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"Paw Prints"
Farley Elementary School's Weekly Family Update
Dear Farley Families,
As we close out another remarkable school year, I want to take a moment to reflect on the extraordinary "Choose Love" qualities our community has displayed over these ten months. Courage, gratitude, forgiveness, and acts of compassion have been evident in everything we've accomplished together.
To our students, your courage has been truly inspiring. Whether it was adapting to new ways of learning, facing challenges head-on, or supporting your peers, you showed remarkable bravery. Your willingness to step out of your comfort zones and continue striving for excellence is commendable.
Our staff has demonstrated immense gratitude and resilience. Whatever the hurdles, you have consistently expressed appreciation for one another and for the support received from our families. Your dedication to creating a nurturing and stimulating environment for our students has not gone unnoticed. Thank you for your tireless efforts and for showing our students the power of gratitude.
Families, your acts of forgiveness and understanding have been vital this year. Navigating through modern times requires patience and grace, and you have shown both in abundance. Thank you for your flexibility and for maintaining a positive and supportive attitude throughout the year.
Lastly, the acts of compassion displayed by everyone in our community have been nothing short of remarkable. From kind gestures and words of encouragement to the countless ways we have supported one another, compassion has been at the heart of our school. These acts have strengthened our bond and made Farley a more inclusive and caring place.
Serving as the principal of Farley continues to be an incredible privilege. Your support continues to be invaluable and has greatly contributed to my confidence and passion for this role. There will never be enough words to express how honored I am to be part of your lives. I look forward to continuing our journey together and am excited for what the future holds.
This summer, air conditioning is finally being installed at Farley! Hooray! This means most of the building is going to be off limits. While the main office will be open, please always call ahead if you plan to stop by. I have a lot of vacation time to use up so I will be heading to our little lake house from June 26th to July 12th and then taking days-off periodically throughout the summer months. I wish you all a restful and enjoyable break. I will be sending my newsletter and other updates starting at the end of the July. Keep an eye out for the Summer Paw Prints!
Read Always,
Rachel Scanlon (She, Her, Hers)
Farley Principal
NEED TO KNOWS
NEED TO KNOWS:
Be on the lookout for Farley Family Paw Prints starting at the end of July!
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT
THERE IS A HERO AMONG US!
DIBELS SPOTLIGHT
A MESSAGE FROM OUR READING SPECIALISTS
Dear Caregivers,
As shared earlier this year, all K-3 students in Massachusetts are screened in early literacy skills 2-3 times a year. In Hudson, we believe that consistent communication between home and school regarding students' academic progress is essential to ensure that we are all working together, so that all students can make continued growth.
This week, we are sending letters home to caregivers of all K-3 students showing how their student performed on this screener, called DIBELS (Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills). K-2 student reports show the change from the beginning to the end of the year. Grade 3 reports show the mid to end of year results. DIBELS is a series of timed, one minute assessments that gather information about fluency with early literacy skills. Here is a short slideshow that further explains each assessment.
While DIBELS is a valuable tool for screening, it is just one of several data points we consider when looking at literacy growth for each child. In particular, multi-language learners may be translating or processing sounds, which may affect their DIBELS scores.
All of the data that is collected will be used to track your student's progress over time. If you have any questions, please contact your student's teacher. Some fun ways to make sure that students retain the growth that they have make over the year are to participate in the Hudson Public Library summer reading program, or to read higher level books to your child that are interesting for you both to enjoy and talk about!
Thank you!
Farley Reading Staff: Lisette Zinner, Stacy MacLeod, Jen Volpicelli, and Dione Coelhho
JUNETEENTH SPOTLIGHT
JUNETEENTH HOLIDAY
Next week, the United States celebrates Juneteenth for the third time as a federal holiday. It has, however, been celebrated in communities since June 19, 1866 - a year after Union troops came to Galveston Bay, Texas at the end of the Civil War to announce and enforce the Emancipation Proclamation. The date recognizes a critical moment in a series of events that ended slavery in the United States. Recognizing the importance of this holiday, we wanted to share just a few Juneteenth resources for families:
· From PBS: 7 recommended books about Juneteenth
· A video read aloud: A Flag for Juneteenth
· Worcester’s Juneteenth celebration was postponed due to weather until 7/1!
· A resource for caretakers in talking about the history of Juneteenth from the Smithsonian
SUMMER FOOD SERVICE SPOTLIGHT
SUMMER MEAL PROGRAMMING INFO
Please read below for important information from HPS's Food Service.
