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The McCarthy Memo
The Weekly Newsletter for McCarthy Families 9.25.23
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Important School Information
School Hours
8:00am to 2:30pm
Doors open at 8:00am
Breakfast is served starting at 8:00am
Classes begin at 8:15am
Dismissal begins at 2:30pm
Main Office Phone:
508-626-9161
Upcoming Dates and Events
This Week at a Glance
Tue Sept 19
- BOKS
Fri Sept 29
- PTO sponsored PARENT'S NIGHT OUT!
Upcoming Dates and Events
Mon Oct 2
- Professional Development - No School for Students
Wed Oct 4
- Open House/Family Night 6:30-8:00
Thu Oct 5
- Early Release 12:05 Parent Conferences
- No Homework Day
Mon Oct 9
- No School: Indigenous People's Day
Wed Oct 11
- School Picture Day
Sat Oct 21
- The PUMPKIN FAIR!!
"In the Know... Teaching and Learning at McCarthy School!
Each week in this new section of our newsletter, families can learn a bit about what students are learning at each grade level. This will contain highlights from the week, pictures from classrooms, and more!
This week in....
This week we highlight our Math Instruction, which uses curriculum resources from Eureka Math and Math in Practice. For more information on these resources, see the following links:
Students and teachers are working hard in mathematics to build number sense as well as their perseverance in solving problems. In K-2, students are building their number sense and skills with addition and subtraction, while in 3rd-5th, students are learning about geometry!
In Kindergarten... Students are learning how to sort and classify objects into categories. Sorting by size, shape, color, and use is an essential foundational skill for learning. Students are also are learning to count objects up to 5, answer "How many?" questions and write numbers.
In 1st Grade... Students are building their knowledge and proficiency of addition and subtraction of numbers within 10. One great strategy for learning addition is the "count on" strategy; when students are adding two numbers, they should students remember the larger number and count up from that number using fingers, number lines, or counters.
In 2nd Grade... Students also are building their knowledge and proficiency of addition and subtraction of numbers, but this time up to 100 using place value concepts, number lines, and fluency strategies. Students are applying this knowledge to solve word problems. Try one with your students: "Andy had $28. He spent $5 on a book. Lisa had $20 and got $3 more. Lisa says she has more money. Is she right or wrong? Use pictures, numbers, or words to prove your answer."
In 3rd Grade... Students are learning about two-dimensional shapes, including classifying shapes as polygons and subcategories of polygons such as quadrilaterals (4 sided shapes). Did you know that to be a polygon, a figure has to be closed (no openings), have at least three straight lines (sides), and no curves? That means a circle is NOT a polygon.
In 4th Grade... Students are learning about lines and angles, including how shapes are made of a specific number of each. They are learning how to identify intersecting, parallel, and perpendicular lines as well as lines of symmetry too. Geometry has a lot of vocabulary and students are working hard to remember the meaning of each term.
In 5th Grade... Students are learning about coordinate plans. Students learn about the x-axis and y-axis, how to read and plot points and how to use line graphs for real world problems. A great game to practice this skill is the board game "Battleship." A good trick to remember is move right, then up... just like when using an elevator. You need to move into the elevator before you go up.
News of Note
Transportation Inquiries for the 23-24 School Year
Transportation Change or Concern Form
Formulario para solicitar cambios o compartir inquietudes sobre los autobuses
Formulário p/ solicitar alteração ou relatar preocupações c/ transporte escolar
Open House/Family Night/Curriculum Night October 4, 2023 6:30-8:00pm
Our annual Curriculum Night/Open House/Family Night is going to be on October 4, 2023, from 6:30-8:00pm. This year, our McCarthy will be a student centered/led event for students with their families. Students will visit their classrooms with their family members to show them their classroom, explain some of their work from the first weeks of school, and guide them around the classroom to share what their day at McCarthy School looks and feels like. Additionally, the students will take their families on a tour of the school, visiting the library, art room, cafeteria, music room, gym, and yes…..lost and found! More information will be coming in the next few weeks!
