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Meet staff, teachers, and visit classrooms!

September 19 - Early Release

September 20 - Barbieri Spirit Day (See image above)

September 24 - K-2 Open School Night 6:30PM - 7:30PM

September 25 - 3-5 Open School Night 6:30PM - 7:30PM

October 3 - No School: Rosh Hashanah

October 4 - Picture Day

October 4 - Coffee with Admin (This is a date change for this month only)

October 10 - Early Release (Dismissal is at 12:55)

October 10 - PTO Meeting Virtual Link

October 14 - No School: Indigenous Peoples' Day

Hello Families and Caregivers,

Please scroll through carefully for important information. Topics include:

• Interim Vice Principal Announcement
• Opt out Link for Health Screenings and other notes from Nurse Lisa
• Family Support Coordinator Newsletter Link

It is my pleasure to announce that while I continue to serve as your interim principal, Ms. Emily Rubin will be serving as your interim vice principal. Many of you know Ms. Rubin as our Social Emotional Behavior Coach. Your children know her because she works with all grade levels and facilitates our monthly community meetings. Due to her extensive knowledge of all our students and her ongoing support of staff and admin, it was the most natural decision to appoint her as interim vice principal. It is a large school with over 680 students and consistent collaboration with students and families is best met with three administrators instead of two.

In order to ensure timely communication and personalized oversight of students, families and staff we have divided who will oversee each grade level.

Interim Principal Gizelle Lev will continue to serve Kindergarten and Grade 5.

Vice Principal Lauren Foley will serve Grades 1 and 2.

Interim Vice Principal Emily Rubin will serve Grades 3 and 4.

• Please do not send your children with cleats. If they need to bring them, they cannot wear them outside to play. They're causing a lot of injuries outside at recess.
• We will be holding health screenings soon. If you would like to opt out please fill out this form.
• Please do not send kids if they have been vomiting or have had a fever within 24 hours (they tell adults at school even if the parents don’t think they do haha).
• I am missing a lot of updated K and 4th grade physicals that are mandatory by the state of MA. Email is best. (LSilverio@framingham.k12.ma.us). Any/all allergy or asthma meds should be in by now too. Parents/Guardians must personally bring them. If any student has new health conditions please advise the nurse.
• Every student needs a change of clothing, especially if they have accidents so we can avoid needing to have parents leave work and bring a change of clothing.
• Please send students with water bottles. I have maybe 5-6 for students who are in true need. If you need support in getting water bottles, please reach out to our Family Support and Partnership Coordinator Yesenia Gaudet (ygaudet@framingham.k12.ma.us)

Thank you so much!

Lisa Silverio RN BSN

Barbieri School Nurse

Unfortunately, our school office is not able to help you with any bus questions. If you have any questions, reach out to the Department of Transportation. The Department of Transportation information is below:

Director

Angela Furtado

Transportation Secretary

Sheri King

Phone: 508-626-9179

Office Hours: 8:00AM - 4:00PM

None of these activities are possible without parent volunteers! Please come and volunteer for events throughout the school year.

Join us our PTO Meeting which will be held the second Thursday of every month. You can join virtually or in person.

First Meeting is on October 10. Please join us in person in the library or virtually. Click link HERE.

Reunión del PTO de Barbieri / Barbieri PTO Meeting

Thursday, October 10 · 7:00PM – 9:00PM

Time zone: America/New_York

Google Meet joining info

Video call link: https://meet.google.com/nqu-anxv-uim

This is a re-schedule from Thursday October 3 as we don't have school on that Thursday.

1. What if my child is sick and can't come to school?

Please call the attendance line 508-626-9187 and leave your child's name, their teacher's name and reason for absence. You can also email barattendance@framingham.k12.ma.us

You can also obtain more information from our Framingham Attendance Office here.

2. What if my child has a change in dismissal plan?

Please call the attendance line 508-626-9187. You can also email barattendance@framingham.k12.ma.us and send a note to school with your child to give to his or her teacher.

3. What if I don't have a bus and I have no way of getting my child to school?

By law, your child is expected to come to school every day unless they are sick and have an excused absence. It is the family and caregiver's responsibility to find a solution to this in order to avoid any further legal consequences. Please contact Department of Transportation for any bus inquires.

4. Can my child eat breakfast for free at school every day?

Yes, breakfast is served starting at 8:50AM. Students are expected to eat quickly and be ready to start the day in the classroom no later than 9:15AM.

5. Can my child eat lunch for free at school every day?

Yes, lunch is free at school. Please refer to the monthly menu on the Framingham Public School Website to see what is being served daily.

6. Should I pack a snack for my child?

Yes, however it is not guaranteed that there will be a separate time during the day to eat their snack. Students may have a working snack which means that the snack you pack can be eaten quickly and cleaned up quickly. Your teacher can provide a list of suggestions if requested.

7. Does my child have recess?

Yes, your child has 30 minutes in their schedule for recess.

8. Why is my child being marked tardy?

Students entering the building after 9:05AM will be marked unexcused tardy. Students arriving BEFORE 9:05AM enter through Door 12. Students arriving AFTER 9:05 must enter through Door 1 with an adult and obtain a tardy pass. There will be traffic on Dudley Road. Please plan accordingly.

9. What if I have any questions regarding curriculum, instruction, and how behavior skills are addressed and taught?

Your first contact should be your child's teacher. Depending on the question or concern, they will then ensure the right staff member addresses your questions and concerns.

10. How is unskilled behavior addressed in the school?

Please refer to the Full Code of Character, Conduct and Support. If you have any questions, please contact the classroom teacher.

School hours

Doors open: 8:50AM
Breakfast: 8:50AM - 9:05AM
School begins: 9:05AM
School dismissal: 3:20PM

*Early release dismissal: 12:55PM (lunch is served)
*Half day dismissal: 12:20PM (lunch is not served)

Office: 508-626-9187
Attendance Line: 508-626-9187

Attendance Email: barattendance@framingham.k12.ma.us

Questions?

Please let us know if you have any questions.

Interim Principal Gizelle Lev - glev@framingham.k12.ma.us

Vice Principal Lauren Foley - lfoley@framingham.k12.ma.us

Interim Vice Principal Emily Rubin - erubin@framingham.k12.ma.us

Assistant Office Manager Michelle Woodall - Mwoodall@framingham.k12.ma.us

Family Partnership Coordinator Yesenia Gaudet ygaudet@framingham.k12.ma.us

Before and After Care Explorers Coordinator Jose Pesantez jpesantez@framingham.k12.ma.us

Alisha Rivera Barbieri PTO President - barbieriptopresident@gmail.com

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