Framingham Public Schools Kindergarten 2021-2022

FRAMINGHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS KINDERGARTEN 2021-2022

PARENT INFORMATION CENTER We are open virtually from M-F 8:00 am - 4:00 pm and are here to help you.

We can be reached via email or by phone: [email protected] or at 508-424- 3420 website: www.framingham.k12.ma.us/PIC Framingham Public Schools Core Beliefs

Learning is the central purpose of school. Human differences are to be respected. Collegiality and professionalism characterize the school community. Individuals are responsible for their behavior.

NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY STATEMENT The Framingham Public Schools is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer/ education institution and does not discriminate based on race, color, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, ethnic or national origin, disability, veteran’s status, or any other status protected by law. Any parent, student or employee who has a concern related to the implementation of this policy may address it directly to the building Principal or contact Mr. Joseph Corazzini, Assistant Superintendent Equity, Diversity & Community Engagement at [email protected] or at 508-626-9115. The Boston Office of the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination is located at One Ashburton Place, Boston, MA 02108. THE KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION PROCESS

AT YOUR REGISTRATION APPOINTMENT: TIMELINE ♦ Register your child ♦ Important: All the information regarding language exposure will be FORMAL REGISTRATION reviewed by our Multilingual Department and a determination will be Monday, December 7, made whether language proficiency testing is necessary. Your child will 2020 to Tuesday, April 6 be required to be tested on their English proficiency. Program 2021 recommendations will be made according to the test results. Testers will discuss results with parents. ♦ Discuss the choice process, including the timeline for decision making.You will receive information about your choice form. ♦ Choice form due by Thursday, April 8, 2021 SCHOOL TOURS March 2021 (page 8) TO COMPLETE THE REGISTRATION PROCESS: ♦ Submit all required documents by Friday, March 26 2021 ♦ Complete and submit the Choice Form online by Thursday, CHOICE FORM DEADLINE April 8, 2021 Thursday, April 8 2021 4:00 PM

TOUR SCHOOLS:

♦ Visit at scheduled times (see schedule in this booklet, page 8) ♦ To be determined due to the covid-19 school closure. ASSIGNMENT FORMS ♦ Please visit the parent information center website in February 2021 for Sent by up to date information Friday, May 14, 2021

ASSIGNMENT FORM SENT BY FRIDAY, MAY 14, 2021

♦ If you receive your Assignment Form and choose not to have your KINDERGARTEN child attend Framingham Public Schools, we ask that you please ORIENTATION complete the form and return it to us by Friday, May 21, 2021. DAY Tuesday, June 1, 2021 ATTEND KINDERGARTEN ORIENTATION ON TUESDAY, JUNE 1, 2021

♦ Visit the assigned school with your child ♦ Further details will be sent with your assignment form

- 1 - DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR REGISTRATION

Be sure to submit the following six items below before your scheduled registration appointment Homeless families are encouraged but not required to provide these documents

1. STUDENT'S BIRTH CERTIFICATE (Long Form/Government Issued)

2. PROOF OF RESIDENCY (details on next page)

3. PROOF OF OCCUPANCY (details on next page)

4. PROOF OF IDENTIFICATION (details on next page)

5. STUDENT’S MOST RECENT PHYSICAL EXAMINATION and IMMUNIZATION RECORD (must be within the last 12 months)

6. HEALTH HISTORY FORMS (online fillable form)

IF APPLICABLE: - INDIVIDUAL EDUCATION PLAN (IEP) or 504 PLAN

- PROOF OF GUARDIANSHIP if student is not living with one or both natural parents

Homeless families are encouraged but not required to provide these documents

- 2 - FRAMINGHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS

You must be a resident of Framingham in order to attend the Framingham Public Schools. Before a student is registered for Framingham Public Schools and can begin school, his/her parent or legal guardian must provide proof of primary residence. Temporary residence in the City of Framingham for the sole purpose of attending the Framingham Public Schools will not be considered residency. Because residency may change for students and their families during the course of the academic year and a student’s educational life, the Framingham Public Schools may continue to verify residency after the commencement of classes.

What documents are required to verify residency? One document from each column below must be submitted.

Proof of Residency Proof of Occupancy Proof of Identification

One of the following required: One of the following re- One valid photo identification from quired: must be dated within the the following list required: * recent mortgage payment past 30 days * property tax bill * driver’s License * current lease * cable/satellite TV bill * state ID card * HUD lease or other public housing * electric bill * passport lease (Section 8) * gas bill * military ID * HUD settlement statement (closing * water bill * other government-issued photo ID statement) * home/renter’s insurance

What if I live with a friend or relative? The parent/guardian and owner/renter must complete the Residency Affidavits and both signatures must be notarized. A notary is available at the Parent Information Center and requires the person to be present. The person with whom you are living with must submit a Proof of Residency, Proof of Occupancy and photo identification.

What if my family does not have a permanent residence? The proof of residency policy does not apply to homeless students and families covered under the McKinney- Vento Act. Contact the Parent Information Center for assistance with registering your child. If you are staying in a shelter, bring a letter from the shelter staff stating that you are living there. The McKinney-Vento Liaison for the Framingham Public Schools will work with you.

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THE KINDERGARTEN ASSIGNMENT PROCESS

Students entering Kindergarten in 2021 will continue to be assigned through a Controlled Choice Program. Under Controlled Choice families are able to choose from among all nine Framingham elementary schools. Students who require a specialized program (Special Education or English Language Learner Program) will be placed per the guidelines of each department in consultation with the family.

