Stapleton News!
February 7, 2022
¿Necesita traducción? | Precisa de tradução?
ESPAÑOL:
Desde una computadora o portátil, haga clic en "Translate" (Traducir) en el cuadro negro. Desde un teléfono celular o tableta, haga clic en el icono de Accesibilidad en la parte inferior de la pantalla y después haga clic en "Translate" (Traducir).
PORTUGUÊS:
No computador/laptop clique em "Translate" (Traduzir) na caixa preta. No celular/tablete clique no ícone Accessibilidade na parte inferior da tela e clique em 'Translate' (Traduzir).
ENGLISH:
On a computer/laptop, click "Translate" in the black box. On a mobile phone/tablet click the Accessibility Icon at the bottom of your phone screen and then click 'translate'.
Hello Stapleton Community!
We hope you had a wonderful long weekend and stayed safe in the snow/ice storm! Here are some updates and reminders this week:
Covid-19
Distribution of At-Home Test Kits (this information already went out from the District. Please click the link for Spanish and Portuguese)
If you completed the At-Home Test Opt-In form by 11:59 on Tuesday, February 1st, you should have received your test kits last week. This test kit allows you to test your child twice.
- Please use the next test your child on Sunday, February 13th.
- If your child tests positive, submit positive results to the COVID Call Center either by:
- Calling and leaving a message with the COVID Call Center at 508-782-6633; or
- Emailing results to the COVID Call Center: COVID@framingham.k12.ma.us
- Questions? The COVID Call Center is open 6am - 6pm, Monday through Friday.
- If your child has tested positive for COVID in the past 90 days, they should not do the at-home tests at this time.
At-Home Testing Instructions
- Click here for a full “how to” written guide (visit Mass.gov if you need instructions in another language)
- Click here for a video of an individual self-testing
Future Opt-Ins
If you have already completed the opt-in form, you do not need to fill it out again. You will automatically be included in all future distributions every other week.
If you did not fill out the form yet, please complete the At-Home Test opt-in form by 11:59pm on Tuesday, February 15, 2022 for the next distribution on Friday, February 18th. (Distribution date is subject to change based on weather.)
To complete this At-Home Test Opt-in Form, you will need this information:
- Student Name
- LASID
- School
Reminder: You can also opt-in to weekly Routine COVID Safety Checks (Pooled testing) by completing this Consent Form.
Sincerely,
Framingham Public Schools
Here are the links to the District's Covid Dashboard where you will find the most current numbers for the District and each school. Here are today's number and School Year 21-22 aggregate numbers:
Please continue to monitor your child daily for symptoms of COVID:
- Fever of 100.0°F (37.7C) or higher or chills
- Cough
- Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
- New loss of taste or smell
- Sore throat
- Headache
- Muscle aches or body aches
- Nausea, or vomiting, or diarrhea
- Fatigue
- Nasal congestion or runny nose
If your child should experience any of these symptoms, you should have them tested right away even if fully vaccinated. They should not attend school if they are showing symptoms and waiting for test results.
Thank you for your partnership in ensuring a healthy, safe school community for all!
In February, we recognize and celebrate Black History Month. We and the district will share content on social media throughout the month:
A Look Ahead: Black History Month
We will be sharing content on social media throughout the month of February that highlights people, accomplishments, or facts associated with Black History Month. Here are a few links, prompts, and videos if you wish to explore some content at home.
True Stories about Koko Taylor
Activity: Make a "tall tale" about somebody that you admire (can be done as writing, drawing, out of legos, with board game pieces, as a skit, etc.)
what I mean when I say I'm sharpening my oyster knife
Activity: Write a battle rap about somebody you know from history - how do they use art, literature, etc. to "take down their enemies"?
Activity: Write your own affirmation and share them. What are the magic words you need to hear when you're really going through something?
Additional YouTube Videos:
This week is National School Counselor's Week. A huge thank you to our school counselors for the important ways you support our students not only this week but every day!
Important Upcoming Dates
February 9th - School Council Meeting; PTO Meeting
February 21st-25th - February school vacation week
March 4th - Updated end date for the ACCESS testing window
March 28th - The ELA MCAS window opens
April 5th - ELA MCAS testing begins
Here is the Stapleton MCAS Testing Schedule:
Do you have a Covd-19 vaccine or testing question for Nurse McLeod? Submit it here!
Valentine's Day
At Stapleton and in Framingham Public Schools, we celebrate friendship on Valentine's Day. If your child would like to bring in friendship valentines, we ask that you please send your child with valentines for the whole class. Also, a friendly reminder that per school and FPS policy, please do not send any food items to share to school (candy, sweets, gum, etc.). Students should only bring their own snack and lunch (if not partaking in school lunch) to school with them.
Kindergarten Class of 2035!
About us
Email: syuen@framingham.k12.ma.us
Website: https://www.framingham.k12.ma.us/stapleton
Location: 25 Elm Street, Framingham, MA, USA
Phone: 508-626-9144
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/framinghamps/
Twitter: @MaryEStapleton