Superintendent Update

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

As we approach Memorial Day, we pause to honor and remember the brave people who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Their courage and dedication remind us of the true meaning of service and patriotism. We encourage everyone to take a moment this weekend to reflect on this day's significance and express gratitude for the freedoms we enjoy.

I encourage you to spend time outdoors with family and friends this long weekend. Whether planning a picnic, a hike, or simply relaxing in the sun, I hope you enjoy this time together.

With just 18 school days remaining until summer break, we want to emphasize the importance of finishing the school year strong. These final weeks are crucial for reinforcing the knowledge and skills our students have developed throughout the year. We encourage students to stay focused, parents to continue supporting their children's efforts, and staff to keep inspiring and guiding our learners toward success.

Additionally, we would like to remind all parents and guardians to register for school bus transportation for the next academic year by June 30. Timely registration ensures we can efficiently plan and allocate resources for safe and reliable student transportation. Please visit our district website (link below) or contact the transportation office for more details on how to complete the registration process.

Thank you for your continued partnership and dedication to our school community. Let's make these last few weeks productive and memorable!

Go Mustangs!

Sincerely,

Dr. J.J. Muñoz

Acting Superintendent of Schools, Norwood Public Schools

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

• May 25: NHS Girls Hockey Car Wash 8:00am - 12:00pm Municipal Parking Lot
• May 28: Nemmy Awards NPS Fine Arts Performance Event @ NHS 7:00am-9:00am
• May 28: CMS Grade 6 Music Concert @ CMS 7:00am-9:00pm
• May 29: NHS Dramatic Reading Original Plays @ NHS 5:00pm-7:00pm
• May 30: Balch Talent Show evening performance
• 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

Friday, June 14, 2024

Important High School Information

Pre-Order Flowers & Teddy Bears for Graduating Seniors

Purchase now and flowers will be available for pick up on graduation day – and you won’t have to scramble on graduation day!

https://www.thecommencementgroup.com/norwoodhighschool/

Parking Spot Raffle – 2 Spots Available
Enter to win a free parking spot at NHS. Raffle is open to any student in grades 9-12 and will be awarded during your senior year with a valid driver’s license. Space must be redeemed by the winner and is non-transferable.

$15 per entry. Click here to enter.

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

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.

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