Fitzy's Flyer
March 4, 2022
Weekly Principal Update
Greetings FitzGerald Community,
We hope that everyone had a wonderful week!
This is a reminder that on Monday, March 7th, the Waltham Public Schools will begin implementing a mask optional protocol in school. Each class had a discussion this week on this upcoming change. Please take some time this weekend to engage in a conversation with your child around this topic so that your child is prepared for this transition on Monday. Please also emphasize with your child how important it is that we respect the individual decisions made by each member of the school community.
Masks will still be required in the Health Office. If your child will not be wearing a mask at school, please make sure your child has an extra mask in their backpack, in case they need to visit the Health Office for any reason.
Please feel free to reach out with any questions you may have. Thank you for your continued partnership!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Santillo- jennifersantillo@walthampublicschools.org
Mrs. Lamoly- julielamoly@walthampublicschools.org
Lost and Found Items- Do any items belong to your child/family?
Additional School Updates
Voluntary COVID-19 At Home Testing Procedures
Each student received a COVID-19 test kit before vacation that contained 2 tests. One test is for voluntary testing on Sunday March 6th. Please only report positive results to Mrs. Young, FitzGerald School Nurse. Negative results do not need to be reported. Thank you!
Weekly At Home COVID-19 Testing Opt In Form
COVID Vaccine Clinic- 3.12.22
Daily COVID-19 Attestation Form
Please review the attestation form below each morning before your child departs for school. Please contact the School Nurse if you have any questions on symptoms.
REMINDER
1. 1 extra mask for your child's backpack in case it is needed at any time
2. A filled water bottle clearly labeled with your child's name
3. A warm jacket, gloves, and a hat
Thank you!
Fitzy Parent University Workshop Update
This month, Ms. Bernard, the FitzGerald School Adjustment Counselor, presented on Social Emotional Learning and Mindfulness strategies. Please see her presentation links below:
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1kfQzGt2otiOJ5SOQoLV7mhkAoGXka2n5lyzo9_yqjDQ/edit?usp=sharing
Next Month's Virtual Presentation: TBD
Date: Tuesday April 5, 2022
Time: 6:00-6:30pm
PTO News
Author Visits: We are happy to announce that Mrs. McKeever has secured author visits for each grade! The PTO has purchased a copy for each classroom, and parents are welcome to purchase their own copies from Wellesley Books.
Students in grades 2 & 3 were visited by Matthew Forsythe to discuss the book, Mina
https://www.wellesleybooks.com/matthew-forsythe...You will receive a signed bookplate from the author.
March 8, 4th & 5th Grades (virtual) Pilar Ramirez and the Escape from Zafa by Julian Randall
https://www.wellesleybooks.com/book/9781250774101
March 15, Kindergarten & 1st Grade The Worm Family Has Its Picture Taken by Jennifer Frank
https://www.wellesleybooks.com/.../jennifer-frank...
Books can be signed and personalized by the author.2. Save the Date: FitzGerald Science Festival: April 10th, 1-4pm, (see flyers below). Please be on the lookout for information on opportunities to volunteer and donate supplies.
3. School Garden: We are looking for volunteers to help with bringing our community garden back to life! Please reach out to fitzgeraldpto@gmail.com if you are interested.
4. PTO Parent Directory:
View the directory at https://www.fitzgeraldpto.com (password: FitzPanthers138)
If you would like to share your information for our parent directory, please send an email to fitzgeraldpto@gmail.com
5. Restaurant Night: March 24th at Chateau
6. Fitzy Wear: Our school Fitzy Wear store is open! Please see information in English and Spanish. Here is the ordering website: fitzgeraldelementaryspiritwear.com
7. Shop with Scrip Program Information- Please see here for a gift card fundraiser for our school.
8. Next PTO Meeting Date: April 5, 2022 at 6:30pm
"Fitzy Fridays" at FitzGerald!
FitzGerald School Council Information
Our FitzGerald School Council meets monthly to discuss school-related items such as our School Improvement Plan, the overall budget, etc. We have a representation of parents (5), faculty/staff (5), and a community member, on our School Council. Each month, our meeting minutes that have been approved by the School Council will be shared in this monthly update section.
Meeting Minutes from February 2022
(minutes approved 3/1/22)
Next School Council Meeting: 4/5/22
Virtual Coffee Talks
Mrs. Santillo will host virtual Coffee Talks every Monday (on school days only) to answer questions parents/guardians may have. The times each Monday will be:
9:00am
12:00pm
Here is the virtual meeting link:
March Lunch Menu
https://www.walthampublicschools.org/files/5316/4597/0094/Elementary_-_March_2022.pdf
*Lunch Monitor Help- We are looking for a lunch monitor at FitzGerald School for 3 days per week. The hours are 10:15am-1:15pm. If interested, please contact Mrs. Santillo.
Upcoming Dates
3/4/22- Early Release Day, 1:00pm Dismissal
3/22/22- Early Release Day, 1:00pm Dismissal
4/5/22- MCAS Begins at FitzGerald (see specific grade level dates below)
4/5/22- School Council, 5:00pm
4/5/22- Fitzy Parent University, 6:00pm
4/5/22- PTO Meeting, 6:30pm
4/15/22- No School
4/18/22- April Vacation
4/29/22- Early Release Day, 1:00pm
5/30/22- No School
6/20/22- No School
6/21/22- Last Day of School (subject to change if additional snow days are needed)
Waltham Public Schools 2021-2022 Calendar
FitzGerald MCAS 2022 Dates
James FitzGerald Elementary School
Email: jennifersantillo@walthampublicschools.org
Website: https://www.walthampublicschools.org/fitzgerald/
Location: 138 Beal Road, Waltham, MA, USA
Phone: 781-314-5680