Family, Friends, and Neighbor Days
Family, Friends, and Neighbor Days (No Homework)
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Background
In 2018 the District introduced the concept of Family, Friends, and Neighbor Days. These were four identified days where no homework was assigned and students and their families were able to dedicate time to family, friends, or neighbors. The creation of these special days supported one of the four standards represented in the District's Strategic Plan includes Family and Community Engagement. The goals associated with this standard are driving Framingham Public Schools to foster community, family, and business partnerships that further support and engage our relationships and encourage collaboration.
If you look at the 2021 - 2022 District Calendar, you will see that there are 4 dates with this designation, which will (to the best of our ability) be held for family and community engagement. These days are called Family, Friends, and Neighbor Days.
The second Family, Friends, and Neighbor Day takes place tomorrow, December 2nd! This particular FFNDay is also an early release for K-12 students.
What happens on Family, Friends, and Neighbor Days?
In Dr. Tremblay’s vision of these days, the District will limit - or simply not assign - homework and we would avoid scheduling athletic practices/games, music rehearsals, and other school-driven commitments on family time in exchange for students to be afforded that time to engage with their family, friends, and neighbors.
COVID has changed the way we currently connect with family, friends, and neighbors - but we’d still like to encourage real connection.
Safe Ways to Participate
The District is not hosting an official event next Thursday, September 23rd, but we have compiled some simple things you can do to connect with each other.
Play a card game: Go Fish, Rummy, Spades, etc. Need a refresher? Here are some other ideas.
Take a family walk - before or after dinner. Be sure to dress for the weather. Take your trek around the track: Bowditch Field, Barry Bograd Memorial Field track, or Cushing are all great places to take your family movement time.
Prepare and enjoy a meal together (members of your household)
Host a ‘Game Night’ with your family and/or friends, and/or neighbors. (maybe limit to those you normally spend time with and wear masks if playing with non-household members)
Play a game of Family Q&A. Here are 101 Questions to get you started.
Have a smartphone? FaceTime, WhatsApp, FB Messenger or just call a family member out of the blue to chat about something new.
Try Geocaching as a family or make-up your own scavenger hunt.
Have a dance party in your living room, taking turns who picks songs. Parents / Grandparents can use this as an opportunity to introduce new (old) songs to their kids.
Play some ‘Minute-to-Win-it’ games. Here is some inspiration.
Upcoming Opportunities to Connect with Family, Friends, and Neighbors [Events]
Friday, December 3rd is the Framingham City Tree Lighting and Block Party
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The City will host the 30th Annual Tree Lighting at City Hall on Friday, December 3, 5:30-7:30 p.m. All are welcome to watch as Santa and Mrs. Claus, who will arrive in grand style atop a Framingham Fire Engine.
To help protect against COVID-19, this year’s event will be held entirely outdoors at City Hall Plaza. Union Avenue, between Concord Street, and Proctor Street, will be closed to traffic for the block party festivities.
Kids of all ages can tour the Story Walk produced by the Public Library and the Book Mobile. Attendees will also snack on popcorn, cookies, candy canes, and hot chocolate, select a free book, and enjoy holiday tunes provided by the Rousseau Family’s antique oil truck.
People will be able to pose for pictures in front of a green screen for the second year after choosing from one of the nine fun, festive backgrounds. The pictures will be available for digital download the next day for free. Because Santa and Mrs. Claus want to be extra safe with Framingham’s families, they will not be posing for pictures with families as they have in the past.
Everyone is welcome to attend and join in on the festivities.
FHS Holiday Marketplace - Saturday, December 4th from 10am - 3pm
The 14th Annual FHS Holiday Marketplace is this Saturday, December 4th, from 10am - 3pm at Framingham High School. More than 100 quality vendors, teachers and students will be selling unique crafts and specialty items, as well as some Flyer gear, which all make great holiday gifts! Come and check it out! Shopping! Shopping! Shopping!
This year organizers will welcome the Boston Events BBQ Kayem Trailer to offer lunch, snacks and drink options! *** Please note, masks will be required indoors, regardless of vaccination status. ***
https://www.facebook.com/FHSHolidayMarket/
https://framinghamhighschoolfoundation.org/holidaymarketplace/
Show us your Family, Friends, and Neighbors Spirit!
If your family participates in any of these or other activities to engage and connect with your family, friends, and neighbors - please share how you’re spending this Family, Friends, and Neighbor Day.
Here are some guidelines and recommended tags!
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