Students requesting a seat for ANY of the Dual Language Program (Spanish at Barbieri and Brophy or Portuguese at Potter Road and Woodrow Wilson) will be assigned as follows: • Sibling Preference Assigned IMPORTANT: Sibling preference applies to the school building only, not to the program FIRST: (except Barbieri School) Dual • Home district preference Language Only for Brophy, Potter Road and W. Wilson. Barbieri does not have a Home District Preference. Programs • All other first choice of school requests • All other second choice of school requests

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Once you choose a Dual Language Program and your student is assigned a seat, no other choices of schools or preferences such as home district or sibling will apply. Assigned SECOND: Students who choose their school as their first choice Sibling Preference

Assigned THIRD: Students who choose their as their first choice. Home District preference

Assigned FOURTH: Students whose first choice is NOT their Sibling or Home District preference school.

Sibling Preference An entering kindergarten student with an older sibling who is currently in grades K-4 has a preferred assignment to the older sibling’s school if that school is designated as the first choice as long as the registration is completed on or before Tuesday, April 6, 2021.

Home District Each student is designated a Home District school based on their home address. If you have questions about your student’s Home District School, please call or email the Parent Information Center. Some schools may have few or no seats available after siblings and first choice Home District students have been assigned. Barbieri does not have a Home District Preference.

Students who live within one mile of the King School may currently qualify for two Home Districts. During the registration appointment parents will be asked to choose which Home District they wish to designate as their own.

Lotteries are conducted for any school where the number of first choice requests exceeds the number of available seats.

- 4 - IMPORTANT KINDERGARTEN NOTES

FRAMINGHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS PROVIDES A FREE FULL DAY PROGRAM

FOR ALL KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS.

PROGRAM ASSIGNMENT FOR 2021-2022 Students who require a specialized program (Special Education or English Language Learner Program) will be placed per the guidelines of each department in consultation with the family.

WAITING LISTS Dual Language Programs: Any student who is not assigned to their requested Dual Language Program, will be placed on a waiting list(s) for the language programs they were not assigned to. Dual Language Program waiting lists remain active until the start of second grade. General Education/SEI/Inclusion: Waiting lists will be capped at 44 students and will be maintained for the top two choices if assignment to a first or second choice was not possible. If the first or second choice school waiting list has reached 44 students we will add your child to two waiting lists that are not capped at 44 in the order of your numbered preferences from your School Choice form. All General Education waiting lists dissolve on Friday, October 1, 2021.

KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION/TOUR CALENDAR A calendar of important dates and deadlines is included in this booklet. Please make sure you submit your documents by the deadline noted.

KINDERGARTEN ORIENTATION Orientation for all new kindergartners and their families will be held on Tuesday, June 1, 2021. You will receive more information with your kindergarten assignment letter. Orientation is generally in the morning and lasts about an hour.

PARENT/GUARDIAN CONTACT INFORMATION Help us go green! Regular updates or new information will be sent by email. Please make sure we have your correct email and mailing information. If you have any corrections or questions, please email us at [email protected] (If you do not have an email address we will mail information to your home address).

HIGH NEEDS STUDENTS The new high needs group is an unduplicated count of all students in a school or district belonging to at least one of the following individual subgroups: Students with disabilities, English language learners (ELL), and former ELL students, or low-income students (eligible for free/reduced-price school lunch). For a school to be considered to be making progress ttoward narrowing proficiency gaps, the cumulative PPI for both the “all students” group and high needs student must be 75 or higher.

ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS A student is considered economically disadvantaged if they participate in one or more of the following state- administered programs: the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP); Transitional Assistance for Families with Dependent Children (TAFDC); the Department of Children and Families (DCF) foster program; or MassHealth (Medicaid)

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DUAL LANGUAGE PROGRAMS

Multilingual Education Department 2021-2022

Dual Language Bilingual Education

• Dual Language Bilingual Education (also known as Two-Way) brings together students with a range of fluency in English and a partner language (Spanish or Portuguese). It follows the same curriculum as general education classes; the difference is the language of instruction. • All staff is trained in language immersion strategies to ensure full access to academic content. • Lessons taught in one language are not repeated in the other.

Program Goals: The Dual Language Bilingual Program aims for students to: • Become bilingual and biliterate in English and the partner language (Spanish or Portu- guese). • Progress academically according to the same curriculum used in the standard classrooms. • Develop positive cross-cultural relationships and positive attitudes toward their own culture and that of others. Program Benefits:

• Develops mental flexibility and creativity • Develops higher level thinking skills • Increased future job opportunities • For English learners: maintains their native language and culture while acquiring English • For Spanish/Portuguese learners: allows them to become bilingual, biliterate, and bicultural

Program structure by schools and grades:

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TRANSPORTATION POLICY AND PROCEDURES

ELIGIBLE RIDERS: Students who live more than 2 miles from their assigned school: • Transportation is provided • No fee is required for students in grades K-6

INELIGIBLE RIDERS: Transportation will not be available to students who live within one mile of their assigned school; consideration may be made if a student has to cross a major road such as Route 9. Students who live between one to two miles of their assigned school: • Seats will be offered on a space available basis • Fee required: $250.00* for the school year. The fee is waived if the family submits an application and qualifies for free or reduced lunch.

