Colonial Park Weekly News
February 3 - February 7
Principal's Note
Dear Colonial Park Families -
Welcome to February! January seemed extra long this year, and I'm happy to be entering into a new month. It's definitely cold and flu season, and our staff is running low on tissues, paper towels and disinfectant wipes. We welcome any donations at the office, and we will provide them to staff members in need. As always, we are grateful for our community's generosity!
February is a busy month at Colonial Park, and I wanted to provide you with some important upcoming dates to add to your calendar:
Wednesday, 2/5 - Preschool Conferences, 4:00 to 7:00
Thursday, 2/6 - Preschool Conferences, 12 to 2:55 (Early Release Day for Preschool Only)
*For Preschool Conferences, please enter through the main entrance of the building.
Friday, 2/7 - PTO Sponsored Used Book Sale - All books are $1.00
Friday, 2/7 - Goldie Gathering, Wear Blue or CP/Stoneham Spiritwear
Monday, 2/10 - 80s Spirit Day in Recognition of the 100th Day of School (80 to go!)
Wednesday, 2/12 - Early Release Day for K-4, No School for Preschool
Friday, 2/14 - Valentines Day
Monday, 2/17 through 2/21 - February Vacation
Valentine's Day is coming up on Friday, February 14, and many of our students will participate in a Valentine exchange. Just a reminder, please do not attach food or candy to your child's valentines. Non-food items are definitely fine to provide; however, there is a district-wide policy regarding food being provided or shared with other children. Thank you in advance!
Our 100th day of school is being celebrated on Friday, February 10. Once again this year, we are having an 80s Spirit Day, in recognition of 80 more school days! We are expecting to see some neon colors, lace, denim, activewear...all the classics!
Just a reminder, February vacation is coming up, and all Stoneham Public Schools will be closed Monday, February 17 through Friday, February 21. All K-12 SPS students will have an Early Release Day on Wednesday, February 12. There is no preschool on Wednesday, February 12.
I am attaching the updated February Lunch Menu. Have a wonderful week!
Best,
Rosa Flynn
PTO News
*Used Book Sale - Coming up on Friday, February 7th. We will be having a Used Book Sale in the library. This will take place during school hours, and books will be $1. Proceeds will go back to the library. We will be looking for volunteers to assist with setting up on Thursday , February 6th right after school. Please email colonialparkpto@gmail.com if you are able to help.
*Community Engagement Session 2/8 - 11:00am at the Town Hall Auditorium or virtually (link to come). This is an opportunity to ask questions of and share your concerns with the Select Board, School Committee, and Finance and Advisory Board regarding the FY26 Budget Crisis. The Boys and Girls Club has graciously offered to provide free childcare for attendees (see below)
*The Boys & Girls Club of Stoneham will be offering free childcare on February 8 at Stoneham Town Hall at 10;45a.m. to 1pm (or until 10 minutes after the meeting ends; whichever comes first). Childcare will be located on site at the Stoneham Town Hall. This opportunity is for children ages 4+ to join in on some fun age-appropriate activities while you attend the meeting. Parents/Guardians must remain on site while children are in the program. Pre registration is not required but appreciated. Please complete the below form to let us know you plan on attending. You will be asked to complete a waiver at drop off.
There is no cost for the childcare, but if you would like to support the Boys & Girls Club, you can make a donation at this link: https://tinyurl.com/2s3ucx6u Flyer attached.
Pre Registration Link : https://tinyurl.com/48yud6e3
*Burgers for a Cause - Thank you to everyone who joined us at Fuddruckers to support the PTO and supported our 4th grade cash calendar fundraiser!
MCAS Information for Grades 3 and 4 - Save the Dates!
Colonial Park has selected the dates for the ELA and Math MCAS this Spring. Please mark your calendar!
ELA MCAS - Week of April 7:
Grade 4: Monday, April 7
Wednesday, April 9
Grade 3: Tuesday, April 8
Thursday, April 10
Math MCAS - Week of May 12:
Grade 4: Monday, May 12
Wednesday, May 14
Grade 3: Tuesday, May 13
Thursday, May 15
Kindergarten Registration, Monday, January 3
Kindergarten Registration for the 2025-2026 school year will be held on Monday, January 3 from 4:00 to 7:00 at the Central Middle School. Please see the attached flyer for more information.
Free Child Care for Stoneham Public Meeting on Saturday, February 8
The Boys & Girls Club of Stoneham will be offering free childcare on February 8 at Stoneham Town Hall at 10:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. during the Town Budget Meeting (or until 10 minutes after the meeting ends; whichever comes first).
Childcare will be located on site at the Stoneham Town Hall. This opportunity is for children ages 4+ to join in on some fun age-appropriate activities while you attend the meeting. Parents/Guardians must remain on site while children are in the program. Pre registration is not required but appreciated.
Please complete the below form to let us know you plan on attending. You will be asked to complete a waiver at drop off. There is no cost for the childcare, but if you would like to support the Boys & Girls Club, you can make a donation at this link: DONATE HERE
Pre Registration Link
Any questions contact ddivirgilio@bgcstoneham.org
