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FRAMINGHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS
KINDERGARTEN 2020‐2021
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PARENT INFORMATION CENTER
31 Flagg Drive, Door #4A
Framingham, MA 01702
phone: 508‐424‐3420 fax: 508‐879‐1023
email: paren nfo@framingham.k12.ma.us
website: www.framingham.k12.ma.us/paren nfo
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/affirma ve ac on employer/
educa on ins tu on and does not discriminate based on race, color, age, gender iden ty,
sexual orienta on, religion, ethnic or na onal origin, disability, veteran’s status, or any other
status protected by law. Any parent, student or employee who has a concern related to the
implementa on 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 Massachuse s Commission Against Discrimina on is located
at One Ashburton Place, Boston, MA 02108.
THE KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION PROCESS
AT YOUR APPOINTMENT AT THE PARENT INFORMATION CENTER (PIC):
TIMELINE
Register your child
FORMAL REGISTRATION
Discuss the choice process, including the meline for decision making
Monday, December 2,
You will receive informa on about your choice form 2019 to Friday, April 3
Choice form due by Wednesday, April 8, 2020 2020
TO COMPLETE THE REGISTRATION PROCESS: SCHOOL TOURS
Begins on
Submit all required documents by Friday, March 27
March 2, 2020
Complete and submit the Choice Form online by Wednesday, (page 8)
April 8, 2020
CHOICE FORM DEADLINE
TOUR SCHOOLS: Wednesday, April 8
Visit at scheduled mes (see schedule in this booklet, page 8) 4:00 PM
Please schedule tours by comple ng the online sign‐up form at:
www.framingham.k12.ma.us/page/8013
ASSIGNMENT FORMS
Sent by
ASSIGNMENT FORM SENT BY FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2020 Friday, May 15, 2020
If you receive your Assignment Form and choose not to have your
child a end Framingham Public Schools, we ask that you please
complete the form and return it to us by Friday, May 22, 2020.
KINDERGARTEN
ORIENTATION DAY
ATTEND KINDERGARTEN ORIENTATION ON MONDAY, JUNE 1, 2020
Monday, June 1, 2020
Visit the assigned school with your child
Further details will be sent with your assignment form
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DOCUMENTS* REQUIRED AT
REGISTRATION APPOINTMENT
BE SURE TO BRING THE FOLLOWING FIVE ITEMS:
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)
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 a end 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
a ending 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 educa onal life, the
Framingham Public Schools may con nue to verify residency a er the commencement of classes.
What documents are required to verify residency?
One document from each column below must be submi ed.
Proof of Residency Proof of Occupancy Proof of Iden fica on
One of the following required: One of the following re‐ One valid photo iden fica on 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 (Sec on 8) * gas bill * military ID
* HUD se lement statement (closing * water bill * other government‐issued photo ID
statement) * home/renter’s insurance
What if I live with a friend or rela ve?
The parent/guardian and owner/renter must complete the Residency Affidavit and both signatures must be
notarized. A notary is available at the Parent Informa on 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
iden fica on.
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 Informa on Center for assistance with registering your child. If you are staying
in a shelter, bring a le er from the shelter staff sta ng 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 2020 will con nue 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 Educa on or English Language Learner Program) will be placed
per the guidelines of each department in consulta on with the family.
Students reques ng a seat for ANY of the Dual Language Program (Spanish at Barbieri and
Brophy or Portuguese at Po er 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, Po er 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 registra on is completed on or
before Wednesday, April 8, 2020.
Home District
Each student is designated a Home District school based on their home address. If you have ques ons about your stu‐
dent’s Home District School, please call or email the Parent Informa on Center. Some schools may have few or no
seats available a er 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‐
on appointment parents will be asked to choose which Home District they wish to designate as their own.
Lo eries 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 2020‐2021
Students who require a specialized program (Special Educa on or English Language Learner Program) will be
placed per the guidelines of each department in consulta on with the family.
WAITING LISTS
Dual Language Programs: Any student who is not assigned to their requested Dual Language Program, will
be placed on wai ng list(s) for the language programs they were not assigned to. Dual Language Program
wai ng lists remain ac ve un l the start of second grade.
General Educa on: Kindergarten wai ng lists will be maintained for the top two choices if assignment to a
first or second choice was not possible. All Kindergarten wai ng lists dissolve on Thursday, October 1, 2020
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
Orienta on for all new kindergartners and their families will be held on Monday, June 1, 2020. You will
receive more informa on with your kindergarten assignment le er. Orienta on is generally in the morning
and lasts about an hour.
