Stapleton Caregiver Update

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We are excited to share that as a component of our partnership in the United States of Readers Title I Programming, we will be the recipients of an author visit from Jerry Pallotta, author of the series “Who Would Win.” At this assembly on February 5th, every student will receive a copy of the book “Who Would Win: Lobster vs. Crab.”

Please reach out to us with questions, ideas or concerns.

Lisa DiDonato, Principal (ldidonato@framingham.k12.ma.us)

Jackie Carrasquillo, Vice Principal (jcarrasquillo@framingham.k12.ma.us)

Leigh-Ann Evans, .6 Vice Principal (levans60@framingham.k12.ma.us

January 20th: MLK Day, No School

January 23rd: Early Release, Conferences

January 30th: Early Release, Conferences

Winter Weather Safety

Recess is a necessary break in the day for optimizing a child’s social, emotional, physical and cognitive development. Ideally recess takes place outside the school building as often as possible. Principals will alert families to this expectation and inform them that students should come to school dressed appropriately for the weather. Some families may need support in obtaining rain/winter outerwear. In this case, the family should contact their school’s nurse, social worker, or school counselor for assistance. Students who do not have appropriate winter or rain wear may need to stay inside during outside recess, but all other students will be expected to participate in activities outside.

At certain times of the year, weather conditions may need to be considered in determining if students can participate in outside recess. At these times, the principal/ designee will determine whether the conditions including temperature or wind chill are severe enough to hold recess indoors. Principals are encouraged not to cancel recess due to weather, unless absolutely necessary. Basic guidelines for weather decisions are below and can be found in more detail (including wind-chill) http://www.idph.state.ia.us/hcci/common/pdf/weatherwatch.pdf or in the attached document.

Below 10 degrees: Indoor Recess

Below 15 degrees: Shortened recess

Below 32 degrees: Coat, long pants, gloves & hats as appropriate

During extremes in weather patterns, the principal/designee will assess the school playground for weather related safety issues. Recess will be held indoors if student safety may be at risk due to conditions on the playground.

Early release days for caregiver conferences are approaching: January 23, January 30, February 6. Teachers will be reaching out to schedule these conferences. We encourage all caregivers to sign up for a conference to hear about the progress your student is making.

English Sign Up

Portuguese Sign Up

Spanish Sign Up

During breakfast and lunch students scan their ID cards. This helps cafeteria staff identify the students and any known allergies. It is important that students have their ID cards on their backpacks for breakfast, as every student must be entered into the system. During lunches most students are handed their ID cards on lanyards by the teachers to scan as they go through the lunch line. If students do not have their ID card, they are prompted to put in their 6 digit code. Below is what we are using at school to help students practice. The more they practice the smoother the breakfast and lunch lines will be. Additionally, for students riding the bus, having the ID cards on students' backpacks is essential in the case of an emergency.

This week students in Grades 1-5 will be completing the Speaking test. Kindergarten students work one-to-one with an ESL (English as a Second Language) teacher working on listening, reading, writing and speaking activities.

Please review the Department of Multilingual Education Caregiver Smores below: elementary school

All administrators and support team members will be reading a book to each class this month focusing on determination. Ask your students who may have visited their classroom.

Grades K-2 community meeting about Determination.

Gratis Health - Free physicals on Monday evenings. Appointments required.

Convenient MD -Nurse Brigid can get vouchers for free physicals.

Metrowest Free Medical Program - Appointments required.

Latino Health Insurance Program - Appointments required - Must have MassHealth or other insurance

Contact Nurse Brigid for more information.

Students are not allowed to use their cell phones during the school day. Students who are found to be using their phones will be asked to put it away. If this becomes persistent we will hold it in the office until end of day and let caregivers know. Thank you for for your assistance with this.

You may have questions regarding bus routes and stops or other transportation matters. Please reach out to the Department of Transportation directly at:

Phone: 508-626-9179

Office Hours: 8:00am - 4:00pm

Carpool to School - We have partnered with GoTogether provides another option to get your student to school. This service is an online transportation matching platform that allows families to connect and set up rides or walks to school.