Woodrow Wilson Elementary School
An IB World School
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Week of May 17, 2021 Newsletter
Framingham's Food Provider's Distribution schedule for the week of May 17th:
Our school's new name will be decided this Wednesday May 19th!
If you missed the School Committee presentation on May 6th about the process to rename our school and the final 2 names, you can watch it at this link starting at 43 minutes into the meeting. Ms. Flugrad (our IB Coordinator) and two Wilson alumni (Laysa Mourao- 11th grade, and Vivian Lee- 9th grade) presented this slideshow.
The School Committee will be voting this Wednesday May 19th to decide our school’s name.
You can watch the School Committee vote on the Framingham Public School's Facebook page 7:20-7:35pm.
Email School Committee if you want to share your opinion about whether our name should be called:
Harmony Grove Elementary School- A Global Academy
or
Ruby Bridges Elementary School- A Global Academy
Click on the pictures below to make them bigger.
When Ruby Bridges was 6 years old, she was the first black student to attend and desegregate an all white school in New Orleans.
Today, Ruby Bridges is a civil rights activist, author, and public speaker.
Early Release Thursday schedule
This Thursday May 20th is an early release for teacher professional development.
Next Thursday May 27th is the final early release Thursday for Student-Parent-Teacher Conferences. Contact your child's teacher if you still need to schedule a conference.
Grades 3-5 MCAS Testing - Math tests & make-up tests this week
Last week students in Grades 3, 4, and 5 began MCAS testing for English Language Arts (ELA as noted in the schedule below). This week will be the Math MCAS test and make-up tests for students who were absent last week.
On testing days all students (remote and in-person) will begin the day with a morning meeting/check-in with their classroom teacher. Teachers will let remote students know when the mid-day check-in and afternoon plan will be for their classrooms. We have never done this before (as you know) so thank you for your patience as we work through this together.
It is important to note that there are several schedule changes on testing days to allow for a longer morning testing block for students. This will impact students in grades 2-5, including remote students, as their specials may be different. Teachers will share schedule changes with students.
Please make sure your child goes to bed early and gets a good night's sleep, and eats breakfast at home or at school in the morning on MCAS days. It is also important that students arrive at school (in person) or login (remote) on time as testing will begin promptly at 9:30 a.m. each day.
Sincerely,
Darlene Pugnali
Assistant Principal
Please see the schedule below:
3rd grade: ELA on Friday 5/14, Math on Friday 5/21
4th grade: ELA on Tuesday 5/11, Math on Tuesday 5/18
5th grade: ELA on Wednesday 5/12, Math on Wednesday 5/19, Science on Wednesday 5/26
Final week of ACCESS testing
The ACCESS test is taken every year by English Language Learners to assess English Language development with listening, reading, writing, and speaking skills.
There will be 1:1 and small group testing for English Language Learners until May 20th.
Important reminder about attendance
To all Woodrow Wilson families with in person students:
We are delighted to have all our students who asked to return to school in-person daily in classes every day. We want to be perfectly clear about in-school attendance expectations. The only students who are allowed to be online from home are the students who informed us that they would remain remote through the end of the school year.
Students who are in person every day may not opt to be remote and must come to school for in-person learning every day for the entire day. It is also not permitted to come to school in person for part of the day and then be dismissed to finish the day remotely. All students who are in person learning should be physically present in school every day from 9:05 to 3:20. Please think of school attendance as you would during a normal school year. The only exception to this is if you have been told to quarantine by the school nurse.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Respectfully,
Purnima DeMorais, Principal
Darlene Pugnali, Vice-Principal
Music Updates!
Attention 4th Graders & Parents:
Please click here to sign up for band next year! Students will have the opportunity to pick from the following instruments: Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, Trumpet, Trombone, or Percussion!
5th Grade is preparing for a final performance in two weeks to close out the school year.
Fun with Puppets!
5th grade IB PYP Exhibition!!!
At International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program (IB PYP) schools around the world, students in 5th grade do a final inquiry project called the PYP Exhibition where they research and take action to share what they learn with their community.
This year, the PYP Exhibition projects are an inquiry into environmental challenges of ecosystems around the world. 5th graders meet virtually in small groups with a mentor every Friday to support their learning. In these small groups, they are researching, reflecting, creating art, and taking action.
On Wednesday June 16th students will share their PYP Exhibition projects on Google Meet with virtual presentations for the community on PYP Exhibition Day!
Spotlight on Reading Challenge
Increase my independent reading time to become a lifelong reader!
Build comprehension through school-wide book recommendations
School-wide reading goal of 100,000 minutes over a 6 week period
Click here to learn more about this exciting reading initiative:
- Grades K-2 = 30 minutes of reading
- Grades 3-5 = 45 minutes of reading
May Character Traits
Knowledgeable
The IB Learner Profile attribute of the month is Knowledgeable.