CHILDCARE TRANSPORTATION REQUESTS for GRADES K - 5 ONLY • Transportation to childcare is not guaranteed. • Families who are requesting transportation to an address other than their home address must go to/from five days a week. For the safety of the child, there are no exceptions to the five day rule. • You will be notified of the acceptance or denial of transportation. Please note that transportation may not be available on the first day of school.

* Fee subject to change according to School Committee Policy. Transportation privileges will be revoked if it is found that a student is not using transportation services consistently.

TRANSPORTATION FOR KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS

IMPORTANT: An adult must be present at the bus stop when kindergartners are dropped off.

KINDERGARTEN BUS SAFETY GUIDELINES: 1. The driver must see approved adult at bus stop. If someone other than the parent/guardian is greeting the kindergarten student, notify the student’s school of the change. 2. The parent/guardian of kindergarten student must be available at bus stop 10 minutes before listed stop time. If no one is available at the bus stop to greet the kindergarten student, unless accompanied by an older sibling, they will be returned to the student’s school. 3. We highly encourage the parent to teach their child to know their name and address. We ask that you label the student’s backpack and belongings. We encourage parent and student to know their assigned bus number. 4. Safety outside the bus is important - Wait until the bus is stopped before moving toward the bus. The danger zone around the bus is 10 feet; keep your distance until the driver opens the doors to board. If you have to cross the street, go at least 5 big steps in front of the bus, and wait until the driver signals for you to cross the street. Never go back to the bus after you get off of it. If you drop something, wait until the bus is gone. 5. Safety on the bus is important – Law requires that students be seated while a bus is moving. Please teach the student to stay seated to avoid injury, use inside voices, and follow the direction of the driver. Eating and/or drinking on the bus is not allowed.

Questions about bus transportation? Contact the Transportation Department at 508-626-9179

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KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION SCHOOL TOURS

MARCH 2021

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TO BE DETERMINED DUE TO THE COVID-19 SCHOOL CLOSURE. PLEASE VISIT THE PARENT INFORMATION CENTER WEBSITE IN FEBRUARY 2021 FOR UP TO DATE INFORMATION

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Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri 1 2

5 6 7 8 9 DEADLINE for KINDERGARTEN CHOICE FORM & REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

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May 2021

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KINDERGARTEN ASSIGNMENT FORM SENT

June 2021

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KINDERGARTEN ORIENTATION at ASSIGNED SCHOOL

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- 9 - SCHOOL HOURS

Important Information about school hours Transportation changes could affect start/end times at some schools.

School Full Day Early Release Half Day (no lunch)

Start time indicates when Start time indicates when school Start time indicates when school school begins begins Begins (Lunch not served)

Framingham High School 7:25am - 1:55pm 7:25am - 10:50 AM 7:25am - 10:50am

FHS - Thayer Campus 8:30am - 2:15pm Not Applicable 7:25am - 10:50am Middle Schools

8:10am - 11:40am (No lunch) Cameron Middle School 8:10am - 2:25pm served 8:10am - 11:40am

Fuller Middle School 8:10am - 2:25pm 8:10am - 11:40am (No lunch) 8:10am - 11:40am

Walsh Middle School 8:10am - 2:25pm 8:10am - 11:40am (No lunch) 8:10am - 11:40am

Elementary Schools

Barbieri Elementary School 9:05am - 3:20pm 9:05am - 12:55pm (Lunch served) 9:05am - 12:20pm

Brophy Elementary School 9:05am - 3:20pm 9:05am - 12:55pm (Lunch served) 9:05am - 12:20pm

Dunning Elementary School 9:15am - 3:30pm 9:15am - 1:05pm (Lunch served) 9:15am - 12:30pm

Hemenway Elementary School 9:15am - 3:30pm 9:15am - 1:05pm (Lunch served) 9:15am - 12:30pm

King Elementary School 9:05am - 3:20pm 9:05am - 12:55pm (Lunch served) 9:05am - 12:20pm

McCarthy Elementary School 8:15am - 2:30pm 8:15am - 12:05pm (Lunch served) 8:15am - 11:30am Potter Road Elementary School 9:05am - 3:20pm 9:05am - 12:55pm (Lunch served) 9:05am - 12:20pm

Stapleton Elementary School 9:05am - 3:20pm 9:05am - 12:55pm (Lunch served) 9:05am - 12:20pm Woodrow Wilson Elementary School 9:05am - 3:20pm 9:05am - 12:55pm (Lunch served) 9:05am - 12:20pm

EARLY RELEASE DAYS The district releases students at mid-day to allow teachers to confer with parents and to meet professional development responsibilities. Check the school calendar for specific dates.

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BARBIERI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL A Two-Way Bilingual School ~ Una Escuela Bilingüe Doble Via

School Year 2021-2022 - DATES FOR KINDERGARTEN TOURS See page 8 of this booklet for more information.