Dear HPS Families,
The Hudson Public Schools is here to help feed our students even during the summer months. This year, we are offering a weekly food delivery program that will run from June 17, 2024 through August 19, 2024. Food boxes will include a variety of vegetables, fruits, grains, milk, bread, and meat. For more information or sign up, please contact Nely Frias at ncfrias@hudson.k12.ma.us
If you need additional help:
- Project Bread: projectbread.org/summereats
- Metrowest Food Collaborative: MetroWestFoodCollaborative.org
- Apply for SNAP: dtaconnect.eohhs.mass.gov
- Apply for Free/Reduced Meals: hudson.k12.ma.us/departments/food_services_documents
Also, this program will not work without the help of volunteer drivers. We need all the help we can get since there is only a few short weeks before the initial delivery. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E48ABAB2BA3FEC16-summer#/
Thank you so much,
Food Service
Hudson Public Schools
(978) 567-6100, x42146
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY SPOTLIGHT
WANT TO WORK AT FARLEY DURING THE 24-25 SCHOOL YEAR?
HPS is already getting ready for the 24-25 school year. Farley will be look for a few Permanent Building Substitutes as well as 1-2 paraeducators. Permanent substitutes and paras work every day but in a variety of classrooms. Both positions are salaried and benefit eligible. If you are interested or would like more information, please feel free to email Mrs. Scanlon @ rscanlon@hudson.k12.ma.us or Mrs. Duke @ amduke@hudson.k12.ma.us directly to set up an interview. There is also going to be a Paraeducator Employment Event on June 18th at the Hudson Public Library from 2:00pm-4:00pm. Stop by the library for more information. You can also apply online using the link below:
https://www.hudson.k12.ma.us/departments/human_resources/employment_opportunities
FARLEY HOME and SCHOOL UPDATES
Here is Farley's Home and School's Facebook link: https://m.facebook.com/FarleyHSA
OTHER UPDATES AND REMINDERS
STILL LOOKING FOR A SUMMER PROGRAM?
Click the picture of the flier for details about Hudson Recreation's summer opportunities.
RF WOOD FOUNDATION INFORMATION
The RF Wood Foundation’s mission is to foster positive youth development by providing all kids equal opportunity of youth and high school sports and physical activity. Their goal is to provide funding to local youth organizations and schools, to be used for families with financial need as well as local youth organizations and schools who need funding to provide adequate opportunities of physical activity.
In addition to providing funding, the RF Wood Foundation offers programs to guide our youth in becoming positive role models and influential leaders within our community. For more information on this wonderful foundation click the link: https://rfwood.org/programs/
THE FARLEY FAMILY DIRECTORY HAS BEEN UPDATED!
Home and School has finished doing their mid-year update to our Farley Family School Directory. The most recent directory is linked below. Please note that this directory is published for the private use of Farley Elementary School Families only. This directory is for the personal use of the authorized reader and cannot be shared (including on social media), duplicated, or used for commercial purpose. Thank you to caregiver Sarah Tracy for creating the directory!
PAW PRINT REWARD STICKERS!
Students get Paw Print Stickers for going above and beyond. When a staff member "catches" them doing something spectacular, they get two stickers-one to wear and one to put on their homeroom Fox poster. When their classroom Fox poster fills up with stickers, they get to have a classroom celebration. If you see a paw print on your child's clothing or backpack, please ask them why they got it.
"ALL THINGS TECHNOLOGY"
At the beginning of the year, Ellen Schuck, the Head of Technology for the district, sent out one of her Technology Newsletters. This publication has essential information about all things related to HPS technology, including how caregivers can access the "ASPEN Parent Portal". Below is the link to her newsletter.
IN NEED OF FOOD ASSISTANCE?
For help with food throughout the year, head to the MetroWestFoodCollaborative.org. In addition, "The Find Food Menu" on the MWFC website offers information about other food resources, where to find SNAP & HIP retailers, local farmer's markets and CSAs. Lastly, click the link or pictures below to get specific information about food options/distribution for Hudson residents.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GgOhaseQU4WCfjeKki-oMRrG_xQ3e7D4/view?usp=sharing
DON'T FORGET TO #EXPLAINYOURBRAIN
Farley's Instructional Focus is getting all students to "explain their brains" across all content areas. Whenever possible, don't forget to ask your child to explain their thinking and reasoning.
Farley Elementary School
Email: rscanlon@hudson.k12.ma.us
Website: https://cafarley.hudson.k12.ma.us/
Location: 119 Cottage Street, Hudson, MA, USA
Phone: 978-567-6153