Students' last day (except for Pine Hill)- Day 180 (Updated 2-29-24 to reflect snow day)
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,
Over the past month the Martha Jones has been fortunate to have a number of all school enrichment opportunities. As you know we had Valerie Tutson earlier in February and this week we had a local author, Jef Czekaj, visit us. In addition to highlighting the writing and illustrating process, he encouraged our students to work hard on the things that they love. Mr. Czekaj held other jobs prior to being discovered at Comic Book Convention by Nickelodeon which propelled his career. His multimedia presentation to the students was fun and engaging.
We have also had a number of visits by the Discovery Museum, Top Secret Science, and the WPS Science Coordinator, Kate Doyle, and Science Specialist, Jennie Goossen. These visits allow students to have hands on science experiences that connect to the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks. For example, our 1st graders learned about lights and lasers this week. Ms. Doyle and Mrs. Goosen used a fog machine to show how light waves worked. While I held my breath that the fog machines didn't inadvertently set off our smoke detectors, the students were engrossed in learning how light waves moved. The students had a fun time learning and we didn't have an unanticipated fire drill (Wednesday's fire drill was planned).
Thank you!
Matt Kuklentz
Martha Jones
Principal
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updated 3-7-24
MARCH PTO MEETING
Thank you to those of you who were able to attend the March 5th PTO meeting. If you were not able to join us, preliminary meeting minutes are posted on the Martha Jones Website and in the PTO Membership Toolkit!
CALL FOR NEW PTO BOARD MEMBERS!
We are looking for new PTO Board Members for next school year! Every year, there are co-positions for each role (president, treasurer, secretary, and social media). Board members fulfill a two-year term, so incoming members have the opportunity to shadow someone in the position before taking on the role as the lead. A PTO Board Position is a great way to meet more people in the Martha Jones community and to support our school! If you think you might be interested or have questions about these positions, please feel free to reach out to Katy DiMare or Kristen Donahue!
MJ PTO UPCOMING DATES Mark your calendars! Here are some of the PTO events happening at the Martha Jones in the upcoming months. Scroll down for more detailed information. March 8th - 15th Read-A-Thon March 9th Parent Social, Rewind to the 90’s Party! March 12th Book Fair with Park Street Books April 11th STEM Fair April 26th Family Movie Night May 10th International Night Celebration |
READING IS OUR SUPERPOWER!
From Friday, March 8th through Friday, March 15th, Martha Jones students are invited to participate in our annual Read-A-Thon. This event is designed to encourage children to read beyond their current daily amounts and cultivate a community of readers!
Reading progress will be logged by caregivers via the Read-A-Thon Tracker on the PTO Website. Students will also be able to see the progress of their classes on a bulletin board at school. All reading must be logged by 9pm on Friday, March 15th!
Students in the classes that log the most hours/books read throughout the one-week period will receive individual $10 gift certificates to Park Street Books! There will be one winning class for grades K & 1, one winning class for grades 2 & 3, and one winning class for grades 4 & 5. These classes will be announced on Monday, March 18th.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Kelly Wright at kelverso@hotmail.com.
MJS PARENT SOCIAL - TOMORROW NIGHT!
Let’s rewind to the 90s! You are invited to the totally rad Martha Jones PTO Parent Social this Saturday, March 9th from 7-11pm. Get ready for non-stop dancing to the incredible tunes of the Up All Night Band! Leave the kids at home and join us for a night of fun with other parents. This party is open to all and not exclusive to Martha Jones parents, so bring your friends along! Tickets are $50 per person in advance or $60 at the door. Buy your admissions and raffle tickets here! Remember, the grade-level with the highest number of parent tickets represented will be awarded a comfy, cozy pajama day!
Our Parent Social Auction is Live! Even if you cannot attend, you are welcome to bid on these fantastic auction items, including priceless teacher experiences! Thank you to all of the MJ community members who have donated auction items and/or their time. This fundraiser is so important for funding future PTO events and contributions to the school community!
MARTHA JONES BOOK FAIR
On Tuesday, March 12th, Park Street Books will be at the Martha Jones School for a book fair! Each student will have the opportunity to shop with their class during a designated time listed here. On the same day, parents and guardians may come to shop with their child(ren) from 8:15 - 8:45 am or from 3:00 - 3:30 pm.
Students will need to bring cash to shop during their allocated time. We are looking for at least 2 parent volunteers for each time slot listed; you may sign up to volunteer here.
The Book Fair is always an exciting time for students to browse and shop for new books with their classmates! Thank you to the Book Fair Committee for organizing this event!
STEM FAIR
The Martha Jones STEM Fair will be held on Thursday, April 11th from 6:30 - 7:30 pm. The STEM Fair is an annual event for students to explore Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math topics and to present their own projects to the Martha Jones community.
Scientists can work individually or in groups of 2 or 3. Interested students can register a project on the PTO website - Student Project Registration. For project ideas, see this resource! Projects are completed outside of school and showcased at the fair on April 11th.
All are welcome to attend the fair, regardless of participation in the student projects!
FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT
Mark your calendars for the highly anticipated return of Martha Jones movie night on April 26th from 5:30-8:30pm! Get ready for an evening filled with outdoor games, prizes, music, and a captivating movie screening inside the school gym. Kids will be treated to complimentary popcorn, snacks, and refreshing water. Don't forget to bring your family and siblings along for this unforgettable event!
INTERNATIONAL NIGHT
Celebrating & showcasing cultures from various countries around the world!
Save the date! On Friday, May 10th from 6:00 - 8:00 PM, Martha Jones School is hosting its first-ever International Night Celebration, and you’re invited! Join us for a night of fun, food, and festivities as we celebrate the diverse cultures that make our school community so special. From exciting performances to delicious international cuisine, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Get ready for a memorable evening of togetherness and global exploration! Sign-up here to host a table, share food, music, photos, or a performance!
BIRTHDAY BOOKS & LIBRARY VOLUNTEERS
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to participate in the
PTO Birthday Book Program! Ms. Swimming 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.
Sign-up as a Library Volunteer! Mrs. Swinning needs one parent per class to help check-in, shelve, and check-out books. This is a great opportunity to get into the school, interact with your child’s class, and support the library program!
WEBSITE INFORMATION & VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
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. Volunteering for a committee is a great way to get involved, meet other parents, and support our school community! Sign-up today!
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Martha Jones PTO Meeting Dates SY 2023 - 2024
May 7, 2023, 7pm
Martha Jones PTO Board 2023-2024
Katy DiMare, Co-President
Kristen Donahue, Co-President
Kirsten Bulger, Co-Treasurer
Kristen Gautreau, Co-Treasurer
Mary Jason, Co-Secretary
Priscilla Stephan, Co-Secretary
Megan Mahan, Co-Social Media
Katie Collins, Co-Social Media
PTO CONTACT FOR EVENTS, NOTICES:
If you have an event or notice for our PTO update, please email it to:
PTO Co-Secretary - Mary Jason, Priscilla Stephen
220 Nahatan Street
Westwood, MA 02090
Phone:781-326-7500
Fax:781-326-8154
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Westwood, MA 02090
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250 Downey Street
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80 Martha Jones Road
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790 Gay Street
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Phone:781-326-7500 ext.8424
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