BUILDING INFORMATION Total Students: 680 CONTACT INFORMATION Grades: K-5 100 Dudley Rd. Site Accessibility: ground level entrance and exit to play- Framingham, MA 01702 ground, elevator Phone: 508-626-9187 Fax: 508-626-9176 FACILITIES Website: Art Rooms www.framingham.k12.ma.us/Barbieri Auditorium Computer Lab School Hours: 9:05 a.m. - 3:20 p.m. Gym Early release: 9:05 a.m. - 12:55 p.m. Media Center Music Rooms Principal: Mrs. Maria J. Davis Outdoor Recreation Space Vice-Principal: Dr. Ricardo Dobles Cafeteria Vice-Principal: Ms. Jessica Mandes STUDENT DEMOGRAPHICS (2019-20) Black : 3%

MISSION Hispanic/Latino: 74.8 %

Caucasian: 17.8% The mission of Barbieri School is to prepare our students Asian: 0.4% to become successful global citizens. We challenge them Pacific/Hawaiian: 0.0% to reach their academic potential and teach them the Native American 0% value of cultural, economic and learning differences, with Multiple races: 3.9% an emphasis on bilingualism and biliteracy. First Language not English: 65.9% La misión de la Escuela Barbieri es preparar a nuestros English Language Learners: 46.4% estudiantes para que se conviertan en ciudadanos globa- Economically Disadvantaged: 49.4 % les exitosos. Los desafiamos para que logren su potencial Special Education: 19% GREAT THINGS ABOUT OUR SCHOOL: y les enseñamos el valor de las diferencias culturales, High Needs:* 73.3% económicas y de aprendizaje con énfasis en el bilingüis- •Maximum Two-Way Class Bilingual Size: Program in24/25 English and Spanish mo y la alfabetización en dos idiomas. • Active Parent Teacher Organization that supports before and after school clubs including drama, Legos, robotics, BOKS and chess • Multicultural Night • Artist in Residence and Author’s Day programs • School-wide positive behavior program – CARE and Responsive Classroom • Barbieri Two-Way Bilingual Education Scholarship to FHS Senior from Barbieri

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BROPHY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

School Year 2021-2022 - DATES FOR KINDERGARTEN TOURS See page 8 of this booklet for more information.

BUILDING INFORMATION CONTACT INFORMATION Total Students: 458 575 Pleasant Street Grades: K-5 Site Accessibility: Handicap accessible Framingham, MA 01701 STUDENT DEMOGRAPHICS (2019-20) FACILITIES Phone: 508-626-9158 Black 6.2% Dedicated Art Room Fax: 508-877-4025 Hispanic/Latino 58.9% Dedicated Music Rooms (2) Websites: Caucasian 27.9% Library w/wifi Chromebooks www.framingham.k12.ma.us/brophy Asian 3.4% Gym Pacific/Hawaiian 0.0% Outdoor Athletic Fields Cafeteria https://twitter.com/brophyschool Native American 0.2% Indoor rock wall https://www.facebook.com/ Multiple races 3.4% Large outdoor grounds BrophyElementarySchool/ -First Language not English 61.7% Walking/jogging track https://www.facebook.com/BrophyPTO/ -English Language Learners 45.5% -Economically Disadvantaged 55.7% https://www.yelp.com/biz/brophy-elementary- -Special Education 16.0% school-framingham -High Needs * 75.7% School Hours: 9:05 a.m. - 3:20 p.m. Maximum Class Size: 24/25 Early Release: 9:05 a.m. - 12:55pm

Principal: Dr. Frank Rothwell GREAT THINGS ABOUT OUR SCHOOL: Vice Principal: Ms. Caitlin Long Here is a sample of some of the additional opportunities/resources that students and/or families can access at Brophy School. Please ask us about any VISION of these! We are proud to talk about them! Brophy Elementary School is committed to working together collaboratively with parents and the community to create a safe and stimulating learning experi- 1:1 Student to Chromebook ratio in A minimum of 7 student-use devices in ence where all children reach their highest levels of all classes, Grades 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. all K classrooms academic achievement, social competency, and school 1:1 Chromebooks in TBE and 2-Way All Reading, Writing, and Math lessons pride. classes are co-planned weekly by grade team.

K-5 Science Fair SAGE for gifted/talented (gr. 2-5) MISSION Brophy Elementary School has a long-standing tradi- Explorers (FPS) before and after Brophy Values schoolwide program tion of academic excellence; a child centered teaching school care program (PBIS) approach, and a highly qualified, dedicated staff. Our Read to a Child program (Gr1-4) Boks program before school focus is to identify individual student strengths and Bookswap program Instrumental music lessons (Gr 5) needs and to create learning opportunities that appro- Literacy Night/Book Fair Math Parent/Student Night priately motivate and challenge our students to per- form and achieve their highest potential. Multicultural Day K-5 Grade 5 Talent Show K-5 Variety Show Back to School Picnic Family Dance Monthly Family Dinner fundraisers Weekly summer reading events at A 3D printer for science and/or Art Downtown library for K-5 families. project work All teachers work collaboratively Co-teaching in most reading, writing, through weekly Professional Learning and math classes K-5. Community work.

