NOTES FROM the OFFICE
1/22/20
DUNNING STUDENTS ARE RESPECTFUL, RESPONSIBLE, & READY TO LEARN
Traduções para todos os "Anotações do Office" estão disponíveis rolando até o final de cada newsletter e clicando na barra preta "Traduzir".
All previous Notes From the Office are available by using this LINK.
Finding a Book!
Brett Berkman, Literacy Coach
In our coach survey, some parents expressed an interest in book recommendations or books about specific topics. I know I often use recommendations to find my next book so I am so happy to share some of my favorites with the Dunning community via the MMM. If you read a great book, please let me know so I can read it and then share it as well. My email is bberkman@framingham.k12.ma.us
Since it is impossible for me to know what everyone is looking for - grade levels, topics, genres -- I want to use today’s memo to give you some specific about places you can go for your book recommendations.
Classroom - Teachers: Your child’s classroom teacher knows your child as a reader and can help find just right books for him/her. The teachers also know books at their grade level and can help recommend specific titles and series.
Mrs. Last: We are so lucky to have Mrs. Last as our librarian at Dunning. She is always happy to help your child find a book and fall in love with reading.
ME! - Feel free to email me if you are looking for a specific topic or title. I’d love to help you find books for your child.
Framingham Public Library -The children’s librarian will be happy to help you find books for your child.
Internet - There are so many lists on-line about specific books, topics, and genres. I often start with Amazon and use the sections that say, “Frequently bought together” and “Customers who viewed this item also viewed.” I find that these sections help me find good “next books.”
I want to leave you with this link that has a list of the Best Diverse Children’s Book of 2019 to Read Over and Over Again. I highly recommend Undefeated by Kwame Alexander (author of Crossover). This is a beautiful poem written to remind America to never give up and keep on rising to a better, more just country.
WINTER WARM UP FAMILY NIGHT SURVEY
We loved celebrating our Dunning mathematicians and writers at the Winter Warm Up last night. We'd appreciate any feedback you have on the night or on family nights in general so we can make sure we meet your needs! Please take a moment to fill out the brief survey below. We'd love to hear from families who came as well as families who couldn't make it. Thank you!
Brett Berkman, Literacy Coach
Lauren Walton, Math Coach
Jaimie Dobson, ELD Coach
Noche en familia de celebración de invierno (Winter Warm Up)
dunning movie night this friday
January 24th, 6:30 - 8:30pm
Bring your sleeping bag, PJs and pillow, and join your friends for another fun movie night at Dunning. This is a FREE PTO event for all, but requires an RSVP.
Please use this LINK to complete the Google Form to RSVP or download THIS FORM and return it to school.
This is NOT a drop-off event.
Flat Stanley Jr. Ticket Sales!!
Attention Panda Families!
The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley Jr . tickets are officially on sale!!! Please click on the link below to purchase your tickets. These tickets are for reserved seating so if you'd like to get a great seat you may want to purchase your tickets soon.
EVENT INFO:
- Walsh Middle School Auditorium
- Friday, February 7th @ 7pm
- Saturday, February 8th @ 2pm
Kindergarten information night
HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED.
Due to a power issue at Fuller Middle School, the Kindergarten Information Night was rescheduled.
This event will now take place on Monday, January 27th at Fuller Middle School from 6pm - 8pm. Here is a new link to register via Eventbrite or Facebook.
Click here for additional information and to register.
La Cantina Dine Out Fundraiser
Wednesday, January 29, 2020 starting at 4 PM
La Cantina will give 20% of the proceeds back to Dunning Elementary School.
Dine in only. Reservations taken for large parties only.
january character trait - Acceptance
RESOURCES:
kindergarten pre-registration - class of 2033
Online Pre-Registration is Open for Framingham Public Schools Class of 2033!
Parents can now begin the registration process for the incoming Kindergarteners for the 2020-2021 school year.
Families who have a child or children that will be five years old by August 31, 2020 are invited to pre-register their incoming Kindergarteners online. The Parent Information Center, located at 31 Flagg Drive – Door # 4A, has just opened the process that all families must go through before a child can begin their academic career in Framingham Public Schools.