PARENT/GUARDIAN CONTACT INFORMATION
Help us go green! Regular updates or new informa on will be sent by email. Please make sure we have your
correct email and mailing informa on.
If you have any correc ons or ques ons, please email us at paren nfo@framingham.k12.ma.us
(If you do not have an email address we will mail informa on to your home address).
DO YOU STILL HAVE QUESTIONS?
Contact the Parent Informa on Center. We can be reached by:
phone: 508‐424‐3420
email: paren nfo@framingham.k12.ma.us
in person: 31 Flagg Drive, Door 4A, Framingham
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DUAL LANGUAGE PROGRAMS
Bilingual Educa on Department 2020‐2021
Dual Language Bilingual Educa on
Dual Language Bilingual Educa on (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 educa on classes; the difference is the language of
instruc on.
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 posi ve cross‐cultural rela onships and posi ve a tudes toward their own cul‐
ture and that of others.
Program Benefits:
Develops mental flexibility and crea vity
Develops higher level thinking skills
Increased future job opportuni es
For English learners: maintains their na ve language and culture while acquiring English
For Spanish/Portuguese learners: allows them to become bilingual, biliterate, and
bicultural
Program structure by schools and grades:
School
BARBIERI BROPHY POTTER ROAD WILSON
Grade Instruc on Instruc on Instruc on Instruc on Instruc on Instruc on Instruc on Instruc on
in in in in in in in in
Spanish English Spanish English Portuguese English Portuguese English
K 80% 20% 80% 20% 80% 20% 50% 50%
1 80% 20% 70% 30% 70% 30% 50% 50%
2 70% 30% 60% 40% 60% 40% 50% 50%
3 50% 50% 50% 50% 50% 50% 50% 50%
4 50% 50% 50% 50% 50% 50% 50% 50%
5 50% 50% 50% 50% 50% 50% 50% 50%
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TRANSPORTATION POLICY AND PROCEDURES
ELIGIBLE RIDERS:
Students who live more than 2 miles from their assigned school:
Transporta on is provided
No fee is required for students in grades K‐6
INELIGIBLE RIDERS:
Transporta on will not be available to students who live within one mile of their assigned
school; considera on 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 applica on and
qualifies for free or reduced lunch.
CHILDCARE TRANSPORTATION REQUESTS for GRADES K ‐ 5 ONLY
Transporta on to childcare is not guaranteed.
Families who are reques ng transporta on 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 excep ons to the five day rule.
You will be no fied of the acceptance or denial of transporta on. Please note that transporta on may not
be available on the first day of school.
* Fee subject to change according to School Commi ee Policy.
Transporta on privileges will be revoked if it is found that a student is not using transporta on 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 gree ng the kinder‐
garten student, no fy 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 me. 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 un l the bus is stopped before moving toward the bus. The danger zone
around the bus is 10 feet; keep your distance un l 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 un l the driver signals for you to cross the street. Never go back to
the bus a er you get off of it. If you drop something, wait un l 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 direc on of the driver. Ea ng and/or drinking on
the bus is not allowed.
Ques ons about bus transporta on?
Contact the Transporta on Department at 508‐626‐9179
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KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION/TOURS CALENDAR
Please schedule tours by comple ng the online sign‐up form at:
www.framingham.k12.ma.us/page/8013
MARCH 2020
Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
2 3 4 5 6
W. WILSON HEMENWAY BARBIERI
10:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 2‐Way
Coffee with & Meeting
Principal 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m.
&
7:00 p.m
9 10 11 12 13
McCARTHY STAPLETON DUNNING POTTER ROAD BROPHY
9:30 a.m. 9:45 a.m. & 1:45 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 9:45 a.m. to
& 6:00 p.m. & & 10:45 a.m.
6:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Coffee with
Principal
16 17 18 19 20
BROPHY BARBIERI KING BARBIERI
9:45 a.m. 2‐Way 10:30 a.m. 2‐Way
& Meeting & Meeting
6:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 9:30 a.m.
23 24 25 26 27
.
8April 2020
Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
1 2 3
6 7 8 9 10
DEADLINE for
KINDERGARTEN
CHOICE FORM &
REQUIRED
DOCUMENTS
13 14 15 16 17
May 2020
Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
1
4 5 6 7 8
11 12 13 14 15
KINDERGARTEN
ASSIGNMENT
FORM SENT
June 2020
Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
1 2 3 4 5
KINDERGARTEN
ORIENTATION at
ASSIGNED
SCHOOL
8 9 10 11 12
15 16 17 18 19
‐9‐SCHOOL HOURS
Important Informa on about school hours
Transporta on changes could affect start/end mes at some schools.