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DUNNING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

School Year 2021-2022 DATES FOR KINDERGARTEN TOURS See page 8 of this booklet for more information

BUILDING INFORMATION FACILITIES Total Students: 425 23 classrooms CONTACT INFORMATION Grades: K-5 Art Room Address: 48 Frost Street Handicap Accessible Music Room

Framingham MA 01701 Auditorium STUDENT DEMOGRAPHICS (2019-20) Phone: 508-626-9155 Library/Media Center Fax: 508-877-4524 Black : 7.6% Hispanic/Latino: 15.1% Gym Website: Caucasian: 64.2% Motor Room www.framingham.k12.ma.us/dunning Asian: 9.6% Cafeteria Hours: 9:15am / 3:30pm Pacific/Hawaiian: 0% Basketball Hoops Early Release: 1:05pm Native American 0% 2 New Playgrounds Multiple races: 3.4% Recreation Fields Principal: Ms. Michele Schecter First Language not English 35.3% Courtyard Vice-Principal: Mrs. Kathie Lasky English Language Learners: 19.5% Nature Trail 13Economically Disadvantaged: 26.1%

OUR MISSION Special Education: 22.0% At Dunning School our mission is to provide a High Needs:* 48.4% rigorous education within a nurturing Maximum Class Size: 22 environment, to ensure that all students learn to be respectful, independent thinkers and THE GREATEST THING ABOUT OUR SCHOOL IS: problem solvers. We believe that all students Charlotte Dunning Elementary School is warm, child-centered learning will achieve at high levels. community focused on meeting the needs of the whole child in kindergarten through grade 5. Our focus is on developing a school culture of inquiry and resilience, fostered by a growth mindset, and We strive to consistently maintain high supporting our learners in high levels of achievement. Children’s expectations and promote academic academic experiences are highlighted and enriched by: excellence for all students and to create • Diverse community with culturally responsive teaching and support a school environment that • Instructional technology to support students in becoming fosters our core values of: responsible digital citizens and problem solvers • Respect • Opportunities for students to create using technology, learn • Responsibility about coding, think creatively and critically; and which meets • Readiness to Learn the Massachusetts Digital Literacy and Science, Technology & Engineering standards in an innovative way We work to ensure that Dunning students • Social Emotional Learning programming to support all students’ ability to engage in the school day academically, socially and are prepared to interact and communicate behaviorally. in a 21st century world. Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) o o Restorative Practices Second Step o The Zones of Regulations o • Explorers before and after-school care • Access to large fields, 2 brand-new playgrounds, and nature trail • After-school clubs and activities (running club, art club, comic book club, robotics club, school newspaper, and more) • Active Parent Teacher Organization, hosting many communities events (dances, picnics and fairs, family fun days, 5k Run) • Fifth grade play and/or variety show

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HEMENWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

School Year 2021-2022 DATES FOR KINDERGARTEN TOURS See page 8 of this booklet for more information - 14 -

BUILDING INFORMATION FACILITIES Art Room CONTACT INFORMATION Total Students: 526 Grades: K-5 Computer Lab/Media

Site Accessibility: Handicapped Accessible Center Address: 729 Water Street Library Framingham, MA 01701 STUDENT DEMOGRAPHICS (2019-20) Black : 7.0% Gym Phone: 508-626-9150 Hispanic/Latino: 15.0% Outdoor Recreation Fax: 508-877-2262 Caucasian: 61.7% Space Website: Hemenway School on the FPS Asian: 8.8% Playground website Native American: 0.2% Cafeteria/Auditorium

https://www.framingham.k12.ma.us/Domain/17 Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0 % Multiple Race, Non-Hispanic: 7.3% School Hours: 9:15-3:30 First Language not English 34.1% Early release: 9:15- 1:05 English Language Learners: 18.5% Economically Disadvantaged: 23.4% Principal: Liz Simon Students with Disabilities: 19.8% Assistant Principal: Kelly Napierski High Needs:* 46.2% Maximum Class Size Kindergarten: 22 MISSION Hemenway Elementary School strives to GREAT THINGS ABOUT OUR SCHOOL: provide the highest quality education Hemenway is committed to providing all students with high quality rigorous and engaging standards based instruction across the curriculum. Hemenway staff engages possible so that each student develops the in collaborative practice and have developed a shared responsibility for student necessary skills and habits of mind to learning across grade levels and specialties. become a critical thinker, to be respectful, We are partners with you in your child’s education! knowledgeable, and a creative citizen, We are committed to the belief that all students can learn with high levels of prepared for the middle school experience achievement and growth. Our commitment to growth mindset extends not only to our students but to our staff, as adult learners. As a staff, we will continue to focus and life in the twenty-first century. and to work together to develop a culture of thinking in our classrooms that includes teaching moves, routines and strategies that promote “making student thinking Core Values: visible.” By creating this culture of thinking, we ensure that all students are engaged in Hemenway Tigers Respect Themselves meaningful learning across the curriculum. In addition to high academic standards, we have high standards for student behavior. At Hemenway, we use Responsive Hemenway Tigers Respect Others Classroom, Zones of Regulation and Second Step Social Competency program in all Hemenway Tigers Respect Our School classrooms kindergarten through grade five. Second Step, Zones of Regulation and Hemenway Tigers Persevere to work Responsive Classroom focus on social-emotional learning [SEL]. Social and emotional through problems learning is the process of developing essential social emotional skills, knowledge, and attitudes related to five key areas: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making. Hemenway’s PBIS team, in collaboration with staff and administration, has developed the HemenWAY Positive Behavior Matrix. We strive to create a warm, inclusive learning environment where students learn through real-life experiences; and are explicitly taught and practice pro-social interpersonal skills. Hemenway mathematicians learn by integrating and connecting math concepts into their daily lives. Students become scientists as well, by experiencing hands-on science and engineering design. Through Readers and Writers workshop our students have developed the skills and habits of mind to “see” themselves as life-long readers and writers. Our goal is to provide students with the necessary skills to be true world citizens, as well as to acquire twenty-first century skills enabling them to succeed in college and the workplace.

