NEW - Reminder: Pack a Snack Daily
Classes hold a daily snack time (the time is determined by the classroom teacher and is based on the classroom schedule and lunch time). Please remember to send in a snack for your child each day. As an option, you can encourage your child to eat breakfast at school each morning (and save any leftover breakfast items for snack time).
Snacks are not available for purchase at school and are not provided by our school nurse.
If your family facing challenges with providing a daily snack for your child, please contact the Floral school nurse or your child's teacher. We are here to help- no judgment.
NEW - Scholastic Book Fair Closes on Monday- Orders Due in By TOMORROW
Please send in any orders by tomorrow, Monday, so volunteers can fill orders and deliver them to your child (or place an order with Scholastic if we are out of copies here at school).
The remaining books need to be packed up for a scheduled pick-up on Tuesday.
Thank you for all of your support- many, many families took advantage of this sale in support of our school.
Notes from the Nurses
*Cold and flu season is upon us! We encourage all students and families to protect themselves with an annual flu vaccination.
*If your child is absent due to illness it may be helpful to refer to the Shrewsbury Public School policy:
"This is always a difficult decision right before the school day starts. If your
child had a fever of 100 or higher or diarrhea and/or vomiting the night
before, the child should stay home to allow them to recover. Keep in mind
that you know what is best for your child and this decision should be yours,
not theirs. A child who has a fever of 100 or higher, has vomited or has
diarrhea at school, will be dismissed. We ask that the child remain at home
until they are fever free for 24 hours without the benefit of Tylenol or Motrin.
In the case of diarrhea and/or vomiting, we ask that they remain home until
they are eating a regular diet and their bowels have returned to normal."
Please reach out with any questions or concerns. We are here to help.
Best,
Maureen Pellizzari, BSN, RN, BA
Stephanie Nazarey, MSN, RN
Phone: (508) 841-8729, floralnurses@shrewsbury.k12.ma.us
Season of Giving Gift Card Drive for Families in Need
This year our school district will again provide help to our students' families in financial need through the Season of Giving program. Please click HERE for more information about how to donate a gift card. If you are in need, please click HERE to provide us with confidential information so that you can get help. I am confident that our school community will again be generous in supporting our neighbors in need.
Free Parenting Solutions Library
Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth (MPY), in partnership with Peace At Home Parenting Solutions, is offering a free Parenting Solutions Library for families. This online resource provides 24 video presentations with expert advice on topics such as supporting school success, understanding mental health, and parenting children with ADHD and autism. Each video is designed to offer practical strategies for creating positive, lasting change at home. Access is simple and no login is required. Learn more at mpyinc.org or scan the QR code on the flyer below.
Broken Crayons Wanted for Community Service Project
A message from Arush Jagan, 9th grader and alum of Floral Street School:
I'm reaching out to you with a heart full of excitement and purpose. As members of the Floral Street School community, we have the incredible opportunity to make a positive impact on our environment and support a meaningful cause.
I kindly request that you donate any used or broken crayons you have at home. These crayons, which may seem insignificant or destined for the trash, can be transformed into something beautiful and purposeful.
Together with a friend, I have taken on a project to repurpose these crayons into unique and heartfelt gifts for a non-profit organization.
This initiative not only helps reduce our carbon footprint but also breathes new life into materials that would otherwise go to waste.
Let's come together as a community to support this endeavor and make a difference, one crayon at a time.
Thank you for your generosity and support.
Substitute School Nurses Needed
Shrewsbury Public Schools is in need of Substitute School Nurses to care for students on field trips and in school health offices. Candidates must hold a valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Massachusetts (M.G.L. c.71, s.53), current CPR certification, AED training from a recognized provider (such as the American Red Cross or American Heart Association), a strong knowledge and demonstrated skill in working with children and/or young adults, and a desire to be part of a collaborative school community. The current hourly rate for substitute nurses is $37.50/hr. Interested individuals should contact Noelle Freeman, Director of School Nursing at nfreeman@shrewsbury.k12.ma.us for further details.