PLEASE JOIN THE McCarthy SCHOOL COUNCIL
A school council is a representative, school building-based committee composed of the principal, parents, teachers and community members, required to be established by each school pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 71, Section 59C. The law outlines four major areas of responsibility for councils. School councils are to assist principals in:
Adopting educational goals for the school that are consistent with local educational policies and statewide student performance standards
Identifying the educational needs of students attending the school
Reviewing the annual school building budget
Formulating a school improvement plan
We will also discuss our initiative with the Equity Imperative: Do students and their families have a strong sense of belonging at McCarthy School?
Please join this year’s school council by emailing Cynthia Page at:
Parent Night Out - September 29, 2023, 5-8pm
- Parent Night Out registration is closed for Friday, September 29. But don’t worry, there’s another one coming in November!
- For those who have already registered, you should receive a confirmation email soon about parent night out.
If you are signed up and unable to attend, please let us know as we do have a waitlist.
Open House Cookie Sale - October 4, 2023
Picture Day - October 11, 2023
Pumpkin Fair - Save the Date! October 21, 2023
- Our annual Pumpkin Fair is right around the corner! We will have raffle baskets, games, face painting, food trucks, Big Joe the Storyteller, a petting zoo, and more!
- We need MANY volunteers to make this event a success! Please click here to sign up to volunteer!
- Do you love to bake? We’d love you to help with our Pumpkin Fair Bake Sale! Please sign up here to let us know what you’ll be bringing.
Join the McCarthy School PTO Facebook Page!
Join our McCarthy School Parent Teacher Organization... the PTO!
Please join our hard-working Parent Teacher Organization. Our PTO is a group made up of parents and teachers who pool their talents to provide practical support for McCarthy School. Please check back often for updates, announcements, and information about upcoming events!
CLICK HERE to learn more about the McCarthy PTO
Want to stay updated on school events? Click here to be added to our PTO email list!
Follow them on Facebook (@mccpto) or Instagram (@miriammccarthypto) to stay up-to-date on everything happening with the McCarthy PTO.
Other Important Previously Shared Information
New Food Service Breakfast and Lunch Menu System Information
The Department of Food Service is happy to introduce a new menu system called Nutrislice. This new menu system allows parents, students and faculty to view menu items, calorie counts, product formulation statements, allergy information and much more. There will also be a mobile app available to all for quick and easy access.
Access the Web Version: Framingham Public Schools Menus on Nutrislice.
Download The App: The app is called Nutrislice and can be downloaded for free!
- On a mobile phone? Visit the appropriate app store link: iOS App Store or the Google Play Store.
- On a computer? Simply scan the QR code and choose which app store to visit.
- After opening the app, write 'Framingham' in the search bar and choose our district.
- To be able to change the language settings in the app, click on the 3 lines on the top right corner once in the app and click on ‘select a language’.
- If you would like to receive Push notifications with important information, follow these steps:
- Have the Nutrislice app installed on their phone
- Allow notifications from Nutrislice on their device permissions.
- Favorite one or more locations.
Need printed menus? Just visit the website, choose your child's school level and the desired menu. On the upper right corner there is a print icon that will take you to a page where you can print the Menu. There you can also choose what language you would like the menu to be printed.
Tip! For a better view choose landscape on the right before printing.
Media Release Forms
The Framingham Public School District uses images and/or videos (‘media’) of students and student work to showcase educational activities and programs (including before and after school and vacation programs), as well as to inform the community of the Framingham Public Schools experience. Photographs, videos, and/or the name of your child may be included in publications (print or digital), news releases, and on District maintained websites or social media accounts.
If you DO NOT give Framingham Public Schools permission to use your child’s name, image, or school work in any public display or presentation, please complete the digital Google Form (Photo / Video Opt-Out | Exclusión de foto/video | Formulário de Exclusão de Mídia (Foto/Vídeo) or print, sign, and return the form(s) listed below to the appropriate place based on your school(s).
Printed Forms
Printed forms can be returned to your child's Homeroom Teacher
Please note that FPS does not control the disclosure or use of photographs or video taken by participants at events that are open to parents, community members, and/or the news media. Additionally, this form does not apply to students participating in public events, like academic competitions, performances and athletic events. Student photos and names from these events may be published by news media.
Upon receipt of this signed opt-out form, school staff will document your child’s status (Media Opt-Out) in the X2 Student Information System for the current school year.