School Full Day Early Release Half Day (no lunch)
Start me indicates when Start me indicates when school Start me 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
Cameron Middle School 8:10am ‐ 2:25pm 8:10am ‐ 11:40am (No lunch) 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
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
Po er Road Elementary 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 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 responsibili es.
Check the school calendar for specific dates.
‐ 10 ‐BARBIERI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
A Two‐Way Bilingual School ~ Una Escuela Bilingüe Doble Via
DATES FOR KINDERGARTEN TOURS
MARCH 5 – 6:30 p.m.
MARCH 17 ‐ 6:30 p.m.
MARCH 19 – 9:30 p.m.
CONTACT INFORMATION
BUILDING INFORMATION
100 Dudley Rd.
Total Students: 700
Framingham, MA 01702 Grades: K‐5
Site Accessibility: ground level entrance and exit to play‐
Phone: 508‐626‐9187 ground, elevator
Fax: 508‐626‐9176
Website: FACILITIES
www.framingham.k12.ma.us/Barbieri Art Rooms
Auditorium
School Hours: 9:05 a.m. ‐ 3:20 p.m. Computer Lab
Early release: 9:05 a.m. ‐ 12:55 p.m. Gym
Media Center
Principal: Susan J. McGilvray‐Rivet, EdD Music Rooms
Vice‐Principal: Ricardo Dobles, EdD Outdoor Recrea on Space
Vice‐Principal: Maria Davis Cafeteria
STUDENT DEMOGRAPHICS (2018‐19)
MISSION African American 3.7%
Hispanic/La no: 72.2 %
The mission of Barbieri School is to prepare our students Caucasian: 20.2%
to become successful global ci zens. We challenge them Asian: 0.6%
to reach their academic poten al and teach them the Pacific/Hawaiian: 0.0%
value of cultural, economic and learning differences, with Na ve American 0.1%
an emphasis on bilingualism and biliteracy. Mul ple races: 3.3%
English Language Learners: 44.9%
La misión de la Escuela Barbieri es preparar a nuestros
Economically Disadvantaged: 44.2%
estudiantes para que se conviertan en ciudadanos globa‐
Special Educa on: 19.8%
les exitosos. Los desafiamos para que logren su potencial
Maximum Class Size: 24/25
y les enseñamos el valor de las diferencias culturales,
económicas y de aprendizaje con énfasis en el bilingüis‐
mo y la alfabe zación en dos idiomas. GREAT THINGS ABOUT OUR SCHOOL:
Two‐Way Bilingual Program in English and Spanish
Ac ve Parent Teacher Organiza on that supports be‐
fore and a er school clubs including drama, Legos, ro‐
bo cs, BOKS and chess
Mul cultural Night
Ar st in Residence and Author’s Day programs
School‐wide posi ve behavior program – CARE and
Responsive Classroom
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DATES FOR KINDERGARTEN TOURS
MARCH 13 ‐ 9:45am & 10:45am Coffee with principal
CONTACT INFORMATION MARCH 16 ‐ 9:45am & 6:00 pm
BUILDING INFORMATION
575 Pleasant Street
Total Students: 476
Framingham, MA 01701 Grades: K‐5
Site Accessibility: Handicap accessible
Phone: 508‐626‐9158
Fax: 508‐877‐4025 STUDENT DEMOGRAPHICS (2018‐2019) FACILITIES
Black: 8% Dedicated Art Room
Websites:
Hispanic/La no: 52% Dedicated Music Room
www.framingham.k12.ma.us/brophy
White : 33% Library and Computer Lab
h ps://twi er.com/brophyschool Asian: 5% Gym
Mul ple races: 2% Outdoor Athle c Fields
h ps://www.facebook.com/
Cafeteria
BrophyElementarySchool/
English Language Learners: 41% Indoor rock wall
h ps://www.facebook.com/BrophyPTO/ Economically Disadvantaged: 48% Large outdoor grounds
Special Educa on: 18% Walking/jogging track
h ps://www.yelp.com/biz/brophy‐elementary‐
school‐framingham Maximum Class Size: 22
School Hours: 9:05 a.m. ‐ 3:20 p.m.
