Message from the Principal’s Office
MJ,
I wanted to highlight some recent student highlights.
A fifth grader, Catherine D., was the Massachusetts State Winner of the Fall InvestWrite competition. There was a surprise announcement and presentation yesterday at the end of our All School Meeting.
Congratulations to Catherine!
Additionally, On March 25th, over 230 students from Downey,Martha Jones, Pine Hill and Sheehan in grades 2nd-5th competed in the 18th annual Westwood Elementary Math League District Meet.
52 students proudly represented Martha Jones!
2nd grade: Placed 1st and 2nd (we divided into 2 MJ teams and the kids got the real Math Meet Experience)
3rd grade: Placed 2nd
4th grade: Placed 1st
5th grade: Placed 1st
For 5th grade there is an individual written competition, Joanna C placed 3rd overall out of 51 students.
Congratulations to all who participated!
ALSO - a quick reminder about MCAS:
We will be conducting the MCAS testing on the following dates:
ELA: 4/10 & 4/13 (Gr. 3, 4, 5)
Math: 5/12 & 5/14 (Gr. 3, 4, 5)
Science: 5/18 & 5/19 (Gr. 5)
Each year, I have parents ask what they can do to best prepare their children. I think it's important to not do anything different. I encourage parents to prioritize good sleep and good nutrition. If your children express worry about the MCAS; tell the students that they have been well prepared.
Finally, when students take the MCAS the following items are not allowed on their person: phones and smartwatches. Please have students keep them at home.
Matt
updated 4-6-26
We are over here wishing these April showers turn into May flowers but in the meantime we have a jam packed month! Thank you to everyone who attended and made possible International Night! What a great event with food, fun and dancing! Have you tried out Mecha in Legacy Place? Wednesday, April 8th would be a great opportunity. Look for an email with all the details! And don’t forget about Family Movie Night!
Happily,
Your PTO
SAVE THE DATE
DINE OUT @ Mecha Noodle Bar - April 8th
STEM & Art Fair- April 9th
Movie Night - April 10th
Parent/Caregiver Social - April 11th
SEPAC Meet-Up - April 15th
Square 1 Art Orders Due - April 17th
MJ FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT
Join us, Friday April 10th, 5:30-8pm, for a fun-filled evening with friends, family, and community as we watch Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs! Bring your blankets, pillows and get ready for a cozy night of laughs, snacks, and great company!
Important: This is not a drop-off event — children must be accompanied by an adult.
We can’t wait to see you there for a fantastic family night! 
STEM AND ART FAIR
Join us April 9th, 6:30-7:45 and see the incredible artwork & STEM projects our students have been creating. Spread throughout the hallways, come find your favorite artist’s work on display! Then check out all of our young scientists' hard work on display in the gym.
PARENT SOCIAL
Yee hawwww! Dust off those cowboy boots and grab your hats — it’s time for our 2026 Adult Social! Buy your tickets HERE
We’re so excited to get together for a fun night of eating, dancing, snapping photos in the photobooth, and most importantly raising money for Martha Jones! This is our biggest fundraiser of the year, and it’s always such a great night with our school community.
To help make the event a big success, we’ll have:
Raffles
An online live auction
Vacation club sign-ups
Teacher & community experience items
You should have received an email from your room parents/caregivers about donating items for your grade-level baskets. These baskets raise a lot of money for the school, so if you’re able to contribute, we’d greatly appreciate it!
This year’s theme is Country Western. Dressing up is totally optional but we definitely encourage it — even if it’s just a cowboy hat!
Can’t Attend but Still Want to Help?
Our online auction will open about a week before the event and remain open until 10:00 PM the night of the event, so anyone can bid — even if you can’t attend.
You can also purchase 50/50 raffle tickets through the Membership App for a chance to win.
If you have any questions, concerns or would like to help plan the event, please reach out to: Kristen Donahue 781-492-8446
SQUARE 1 ART 
Back this year is the Square 1 Art fundraiser. Get a head start, and start ordering keepsakes and gifts featuring your child's art online now. Simply search for your child's art using Art Search [shop.square1art.com], and enter state, school name, and your student's name. Your student's art and code will appear, and you may order!
WESTWOOD GEAR
Get ready for April Break and Spring sports season with some new MJ and Westwood gear! The Martha Jones Store is open! Orders typically take about two weeks to process. You can choose to have your order shipped directly to your home or pick it up at Amerasport in Holliston.
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
