Hemenway Happenings
Welcome to the 2022-23 School Year, August 29, 2023
05/26/2024
Dear Parents and Caregivers,
It was a busy week filled with numerous activities for our students. Our second graders and kindergarten students enjoyed their field trips, and several students reported that they had a lot of fun. We also hosted a successful book fair, where every student was able to get a book.
The 5th Grade Career Day was a great success! Parents came in to share their careers and the joys of their professions, which was both informative and inspiring. Additionally, teachers from the middle school presented on what students can look forward to at Walsh Middle School. A highlight of the week was having our Framingham mayor visit to talk about his job, along with his HR representative who shared insights about working at City Hall.
Thank you to the PTO, all the parents who presented, our dedicated teachers, office staff, Peer leaders, our Framingham mayor, and, of course, our wonderful students for making this week truly special.
This week, we will complete our i-Ready Diagnostic, prepare for our music concert, and meet with the School Council.
Thank you for your continued support.
Have a wonderful rest of the week!
With warm regards,
Marguerite & Kelly
Dr. Marguerite Lackard, Principal mlackard@framingham.k12.ma.us
Mrs. Kelly Napierski, Assistant Principal knapierski@framingham.k12.ma.us
Upcoming Dates:
May 14: Grade 5 STE #1
May 15: Grade 5 STE #2
May 16: Early Release - Parent/Teacher Conferences
May 24: Career Day for 5th Grade
May 27: No School in Observance of Memorial Day
May 28: School Council Meeting @ Hemenway
June 5: Spring Instrumental Concert - 3rd, 4th, & 5th grades; PTO @ 6:15 p.m
Hemenway Spring Instrumental Concert, Wednesday, June 5th @9:45am
Welcome to this year's Hemenway Spring Instrumental Concert! The 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade students are looking forward to putting on a wonderful concert for you all!
This concert will feature the 5th Grade Band, 4th Grade/5th Grade General Music, and 3rd Grade all playing pieces focused on instrumentation and performing in an ensemble. The 5th Grade Band is excited to finally showcase all of their hard work this year! Then, the 4th Grade and 5th Grade general music students will all be joining forces for a performance of "We're Going to Be Friends" involving ukuleles and a plethora of classroom instruments. Finally, 3rd Grade will end the show with a rock medley they have been learning on recorder, and closing the show with a delicate French lullaby.
The start time for the concert is 9:45am. The order of performances is as follows:
5th Grade Band
5th Grade/4th Grade General Music
3rd Grade General Music
We look forward to seeing you there!
Student Clothing
If you are missing any of your child's (children's) school jackets, shirts, winter boots, water bottle, and more, please stop by the main office after 3:30 p.m to pick-up these items. Clothen will be donated this Friday.
Dismissing a Student Early
A written request from a parent is necessary for ANY dismissal changes. Requests should be emailed to the classroom teacher and jmellovial@framingham.k12.ma.us or brought into the school office before the start of the school day. (Please, do not send it to Cheryl; she is retired from the office manager position) No requests will be taken after 2:30 p.m unless it is an emergency. Usually no student will be dismissed based on a telephone request.
Student Clothing
***Please place a small label on your child's belongings - Name & homeroom. This will help with returning clothing items that are misplaced
Early Student Pick-Up
If you need to pick up your child early from school, kindly send a note with your child. This ensures that both the classroom teacher and office staff are aware, allowing them sufficient time to ensure a safe and smooth pick-up process. Arriving just minutes before the bell can lead to chaos and miscommunication. Your cooperation in following an orderly procedure is greatly appreciated.
Communications Process
- Reporting absences - Call office staff 508-626-9149. Call between 4:00 pm and 8:30am if your child is to be absent OR tardy.
- Picking-up your child early from school - note sent to the classroom teacher & call Office Staff. If your child goes to the afterschool program, notify the director of the Hemenway program also
- Immunizations - School Nurse 508-782-6302 or mhenri77@framingham.k12.ma.us
- Transportation - Sign-up for a bus. Visit the transportation website to access information regarding transportation.
- Special Education information - Kathryn Thomas, kproulx@framingham.k12.ma.us
- Issues occurring in the classroom - should be shared with the classroom teacher
- After school programing - Contact Demi Akins (508-745-0785; dakins@framingham.k12.ma.us)
- Social Emotional Issues needing to be addressed - our social worker or guidance counselor -clangan@framingham.k12.ma.us or kriley@framingham.k12.ma.us
- Basic Needs (Coats or shoes) - shared with our social worker, psychologist or guidance counselor - clangan@framingham.k12.ma.us or kriley@framingham.k12.ma.us
- Family Concerns that may impacting the student in school - contact our Guidance Counselor
- Food Services Update -kwilcox@framingham.k12.ma.us
- Academic concerns - the classroom teacher
School Hours 9:15am - 3:30 pm
Students are welcome to begin arriving at school at 9:00 am, when teachers will be present to greet them.
Early Release Days
- Students are dismissed at 1:05pm.
- Lunch IS served.
- If your child rides the bus, you can expect them to arrive at their stop approximately two and a half hours earlier than normal.
- Early Release Thursdays: 9/19/23, 10/5/23, 10/12.23, 10/26/23, 11/7/23, 3/14/24, 3/28/24, 4/4/24, 4/25/24, 5/9/24, 5/16/24
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Attendance and Reporting Your Child Absent:
Absence line: 508-626-9149
Call between 4:00 P. M. and 8:30 A.M. if your child is to be absent OR tardy.
Late students must report directly to the office upon arrival.
Dismissing a Student Early
A written request from a parent is necessary for ANY dismissal changes. Requests should be emailed to the classroom teacher and jmellovial@framingham.k12.ma.us or brought into the school office before the start of the school day. No requests will be taken after 2:30 pm unless it is an emergency. No student will be dismissed based on a telephone request.
