THOUGHTS and THANK YOUS
Dear Farley Families,
This week's thanks goes to caregiver Jackie Karlgren for going above and beyond. As many of you have probably noticed, our yellow chain has been broken twice this year. Both times, someone has driven through the chain! While HPS' Buildings and Grounds was working on a more permanent solution, Jackie Karlgren went out and bought us a new chain that is much stronger. Jackie-I can't thank you enough for doing this. Thank you for helping us keep our students safe, donating the chain and your time to putting it up. Your thoughtfulness knows no bounds.
I would also like share my deepest gratitude for all caregivers who have reached out to me about my upcoming absence. Your emails truly touched my heart and made me feel valued and seen. For those of you who haven't read my email from the beginning of the week, on Monday, January 27th, I will be undergoing a medical procedure that requires me to take a leave for about eight weeks. Please rest assured that I am absolutely fine, and there is nothing to worry about. I will return with bells on, ready to dive back in, on March 29th. In my absence, Mrs. Duke will be in charge. Her email address is amduke@hudson.k12.ma.us. Dr. Reagan and Human Resources have already been working closely to arrange the necessary coverage to support Anne and ensure everything continues to run smoothly. I understand the timing of this is far from ideal, especially during my final months here at Farley. Please know how deeply sorry I am for any inconvenience this may cause. Thank you in advance for your support and understanding during this time. It is greatly appreciated.
While I am out, be on the lookout for Paw Prints Weekly Updates from Mrs. Duke. She will be taking over the newsletter! Thank you Mrs. Duke! Tonight I have a wedding to attend, otherwise I would be at Hudson's Got Talent Junior. There are quite a few Farley kids performing. Yay! The show is tonight at 7pm at Hudson High. Admission is free. All are welcome. If you have a student performing, I'd love to see some videos! I bet it is going to be a blast. Have a wonderful weekend! Stay warm!
Read Always,
Rachel Scanlon (she, her, hers)
978-567-6153 - rscanlon@hudson.k12.ma.us
#ExplainYourBrain
January 27:
- Mrs. Scanlon will be out for a medical procedure. She will be out until March 29th.
January 29th:
- Half-Day of School for students-Dismissal is at 11:45am
February 5th:
- Home and School meeting from 6-7pm in the library. There will be no virtual option for the next wo months.
February 6th:
- Math Night! All are welcome--This is a free event at Farley from 5:30-7:00pm.
February 27th:
- Farley Gives Back Bingo Night from 6-7:30 in the cafeteria. More info to come!
DO YOU HAVE A FUTURE FARLEY FOX READY FOR K NEXT YEAR?
Believe it or not, it's already time to start registering future Farley Foxes for kindergarten! Click HERE for more information or use the QR codes pictured below to be directed to the same letters in your home language.
LOOKING FOR THINGS TO DO THIS WINTER?
Hudson's Recreation Department has a variety of winter programs. All of them look like a blast! Click HERE to find out more and to register! You can also use the QR Code to the right.
FOOD SERVICES IS LOOKING FOR FEEDBACK
Chartwells has created a survey they hope all caregivers will take. This short survey will give our Food Service valuable feedback. Attached, they have created flyers for each language. When using the actual link below, the survey can be translated automatically by using the left hand “Multilingual tab”.
Use the QR code or the link provided here: Elementary Foodservice Survey
GRADE 4 PICTURES NEEDED!
Each year, Grade 4 caregivers and Home and School join forces to create our spectacular Farley yearbook. In order to have the most colorful yearbook possible, they needs lots of pictures! They are hoping to get a jump start on collecting pictures from families now. They have created an email where pictures from families can be sent. If you have any photos, both past and present (and future), that would be great for the yearbook, please email them to: farleyyearbook2025@gmail.com Thank you!
THE FARLEY FAMILY DIRECTORY IS UPDATED!
The FOURTH draft of the Farley Family directory is now available. Thank you to Sarah Tracy for creating this resource. If you still want to be part of the directory, please still sign up!
Here is the link to last year's directory: Farley Family Directory
Still want to sign up? Click this link: https://forms.gle/eEQg6ZaSBnDqoDko7
Please email her @ sarah.tracy97@gmail.com if you have any questions
TOWN BASEBALL & SOFTBALL SIGN-UPS ARE OPEN!
Click the images below to find information about HYBS and how to register your child to play softball or baseball for the town! If the registration fee is an issue, please contact Mrs. Mielke at semielke@hudson.k12.ma.us.
LET'S USE SOCIAL MEDIA FOR THE POSITIVE
As we step into the exciting new year of 2025, I want to take a moment to thank you for your continued support of our school and staff. Together, we create a nurturing and inclusive environment where our students thrive. To help maintain this positive atmosphere, my teachers and I kindly ask for your cooperation regarding the use of social media. In the spirit of respect and privacy, we ask that families refrain from posting negatively about our school, staff members, or other families on social media platforms. This includes photos, videos, or commentary that could inadvertently compromise the privacy or reputation of others. As everyone knows, there often two or more sides to every story. If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback, I encourage you to connect directly with our school through the appropriate channels. Our team is here to listen and collaborate with you. Thank you for helping us foster a supportive and respectful school community.
