Superintendent Update

Dear Parents, Guardians, and Members of our School Communities,

As we enter June, we have just 14 school days remaining—three short weeks until the end of the academic year. May has flown by, with it, a series of memorable events celebrating our excellent senior class.

This Sunday, at 1:00 PM, we will gather at the high school for our graduation ceremony. This momentous occasion marks the culmination of years of hard work and dedication. We are incredibly proud of our graduates and look forward to celebrating their achievements together.

This past week has been filled with joy and nostalgia as we honored our seniors with several special events. Senior Walk Day was a heartwarming experience, with students returning to their elementary schools to visit former teachers and inspire the younger students. The halls were filled with smiles, hugs, and memories as seniors reminisced about their early years in our district.

Class Day was another highlight of the week. Our seniors received numerous awards and scholarships recognizing their academic, athletic, and artistic accomplishments. The event concluded with a fantastic video montage showcasing their journey through Norwood Public Schools, from their first days of kindergarten to their final days as high school seniors. The video was a beautiful tribute to their growth and achievements over the years.

As we move towards the end of the school year, I want to extend my heartfelt congratulations to all Norwood Seniors. Your hard work, perseverance, and spirit have brought you to this milestone. We are proud of each and every one of you and are excited to see what the future holds as you embark on the next chapter of your lives.

Thank you to the entire Norwood School District community for your continued support and dedication. Let's make these last few weeks of the school year memorable and positive for all our students.

Go Mustangs!

Sincerely,

Dr. J.J. Muñoz

Acting Superintendent of Schools, Norwood Public Schools

• June 2: Norwood High School Graduation 1:00 pm
• June 5: CMS Grade 7 & 8 Music Concert @CMS 7:00am-9:00pm
• June 6: NHS Spring Drama Performance 7:00pm
• June 7: NHS Spring Drama Performance 7:00pm

Please note: Last day of school Friday, June 21, 2024

Early Release:

Willett School: 11:10

Elementary: 11:40

Coakley Middle: 12:30

High School: 12:00

Bus Registrations opened on May 13, 2024 for the upcoming school year.

Changes for the 2024-2025 school year are as follows:

• All Registrations will be Online. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

• Registration Period is from May 13 – June 30.

• Payment methods available are American Express, Mastercard, Discover and Electronic Check. (Visa is not accepted)

• Registration will Re-Open on October 1st (Space Available).

• Only guarantee of seats is for Grades K-6 living over 2 miles from school.

All others are space available.

• Bus passes will be available by the start of the school year.

• Bus passes can only be issued by the Transportation Office.

• Kindergarten registrations will made online using a separate Kindergarten Registration Link CLICK HERE TO REGISTER for Kindergarten!

CONTACT WITH QUESTIONS | 781-440-5831 or transportation@norwood.k12.ma.us

Coming this week!

A small preview for the upcoming School Committee meeting on June 5: The meeting will feature several key presentations, beginning with Ms. Touma, Ms. Robinson, and Mr. Shah from the Student Advisory Council, who will provide an end-of-year report. Following this, a presentation from the Middle School Building Committee focused on the latest updates regarding Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment (FFE) and Technology. Lastly, Ms. McGrory will update the committee on the Visual Arts Curriculum Refresh. We encourage everyone to attend and stay informed about the important developments in our school district.

Please mark your calendars for Wednesday, June 5th, at 7:00 pm. For details and supporting materials, visit the School Committee page on Norwood Public School's website - Meeting Schedule & Supporting Documents.We encourage all stakeholders to join us for these important discussions as we work towards ensuring the best possible outcomes for our students and community.

Please mark your calendar and set a reminder for the second annual Norwood Juneteenth Celebration! The family-friendly celebration will include entertainment and games for the entire family. Get ready for great music, food, drink, dance, and more. The celebration will also have some appearances by Norwood students. Come together and celebrate this holiday that celebrates freedom. The celebration is on Saturday, June 15th, from 12:30-3:30 pm at the Town Common. The celebration will take place at the town common.

Norwood Public Schools Adopts the New CDC & MA Department of Public Health Guidelines for Respiratory Illnesses

1. When you have ANY respiratory virus (Flu, COVID, RSV) - stay home and away from others while you have respiratory

virus symptoms. These symptoms can include fever, chills, fatigue, cough, runny nose, and headache, among others.
2. Return to normal activities when, for at least 24 hours, BOTH are true:

Your symptoms are getting better overall, AND
You have not had a fever (and are not using fever-reducing medication)
3. When you go back to your normal activities, take added precautions over the next 5 days, such as taking
additional steps for cleaner air, hygiene, masks, physical distancing, and/or testing when you will be
around other people indoors.

If you have questions or need COVID home test kits please reach out to your school nurse. For additional information

on these guideline changes follow this link