North Pembroke Elementary School

Please ensure your students wear rubber-soled sneakers for physical education class each week. Boots, Crocs, and Uggs, and similar footwear pose a tripping hazard and are not allowed during class. Bringing a change of footwear on physical education days is an excellent way to ensure your child is prepared.

Attendance is important – but your child should not come to school when too sick to learn or there is a risk of making others ill.

When you are questioning whether to send your child to school or not, please keep the following guidelines in mind:

• Fever ~ A temperature greater than 100.0 is considered a fever. Your child should be fever-free without the use of fever-reducing medication for 24 hours before returning to school.

• Vomiting and Diarrhea ~ Your child should be symptom-free for 24 hours before returning to school.

• Rash ~ A rash is usually a sign of a viral illness. It may also be a reaction to a medication or chemical (plant, detergent). If your child has an unusual rash or it is associated with a fever, contact your doctor. Keep your child home until you have discussed the rash with your doctor.

• Cold, sore throat, cough ~ Children average six to eight colds per year. Your child may attend school if there is no fever. If cold and cough symptoms are associated with a fever or they do not readily improve, call your doctor.

If your child has anything contagious (i.e. chickenpox, Fifth disease, strep throat, conjunctivitis, impetigo, MRSA, measles, pertussis, etc.), I need to know so we can take the necessary steps to prevent an outbreak.

If your child is being treated for an illness (pneumonia, bronchitis, ear infection, asthma), even if they don’t need medication at school, it is helpful for me to know, so I can provide the best care for them at school.

If your child has sustained an injury ask your healthcare provider when it is safe to return to school and physical activities (physical education and recess). Inform me so we can make the appropriate accommodations at school.

Children with allergies or asthma are often affected more seriously by respiratory infections and may need to see a healthcare provider.

The Pembroke Integrated Preschool is now accepting applications for the 2025-2026 school year. Applications are due by 2/7/2025. Visit our website for more information about the program.

February 7&14.

SEPAC Parent & Caregiver Support Group Meetings for 2025 Announced

We’re excited to share the schedule for the SEPAC (Special Education Parent Advisory Council) Parent & Caregiver Support Group Meetings for 2025. Thank you to all the families who provided feedback on preferred meeting times—your input helped shape this schedule.

All meetings will take place at the Pembroke Community Center

Here’s the schedule for the upcoming year:

January: Monday, January 27 | 9:00–10:30 AM
February: Monday, February 10 | 6:30–8:00 PM
March: Monday, March 10 | 9:00–10:30 AM
April: Wednesday, April 2 | 6:30–8:00 PM
May: Monday, May 12 | 9:00–10:30 AM
June: Wednesday, June 11 | 6:30–8:00 PM

We hope to see you at one or more of these meetings!

The Elementary Lunch Menu is now available on the MealViewer app!
https://schools.mealviewer.com/school/PembrokePublicSchoolsElementary

We are thrilled to share that two former North Pembroke Elementary School students, Maeve and Elena, now seniors at Pembroke High School, have returned to North to complete some of their community service hours.

Maeve and Elena have been helping our students dive into science through hands-on activities that they designed themselves. Their creative and engaging approach has helped our students better understand key scientific concepts while inspiring curiosity and excitement about learning.

We appreciate Maeve and Elena for taking the time to support and give back to the North community. Their dedication and enthusiasm are truly inspiring.

Integrity is the character trait for the month of January. We speak of integrity as doing the right thing even when no one is watching.

Hey NPES Families!

No Selling Fundraiser Alert!

What the heck? Just write the check!

We’re kicking off a fundraiser for our amazing 5th graders, and we’re aiming to raise about $75 per student to support end-of-year and promotion activities!

Your donations will fund:
6th Grade Outing
Survivor Night Supplies & Refreshments
Yearbooks
6th Grade Breakfast
Class Gift

Donate any amount that works for you!
Venmo: @northpto (note: "Class of 2032")
Checks: Payable to NPES PTO (memo: "Class of 2032")

Let’s make this year unforgettable for our future Class of 2032! Thank you for your support!

Join Us for a Night of Shamrocks and Shenanigans!

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Mark your calendars for March 15 and get ready to support a great cause for our Pembroke Elementary Schools! Thats right- a night out for the town!

What’s in store:

• Live music from Bad Decisions

• Exciting raffles

• Silent auctions with amazing prizes

All proceeds will directly benefit Pembroke Elementary Schools, helping to enrich the educational experience for our students and enhance their learning environment.

April 19, 2025

February Teen Take-And-Make: Avocado Magnet

Available beginning February 3 while supplies last

We know teens are busy with school, work, chores, and more so we're giving you an opportunity to craft on your own time. This month, make an avocado magnet with a heart-shaped seed! No registration needed. These crafts are kindly sponsored by the Friends of the Pembroke Public Library.

Storytime

Mondays and Tuesdays at 10:30am

Ages 2 to 5 and their caregivers can enjoy an interactive storytime that encourages school readiness skills. Join us for songs, movement, and more! There will be no Storytime on Monday, February 17.

Baby Lapsit

Thursdays at 10:30am

Designed for babies and toddlers from 6 to 24 months, Lapsits are a great chance for caregivers to bond with their child. Each 30-minute program includes stretches, songs, and rhymes followed by an open play time that allows babies to play and grown-ups to chat.

LEGO Club

Tuesday, February 11 from 4:00-5:00pm

Kids ages 4+ are welcome to visit and build with the library LEGOs. Bring your neighbors, big siblings, and school friends! This month's theme is Marble Run.

Anime Club

Thursday, February 13 from 4:15-5:45pm

Ages 11 - 15 are invited to watch anime, snack, craft and socialize. This month attendees will enjoy episodes from Sailor Moon (TV-PG), craft with perler beads, and make kandi bracelets with pony beads.

Chess Club

Wednesday, February 19 from 4:00-5:00pm

Youth and families can learn and play chess at the Library. Whether you've been playing for years or want to start playing for the first time, you’re welcome to join us!

Puppy Dog Tales

Thursday, February 20 from 4:15-5:00pm

Readers of all ages may read to a certified therapy dog to develop their literacy and presentation skills as well as build confidence and self-esteem. Our dogs and trainers provide a supportive environment to practice reading aloud.

Mini Golf

Friday, February 21 from 12:30-4:30pm

Join the Library for a round of mini golf! This is a drop-in event with no registration required and no age minimum* or maximum!

*Per Library policy, children ages 7 and under must be accompanied by someone over the age of 13.

Teen Craft: Cards for Hospitalized Kids

Thursday, February 27 from 4:00-5:00pm

Middle & high school students can earn a community service hour credit and get creative by making cards for the organization “Cards for Hospitalized Kids.”

Email: michael.murphy@pembrokek12.org
Website: pembrokek12.org
Location: 72 Pilgrim Road, Pembroke, MA, USA
Phone: 781-826-5115
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NorthPembrokeElementarySchool/