Message from the Principal’s Office
MJ,
Our library was a little louder, our outfits a little zanier (a lot of people repping Gryffindor), and our noses were buried a little deeper in books this past week! We just wrapped up Read Across America Week this week at MJ.
Students and staff repped Where's Waldo, the Cat In the Hat, Harry Potter and Thing 1 and Thing 2 among many others this week with our Spirit Days reminding us that reading is anything but boring. But the real magic happened all week:
Mentorship in Action: TMS 8th-grade "Book Buddies" visited our 1st-grade classrooms to share their favorite stories. Seeing our oldest students mentor our youngest readers is a heartwarming reminder of the community we’ve built here.
The Park Street Book Fair: A huge thank you to everyone who supported the Book Fair! Students loved exploring the shelves and finding new adventures to take home.
The PTO March Madness Read-A-Thon brought out everyone’s competitive spirit. We saw record-breaking reading minutes logged this week!
Beyond the fun and games, this week reinforces a vital truth: literacy is the foundation of everything we do. We strive to provide our students with books that act as windows (views into others realities), mirrors (reflecting own life), and sliding glass doors (allowing readers to enter new worlds). By celebrating reading as a community, we show our students that books are more than just schoolwork—they are a gateway to new worlds, deeper empathy, and a lifelong journey of learning.
Thank you to the teachers, volunteers, and parents who helped make this week a "novel" success!
Matt
updated 3-6-2026
Marching right along. Read-a-Thon and the Book Fair are always fan favorites and they were smashing successes again this year. Thanks to ALL the volunteers that make it run. More exciting and fun ways to connect with the MJ community over the coming weeks. Wednesdays all month, you can Dine Out at Not Your Average Joes! Grab a bite, a drink & support your PTO. Check out the updated Save the Dates below for a quick calendar add. Lastly, be on the lookout for another Westwood Gear drop in the near future with all those warm weather styles we’re dying to have matching weather.
Happily,
Your PTO
SAVE THE DATE
SEPAC & WPS Roundtable - March 12th
DINE OUT @ Not Your Average Joes- Wednesdays in March
District Wide Math Meet - March 25th
International Night - March 27th
DINE OUT @ Mecha Noodle Bar - April 8th
STEM & Art Fair- April 9th
Movie Night - April 10th
Parent/Caregiver Social - April 11th
Want to save even more dates? Check out the full PTO Calendar
INTERNATIONAL NIGHT
Our International Night Celebration is happening on Friday, March 27th from 6:00–8:30 PM, and you’re invited! We’re moving the event to cooler weather for everyone’s comfort, and we can’t wait to come together for a night of fun, food, and culture. Enjoy exciting performances, tasty international dishes, and lots of great moments with friends and family as we celebrate what makes our school community so special. Mark your calendars and get ready for a joyful evening of connection and global flair! Would you like to host a table? Sign up here! 
DINE OUT
Dine out on any Wednesday in March and enjoy lunch or dinner without the prep work! Visit Not Your Average Joe's in Norwood for lunch, dinner or take out and let your server or phone representative know to flag your check as a fundraiser participant. MJS will receive 20% from all the flagged checks donated back. Feel free to share this promotion with friends, family, and neighbors!
STEM FAIR **New Date**
The STEM fair is an annual event for students to explore Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math projects and present them to the Martha Jones community. Scientists can work individually or in groups of 2 or 3. Projects are completed outside of school and showcased at the fair. Each project will have table space to display a posterboard and materials. Need an idea? Check out some Project Ideas
Register by April 4th
JOIN THE PTO!
We are actively looking to fill board positions for next year. A board seat is a two year commitment, with a “shadow year” to learn the ropes. Questions? Reach out to Ally or Lisa to learn more!
PARENT SOCIAL
We’re excited to kick off planning for our 2026 Parent/Caregiver Social on April 11th! This is our biggest fundraiser of the year, and we’d love your help to make it a success. We’re looking for volunteers to help with everything from planning and decorations to donations, setup, and breakdown. No party-planning experience required! Fresh ideas are always welcome—whether you’re new to Martha Jones or have never attended the social before, we’d love to have you involved.
If you’re interested in joining the committee, please reach out to Kristen Donahue at 781-492-8446.
Martha Jones PTO Meeting Dates 2025-2026
May 5, 2026, 7pm
PTO CONTACT FOR EVENTS, NOTICES:
If you have an event or notice for our PTO update, please email it to:
PTO Co-Secretary - Jenn Katsilieris, Erika Gauthier
Martha Jones PTO Board 2025-2026
Ally Pavlic, Co-President
Lisa Lennon, Co-President
Abbe Lynch, Co-Treasurer
Monisha Dabek, Co-Treasurer
Jenn Katsilieris, Co-Secretary
Erika Gauthier, Co-Secretary
Priya Sharma, Co-Social Media
Gina Ciampolillo, Co-Social Media
Lauren Fortin, SEPAC
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