GREAT THINGS ABOUT OUR SCHOOL:
Early release: 9:05 a.m. ‐ 12:55pm Here is a sample of some of the addi onal opportuni es/resources
that students and/or families can access at Brophy School. Please ask
Principal: Dr. Frank Rothwell us about any of these! We are proud to talk about them!
Vice Principal: Ms. Caitlin Long 1:1 Student to Chromebook ra‐
A minimum of 7 student‐use
o in all classes, Grades 1, 2, 3,
VISION devices in all K classrooms
4, 5.
Brophy Elementary School is commi ed to working
All Reading and Math lessons are
together collabora vely with parents and the commu‐ 1:1 Chromebooks in TBE and
nity to create a safe and s mula ng learning experi‐ co‐planned weekly by grade
Two‐Way classes
ence where all children reach their highest levels of team.
academic achievement, social competency, and school K‐5 Science Fair SAGE for gi ed/talented (gr. 2‐5)
pride. Explorers (FPS) before and a er Brophy Values schoolwide pro‐
school care program gram (PBIS)
MISSION
Read to a Child program (Gr1‐4) Boks program before school
Brophy Elementary School has a long‐standing tradi‐
on of academic excellence; a child centered teaching Bookswap program Instrumental music lessons (Gr 5)
approach, and a highly qualified, dedicated staff. Our Literacy Night/Book Fair Math Parent/Student Night
focus is to iden fy individual student strengths and Mul cultural Day K‐5 Grade 5 Talent Show
needs and to create learning opportuni es that appro‐ K‐5 Variety Show Back to School Picnic
priately mo vate and challenge our students to per‐
form and achieve their highest poten al. Monthly Family Dinner
Family Dance
fundraisers
Weekly summer reading events
A 3D printer for science and/or
at Downtown library for K‐5
Art project work
families.
All teachers work collabora vely
Co‐teaching in most reading,
through weekly Professional
wri ng, and math classes K‐5.
Learning Community work.
12DUNNING
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
DATES FOR KINDERGARTEN TOURS
MARH 11 ‐ 1:45am and 6:30pm
BUILDING INFORMATION
Total Students: 440
Grades: K‐5
CONTACT INFORMATION Site Accessibility: Handicap accessible
STUDENT DEMOGRAPHICS (2018‐19)
48 Frost Street
Black: 8.3%
Framingham, MA 01701 Hispanic/La no: 10.7%
Caucasian: 65.5%
Asian: 12.%
Phone: 508‐626‐9155 Pacific/Hawaiian: 0%
Fax: 508‐877‐4524 Na ve/Alaskan 0%
Mul ple races: 2.4%
Website: www.framingham.k12.ma.us/dunning English Language Learners: 15.3%
Economically Disadvantaged: 20.04
School Hours: 9:15 a.m. ‐ 3:30p.m. Special Educa on: 22.5%
Maximum Class Size: 22
Early Release: 9:15 a.m. ‐ 1:05 p.m.
FACILITIES
23 classrooms Cafeteria Courtyard
Principal: Ms. Michele Schecter Art Room 2 New Playgrounds Gym
Vice‐Principal: Mrs. Kathie Lasky Music Room Basketball Hoops Nature Trail
Auditorium Recrea on Fields
Library/Media Center Motor Room
OUR MISSION
At Dunning School our mission is to provide a rigor‐ THE GREATEST THING ABOUT OUR SCHOOL IS:
ous educa on within a nurturing environment, to Charlo e Dunning Elementary School is warm, child‐centered learning
ensure that all students learn to be respec ul, inde‐ community focused on mee ng the needs of the whole child in grades
pendent thinkers and problem solvers. We believe K‐5. Our focus is on developing a school culture of inquiry and resili‐
that all students will achieve at high levels. ence, fostered by a growth mindset, and suppor ng our learners in
high levels of achievement. Children’s academic experiences are high‐
We strive to consistently maintain high expecta ons
lighted and enriched by:
and promote academic excellence for all students
Diverse community with culturally responsive teaching
and to create and support a school environment that Instruc onal technology to support students in becoming respon‐
fosters our core values of: sible digital ci zens and problem solvers
Respect Weekly 60 minute Genius Hour where students have the oppor‐
Responsibility tunity to create using technology, learn about coding, think crea‐
vely and cri cally; and which meets the Massachuse s Digital
Readiness to Learn
Literacy and Science, Technology & Engineering standards in an
We work to ensure that Dunning students are pre‐ innova ve way
pared to interact and communicate in a 21st century Posi ve Behavior Interven on and Support (PBIS) focused on our
world. core values of being respec ul, responsible and ready to learn.
