Mary L. Fonseca Elementary School 160 Wall Street Fall River, Massachusetts 02723 Tel. 508-675-8177 Fax 508-678-5160 Michael Ward George Ackley Principal Carla Burley Assistant Principals January 19, 2016 Dear Families and Friends: Gentle reminder there is no school on Monday, January 25th due to Professional Development Day for teachers.

It is that time of year when the weather could turn wet and snowy. Does your child know how he/she would get home, if school were cancelled before the end of the normal school day? If your child attends a daycare, will the daycare be open? Will the daycare bus be cancelled? Please talk with your children and let them know how they would get home, if school were cancelled before the end of the normal school day.

Recently the Fall River School Committee agreed to go to a trimester schedule for report cards. The second trimester will end on March 18th. Report cards will be sent home on Tuesday, March 28th. The date for the spring parent/teacher conference will be established next month. A more formal letter will be sent home shortly to inform parents.

Attendance Matters: As mentioned in the “Sunday All Call” we have a Perfect Attendance Incentive Program taking place school-wide. If your child’s classroom has 100% Perfect Attendance with all students present the classroom will receive one puzzle piece to complete the Golden Eagle Puzzle. There are 10 pieces in all. Once the puzzle is complete then your child’s classroom will receive an extra incentive. Please make every effort to get your child to school.

Tomorrow is Wednesday and the Fonseca School will be collecting lunch money for next week. The prices are for four days: Lunch $6.40, Reduced lunch - $1.60, Milk - $1.00. Breakfast is free for everyone

The January PTO Meeting took place on Wednesday, January 13th. There were 5 parents in attendance. That was a decrease from the December Meeting. Let us keep the momentum going and ensure that at least 10 parents attend the next PTO Meeting on Wednesday, February 10th from 6:00 – 7:00 P.M. at Fonseca School.

The Annual Spaghetti Supper will take place on Friday, January 22nd from 6:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M. Tickets are still on sale. We are requesting items for the Chinese Auction. You may send any items to the office. There will also be a 50/50 Raffle.

TARDY TO SCHOOL – The school day for students begins at 8:05 AM. Any student who arrives after 8:05 will be marked tardy. Please keep in mind any student who is tardy over 7 times becomes a truant issue. Please make every effort to get your child to school on time. By getting your child to school on time essentially sets up their day for success.

Upcoming Events: January 22, 2016 – Spaghetti Dinner

NO SCHOOL: January 25, 2016 ~ Professional Development Day for Teachers – No school for students

Sincerely, Fonseca Staff