Nourish to Flourish Free Meal Program will be offered again this summer by the West Side Benevolent Circle. This program is open to all Mansfield children 18 years old and younger. Please register with West Side to take advantage of this program. https://5il.co/3dnw7
MANSFIELD SUMMER INSTITUTE
Registration for the Summer Institute is underway! Our five week summer enrichment program will begin on June 30th. The Summer Institute is full of exciting athletic and enrichment courses for children going into grades K-8. Before and aftercare options are offered as well. Please click the link below for registration details!
https://www.mansfieldschools.com/page/summer-institute
Roland Green - PURPLE Color Day April 17th!
Students are encouraged to wear the color PURPLE and will participate in activities associated with that color throughout the day.
Alma Richeh, the Executive Director of the Center for Arabic Culture, brought her wealth of knowledge and expertise to Roland Green on March 5th for our professional development early release day.
The staff at Roland Green showed immense enthusiasm and receptiveness towards integrating her profound understanding of the intricate customs, traditions, and beliefs of the Arabic community. This collaboration has laid the groundwork for a more profound comprehension and an even stronger support system for our students and their families.
Superintendent Search Update: The candidate interviews from 2-8-25 are available to view here: http://96.233.59.29/CablecastPublicSite/show/9588?site=1
A final decision will be made tonight, 2-10-25 at the 7:00 School Committee Meeting.
Superintendent Search update: On Saturday, February 8, 2025, the school committee will interview Liz Legault at 8:30 AM, Carolyn Lyons at 10:15 AM and Michelle McKeon at 12:15 PM.
Then on Monday evening, February 10, 2025 at 7:00 pm , the committee will deliberate and announce the final candidate.
Both meetings are open to the public and will be held in the Town Hall, room 3AB. Full agendas can be found here: https://www.mansfieldschools.com/documents/school-committee/meeting-agendas-and-minutes/2024-2025/667388
Roland Green Preschool Community Peer Application is Live Today!!
Complete an application to attend our preschool today. If you are a Mansfield Resident and your child is 3 years old on or before 9/1/25 fill out an application to day. Go to the RG website to find the application and more information.
Superintendent Murphy's Virtual State of the School Address is scheduled for January 22, 2025. This is the 2nd of 3 scheduled meetings this school year. Use link below to register.
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/9125048653870333786
The Suprintendent Search Stakeholder survey closes end of day Friday, January 3rd. If you are still interested in completing the survey, please access the following link:
https://url.us.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/D6zLC82NYoiwwWDNfnfYIyEYEQ?domain=surveymonkey.com
The Town of Mansfield Public Schools Preschool is looking for Community Peer students to attend our preschool this fall for the 2025/2026 school year. The online application will be made available on January 6, 2025 on the Roland Green Preschool website. If your child is a Mansfield resident, aged 3 to 5 years old and not eligible for K in the 2025/2026 school year please go to our website for more information. We will be accepting applications through February 15th.
Roland Green Preschool is currently on the lookout for community peers for our half day sessions. We have openings available in both the morning session, which runs from 8:30-11am, and the afternoon session, which runs from 12-2:30pm. If you are a Mansfield resident and your child will be turning 3 by January 1, 2025, we encourage you to reach out to us at 508-261-1561 to schedule a screening appointment. Please keep in mind that these placements will be allocated on a first come, first served basis for the current school year.
Students are invited to wear the pajamas on Thursday, December 19th to celebrate Polar Express Day at Roland Green. Students will engage in a read aloud of The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg and participate in fun, engaging activities throughout the day! PLEASE WEAR SCHOOL APPROPRIATE SHOES.
Roland Green Preschool Families - Join us in celebrating the color RED on Wednesday, December 18tht! Students are encouraged to wear the the color RED and will participate in activities associated with that color throughout the day.