Knowledgeable= I learn new things. I know lots of things.IB defines being a knowledgeable as:
- We develop and use conceptual understanding, exploring knowledge across a range of disciplines
- We engage with issues and ideas that have local and global significance
Book of the Month: A Computer Called Katherine
Cooperation
The FPS character trait of the month is Cooperation.
Cooperation = working together with others to accomplish a goal
Boys and Girls Club summer program:
Summer Program SMORE: https://www.smore.com/4y5ur-summer-programs-update
Summer Program List: https://www.framingham.k12.ma.us/Page/9108
For Elementary Questions,
Mateo Palfreman Manager of Community Development
Library Books reminder
Dear Families,
If you see a book with the Woodrow Wilson Barcode Label (see image), please send it back to school in your child's backpack.
Framingham Public Schools do NOT charge fines for overdue books.
Thank you for your help.
Mrs. Salinger
Woodrow Wilson Library Teacher
My MedBot app
MyMedBot (Attestation App)
MyMedBot is your ticket to school! MyMedBot is used to screen all FPS staff and students daily for potential COVID symptoms. Students, families, and staff must answer a series of COVID-19 related questions and based on the answers, the app will show a red screen, meaning you are not permitted to enter the school or a green screen, meaning you may enter the school. Please remember to complete MyMedBot everyday that your child is scheduled to attend school in-person.
COVID Call Center
Framingham Public Schools has launched a trilingual COVID Call Center to help families with the MyMedBot App questions. Families can reach the Call Center by email COVID@framingham.k12.ma.us or by calling (508) 782-6633. Call Center staff are available between 5:00am to 6:00pm Monday through Friday. Staff who have MyMedBot App questions should continue to reach out to the Help Desk.
COVID-19 Pooled testing for students
We encourage all of our students to participate in pooled testing! Free pooled testing will continue to be available weekly at school through the end of the school year for all students present for in-school learning. Although participation is voluntary, it is strongly encouraged. Our entire school community benefits when we can identify asymptomatic students with COVID-19 early and prevent the spread of the virus through the school community.
There are two options to complete the consent form:
Option 1 - NEW: Provide Consent for COVID-19 Pooled Testing online: Pool Testing Consent Form
Option 2: Complete the physical consent form (English, Spanish, Portuguese) and send it to our school nurse, Ms. Cowan, at school.
Have questions? CLICK HERE to learn more about Pooled Testing.
For additional information, please review the Framingham Public Schools COVID-19 Testing for Students Overview English, Spanish, Portuguese.
Letter to families about ways we are minimizing risks for in-person learning
Wilson lunch schedule
To accommodate the additional students in our school building, lunches begin earlier and end later than before to make sure that only one grade level is eating lunch in the cafeteria at a time. The COVID-19 regulations state that there must be 6 feet distance between students while eating.
Click here for the May lunch menus in English, Portuguese and Spanish.
The lunch/recess times for each grade level:
Kindergarten recess 10:30-11:00 & lunch 11:00-11:30
1st grade lunch 12:20- 12:50 & recess 11:55-12:20
2nd grade lunch 11:05- 11:35 & recess 11:35- 11:50
3rd grade lunch 11:45- 12:15 & recess 12:15- 12:30
4th grade lunch 1:30- 2:00 & recess 1:15 - 1:30
5th grade lunch 12:55 - 1:25 & recess 12:40 - 12:55
5th Grade Language Opportunity Coalition (LOC) Biliteracy Pathway Awards!!!
In June 2021, Framingham Public Schools is proudly awarding the Language Opportunity Coalition (LOC) Biliteracy Awards to students in grades 5, 8, and 12, who have made significant steps towards developing multiliteracy skills and/or attained functional proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing in two or more languages. These awards promote biliteracy as an asset and rewards students’ hard work and dedication to becoming bilingual and biliterate world citizens.
We hope that many of our bilingual and multilingual 5th graders will receive this special award! Click here to learn more about the LOC Biliteracy Pathway Awards and what students need to do in order to receive this honor at 5th grade graduation.
JFS Virtual Programs: Book Buddies & Math Mentors
Wilson and JFS are teaming up to offer 15 Wilson students in Grades 3-5 enrichment in reading and math. Students meet once a week afterschool in one-on-one break-out room sessions with an adult volunteer mentor through Google Meet in the JFS Google Classroom. Sessions last from 4:00-4:45pm on Wednesdays and/or Thursdays. There are still spots available- email hflugrad@framingham.k12.ma.us if you are interested in this opportunity for your child in grades 3-5.
Book Buddies
Students will have the opportunity to read and discuss hard copy books, provided by JFS, alongside a JFS mentor. There is the option for synchronous reading and also for the student to do nightly reading and to discuss his/her reading with their book buddy.
