanent changes to your child's regular dismissal plans, such as being picked up in the car line or taking the Boys & Girls Club bus. For parents who car pool, this form is also used to authorize someone other than a parent/guardian to pick up your child from the car line. A-8

What if I am not able to send a note before school? Please call the school as soon as possible if a change is necessary. The teacher will be notified so that he/she can plan accordingly. Please make every effort to review any changes to your child’s dismissal plans with him/her before school and send a note to your child’s homeroom teacher. Phone calls during the school day interrupt learning in the classroom and may cause confusion.

How do parents stay informed about what is happening at GWS?  Be sure that the school has a current email address. Email notices are sent to families as new information is added to the school website.  Read the weekly school notice.  Check the GWS website regularly.  Sign up for the GWS PTO email database and family directory. Please note that this is an opt-in program. Families must sign up each year. The school does not provide family contact information to the PTO.  To conserve resources, GWS uses a “mail carrier” system when paper notices are sent home. The oldest child in each family will receive notices.

May I send in a treat for my child's birthday? Our staff prefers to conduct "healthy celebrations" that need not involve food, just fun. Please refer to the "Birthdays and Other Celebrations" guidelines on our website. Due to the current nutritional guidelines and a number of food allergies, you must speak to your child's homeroom teacher and the school nurse for approval before planning any celebrations.

How do I contact my child’s teacher? Please leave a message with the front office. Staff will make every effort to return your call promptly. It is up to each teacher’s discretion whether to communicate via email.

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