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KING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

School Year 2021-2022 - DATES FOR KINDERGARTEN TOURS See page 8 of this booklet for more information. BUILDING INFORMATION Total Students: 360 Grades: K-5 CONTACT INFORMATION Site Accessibility: Handicap accessible FACILITIES 454 Water Street Art Room Gym Framingham, MA 01701 Media Center/Library Music Room Phone: 508-782-7201 Outdoor Recreation Space Fax: 508-788-0792 Maker Space Cafeteria/Auditorium Website: www.framingham.k12.ma.us/king

School Hours: 9:05 a.m. - 3:20 p.m. STUDENT DEMOGRAPHICS (2019-20)

Early Release: 9:05 a.m. - 12:55 p.m. Black: 4.8 % Hispanic/Latino: 14.8% Caucasian: 64.0% Principal: Allison Benabdallah Asian: 9.5% Assistant Principal: Gail Chancey Pacific/Hawaiian: 0.0% Native American 0.0% Multi-Race, Non-Hispanic 6.9% MISSION First Language Not English: 33.7% King Elementary School is a community of learn- English Language Learners: 18.1% ers rooted in STEAM curriculum. We are all here Economically Disadvantaged: 27.7% to learn, grow, and become good citizens. We Special Education: 14.6 % show King Pride by being safe, caring, coopera- High Needs:* 47.0% tive, respectful and responsible. Maximum Class Size: 22 Our Core Values: GREAT THINGS ABOUT OUR SCHOOL: • Be Caring The King Elementary School uses the STEAM (science, technology, engi- • Be Cooperative neering, art, and math) framework to provide an integrated, thematic curriculum where students make connections among the classroom, • Be Respectful the environment and the real world. The learning environment is rigor- • Be Responsible ous, and the pedagogical model is inquiry-based instruction. • Be Safe The STEAM framework is based on the following elements: • Integrated interdisciplinary instruction • Community-based investigations • Collaborative instruction • Learner-centered constructivist approaches • Combinations of independent and cooperative learning • Local natural and community surroundings

Through the inquiry- based projects, King School students will develop proficiencies in asking questions developing and using models, plan- ning and carrying out investigations, interpreting data, designing solu- tions, obtaining data and communicating information.

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McCARTHY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

School Year 2021-2022 - DATES FOR KINDERGARTEN TOURS See page 8 of this booklet for more information.

BUILDING INFORMATION Total Students: 486 Grades: K-5 CONTACT INFORMATION Site Accessibility: Handicap accessible

8 Flagg Drive FACILITIES Art Room Framingham, MA 01702 Music Room Cafetorium Phone: 508-626-9161 Gym Fax: 508-626-9106 Library Outdoor Recreation Space Website: www.framingham.k12.ma.us/ mccarthy STUDENT DEMOGRAPHICS (2019-2020)

Twitter: @MFMcSchool Black: 14.3% Hispanic/Latino: 36.0% School Hours: 8:15 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Caucasian: 39.1% Early Release: 8:15 a.m. - 12:05p.m. Asian: 2.0% Pacific/Hawaiian: 0.2% Native/Alaskan 0% Principal: Cynthia Page Multiple races: 8.4%

Assistant Principal: Jean Nolan First Language not English: 42.3.% English Language Learners: 28.8%

VISION High Needs:* 75.3% Economically Disadvantaged 53.2% At the McCarthy School we envision a communi- Special Education: 28.2% ty of compassionate, respectful, motivated stu- Maximum Class Size: 22 (K-2), 25 (3-5) dents, staff, and families who work together to achieve academic and social success. GREAT THINGS ABOUT OUR SCHOOL: Community - An engaging and supportive community of students, MISSION staff and families The staff is committed to creating a safe, caring, Staff – Continuously seeking ways in which to meet the needs of our inclusive and challenging environment in which all students are actively engaged in learning. students and families Students are taught to respect themselves and PBIS Program – McCarthy Meerkats are Responsible, Motivated, Respectful others, to understand and appreciate differ- and Kind ences, and to hold themselves to high standards Celebrations of Literacy – and expectations for achievement. MCBA – Massachusetts Children’s Book Awards Read Across America Week BOKS – Morning Fitness Program PTO – Active organization of families and staff that provides year-round support including community building events such as Pumpkin Fair and 5K Fun Run with Fuller Middle School

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POTTER ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

”The School of Lifelong Learners”

School Year 2021-2022 DATES FOR KINDERGARTEN TOURS See page 8 of this booklet for more information

BUILDING INFORMATION Total Students: 520 CONTACT INFORMATION Grades: K-5 Site Accessibility: 492 Potter Road Framingham, MA 01702 STUDENT DEMOGRAPHICS (2019-20) Black: 8.2% Hispanic/Latino: 16.3% Phone: 508-626-9110 Caucasian: (Brazilian Included) 66.1% Asian: 3.8% Fax: 508-877-1683 Pacific/Hawaiian: 0.2 % Email: [email protected] Native/Alaskan 0% Multiple races: 5.4% [email protected] First Language not English 52.9% Website: www.framingham.k12.ma.us/potter English Language Learners: 32.6% Economically Disadvantaged: 30.1% School Hours: 9:05 a.m. - 3:20 p.m. Special Education: 10% High Needs:* 53.8% Early Release: 9:05 a.m. - 12.55 p.m. Maximum Class Size: 22