Here is a snapshot of the Kindergarten registration process. Please visit https://www.framingham.k12.ma.us/kindergartenregistration to begin registration and for additional information including detailed steps and timing.
New this year: Parents / Guardians can book their registration appointment online after completing the online pre-registration form.
- Online pre-registration (Now - April 1, 2020)
- Schedule a registration appointment with the Parent Information Center after completing step #1. (December 2019 - April 1, 2020)
- Attend the Kindergarten Information Expo (Monday, January 13, 2020)
- Tour Elementary Schools (March 2020)
- Submit School Choice Form by Wednesday, April 8, 2020)
- Receive school assignment by May 15, 2020
- Attend Kindergarten Orientation on Monday, June 1, 2020
As always, the Parent Information Center welcomes parents to call or come in to the office with any questions. They are open year round and can be reached at the following times:
- Monday: 8:00am - 6:00pm**
- Tuesday through Friday: 8:00am - 4:00pm
- Closed on weekends
- ** Extended hours are available on regular school days only; Please check the FPS School Calendar for holidays and school closings.
Se habla Español / Falam Português
Framingham Public Schools looks forward to welcoming the class of 2033!
school hours
School Hours 9:15am - 3:30pm
Students are welcome to begin arriving at school at 9:00 am, when teachers will be present to greet them.
Early Release Days
- Students are dismissed at 1:05pm.
- Lunch IS served.
- If your child rides the bus, you can expect them to arrive at their stop approximately two and a half hours earlier than normal.
- Early Release Thursdays: 10/17, 10/24, 10/31, 11/7, 12/5, 3/5, 4/30, 5/7, 5/14, 5/21, 5/28
Half Days
- Students are dismissed at 12:30pm.
- Lunch IS NOT served.
- If your child rides the bus, you can expect them to arrive at their stop three hours earlier than normal.
- Half Days: 11/27 and the last day of school.
Please check the calendar each Notes From the Office as dates may be changed and/or added.
Friday, 1/24
- Family Movie Night, 6:30 - 8:30pm
Wednesday, 1/29
La Cantina Dine Out Fundraiser, Starting at 4:00pm
Thursday, 1/30
- District No Homework Day
Friday, 1/31
- Report Cards Go Home
Friday, 2/7
- Performance of The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley, 7:00pm, (Walsh Middle School)
Saturday, 2/8
- Performance of The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley, 2:00pm, (Walsh Middle School)
Monday, 2/17
- No School Presidents' Day
Tuesday, 2/18 - Friday, 2/21
- No School February Recess
- No School Teacher Professional Development Day
- Early release, 1:05pm Dismissal, Lunch IS Served
- Fourth Grade Field Trip to the Boston Symphony Orchestra
- PTO Meeting, 7:00 - 8:00pm (Media Center)
- Kindergarten Discovery Museum In House Workshop
- No School - Good Friday
- No School - Patriots' Day
- No School - Spring Recess
care and share
The Jane Shapiro Care and Share began in 1995 as a Dunning School community service project. Each month a specific food item is collected at the school to help keep A Place to Turn's shelves stocked. What a great sharing and learning project! Donations are gathered up by the students and then with help from staff, they are delivered to A Place to Turn. Learn more about A Place to Turn here.
Thank you for your contributions to A Place to Turn during the year. Our monthly food collection makes a huge difference in our community, while teaching our students the importance of giving.
- January: Canned Fruit
- February: Rice
- March: Crackers
- April: Spaghetti
- May: Juice Boxes
- June: Cans of Tuna Fish
NO Homework Days
- January 30, 2020
- April 30, 2020
November Distribution Flyers
- Framingham Youth Hockey
- Nick Cerio's Kempo Karate
- StarFun Theater Camp
- Performance Art Center of Metrowest
- Framingham Parks and Recreation
- Suburban Athletic Programs
- Holiday Market Place
- Department of Public Works Open House