Restora ve Prac ces approach to social‐emo onal and behavioral
support.
Kidsborough before and a er‐school care
Access to large fields, 2 brand‐new playgrounds, and nature trail
A er‐school clubs and ac vi es (running club, art club, comic
book club, robo cs club, and more)
Ac ve Parent Teacher Organiza on, hos ng many communi es
events (dances, picnics and fairs, family fun days, 5k Run)
Fi h grade play and/or variety show
13HEMENWAY
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
DATES FOR KINDERGARTEN TOURS
MARCH 4, 10:00 a.m. & 6:30 p.m.
BUILDING INFORMATION
Total Students: 550
Grades: K‐5
Site Accessibility: Handicap Accessible
FACILITIES
CONTACT INFORMATION Art Room Outdoor Recrea on Space
Computer Lab/Media Center Gym
729 Water Street Library Playground
Cafeteria/Auditorium
Framingham, MA 01701 STUDENT DEMOGRAPHICS (2018‐19)
Black: 5.3%
Phone: 508‐626‐9150 Hispanic/La no: 11.4%
Caucasian: 67.0%
Fax: 508‐877‐2262
Asian: 9.2%
Na ve American: 0.2%
Website: www.framingham.k12.ma.us/hemenway Na ve Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.2%
Mul ple Race, Non‐Hispanic: 6.2%
School Hours: 9:15 a.m. ‐ 3:30 p.m. First Language not English 31.1%
Early Release: 9:15 a.m. ‐ 1:05 p.m. English Language Learners: 17.1%
Economically Disadvantaged 19.4%
Students with Disabili es 22.4%
Principal: Liz Simon High Needs: 43.5%
Maximum Class Size Kindergarten: 22
Assistant Principal: Kelly Napierski GREAT THINGS ABOUT OUR SCHOOL:
Hemenway is commi ed to providing all students with high quality rigorous and
engaging standards based instruc on across the curriculum. Hemenway staff engages
MISSION
in collabora ve prac ce and have developed a shared responsibility for student learn‐
Hemenway Elementary School strives to provide ing across grade levels and special es.
the highest quality educa on possible so that We are partners with you in your child’s educa on!
We are commi ed to the belief that all students can learn with high levels of achieve‐
each student develops the necessary skills and ment and growth. Our commitment to growth mindset extends not only to our stu‐
habits of mind to become a cri cal thinker, to be dents but to our staff, as adult learners. As a staff, we will con nue to focus and to
respec ul, knowledgeable, and a crea ve ci ‐ work together to develop a culture of thinking in our classrooms that includes teaching
zen, prepared for the middle school experience moves, rou nes and strategies that promote “making student thinking visible.” By
crea ng this culture of thinking, we ensure that all students are engaged in meaningful
and life in the twenty‐first century. learning across the curriculum. In addi on to high academic standards, we have high
Core Values: standards for student behavior. At Hemenway, we use Responsive Classroom,
Zones of Regula on and Second Step Social Competency program in all class‐
Hemenway Tigers Respect Themselves rooms kindergarten through grade five. Second Step, Zones of Regula on and
Hemenway Tigers Respect Others Responsive Classroom focus on social‐emo onal learning [SEL]. Social and
emo onal learning is the process of developing essen al social emo onal
Hemenway Tigers Respect Our School skills, knowledge, and a tudes related to five key areas: self‐awareness, self‐
management, social awareness, rela onship skills, and responsible decision‐
Hemenway Tigers Persevere to work
making. Hemenway’s PBIS team, in collabora on with staff and administra‐
through problems on, has developed the HemenWAY Posi ve Behavior Matrix. We strive to
create a warm, inclusive learning environment where students learn through real‐life
experiences and are explicitly taught and prac ce pro‐social interpersonal skills.
Hemenway mathema cians learn by integra ng and connec ng math concepts into
their daily lives. Students become scien sts 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 ci ‐
zens, as well as to acquire twenty‐first century skills enabling them to succeed in col‐
lege and the workplace.
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ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
DATES FOR KINDERGARTEN TOURS
MARCH 18 —10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.
BUILDING INFORMATION
Total Students: 420
CONTACT INFORMATION Grades: K, 1, 2, 3 4 and 5
Site Accessibility: Handicap accessible
454 Water Street FACILITIES
Art Room
Framingham, MA 01701
Gym
Media Center/Library
Phone: 508‐782‐7201 Music Room
Fax: 508‐788‐0792 Outdoor Recrea on Space
Maker Space
Website: www.framingham.k12.ma.us/king
Cafeteria/Auditorium
School Hours: 9:05 a.m. ‐ 3:20 p.m.
