Martha Jones School

Matt Kuklentz, Principal781-326-7500 x6262mkuklentz@westwood.k12.ma.us
Martha Jones School from the outside
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Close up of student holding a piece of art work
Two students looking a computer screen
A teacher and student working at a piece of chart paper
A classroom of students acting silly
A student sitting on the floor with arms outstretched
A classroom of students sitting on the floor with arms raised
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Martha Jones Core Values

Be 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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Message from the Principal’s Office

 

Dear Martha Jones School Community,

 

It was great to see our community come together at last night's Curriculum Night. It was a pleasure to see so many engaged and enthusiastic parents and caregivers actively participating in their child's academic journey. The energy and enthusiasm as students led you through their classrooms and daily routines was what we hoped the night would accomplish. While there were physical handouts of the curriculum available last night, if you were unable to attend, here are the Massachusetts Curricular Standards that we use at each grade level. If you were able to attend last night, I am asking for your feedback to gauge the effectiveness of our approach and ways we can improve.

 

With the weather getting cooler, I anticipate that students will be wearing more layers. Please label your students clothing. It's amazing how often clothing gets lost as we enter the cooler months.

 

Finally, with the new year, we know you may feel inundated with forms, School Dismissal Manager, announcments, etc. An important task that we ask families to do every year is to keep Aspen up to date with annual sign offs and permissions, and we thank all the families that have completed those sign offs this fall.

 

In reviewing responses, it appears that there may be some confusion about the 'Media Permission' option. We often update our Martha Jones website and the District website with photos of our students. In addition, we also make videos highlighting your child's school day for our Martha Jones families to enjoy. Occasionally, the District office may select some pictures to share through media platforms.

 

If you inadvertently selected 'No' for the 'Media Permission' option in your Aspen account or if you wish to change your previous selection, please return to your student(s)' account in Aspen and make the appropriate adjustment.

 

If you have any questions, please contact the Martha Jones school office at 781 326 7500 xt. 6321

 

Sincerely,

Matt Kuklentz

 
 

 

Announcements

Lunch Ordering

PreK - 5 Lunch Menu

Pay online at myschoolbucks.com

Lunch is free for the 2023 - 2024 School Year.

Information to Apply for Free & Reduced Meals (or other fee reduction opportunities) for the 2023 - 2024 School Year:

  1. Application
  2. Application Instructions
  3. Permission to Share Information with OTHER PROGRAMS (ex. Bus Fees, Athletics, etc). 

Forms & Documents

updated 9-22-23

PTO News and Update 

PTO News

A Letter from the PTO Co-President

Dear Martha Jones Families,
 

My name is Katy DiMare and I am the parent of a MJS 2nd grader, Jack, and a future MJS student, Mary Kate. I am PTO co-president this year along with Kristen Donahue (parent of 4th grader Gavin, kindergartener Eila and Ronan who just started middle school!) and I am incredibly excited for the 2023-2024 school year at Martha Jones. We kicked off the year with the Kindergarten Popsicle Party, the PTO Meet & Greet and the Family Picnic. You have also recently received an invitation for our Cornhole Tournament (Friday, October 6) and will learn more soon about our annual Halloween Haunted Hallway (Friday, October 27) along with many other exciting events throughout the year. I truly hope you will join us!

I would like to highlight a few of our PTO activities and initiatives for the upcoming school year. We have many enrichment activities planned to include classroom visits by the Discovery Museum and school-wide events such as Traditions of Chinese Acrobatics and a visit from a historical figure by Sheryl Faye.

We continuously fund Teacher Innovation Grants. Last year, we awarded applications that included 3D pens for the library, drones for Technology and “Math Mysteries” for the 5th grade.

Teacher appreciation is an important initiative of the PTO. We love our teachers! We recently provided a back-to-school lunch and provided each teacher a stipend to fund classroom supplies. We have more appreciation activities planned for the year through our PTO Hospitality and Teacher Appreciation committees.

We will fund end-of-year celebration for our graduating 5th grade class with a memorable gift and their yearbook.

We have recently funded an outdoor garden and our MJ Garden Committee has installed 6 (3 x 8) raised garden beds (one for each grade) which is serving as an outdoor classroom for students to learn and explore. We have already received great feedback from the kindergarten teachers!

We cannot do all of this without your support! We are aiming to raise $7,000 from our annual PTO drive. Every donation, no matter the amount, is appreciated and important in helping us reach our goals. Please visit https://mjspto.membershiptoolkit.com/ to make your donation today.

While on our site, please log in or register to ensure your contact information is correct. In the past, we have asked caregivers to join the PTO and a benefit would be access to the school directory. This year, we are granting access to all families who register on our site.

Lastly, please consider joining one of our committees. We have many volunteer opportunities to accommodate different interests and availability.

Please feel free to reach out to me anytime with questions, ideas or feedback. I hope to see you at our first PTO meeting of this school year next Tuesday, September 26 at 7 p.m. in the MJS library.

Sincerely,

Katy DiMare

katy.dimare@gmail.com

 

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 for the PTO website in order to stay updated on all PTO events, receive important PTO emails, and stay connected with Room Parent communications. You will also be able to easily update your information, contribute to our Annual Contribution Drive, purchase Birthday Books, and volunteer for various PTO committees and as a Room Parent.
 

PTO Membership and Directory

Beginning this year, all parents are automatically enrolled as members of the PTO, granting them access to the online directory without the need to purchase a membership. We still rely on your generous donations and hope you will support our new Annual Contribution Drive!
 

Website Account

Returning Families: To ensure we have the most up-to-date information for your family, please click on the link below to log in and verify your data. Please check out the PTO Welcome Packet to complete registration.
 

New Families: Click on the link below to register under "New User" and follow the prompts. Your account will take up to 48 hours to be approved and activated. Please check out the PTO Welcome Packet to complete registration.

 

LOG IN / REGISTER

 

Room Parents and Library Volunteers

Once you are in AtoZ, please take a moment to click on the “event sign up” tab and volunteer to be a room parent in your child’s classroom or volunteer in our school library. Room parents help coordinate the teacher gift and organize any volunteer activities that may arise during the year. It’s a great way to get to know your child’s teacher and support the great work they are doing.

 

MARTHA JONES PTO FACEBOOK GROUP

Did you know Martha Jones PTO has its own Facebook group page?

Join the Facebook group to get the latest PTO news and updates delivered right

to your news feed! Click here to join!

 

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

 

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 Stephen, Co-Secretary

Megan Mahan, Co-Social Media

Katie Collins, Co-Social Media

 

Martha Jones PTO Meeting Dates SY2023 - 2024
September 26, 2023, 7pm
December 5, 2023, 7pm
March 5, 2023, 7pm
May 7, 2023, 7pm

 
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