DISTRICT-WIDE ATTENDANCE LETTER NOTIFICATION
We are now one month into the 2024-2025 school year and I know that you have many hopes and dreams the days to come. To make sure those hopes and dreams are realized, I want to ask for your commitment to making sure your child attends school every day possible this year. The evidence is clear: children with good attendance are more likely to be successful in school and in life. Research shows that high attendance rates in elementary school are directly linked directly to high student achievement. Every day counts. Missing school even 10% of the time has a significant negative impact on reading and math achievement as children progress through school.
Good attendance starts early. Research has shown that the attendance habits established Kindergarten through Grade 2 have lasting effects on students throughout their education: children with high attendance in the early grades continue to have good attendance; and students with low attendance in the early grades are more likely to have low attendance—and lower academic performance—throughout their elementary and middle school years.
As caregivers, you are your child’s most influential teacher, I am asking for your support in helping your child get to school every day and to get to school on time by 8:35 every day. We realize that every family faces challenges. Please let your child’s teacher know if your family needs help dealing with a challenge to your child’s good school attendance. We will do our best to help you and your family ensure that your child’s school attendance stays on track.
Like last year, the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) has mandated that families, whose children have 5 or more absences or 5 or more tardies be formally notified, in written form, of their child’s attendance. While Farley keeps accurate records of which absences are “excused” and “unexcused” the DESE does NOT distinguish between “excused” and “unexcused” absences.
Each school in the district will be emailing these letters home twice month. Please do not worry if you have received one of these notifications. We understand that kids, especially elementary age, get sick more often, have medical appointments, etc. We also understand that Covid-19 and the flu are still an issue. Farley staff always reaches out personally if attendance or tardies are a true concern. We like to work with families to help rectify any attendance issues that arise.
STILL HAVEN'T ACCESSED YOUR CHILD'S REPORT CARD?
Please read the following reminders from Ellen Schuck, the district's Head of Technology:
Aspen Parent Portal accounts are automatically created for new families at the beginning of the year. An email with account information is sent to a child's first contact. If you have not logged into your Aspen Parent Portal account and need help with your credentials, please fill out an Incident IQ ticket-directions can be found in the next paragraph. The district technology department will be happy to assist you.
The Technology Department uses a ticketing system for reporting all problems with hardware and software (Chromebooks, iPads, Aspen, student Google accounts, etc.). We ask everyone to complete an online ticket instead of sending an email.
- Parents can submit a ticket using the online Guest Repair Form.
- Students in Grades 5-12 are encouraged to use Incident IQ. You must sign into the program using your @student.hudson.k12.ma.us Google account.
- Please CLICK HERE for a video on how to submit a ticket.
Check out our other Aspen videos located on the district website.
AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM OUR PICK-UP/DROP-OFF STAFF
For the safety and well-being of both students and staff, the Farley teachers at car pick-up and drop-off kindly ask that drivers not use cell phones while in line. They would like caregivers to refrain from taking pictures and videos of kids walking into school as well. Thank you in advance for help with this.
PAW PRINT STICKERS EXPLAINED!
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 what good deed they did to receive the sticker!
A REQUEST FROM A RESIDENT
A few of the residents who live on Lincoln Street asked me to remind all car pick-up drivers, to please refrain from parking in front of the driveways on Packard or Lincoln Streets while waiting for pickup. Blocking driveways makes it difficult for residents to access their homes. Within the next few weeks, car pick-up will be so fast that this shouldn't be problem. But for now, please be mindful of where your care is idling. The residents thank you in advance for your cooperation.
WE ARE HIRING!
FARLEY'S NEW VISION AND MISSION STATEMENTS
Vision:
Farley Elementary School prepares all of its students with the academic and social-emotional skills they need to thrive as thoughtful, creative, and curious citizens who value diversity and lifelong learning.
Mission:
Farley Elementary School is a safe and inclusive community where everyone feels seen and valued. We inspire and empower all of our members to grow, explore, and ignite a love of learning. We value creativity, curiosity, global citizenship, and equity and believe our cultural and linguistic diversity makes us stronger.
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
District Resources:
Civil Rights Coordinator- Jennifer Allard jnallard@hudson.k12.ma.us
Title IX Coordinator- Jennifer Allard jnallard@hudson.k12.ma.us
Director of Student Services- Catherine Kilcoyne cakilcoyne@hudson.k12.ma.us
District 504 Coordinator-Catherine Kilcoyne cakilcoyne@hudson.k12.ma.us
McKinney Vento Contact-Catherine Kilcoyne cakilcoyne@hudson.k12.ma.us
Foster Care Point of Contact-Catherine Kilcoyne cakilcoyne@hudson.k12.ma.us