Math Mentors
Students and JFS mentors will play math games together designed to target fact fluency and working flexibly with numbers. They also may do engineering and math projects with basic materials at home.
Read to a Child program
Read to a Child is a Read Aloud Mentoring Program that takes place on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays during lunchtime. Students in the program in grades 2-4 should log on to the Google Meet to join their mentor through Google Classroom at their assigned day and time. Read to a Child will be held virtually this year and students in the program who are remote and in person can participate on their chromebook.
Coronovirus Updates and Resources
We know this unprecedented time has created many challenges for families. Please see the links below for more specific information on support throughout the district and City. If you have questions or need any support with accessing resources, you can email our school social workers nlucas@framingham.k12.ma.us (Nadine Lucas), jdonahue@framingham.k12.ma.us (Jennifer Donahue) or eferreiradasilva@framingham.k12.ma.us (Eugenia Ferreira da Silva, bilingual Social Worker). You could also contact our bilingual Wrap Around Coordinator, Raquel Cezar at rcezar@framingham.k12.ma.us
Click here for the City of Framingham's Free Food Resources Guide that is updated weekly.
Food Resources- English & Food Resources- Portuguese & Food Resources- Spanish
- Need help? - resources for food, housing, crisis support and other services
- EBT card Information & P-EBT Card Directions
- Engagement and Academic Resources for Families
- Framingham School Department Coronavirus (COVID-19) Updates
- Framingham Public Schools District News
P-EBT and SNAP Food funds
As students return to in-person learning, we wanted to share some important information about P-EBT and SNAP. Since P-EBT was created to replace school meals, students who return to in-person learning will not get P-EBT funds for the months that they are in school in-person.
Here are some important messages to share with families who got P-EBT and may be concerned about losing P-EBT funds as they return to in-person learning:
ALL kids can get free meals at school (P-EBT was created to replace school meals)
P-EBT will be available this summer - keep your cards!
You can still use your P-EBT money from previous months if you have it - previous funds don't go away!
Apply for SNAP and get the MAXIMUM dollar amount during COVID-19
We estimate that of the 360,000 students that got P-EBT cards in MA, up to half could be eligible for SNAP money but are not getting it.
Like P-EBT, SNAP is money for food. Given that it is now easier to apply and families can get the maximum amount during COVID-19 (up to $782 for a family of 4!) it is now more important than ever to encourage families to apply for SNAP.
SNAP outreach materials (available in 11 languages)
- Click here for information in Portuguese!
- Click here for information in Spanish!
- Click here for information in English!
USDA Farmers to Families Food Box is providing well-balanced, prepackaged perishable food boxes to combat the massive food insecurity problem posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Each food package contains 32 pounds of fresh fruits and vegetables, dairy products and meat products. Our distribution process follows all COVID-19 health guidelines. Participants have limited interaction as they pick up their food boxes, which are easy to access.
YOU MUST REGISTER USING THIS FORM TO RECEIVE A FOOD BOX.Social Emotional Resources
Here are some resources from the Student Support Team to help with social emotional learning.
- Calm Corner Website - social emotional learning tips for kids and parents
- Self Regulation Toolbox
- Mrs. Resnick's website - mindfulness activities, mental health resources & more
- Mrs. Resnick's virtual office
Helpful Technology Tips and Hints
Additional Resources and activities to explore:
Woodrow Wilson Elementary School has been an authorized IB World School for 5 years now! We are proud of our accomplishments on this IB journey and we are always reflecting to improve our IB teaching and learning.
Click here for lyrics to our School Song about "Who We Are as IB Learners"
Click here to listen to our School Song about "Who We Are as IB Learners"
Principal DeMorais & Vice Principal Pugnali with Wolfie
Diretor DeMorais e Vice-Diretor Pugnali com Wolfie
Um bom professor pode inspirar esperança, acender a imaginação e incutir um amor pelo aprendizado.
~ Brad Henry
A message from our beloved Wolfie.
Uma mensagem do nosso querido Wolfie.
About Us
At the Woodrow Wilson Elementary School, we celebrate our diversity. Woodrow Wilson Elementary provides an environment that develops inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who work to create a better peaceful world. Woodrow Wilson is committed to providing high quality, challenging, international education that nurtures active, open-minded, reflective and balanced life-long learners. These learners will respect themselves and others, empowering them to be empathetic, competent leaders in a diverse, global society.
Email: pdemorais@framingham.k12.ma.us
Website: www.framingham.k12.ma.us/wilson
Location: 169 Leland Street, Framingham, MA, USA
Phone: (508)-626-9164
Facebook: facebook.com/woodrowwilsonfps/
Twitter: @WilsonElemIB
We are very proud of how the students who have returned to the building are being so safe, respectful, and responsible! Thank you!
Wolfie made a short video to show how our school looks a little different and how we are following some new rules to stay safe and healthy when we are in the school building. Click here to watch the video!