Fitzy's Flyer
March 18, 2022
Weekly Principal Update
Greetings FitzGerald Community,
We hope that everyone had a wonderful week!
Please note that Tuesday, March 22nd, is an Early Release Day. Students will be dismissed at 1:00pm. Lunch will be served.
Additionally, Ms. Heny Taraz, FitzGerald Challenge Teacher, will be holding a voluntary virtual parent question and answer session for Grade 2 parents on Tuesday March 22nd from 1:30-2:45pm. The link will be: meet.google.com/qhn-jfiw-vfb.
Thank you for your continued partnership!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Santillo and Mrs. Lamoly
Assistant Principal Interview Committee
Lost and Found Items- Do any items belong to your child/family?
Additional School Updates
Voluntary Weekly At Home COVID-19 Testing Procedures
Participating students will receive a new test kit next Wednesday, March 23rd. Voluntary testing dates for this kit will be March 23rd and March 30th. Please only report positive results to Mrs. Young, FitzGerald School Nurse. Negative results do not need to be reported. Thank you!
Voluntary Weekly At Home COVID-19 Testing Opt In Form
COVID Vaccine Clinic- 4.9.22
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.
March Pantry Dates
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
1. FitzGerald Science Festival: April 10th, 1-4pm. Please click on these links if you are able to donate supplies to support this free event
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a044fa9af2ea2fb6-science
Or your time to help out on the day of the event
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A044FA9AF2EA2FB6-fitzgerald
Thank you so much for your help!
2. Restaurant Night: March 24th at Chateau
3. Save the Date: Fitzy Fun Run, June 16th
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. Fitzy Wear: Our school Fitzy Wear store is open! Please see information in English and Spanish. Here is the ordering website: fitzgeraldelementaryspiritwear.com
6. Shop with Scrip Program Information: Please see here for a gift card fundraiser for our school.
7. Next PTO Meeting Date: April 5th, 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
3/22/22- 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
UPDATED- 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