Early Release: 9:05 a.m. ‐ 12:55 p.m. STUDENT DEMOGRAPHICS (2018‐19)
Black: 4.0 %
Hispanic/La no: 11.1%
Principal: Dr. Marguerite Lackard Caucasian: 66.6 %
Assistant Principal: Allison Benabdallah Asian: 9.6%
Pacific/Hawaiian: 0.0%
MISSION Mul ‐Race, Non‐Hispanic 8.7%
King Elementary School is a community of learn‐
ers rooted in STEAM curriculum. We are all here First Language Not English: 31.6%
to learn, grow, and become good ci zens. We English Language Learners: 18.9%
show King Pride by being safe, caring, coopera‐ Economically Disadvantaged: 18.9%
ve, respec ul and responsible. Special Educa on: 12 %
Maximum Class Size: 22
Our Core Values:
Be Caring GREAT THINGS ABOUT OUR SCHOOL:
The King Elementary School uses the STEAM (science, technology, engi‐
Be Coopera ve neering, art, and math) framework to provide an integrated, thema c
Be Respec ul curriculum where students make connec ons among the classroom,
the environment and the real world. The learning environment is rigor‐
Be Responsible ous, and the pedagogical model is inquiry‐based instruc on.
Be Safe The STEAM framework is based on the following elements:
• Integrated interdisciplinary instruc on
• Community‐based inves ga ons
• Collabora ve instruc on
• Learner‐centered construc vist approaches
• Combina ons of independent and coopera ve learning
Local natural and community surroundings
Through the inquiry‐ based projects, King School students will develop
proficiencies in asking ques ons developing and using models, plan‐
ning and carrying out inves ga ons, interpre ng data, designing solu‐
ons, obtaining data and communica ng informa on.
‐ 15 ‐McCARTHY
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
DATES FOR KINDERGARTEN TOURS
MARCH 9— 9:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m.
BUILDING INFORMATION
CONTACT INFORMATION Total Students: 522
Grades: K‐5
8 Flagg Drive Site Accessibility: Handicap accessible
Framingham, MA 01702 FACILITIES
Art Room
Music Room
Phone: 508‐626‐9161 Cafetorium
Fax: 508‐626‐9106 Gym
Website: www.framingham.k12.ma.us/ Library
Outdoor Recrea on Space
mccarthy
Twi er: @MFMcSchool STUDENT DEMOGRAPHICS (2018‐2019)
School Hours: 8:15 a.m. ‐ 2:30 p.m. Black: 13.1%
Hispanic/La no: 33.3%
Early Release: 8:15 a.m. ‐ 12:05p.m. Caucasian: 44.9%
Asian: 1.7%
Principal: Cynthia Page Pacific/Hawaiian: 0.4%
Na ve/Alaskan 0%
Assistant Principal: Jean Nolan Mul ple races: 6.6%
English Language Learners: 25.%
VISION High Needs 72.5%
At the McCarthy School we envision a communi‐ Economically Disadvantaged 51.7%
ty of compassionate, respec ul, mo vated stu‐ Special Educa on: 34.3%
dents, staff, and families who work together to Maximum Class Size: 22 (K‐2), 25 (3‐5)
achieve academic and social success.
GREAT THINGS ABOUT OUR SCHOOL:
MISSION Community ‐ An engaging and suppor ve community of students,
The staff is commi ed to crea ng a safe, caring, staff and families
inclusive and challenging environment in which Staff – Con nuously seeking ways in which to meet the needs of our
all students are ac vely engaged in learning.
students and families
Students are taught to respect themselves and
others, to understand and appreciate differ‐ PBIS Program – McCarthy Meerkats are Responsible, Mo vated, Respec ul
ences, and to hold themselves to high standards and Kind
and expecta ons for achievement. Celebra ons of Literacy –
MCBA – Massachuse s Children’s Book Awards
Read Across America Week
BOKS – Morning Fitness Program
PTO – Ac ve organiza on 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”
DATES FOR KINDERGARTEN TOURS
MARCH 12 – 1:30 p.m. & 6:00 p.m.
