Hemenway Happenings
Welcome to the 2022-23 School Year, August 29, 2023
05/19/2024
Dear Parents and Caregivers,
We had a wonderful week, highlighted by our Kindergarten presentations, which many parents attended. The children were so proud to showcase their in-school work, and it was a joy to see their enthusiasm.
Our MCAS testing is now complete, with just a few make-up tests remaining. A big thank you to our teachers and Ms. Napierski for their excellent work in managing this process.
Some parents will be receiving letters within the next 2 weeks with their students' ACCESS testing results. Please take the time to read through the explanations to fully understand each aspect of the results.
Finally, I want to emphasize the importance of regular attendance. It is essential that our students attend school consistently to learn academics, develop social-emotional skills, build friendships, and more. Please ensure your children come to school every day so they can finish the school year strong!
Thank you for your continued support.
With warm regards,
Marguerite & Kelly
Dr. Marguerite Lackard, Principal mlackard@framingham.k12.ma.us
Mrs. Kelly Napierski, Assistant Principal knapierski@framingham.k12.ma.us
Hemenway Spring Instrumental Concert, Wednesday, June 5th @9:45am
Welcome to this year's Hemenway Spring Instrumental Concert! The 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade students are looking forward to putting on a wonderful concert for you all!
This concert will feature the 5th Grade Band, 4th Grade/5th Grade General Music, and 3rd Grade all playing pieces focused on instrumentation and performing in an ensemble. The 5th Grade Band is excited to finally showcase all of their hard work this year! Then, the 4th Grade and 5th Grade general music students will all be joining forces for a performance of "We're Going to Be Friends" involving ukuleles and a plethora of classroom instruments. Finally, 3rd Grade will end the show with a rock medley they have been learning on recorder, and closing the show with a delicate French lullaby.
The start time for the concert is 9:45am. The order of performances is as follows:
5th Grade Band
5th Grade/4th Grade General Music
3rd Grade General Music
We look forward to seeing you there!
Dismissing a Student Early
A written request from a parent is necessary for ANY dismissal changes. Requests should be emailed to the classroom teacher and jmellovial@framingham.k12.ma.us or brought into the school office before the start of the school day. (Please, do not send it to Cheryl; she is retired from the office manager position) No requests will be taken after 2:30 p.m unless it is an emergency. Usually no student will be dismissed based on a telephone request.
Student Clothing
***Please place a small label on your child's belongings - Name & homeroom. This will help with returning clothing items that are misplaced
Early Student Pick-Up
If you need to pick up your child early from school, kindly send a note with your child. This ensures that both the classroom teacher and office staff are aware, allowing them sufficient time to ensure a safe and smooth pick-up process. Arriving just minutes before the bell can lead to chaos and miscommunication. Your cooperation in following an orderly procedure is greatly appreciated.
Communications Process
- Reporting absences - Call office staff 508-626-9149. Call between 4:00 pm and 8:30am if your child is to be absent OR tardy.
- Picking-up your child early from school - note sent to the classroom teacher & call Office Staff. If your child goes to the afterschool program, notify the director of the Hemenway program also
- Immunizations - School Nurse 508-782-6302 or mhenri77@framingham.k12.ma.us
- Transportation - Sign-up for a bus. Visit the transportation website to access information regarding transportation.
- Special Education information - Kathryn Thomas, kproulx@framingham.k12.ma.us
- Issues occurring in the classroom - should be shared with the classroom teacher
- After school programing - Contact Demi Akins (508-745-0785; dakins@framingham.k12.ma.us)
- Social Emotional Issues needing to be addressed - our social worker or guidance counselor -clangan@framingham.k12.ma.us or kriley@framingham.k12.ma.us
- Basic Needs (Coats or shoes) - shared with our social worker, psychologist or guidance counselor - clangan@framingham.k12.ma.us or kriley@framingham.k12.ma.us
- Family Concerns that may impacting the student in school - contact our Guidance Counselor
- Food Services Update -kwilcox@framingham.k12.ma.us
- Academic concerns - the classroom teacher
School Hours 9:15am - 3:30 pm
Students are welcome to begin arriving at school at 9:00 am, when teachers will be present to greet them.
Early Release Days
- Students are dismissed at 1:05pm.
- Lunch IS served.
- If your child rides the bus, you can expect them to arrive at their stop approximately two and a half hours earlier than normal.
- Early Release Thursdays: 9/19/23, 10/5/23, 10/12.23, 10/26/23, 11/7/23, 3/14/24, 3/28/24, 4/4/24, 4/25/24, 5/9/24, 5/16/24
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Attendance and Reporting Your Child Absent:
Absence line: 508-626-9149
Call between 4:00 P. M. and 8:30 A.M. if your child is to be absent OR tardy.
Late students must report directly to the office upon arrival.
Dismissing a Student Early
A written request from a parent is necessary for ANY dismissal changes. Requests should be emailed to the classroom teacher and jmellovial@framingham.k12.ma.us or brought into the school office before the start of the school day. No requests will be taken after 2:30 pm unless it is an emergency. No student will be dismissed based on a telephone request.
