Walsh Middle School
Week Ending 1/24/2025
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Cold Weather Clothing
With colder weather upon us, we encourage students to dress warmly for outdoor activities, including waiting for transportation, walking, and recess. If your child needs assistance with winter essentials like gloves, a hat, boots, or a coat, please reach out to the grade-level counselor or an administrator
Meet Our New Spanish Teacher!
We are excited to welcome Ms. de la Rosa Guerrero to our school community as our long-term substitute Spanish teacher! Ms. de la Rosa Guerrero brings a wealth of experience and passion for teaching the Spanish language and culture to students of all ages.
Currently a Student Teacher at Bridgewater State University in the World Language Spanish program, Ms. de la Rosa Guerrero has previously taught Spanish at both Nashoba High School (2023-2024) and Framingham High School (2022-2023), focusing on Spanish proficiency levels 1, 2, and 3. Since 2020, she has also worked as a private tutor for children aged 5 to 12, fostering an early love for the language.
In addition to her teaching experience, Ms. de la Rosa Guerrero serves as a Workplace Coordinator and Student Success Advisor for the Framingham Adult ESL program, a role she has held since March 2022. In this position, she supports adult learners in achieving their educational and professional goals, further demonstrating her dedication to education and student success at all levels.
Ms. de la Rosa Guerrero holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration with a major in Technology Management (University of Phoenix, 2007) and a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a major in Art and a minor in Information Technology (1995). She is currently pursuing a graduate education program at Bridgewater State University to further enhance her teaching expertise.
We are thrilled to have Ms. de la Rosa Guerrero join us as a long-term substitute and look forward to the many ways she will inspire our students to grow their language skills and cultural awareness during her time with us!
Ms. de la Rosa Guerrero can be reached at rdelarosaguerrer@framingham.k12.ma.us
2nd Trimester Mid-Term
Midterm: January 24th
Progress Reports available in Aspen: January 31st
Important Please Read -Delayed Starts and ACCESS Testing 1/28 and 1/29
Delayed Starts and ACCESS Testing 1/28 and 1/29
Some of our students will be participating in Access Testing on January 28th and January 29th. For those students who are not taking the tests, there will be a delayed start with the school day starting at 11 a.m. If your student rides a bus, the bus will pick up at their normal bus stop 3 to 3.5 hours later than the normal pick up time. Lunch will be served for all students.
Students who are identified as English Learners (Emergent Bilingual) will arrive at school on January 28th and 29th at the regularly scheduled time.
If your student is taking the test, here are some helpful tips!
Eat breakfast the day of the test.
Pack your school bag the night before and lay out your clothes.
Get a good night’s sleep.
Set an alarm for the morning so your student doesn’t feel rushed.
More information regarding the buses for students not taking the test will be sent home closer to the test date.
Lunch will be served at school for all students.
Walsh Theatre Arts Spring Festival Play: Circus Olympus
Each year Walsh participates in the Massachusetts Educational Theatre Guild Drama Festival. Our entry this year is Circus Olympus. This circus themed retelling of the Greek Myths as told by the Greek Geeks is a comedic romp through the stories of Medusa, Hades, Zeus and more. Please scan the QR Code for more information about the auditions, schedule and registration form.
Important Dates:
Feb. 11: Audition Workshop (Optional) followed by Caregiver Information Meeting
Feb. 13: Auditions
Feb. 24: Rehearsals and Tech Begin
Mar. 12: Saturday Rehearsal 9-2
Apr. 29-May 1: Tech Week Rehearsals until 6pm
May 2: Benefit Performance with Cameron and Fuller
May 3: METG Festival
Scan QR Code for Registration and Details.
Over-the-Counter Medication Permission Form
The school physician for Framingham Public Schools has authorized the district’s school nurses to administer over-the-counter medications during the school day. These medications cannot be given without your written consent, so please click use the QR code and fill out one form for each student.
No Slippers and Blankets in School
ParentSquare Information
We are excited to let you know that this year we’ll be using ParentSquare to communicate
with you at the school, and in your classrooms and groups. ParentSquare provides a simple and safe way for everyone at school to connect.
Student Handbook Acknowledgement
Please review the link below and complete the form acknowledging that you have access to it. Thanks
Driving into Walsh
The Walsh driveway can be quite busy in the mornings and afternoons. With over 800 students being dismissed, 15 buses, and many additional pick-ups, we kindly ask that you drive slowly, stay attentive, and watch for students. We will have two staff members at the crosswalks closest to the building to help with bus departures. Please follow their directions to ensure everyone's safety. Thank you for your cooperation.
FPS Information
Walsh Guidance/Support Staff Contact Information
School Counselors
Mrs. Languzzi - 6th Grade - Spanish/English speaking
Nurse
Social Workers and School Psychologists
Mr. Otto Johnson - School Psychologist
Ms. Stephanie Santana - School Psychologist - Spanish & Portuguese speaking
Kristen Dykeman - BRYT Teacher
Walsh Administration and Office Staff
Walsh Middle School
Email: walshportal@framingham.k12.ma.us
Website: https://www.framingham.k12.ma.us/walsh
Location: 301 Brook Street, Framingham, MA, USA
Phone: 508-626-9181
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/walshmiddleschool/
Twitter: @WalshMSFramingh