BUILDING INFORMATION
Total Students: 532
Grades: K‐5
CONTACT INFORMATION
Site Accessibility: Handicap accessible
FACILITIES
492 Po er Road Art Room
Framingham, MA 01702 Computer Lab
Gym
Music Room
Phone: 508‐626‐9110 Outdoor Recrea on Space
Cafetorium
Fax: 508‐877‐1683
Library
Email: lwolpe@framingham.k12.ma.us Community Garden
mdacosta@framingham.k12.ma.us
STUDENT DEMOGRAPHICS (2018‐2019)
Website: www.framingham.k12.ma.us/po er
African American: 8.8%
School Hours: 9:05 a.m. ‐ 3:20 p.m. Hispanic/La no: 8.3%
Caucasian: (Brazilian Included) 73.5%
Early Release: 9:05 a.m. ‐ 12.55 p.m.
Asian: 3.9%
Pacific/Hawaiian: 0.2 %
Principal: Lawrence M. Wolpe Na ve/Alaskan 0%
Asst. Principal: Michelle DaCosta Mul ple races: 5.3%
Office manager: Bernade e Downing
English Language Learners: 28%
VISION Economically Disadvantaged: 22.7%
Special Educa on: 12.2%
The vision of Po er Road Elementary School’s com‐
Maximum Class Size: 22
munity is to create a safe environment for teaching
and learning, which fosters the development of re‐ GREAT THINGS ABOUT OUR SCHOOL: Po er Road Elementary School
sponsible, caring students who are lifelong learners. is a special place. We offer a Two‐way Portuguese bilingual program, de‐
Students will achieve academic excellence and be signed to promote a culture of bilingualism and biliteracy. In addi on, we
prepared to meet the challenges of a culturally di‐ offer a wide variety of unique in‐school and extracurricular ac vi es.
verse society. We will accomplish this through con‐
nual collabora on between staff, families, and stu‐ Art Club
Ballroom Dancing
dents. Page Turners Book Club
BOKS
MISSION Lego and Robo cs Club
Engineering Club
Po er Road Elementary School’s staff, families, and 3‐5 Chorus and Grades 1‐2 Singing Club
Recorder Club
community empower learners to achieve excellence Drama Club
in the following areas: Pres gious business partnership with The MathWorks, a Na ck based
• Academic performance and cri cal thinking computer so ware engineering company – Math Tutorial program for
grade 4 students
• Individual growth and accountability An award winning, curriculum‐centered laboratory in our Community
• Independent and coopera ve work Garden
• Academic rigor and risk taking within a safe and Framingham State University, Simmons College student teachers, interns
and field study students
nurturing environment Bell Choir and Bucket drummings
• Innova ve thinking and proficiency in technology State‐of‐the‐art, handicapped accessible community playground
Joe Lundy Memorial Baseball Field and soccer field
Great Boston Jewish Literacy Coali on volunteers
Volunteers from the Greater Boston Jewish Coali on for Literacy
‐ 17 ‐STAPLETON
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
DATES FOR KINDERGARTEN TOURS
MARCH 10 – 9:45 a.m. & 6:00 p.m.
BUILDING INFORMATION
Total Students: 336
Grades: K‐5
CONTACT INFORMATION
Site Accessibility: Handicap accessible
25 Elm Street
Framingham, MA 01701
FACILITIES
Art Room
Phone: 508‐626‐9144
Auditorium
Fax: 508‐877‐4908
Computer Lab
Gym
Email: adiaz@framingham.k12.ma.us
Media Center
Website: h p://www.framingham.k12.ma.us/
Music Room
stapleton
Outdoor Recrea on Space
School Hours
Cafeteria
Doors open: 8:50am
Breakfast: 8:50am ‐ 9:05am
STUDENT DEMOGRAPHICS (2018‐2019)
School begins: 9:05am
Black: 7.7%
School dismissal: 3:20pm
Hispanic/La no: 20.2%
*Early release dismissal: 12:55pm (lunch is
Caucasian: 62.8%
served)
Asian: 3.6%
*Half day dismissal: 12:20pm (lunch is not Pacific/Hawaiian: 0.1%
served) Na ve/Alaskan 0%
Mul ple races: 5.7%
Principal: Anne Diaz
English Language Learners: 22.9%
Vice‐Principal: Brenda Maurao
Economically Disadvantaged: 39%
Special Educa on: 31%
VISION Maximum Class Size: 22
Mary Stapleton Elementary School educates
children to become respec ul, responsible and GREAT THINGS ABOUT OUR SCHOOL:
ready to take on the challenges associated with Diverse student body!
being life‐long learners.
Caring and dedicated staff commi ed to helping students exceed
expecta ons!
