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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: parentinfo@framingham.k12.ma.us 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
jcorazzini@framingham.k12.ma.us 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)
ASSIGNMENT FORMS
♦ To be determined due to the covid-19 school closure.
♦ 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
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ENTRANCE AGE TO KINDERGARTEN AND FIRST GRADE
IN SCHOOL YEAR 2021-2022
FOR CHILD(REN) BORN 09/01/2015 - 08/31/2016:
It is the policy of the Framingham School Committee that children entering Kindergarten must be five on or
before August 31 of the calendar year in which the child enters Kindergarten.
FOR CHILD(REN) BORN 09/01/2014 - 08/31/2015:
With respect to children who turned five years old between September 1, 2019 through August 31, 2020
and families who decided to not send their child(ren) to Kindergarten in school year 2020-2021 due to
COVID-19, families will be able to choose if child will be attending Kindergarten or First Grade in School Year
2021-2022.
If a child attended a private Kindergarten during School Year 2020-2021, it is strongly encouraged that child
be enrolled in First Grade
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
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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 Sibling Preference school as their first choice
Assigned
THIRD: Students who choose their Home District preference as their first choice.
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 stu-
dent’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 registra-
tion 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.
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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 parentinfo@framingham.k12.ma.us
(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 fol-
lows 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 cul-
ture 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 kinder-
garten 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 stu-
dent’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 stu-
dent 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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CALENDAR / TIMELINE
KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION
SCHOOL TOURS
MARCH 2021
Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
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8 9 10 11 12
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
Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
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10 11 12 13 14
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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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%
y les enseñamos el valor de las diferencias culturales, GREAT THINGS ABOUT OUR SCHOOL:
High Needs:* 73.3%
económicas y de aprendizaje con énfasis en el bilingüis- Two-Way
•Maximum Bilingual
Class Size: Program in24/25
English and Spanish
mo y la alfabetización en dos idiomas.
• Active Parent Teacher Organization that supports be-
fore and after school clubs including drama, Legos, ro-
botics, 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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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 commu-
nity 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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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
Phone: 508-626-9155 STUDENT DEMOGRAPHICS (2019-20)
Black : 7.6%
Library/Media Center
Fax: 508-877-4524 Gym
Hispanic/Latino: 15.1%
Website: Motor Room
Caucasian: 64.2%
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
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Economically 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. o Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS)
o Restorative Practices
o Second Step
o The Zones of Regulations
• 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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ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
School Year 2021-2022
DATES FOR KINDERGARTEN TOURS
See page 8 of this booklet for more information
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BUILDING INFORMATION FACILITIES
Total Students: 526 Art Room
CONTACT INFORMATION
Grades: K-5 Computer Lab/Media
Site Accessibility: Handicapped Accessible Center
Address: 729 Water Street
STUDENT DEMOGRAPHICS (2019-20) Library
Framingham, MA 01701
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
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0 %
https://www.framingham.k12.ma.us/Domain/17
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
achievement and growth. Our commitment to growth mindset extends not only to
prepared for the middle school experience
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.
- 14 -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.
- 15 -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 sup-
port including community building events such as Pumpkin Fair and 5K Fun
Run with Fuller Middle School
- 16 -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: lwolpe@framingham.k12.ma.us Native/Alaskan 0%
Multiple races: 5.4%
mdacosta@framingham.k12.ma.us 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
• Volunteers from the Greater Boston Jewish Coalition for
Literacy
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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: bmaurao@frmaingham.k12.ma.us
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
- 18 -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: pdemorais@framingham.k.12.ma.us 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 envi-
ronment 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
mpalfreman@framingham.k12.ma.us
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
chudson@smoc.org 508-879-6544
Suburban King, Potter Hudson
-20-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 develop-
ment.
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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