Wednesday's Words

- Family Letter

- PreK Registration is Open

- Kindergarten Registration is Open

- Norfolk School Committee Public Hearing on the Budget

- Technology Night: Save the Date!

- HOD celebrates Kindness Week

- Community Book Club

- Tech Support Specialist Needed

- Norfolk PTO News

- Family Wellness News

- Nurses February Newsletter

- Yearbook Order Information

- NPS Employment Opportunities

- Norfolk Recreation Upcoming Events

Every year, each public school and school district in Massachusetts receives a report card. Just as your child’s report card shows how they are doing in different subjects, the school’s report card is designed to show families how our school is doing in different areas.

Links to our school’s report cards are available on: NPS Website Link (our website) or on the Massachusetts Department of Education website at:

Freeman Kennedy 2022 School Report Card

H. Olive Day 2022 School Report Card

This is a link to a Quick Facts and Glossary information flier. You can also access our report card or any other schools’ report cards through this link - reportcards.doe.mass.edu.

About the Report Card: The report card includes multiple measures of a school’s performance – more than just MCAS scores. It represents a new way of looking at school performance by providing information on student achievement, teacher qualifications, student learning opportunities, and more.

Report cards are designed to be useful tools for everyone connected to our school. Families can use the information to have meaningful conversations with us about what the school is doing well and where there is room for improvement. Community and education leaders can use the information to better understand how to support students and our school. Please note that our report cards have some fields that are blank because we do not service Middle and High School students.

Digital Literacy Curriculum: I do want to bring to your attention that if you click on the tab that states “What academic opportunities are available to our students” you will notice that the graphs under Digital Literacy and Computer Science are blank. Please know that we do teach digital literacy to students. It is not currently represented under the Course Offering tab because, unlike middle and high schools, our digital curriculum is not a stand-alone course. Starting in Kindergarten, we integrate digital literacy lessons into our curriculum. Our Integration Specialists partner with teachers on projects in the classroom, and students are taught various computer science skills, like coding, during “tech time” in their classrooms. Students in grades 3 to 6 also have lessons in the makerspace where they get opportunities to use various tools to collaborate, create and innovate on projects as well. At the elementary level, the most effective way for students to use technology is to incorporate it thoughtfully into their current learning objectives. This model allows students to become creators and critical thinkers, not just consumers of technology.

Highlights of 2022/2023 school year action steps taken by the Norfolk Public Schools:

1. Continuing to adjust our curriculum and pacing in order to allow teachers to focus on priority skills that enables students to demonstrate mastery

2. Incorporating data driven and proactive approach when addressing students' academic and social-emotional needs

3. Focusing grade level monthly Data Meetings on creating support plans for students who need additional instruction

4. Support educators by allocating additional time for addressing curriculum needs through curriculum committees and curriculum meetings

5. Focusing professional development on supporting teachers with addressing
   unfinished learning

6. Reviewing current ELA program to identify any gaps in our resources that need to be addressed

We encourage you to become involved in helping us improve our school. We see parents as critical partners in the success of our students and school, and we are grateful for your continued support.

If you have questions about our school’s report card, would like to become involved in school improvement activities, or would like to request information about the qualifications of your child’s classroom teacher, please contact Dr. Allardi, Superintendent of Schools, or Victoria Saldana, Director of Curriculum, Assessment, and Instruction. This letter will be sent to you via your child’s backpack and as a ConnectEd.

Sincerely,

Victoria M. Saldana
Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
Norfolk Public Schools
508-528-1225 ext. 1815
vsaldana@norfolk.k12.ma.us

PRESCHOOL Registration is now OPEN through: March 9, 2023

Online registration takes only a few minutes.

Please click on this Preschool Registration Page for information, access to the video presentation and the online registration form.

• Preschool Registration will be available through March 9th, 2023.
• If necessary, the Preschool Lottery will be held on March 10th, 2023.
• Parents will be notified by email on March 14th, 2023

For additional questions:

For additional questions regarding preschool, please email

whitehead@norfolk.k12.ma.us or phone the Special Education office at 508-541-5478.