MISSION
Posi ve Behavioral Interven ons and Support ‐ PBIS and estab‐
At Mary Stapleton Elementary School, we be‐
lished core values in place!
lieve that all children can, and will, learn. We
educate each student to learn and live produc‐ Explorers Before and A er School Program Coming in Fall 2019!
vely as a cri cally thinking, responsible ci zen
Ac ve community involvement and Parent Teacher Organiza on
in a mul cultural, democra c society by provid‐
ing academically challenging instruc onal pro‐ that supports a wide variety of school events including STEA‐
grams taught by a highly qualified and diverse Mathon, Family Reading Night, Genius Hour, Book Fair, Field Day,
staff and supported by comprehensive services Harry Po er Week, Fall Fes val, Bingo Night, and Sock Hop
in partnership with our en re community. Ac ve School Council
‐ 18 ‐WOODROW WILSON
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
DATES FOR KINDERGARTEN TOURS
MARCH 2, 2019 ‐ 10:00 a.m. Coffee with principal and 7:00 pm
CONTACT INFORMATION BUILDING INFORMATION
Total Students: 546
169 Leland Street
Grades: K‐5
Framingham, MA 01702 Site Accessibility: Handicap accessible
FACILITIES
Phone: 508‐626‐9164 Art Room
Fax: 508‐620‐2965 Auditorium/Cafetorium
Computer Lab
Email: pvadhera@framingham.k.12.ma.us Gym
Website: www.framingham.k12.ma.us/ Media Center/Library
wilson.cfm Music Room
Outdoor Recrea on Space
School Hours: 9:05 a.m. ‐ 3:20 p.m. Cafeteria
Early Release: 9:05 a.m. ‐ 12.55 p.m. STUDENT DEMOGRAPHICS (2018‐2019)
Principal: Purnima Vadhera Black: 10.0%
Vice‐Principal: Darlene Pugnali Hispanic/La no: 19.7%
Caucasian: 67.5%
IB PYP Coordinators: Heather Flugrad Asian: 0.2%
Pacific/Hawaiian: 0%
VISION
Na ve/Alaskan 0%
Our vision incorporates a learning environment Mul ple races: 2.4%
that encourages global understanding, ac ve
community par cipa on, and genuine interest in English Language Learners: 70%
academic excellence. (85% Portuguese language speakers)
Economically Disadvantaged: 82.7%
MISSION Special Educa on: 10.0%
Maximum Class Size: 25
At the Woodrow Wilson Elementary School, we
celebrate the diverse popula on that we serve. ABOUT OUR SCHOOL:
Woodrow Wilson Elementary provides an envi‐
We are an Interna onal Baccalaureate Primary Years Progamme (IB PYP)
ronment that develops inquiring, knowledgeable World School
and caring young people who work to create a
be er, peaceful world. Woodrow Wilson is One of four IB PYP schools in Massachuse s and part of a network of
commi ed to providing a high quality, challeng‐ 1472 IB PYP schools in 109 countries
ing, interna onal educa on that nurtures ac ve, IB Units of inquiry connect the learning in all subject areas through an
open‐minded, reflec ve and balanced life‐long inves ga ons into big ideas.
learners. Woodrow Wilson students are inde‐ Learning experiences focus on the development of the whole child as an
pendent learners who respect themselves and inquirer and a life‐long learner.
others, and who are empowered as empathe c,
Partnership with Jewish Family Services (JFS) providing services such as
competent leaders who can succeed in a 21st
a er school programs, family assistance program, dona on drives and
century global society.
family educa on.
Global Gatherings that celebrate our diversity through music and student
presenta ons
We offer 3 strands of general educa on and language development in
Portuguese and English through Dual Language Educa on, Transi onal
Bilingual Educa on, and English Immersion with Portuguese as a world
language.
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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 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 Educa on
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 prac ce these skills with your child:
1. Personal Informa on
* 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
* Pu ng on and taking off coat, boots, hat, mi ens, etc.
* Packing and unpacking backpack
* Opening lunchbox, thermos, juice box, containers, etc.
* Using bathroom independently
3. Asking for help and answering a simple ques on
4. Sharing and taking turns
5. Following simple direc ons and rou nes
6. Si ng and listening to a story and/or book
7. Wri ng first name and/or last name (in upper and/or lower case le ers)
8. Rote coun ng to 10 and coun ng objects to 10
9. Iden fying some le ers
10. Iden fying some numbers
PLEASE limit screen me 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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