Martha Jones Core ValuesBe Kind. Be Curious. Be Courageous.Welcome to the Martha Jones School. We want students at the Martha Jones School to Be Kind to themselves and to others; We hope that they will Be Curious about learning and the world and people around them; and we ask that they Be Courageous when called upon to do the right thing, to stand up for themselves and others, to take risks and be adventurous, even when it is hard and to not be afraid to fail. I am delighted to welcome you to Martha Jones. |
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MJ Community,
Working in an elementary school, one of the greatest unspoken traditions is the energy that crackles through the building when there is a potential for a snow day. The camps are clearly staked out amongst the staff, some teachers (cough, cough, Mrs. McDonough) rally their students to perform snow dances, hoping to shift the snowline in their favor, while others quietly root for more summer days.
By happenstance, Superintendent Piwowar visited Martha Jones classrooms this past Wednesday. In each classroom he visited, the teacher often noted to the class that he is the one responsible for making the snow day decision. With grace, he answered each student’s question. Each one began the same way: ‘Supernintendo P, I want a snow day tomorrow because…’—though many didn’t actually contain a question.
With a knowing smile, Superintendent Piwowar listened patiently as students laid out their best arguments—some citing unfinished 100th day projects, others promising to spend the day building epic snow forts. Whether their pleas had any sway remains a mystery, but one thing is certain: the energy in the building was electric with hope, debate, and the ever-present buzz of possibility that only a looming snow day can bring.
Matt
Reminder: Math League Friday's: January 3rd January 17th January 31st
MJ Winter/Spring Mini Courses will begin the week of February 3rd Please click the header for more information
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Lunch is free for the 2024 - 2025 School Year.
Information to Apply for Free & Reduced Meals (or other fee reduction opportunities) for the 2024 - 2025 School Year:
Updated on 9/18/2024
Approved by School Committee on 10/10/24.
updated 2-6-2025
Thank You for Joining Us at Bingo Night!
A huge thank you to all the families who joined us for our Bingo Night! Your participation made the event a fun and memorable evening for everyone. We appreciate your support and the positive energy you brought to the event. Your involvement helps make our school community stronger, and we can’t wait to see you at future events!
VALENTINES DANCE
MJ’s school-wide dance for students and families will be held this Friday, February 7, 2025 6:00-8:00PM. Join us for dancing, treats, photos, and fun! This is the first year for this event and we will need multiple volunteers to help with setting up, breaking down, and decorating. Sign up here to volunteer! Please reach out to Kristen Donahue with any questions kristen.m.richman@gmail.com.
JAKE & JOE’S FUNDRAISER
Dine- in or Take-out from Jake & Joe’s in Norwood on February 25th! 20% goes back to PTO.
MJS SOCIAL COMMITTEE
Our annual, spring social will be here before we know it! This is one of our biggest fundraisers but it is also a great way to have a fun night out (kid-free) with other Martha Jones Parents and Caregivers. It's a time to catch up with families you know and to meet new ones. Book your sitters for April 5, 2025, and be ready for some fun! Because this is one of our most exciting and successful fundraisers, we will need lots of volunteers to help plan, collect auction items, book vendors, set up, and break down. You do not need to be a party planner, we just need people willing to help! But if you are a party planner, or love doing so, please sign up! Please reach out to Kristen Donahue (kristen.m.richman@gmail.com) with any questions. Sign up here!
PTO BOARD MEMBER 2025/2026 SCHOOL YEAR
We are currently looking for new board members for the 2025-2026 school year. Each board position serves two school years per term. We currently have 4 open positions next year to fill. If you are interested in being on the PTO board please contact Ally Pavlic (allyson.carney@gmail.com). We would love to hear from you!
BIRTHDAY BOOKS & LIBRARY VOLUNTEERS
Participate in the PTO Birthday Book Program! Ms. Swinning has selected some fantastic books that students have requested, but the Martha Jones library does not currently have. During their birthday month, participating children are invited to the library to pick a brand new book from this collection. A bookplate commemorating your child’s birthday will be placed inside the front cover and they will be the very first student to borrow this book! Once they’ve finished reading it, the book will be returned to the library’s collection, where it can be enjoyed for years to come. The cost of this program is $15 per student.
Please consider signing up for a library volunteer spot for your student's class. Each week, every classroom has one library spot you can volunteer for. Please see the link below to sign up. You will see a calendar with all of the teacher's names in either Grey or Blue. Blue means the spot is open and grey means that someone is already volunteering for that spot. Once you sign up, you'll see a little human icon next to the slot. In the event you sign up and cannot attend, please try and cancel within 24 hours so someone else can fill that spot. To cancel, click the icon next to your slot and "unclick" the person who is volunteering, and hit save. Sign up for Library Here!
ANNUAL CONTRIBUTION DRIVE
We aim to raise $7,500 from our annual PTO drive and are halfway to this goal! Every donation, no matter the amount, is appreciated and important in helping us continue to fund enrichment and community activities. Please consider making a contribution today! As a reminder, we also have a Corporate Match option. Many Employers offer matching donations because MJS PTO is a qualified 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
WEBSITE & DIRECTORY INFORMATION
The Martha Jones PTO is a non-profit organization that takes great pride in supporting our teachers and students. We do this by offering valuable programs, organizing exciting events, and providing essential resources that enhance the educational experience of every student.
Log in or register on the PTO website to stay updated on all PTO events, receive important PTO emails, and stay connected with Room Parent communications. You will also be able to update your information, contribute to our Annual Contribution Drive, purchase Birthday Books, and volunteer for various PTO committees or in the Library! Many of our committees are still looking for volunteers. Sign-up today!
MARTHA JONES PTO FACEBOOK GROUP AND INSTAGRAM ACCOUNT
Join the Facebook group and follow us on Instagram to get the latest PTO news and updates delivered right to your news feed! Join our Facebook group or follow us on Instagram @marthajonespto.
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Martha Jones PTO Meeting Dates 2024-2025
September 24 , 2024 7pm
November 19, 2024, 7pm
March 4, 2025, 7pm
May 6, 2025, 7pm
PTO CONTACT FOR EVENTS, NOTICES:
If you have an event or notice for our PTO update, please email it to:
PTO Co-Secretary - Priscilla Stephan, Jenn Katsilieris
Martha Jones PTO Board 2024-2025
Kristen Donahue, Co-President
Ally Pavlic, Co-President
Kristen Gautreau, Co-Treasurer
Abbe Lynch, Co-Treasurer
Priscilla Stephen, Co-Secretary
Jenn Katsilieris, Co-Secretary
Katie Collins, Co-Social Media
Priya Sharma, Co-Social Media
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