Information and the online registration form can be accessed by clicking on the link: Kindergarten Registration or by visiting the Norfolk Public Schools' website at: www.norfolk.k12.ma.us

For additional questions:
Email: kregistration@norfolk.k12.ma.us

Phone: H. Olive Day: 508-541-5475, ext 0

In order to help us plan effectively
PLEASE REGISTER BY:

February 17th, 2023

In accordance with Chapter 71 (Section 38N)

of the Massachusetts General Laws (MGL) a public hearing, for the purpose of discussion of the proposed FY2024 Annual School Budget, will be conducted by the Norfolk School Committee on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, commencing at 7:00pm, in the Freeman-Kennedy School cafeteria located at 70 Boardman Street, Norfolk, MA.

Budget documents will be available for review and/or public inspection in the office of the Superintendent of Schools during business hours (8:00am to 4:00pm) on Monday, March 13, 2023, and Tuesday, March 14, 2023. Any questions may be directed to Dr. Ingrid Allardi, Superintendent at 508-528-1225.

For the Norfolk School Committee, Medora Champagne, Chair

To kick off the celebration, the HOD will be collecting pet supplies and food for the Baypath Humane Society.

The collection will start on: February 7th (HOD's 100th Day!) and go through February 17th.

• Click the flyer for more information
• Click Baypath Humane Society Wish List to be directed to a list of needed pet supplies and food

Get Ready to Learn, Create and Lead!

WHEN: 4 sessions: February 27, March 13, March 27, and April 3

WHERE: KPHS Library

TIME: 5:00-6:00PM

To Register: CLICK HERE!

For questions and more info, contact:

Caleb Encarnacion-Rivera, Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

crivera@norfolk.k12.ma.us

H. Olive Day School :

Supports the technology team and instructional technology staff to maintain, oversee, and expand the technology infrastructure, including the network infrastructure, hardware and software licensing, and connectivity throughout the district.
Assists in the development and implementation of technology initiatives for the district including the development, coordination, articulation, implementation, of professional learning opportunities. Possess current knowledge of networks, infrastructures, computer applications, instructional software. For more information see link: Technology Support Specialist

• PTO February Newsletter

Hello from the PTO. Please find attached our FIRST monthly newsletter for the 2022-2023 school year with news and events related to how we are supporting the Norfolk schools.

• Calling All Volunteers!

Thanks to everyone who has volunteered to help at the lunch and recess periods this year. Your assistance is very much appreciated and makes such a difference! At this time, we are in need of additional volunteers at both HOD and FK in order to ensure coverage at all of the periods. A lunch/recess period is approximately one hour.

We welcome parents and other adult family members, including grandparents, to join us for lunch and recess to help out and make these times as pleasant, efficient and safe as possible. If you would like more information, please email norfolkmapto@gmail.com. Thank you for your consideration of this request!!

• WINTER AND SPRING EVENTS

The PTO is planning many fun winter and spring events. Please save the date for the below events and keep an eye out for more information. Please join our Facebook group Norfolk, MA PTO for the most up to date information.

• Ribpublic BBQ Joint Fundraiser with SEPAC - Sunday, March 5th
• Scholastic Book Fair - March 20th-24th
• Pop Culture Trivia (Adult Event) - Thursday, April 27th

• UPCOMING PTO MEETING DATES:

• March 1st at 7:30pm, FK Cafeteria
  
• April 5th at 7:30pm, Location TBD
• May meeting - TBA
• June 7th at 7:30pm, Location TBD

Start gathering your spare change and get ready for our 5th annual competition taking place March 13-17th. Classes will compete to see which class can raise the most money and take the title of 2023 Coin Drive Champion! Prizes for the winning classes. All proceeds benefit Norfolk schools and teachers. For more info go to: Facebook group Norfolk, MA PTO

Family Wellness Resource News this month includes important information related to SNAP benefits, Mass Health insurance, local February vacation ideas, information for caregivers on youth social media use, and some upcoming events. With so much tragedy reported in the news, you will also find some reminders of resources for anyone in distress. Have a nice school vacation week with your families.

February Family Wellness Resource News

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Dot Pearl

Director of Wellness for Norfolk, Plainville, Wrentham & King Philip Schools

Click here for the:

February Nurses Newsletter

We are always in need of:

• Technology Support Specialist
• ABA RBT Technicians
• Physical Ed Specialist (Before/After school program)
• Substitute Nurses (RN)
• Substitute Teachers
• Food Service Assistants

Our next issue will be: Wednesday, March 1, 2023

Email: allardi@norfolk.k12.ma.us
Website: norfolk.k12.ma.us
Location: 70 Boardman Street, Norfolk, MA, USA
Phone: (508) 528-1225