Inclement Weather Information: Please use the link below for important inclement weather information.
https://secure.smore.com/n/0bn1e
Thanks to the generous donations of Mansfield families, Roland Green Preschool students were able to create over 40 birthday bags for children in need. During the month of November, Roland Green collected donations of items such as cake mix, candles, and frosting to create Birthdays in a Bag which will be donated to West Side Benevolent Society for distribution to families in need. This was a wonderful activity to introduce the idea of giving back to our youngest learners.
Roland Green Preschool Birthday in a Bag Service Project Roland Green Preschool Director Kris Delaplain is excited to announce that the preschool will collaborate with West Side Benevolent Circle to give back to the community by creating ‘Birthday in a Bag’ kits. Birthday in a Bag is a way to provide a birthday party for children who might not have one otherwise. Many families are not able to provide food for their families, let alone a birthday celebration. “This service project is a great way to teach our students at a young age to look past themselves and to think about donating their time and energy to help others who might be in need. Let’s teach our children, the future generation, that it is our duty and privilege to help in our community” said Delaplain. During the month of November, students and staff will collect items to fill the birthday bags and students will decorate, sort, and fill the bags. The bags will then be donated to West Side Benevolent Circle for distribution to families in need. West Side Benevolent Circle is a local all-volunteer organization providing assistance for families in Mansfield since 1890. While West Side’s work is more widely known during the holiday season, they are embedded in our community and work year round assisting families in need. Their mission and purpose is to provide charitable assistance and support to residents who lack financial resources due to illness, losing a loved one, or other challenging life circumstances. Birthday Bags will be filled with boxed cake mix, frosting, disposable cake pans, candles, party favors, disposable plates, napkins, cutlery, decorations and a birthday card. Superintendent Murphy stated that she is proud to see our youngest students embarking on this project. “All children should be able to celebrate their special day, no matter their family’s financial situation. I’m so proud of our preschool students for helping to ensure that all children have a happy birthday.” When asked about this project, West Side President Dawn Saba stated, “West Side would love to thank Roland Green Preschool for this great idea of engaging our youngest students and showing them how they can start learning how to give back to the community and bring a smile to another child’s face on their special day. We are proud to be able to partner with them and provide this special item to our families in the community.” Roland Green Preschool is accepting donations through November 30th. If you would like to donate, please email kristina.delaplain@mansfieldschools.com or call the preschool at 508-261-1561.
EL Family Night
On November 6, Mansfield Public Schools, in partnership with the Mansfield Public Library, hosted an English Learner (EL) Family Night at the public library. MPS EL Teachers Sofia Constantino, Sue England, Elsbeth Finucane-Albert, Mark Krikorkian, and Nicole Lynch talked to families about programs and resources offered in the schools, including translation and interpretation services. This was also an opportunity for families to meet their children’s EL teachers.
Representatives from the library offered a tour of the facility and helped attendees apply for a library card.
The district has been holding this event for several years, and this is the 2nd year we have partnered with the Mansfield Public Library. The night was attended by over 25 families from Haiti, India, Pakistan, Syria, China, Algeria, Cuba, Venezuela, Brazil, Egypt, El Salvador, and more.
“Events like this reinforce the district's vision and mission of building relationships and connections between families and educators and the Mansfield community,” stated Michael Connolly, Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning.
Thank you to Ms. Constantino, Ms. England, Ms. Finucane-Albert, Mr. Krikorian, Ms. Lynch, and QMS Assistant Principal Jim Schliefke for their support and attendance at this community event.
Reminder: No School Monday, November 11, 2024
English Learner Family Night: The Mansfield Public School’s English Learner department will host a family night at the Mansfield Public Library on Wednesday, November 6th from 6:00 pm-7:00 pm. This is an opportunity for parents and guardians to meet their child's teacher and to learn about the many resources available at the library. The library is located at 255 Hope Street.
Roland Green Preschool Families - Join us in celebrating the color ORANGE on Thursday, October 31st!
Students are encouraged to wear the the color ORANGE and will
participate in activities associated with that color throughout the day.