News & Notes April 2024
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Updates from our Director
Dear Families,
In another week is the Spring vacation break and there will be no school for all FPS students. Hopefully "Mother Nature" will give us some beautiful weather for those of us who are staying in this area. If you are going away....we wish you safe travels.
Once warmer spring weather arrives, teachers will use our outdoor areas for learning experiences, nature walks, snack/lunch picnics and of course....playground fun! Therefore, please remember to dress your children in layers so they can enjoy the cooler morning temperatures as well as warmer afternoon sun. If your child needs sunblock, please apply it before coming to school. Water bottles with your child's name clearly labeled on it would be very helpful for children to have available to fill up at our water filling station and stay hydrated. Your help is greatly appreciated....THANK YOU!
We hope you all enjoy a safe and healthy vacation week from April 15-19th with family and friends.
Sincerely,
Rosario Alvarez, Director
Red Sox Day!
Tuesday, April 9th will be Red Sox day at BLOCKS Preschool! Students who wish to participate can wear their favorite Red Sox apparel to school!
Comfy Clothes Day!
Friday, April 12th will be Sensory Friendly Friday at BLOCKS Preschool! Students who wish to participate can dress up in your comfy clothes!
Help Needed with Car Drop Off at Juniper Hill
Dear Families,
Given the continued increase in our enrollment at the Juniper Hill location, we now have more cars during both arrival and dismissal. However, the greatest impact is seen in the morning drop off during the 8:05-8:15 drop off time. Staff who are expected to start working at 8:00 a.m. are unable to park and be ready for work when cars line up early blocking access to parking spaces.
Please remember that our car drop off does not begin until 8:05 a.m. We kindly request that families not arrive earlier than 8:00 a.m. This would allow all staff to easily park and be ready to escort your children safely into school beginning at 8:05 a.m.
Thank you in advance for your cooperation and assistance in this matter.
Notes from our Nurses
Just a reminder that Nurse Nicole is on maternity leave. She will be back for the last few weeks of school to say goodbye to our friends who are leaving to go to Kindergarten! Please forward all medical questions or concerns to Aurelia Medina Amedina@framingham.k12.ma.us or your child's teacher.
It’s always a great time of year when the cold winter weather ends and spring finally appears…unless you suffer from seasonal allergies. Seasonal allergies, also called allergic rhinitis or “hay fever” are very common and can be rather unpleasant and difficult to manage. An estimated 7.1 million kids in the United States report environmental allergies. Seasonal allergies can hit at various times of the year. In the spring, flower and tree pollen are common culprits. Grass pollen starts in late spring and peaks in the summer months. Weed pollen (such as ragweed) and mold spores plague kids mainly in the late summer and fall. Please consult with your pediatrician if your child is showing symptoms of seasonal allergies. It is very difficult to focus and learn when little bodies don't feel their best. Your doctor may suggest over the counter or prescription medications to help ease these symptoms ( Stuffy/runny nose, watery/ itchy eyes, cough, sore throat, and headaches).
In addition they can cause lack of sleep, increased ear and sinus infections, and asthma exacerbations. Allergies should never cause crusting in the eyes or fever. Please keep your child home if they experience either of those and call your pediatrician for a consultation.
Physical Exams: Updated physical exams are needed for all students!
If your child has had a recent physical exam/immunizations, please send it to us at nbisazza@framingham.k12.ma.us. To provide the best care for your child I need to have their most up to date health information. If your child does not have a doctor, and has not had a physical in the last 2 years, Gratis Health offers physical exams and other health services free of charge. See their information at: https://gratishealth.org/
Thank you and we hope that everyone has an awesome April break!- Nurse Nicole
Upcoming PTO Meetings
PTO meetings will take place online from 7:30-8:30pm via ZOOM on the 2nd TUESDAY of the month on the following dates:
April 9
May 14
June 11
Parents of all classrooms are welcome and encouraged to attend! More information & meeting link will be sent via email by your child's teacher.
Picture Retake Day!
Picture Retake Day will be on Thursday, April 25th. If your child was absent on Picture Day or if you would like your child's picture retaken, please let your child's teacher know that you would like their picture taken that day. If you are having your child's picture retaken, you must return the undamaged portrait package to the photographer that day. If you have any specific instructions for the photographer, please jot them down so they show through the envelope window and can be easily spotted.
Retake packages will be distributed at the school approximately 3-5 weeks after Retake Day.
Last Tuition Payment
For most people, April is the last month of tuition. It is imperative that you send your payment, if you have not already done so. Families who started later in the year and have not paid a deposit will also receive an invoice later in the month for their last payment due May 1st. If you have any questions relating to your account, please email Rhaira Pratt rpratt@framingham.k12.ma.us
B.L.O.C.K.S. Preschool promotes a flexible atmosphere that considers children individually and as members of a group. Our program provides a variety of resources that address children's particular interests, needs and levels of development.
Learning through play, development of self concept, the growth of language and respect for others will be fostered in order to maximize future school success. The ultimate goal of this program is to instill in children a curiosity about their world and a hunger to learn.