McCarthy Memo #19

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8:00am to 2:30pm

Doors open at 8:00am

Breakfast is served starting at 8:00am

Classes begin at 8:15am

Dismissal begins at 2:30pm

January 21: Grade 5 Field Trip (Museum of Science)

January 23: Early Release (Parent/Teacher Conferences)

January 30: Early Release (Parent/Teacher Conferences)

February 5: Author Visit (Grades 3-5)

February 6: Early Release (Parent/Teacher Conferences)

February 7: Community Meetings

February 25: Fuller Concert for 5th grade

February 16: Magic of Books Assembly prek-5

February 17 - February 21: No School

February 7: Report Cards Shared with Families

February 7: Winter Dance prek-5

February 12: PTO meeting

We want to ensure the safety and efficiency of our morning drop-off process. Please remember that all students must be dropped off using the designated drop-off line. Dropping students off in the front parking lot is not permitted.

Please stay in line, be patient, and avoid cutting off other cars, as drop-off can take up to 15 minutes. Your cooperation in following this policy helps keep all of our students safe and ensures the drop-off process runs smoothly for everyone.

Parents are asked to follow the designated pick-up procedures. Please stay in line, be patient, and avoid cutting off other cars, as pick-up can take up to 15 minutes.

https://secure.smore.com/n/5y381-assessment-updates

As your children navigate the world of social media, including platforms like Snapchat, Instagram, and through text messages, it's important to stay engaged in their online activities. Please monitor their interactions, set appropriate privacy settings, and have open conversations about the importance of kindness and respect. Encourage your children to be upstanders, not bystanders, if they witness online bullying or negative behavior. Together, we can help foster a positive and safe digital environment.

Additional Resources:

• Good Habits
• Online Behavior
• Instagram, Snap Chat, Tik Tok Information

At McCarthy we are committed to fostering a love of reading throughout our school community. One way we are doing this is by creating Reading Buddy Classrooms! This initiative will pair classrooms of different grade levels together to engage in fun, literacy-based activities once a month for 20–30 minutes.

Here are some examples of what Reading Buddy sessions might include:

• Class Read-Alouds
• Partner Reading
• Seasonal Crafts
• Writing and sharing stories

We are excited to announce that caregiver and teacher conferences will begin in January! These conferences are a wonderful opportunity to connect with your child’s teacher, discuss their progress, and work together to support their success.

Be on the lookout for conference sign-up details, which will come directly from your child’s teacher. We encourage everyone to take advantage of this valuable time to collaborate and support your child's educational journey.

January 23

January 30

February 6

All students in the Framingham Public Schools that are identified as English Learners/Emergent Bilingual will participate in the ACCESS tests from January 6 to February 14, 2025.

https://secure.smore.com/n/8bqep-access-2025-test

Working hard and putting in your best effort.

• • How do you show determination?

  • How can you show determination for school while you are at home?

  • Do you have a goal? How can you achieve it?

  • Why do you think it is hard or scary for people to try to achieve their goals?

  • When you feel yourself getting frustrated, what are some things you can say to yourself?

  • How do you think making mistakes helps you achieve your goals?

• After the Fall: How Humpty Dumpty got back up again: Dan Santat (Spanish, Portuguese)

• The Very Busy Spider: Eric Carle(Spanish, Portuguese)

• Thank You, Mr. Falker: Patricia Polacco (Spanish, Portuguese)

Recess is an important break in the day for students. As the weather gets colder, warm clothing (hats, gloves, boots, and winter clothing) are essential for a fun and comfortable recess. If your family needs support in getting rain or winter outerwear, please contact our school nurse, counselors, family support coordinator, or your child's classroom teacher for help.

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