Principal: Lawrence M. Wolpe GREAT THINGS ABOUT OUR SCHOOL: Potter Road Elementary Asst. Principal: Michelle DaCosta School Office manager: Bernadette Downing is a special place. We offer a Two-way Portuguese bilingual program, designed to promote a culture of bilingualism and VISION biliteracy. In addition, we offer a wide variety of unique in-school and extracurricular activities. The vision of Potter Road Elementary School’s com- • Art Club munity is to create a safe environment for teaching • and learning, which fosters the development of re- Ballroom Dancing • sponsible, caring students who are lifelong learners. Page Turners Book Club Students will achieve academic excellence and be • BOKS prepared to meet the challenges of a culturally di- • “Drums Alive” verse society. We will accomplish this through con- • Lego and Robotics Club tinual collaboration between staff, families, and stu- • Engineering Club dents. • 3-5 Chorus and Grades 1-2 Singing Club • Prestigious business partnership with The MathWorks, a MISSION Natick based computer software engineering company – Math Tutorial program for grade 4 students Potter Road Elementary School’s staff, families, and • An award winning, curriculum-centered laboratory in our community empower learners to achieve excellence Community Garden in the following areas: • Framingham State University, Simmons College student • Academic performance and critical thinking teachers, interns and field study students • Individual growth and accountability • Bell Choir and Bucket drumming • Independent and cooperative work • State-of-the-art, handicapped accessible community • Academic rigor and risk taking within a safe and playground nurturing environment • Joe Lundy Memorial Baseball Field and soccer field • Innovative thinking and proficiency in technology • Great Boston Jewish Literacy Coalition volunteers

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STAPLETON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

School Year 2021-2022 DATES FOR KINDERGARTEN TOURS See page 8 of this booklet for more information

BUILDING INFORMATION Total Students: 313 CONTACT INFORMATION Grades: K-5 25 Elm Street Site Accessibility: Framingham, MA 01701

Phone:508-626-9144 FACILITIES Fax: 508-877-4908 Art Room

Auditorium Email: [email protected] Computer Lab

Gym Website: http://www.framingham.k12.ma.us/ Media Center stapleton Music Room

Outdoor Recreation Space School Hours Cafeteria Doors open: 8:50am

Breakfast: 8:50am - 9:05am STUDENT DEMOGRAPHICS (2019-2020) School begins: 9:05am Black: 8.8% School dismissal: 3:20pm Hispanic/Latino: 24.3% *Early release dismissal: 12:55pm (lunch is Caucasian: 54.5% served) Asian: 6.2% *Half day dismissal: 12:20pm (lunch is not Pacific/Hawaiian: 0% served) Native/Alaskan 0% Multiple races: 6.2% First Language not English 27% Principal: Brenda Maurao English Language Learners: 19.4% Vice-Principal: Lisa DiDonato Economically Disadvantaged: 46 % Special Education: 28.4% VISION High Needs:* 64.5% Mary Stapleton Elementary School educates Maximum Class Size: 22 children to become respectful, responsible and ready to take on the challenges associated with being life-long learners. GREAT THINGS ABOUT OUR SCHOOL: • Diverse student body! MISSION • Caring and dedicated staff committed to helping students exceed expectations! At Mary Stapleton Elementary School, we be- • Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support - PBIS and lieve that all children can, and will, learn. We established core values in place! educate each student to learn and live produc- • Explorers Before and After School Program tively as a critically thinking, responsible citizen • Active community involvement and Parent Teacher in a multicultural, democratic society by provid- Organization ing academically challenging instructional pro- that supports a wide variety of school events including grams taught by a highly qualified and diverse STEAMathon, Family Reading Night, Genius Hour, Book staff and supported by comprehensive services Fair, Field Day, Harry Potter Week, Fall Festival, Bingo in partnership with our entire community. Night, and Sock Hop

• Active School Council

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WOODROW WILSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

School Year 2021-2022 DATES FOR KINDERGARTEN TOURS CONTACT INFORMATION See page 8 of this booklet for more information

169 Leland Street BUILDING INFORMATION Framingham, MA 01702 Total Students: 494 Grades: K-5 Phone: 508-626-9164 Site Accessibility: Handicap Accessible Fax: 508-620-2965 FACILITIES Email: [email protected] Art Room Website: www.framingham.k12.ma.us/wilson Computer Lab @WilsonElemIB Gym Media Center/Library School Hours: 9:05 a.m. - 3:20 p.m. Music Room Outdoor Recreation Space Early Release: 9:05 a.m. - 12.55 p.m. Cafeteria

Principal: Purnima De Morais STUDENT DEMOGRAPHICS (2019-20) Vice-Principal: Darlene Pugnali Black: 9.8% IB PYP Coordinator: Heather Flugrad Caucasian: 55.2% Asian: 0.2% Native/Alaskan 0.4% VISION Pacific/Hawaiian: 0% Our vision incorporates a learning environment Hispanic/Latino: 32.2% that encourages global understanding, active Multi Races 2.2% community participation, and genuine interest in First Language not English 81.0% academic excellence. English Language Learners: 66.7% Special Education: 9.4% MISSION Economically disadvantaged 62.2% At the Woodrow Wilson Elementary School, we High Needs:* 92.3% celebrate the diverse population that we serve. Maximum Class Size: 24 Woodrow Wilson Elementary provides an environment that develops inquiring, knowledgeable ABOUT OUR SCHOOL: and caring young people who work to create a • We are an International Baccalaureate Primary Years Progamme better, peaceful world. Woodrow Wilson is (IB PYP) World School committed to providing a high quality, challeng- • One of four IB PYP schools in Massachusetts and part of a ing, international education that nurtures active, network of around 2000 IB PYP schools in over 100 countries open-minded, reflective and balanced life-long around the world. learners. Woodrow Wilson students are inde- • IB Units of inquiry connect the learning in all subject areas pendent learners who respect themselves and through an investigation into big ideas. others, and who are empowered as empathetic, • Learning experiences focus on the development of the whole competent leaders who can succeed in a 21st child as an inquirer and a life-long learner. century global society. • Partnership with Jewish Family Services (JFS) providing services such as after school programs, family assistance program, donation drives and family education • Global Gatherings that celebrate our diversity and international- mindedness through music and performances. • We offer 3 strands of general education and language development in Portuguese and English through Dual Language Education, Transitional Bilingual Education, and English Immersion with Portuguese as a world language. -19-

ay, Ed.D. FRAMINGHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS Robert Trembaly, Ed.D.

Superintendent of Schools

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Framingham, MA – December 1, 2020

Please see below for the before and after school program, schools, and contact information for grades K-5.

For any questions, please contact Ms. Kelley Ratcliffe, Manager of Elementary Out of School Time, 774-423-4242 or Tiffany Lillie, Director of Community Resource Development, 508-782-6887.

For questions on Non-School Days, Vacation Weeks, and Summer Programming please contact Mateo Palfreman at [email protected]

Program School Offered At Contact Email Phone Number

Explorers Before and After School - BLOCKS, Barbieri, Brophy, Managed by Dunning, Hemenway, King, Kelley OSTinfo 774-423-4242 Framingham Public McCarthy, Potter Rd., Ratcliffe @framingham.k12.ma.us Schools Stapleton, Woodrow Wilson - FPSCRD.org

MetroWest YMCA Kathleen Schoolsout 508-879-4420 Pick up at McCarthy School's Out Glennon @metrowestymca.org ext. 246

Pick-Up for Boys & Hemmenway, McCarthy, Brophy, Tammi.pudlo Tammi Pudlo 508-620-7145 Girls Club Barbieri @bgcmetrowest.org

Stapleton, Barbieri, McCarthy, Dmoran Pick-Up for SMOC Daisy Moran 774-641-3275 King @smoc.org

Pick-Up for Stapleton, Barbieri, McCarthy, Charles [email protected] 508-879-6544 Suburban King, Potter Hudson

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B.L.O.C.K.S. PRESCHOOL PROGRAM

OUR MISSION B.L.O.C.K.S. Preschool promotes a flexible atmosphere that considers children individually and as members of a group. Our program provides a variety of resources that address children's particular interests, needs and levels of development. Learning through play, development of self-concept, the growth of language and respect for others will be fostered in order to maximize future school success. The ultimate goal of this program is to instill in children a curiosity about their world and a hunger to learn. The general goals of our program include: • to develop children’s understanding and use of language • to foster children’s self-esteem • to teach children the skills to explore, question and investigate • to encourage children to work positively and effectively with others • to support the parent’s role as a child’s first teacher at home PROGRAM SCHEDULE JUNIPER HILL LOCATION - 29 Upper Jocelyn Avenue Young Preschool (2.9 - 3.9 years old): 8:45am to 12:15pm or 8:45am— 2:15pm A.M. Session: 8:15 a.m. to 10:55 a.m. P.M. Session: 11:35 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. Full Day: 8:15 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. Little Explorer’s Before & After School Program Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. to 8:15 a.m. 2:15 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. or 2:15 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. FRAMINGHAM HIGH SCHOOL LOCATION - 115 A Street Full Day: 9:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Little Explorer’s Before School Program: Monday - Friday 6:45 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. ENROLLMENT PROCESS The preschool receives children between the ages of 3 to 5 years. An application form can be obtained by calling the Office at (508)788-2380 or www.framingham.k12.ma.us/blocks. All applications should be returned to the B.L.O.C.K.S. Preschool Program by the date specified on the application. Parents will be notified within 3-4 weeks of submitting the application regarding the status of their child’s enrolment in the program.

Rosario Alvarez, Director of Early Childhood Education Office: 508-788-2380 Fax: 508-872-1354

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10 IMPORTANT WAYS TO

HELP PREPARE YOUR CHILD FOR KINDERGARTEN

You are your child’s first teacher! We encourage you to practice these skills with your child:

1. Personal Information * First and last name * Home address * Telephone number where parent/guardian can be reached (usually cell #) * Name of their school and teacher 2. Self-help skills * Putting on and taking off coat, boots, hat, mittens, etc. * Packing and unpacking backpack * Opening lunchbox, thermos, juice box, containers, etc. * Using bathroom independently 3. Asking for help and answering a simple question 4. Sharing and taking turns 5. Following simple directions and routines 6. Sitting and listening to a story and/or book 7. Writing first name and/or last name (in upper and/or lower case letters) 8. Rote counting to 10 and counting objects to 10 9. Identifying some letters 10. Identifying some numbers

PLEASE limit screen time with your child! (TV, computer, video games, iPad, iPod, etc.) Most important: READ and share BOOKS or STORIES with your child DAILY!!

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FRAMINGHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS

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