Hemenway Happenings
Welcome to the 2022-23 School Year, August 8th, 2022
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A Message from the Principal
Monday, September 12, 2022
Greetings Hemenway,
We are looking forward to our first full week of school. This week, Dr. Tremblay, Superintendent of Framingham Public Schools, will be at Hemenway. Dr. Tremblay will be present during arrival and dismissal, join students in the cafeteria, and participate in classroom instruction and caretaker events.
Meet Nurse Henri
Nurse Henri has been a nurse since 2014. She has experience working in hospitals, short and long-term care facilities, and the Visiting Nurse Association. Last year, she had the opportunity to serve as a substitute nurse throughout the district. We are excited to have Nurse Henri here as our school nurse. Nurse Henri can be reached at mhenri@framingham.k12.ma.us
Parent Teacher Organization:
The mission of the PTO is to enhance and support the educational experience at Hemenway for all students, to develop a closer connection between school and home by encouraging caregiver involvement, and to improve the community environment at Hemenway through volunteer and financial support. Sign up for the PTO newsletter to learn more about the happenings, volunteer opportunities and more: https://hemenwaypto.membershiptoolkit.com/create_account
The PTO meets monthly to plan events, discuss PTO business, and work to achieve its mission. Join a meeting. Meetings are held on the 2nd Wednesday of each month from 7:00-8:00 pm at the Hemenway Cafe.
- Wednesday, September 14th: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Wednesday, October 12th: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Wednesday, November 9th: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Wednesday, December 14th: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Wednesday, January 11th: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Wednesday, February 8th: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Wednesday, March 8th: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Wednesday, April 12th: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Wednesday, May 10th: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Wednesday, June 14th: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Coffee & Conversation: Meet the Principal
Join Principal O'Brien and Assistant Principal Napierski for Coffee and Conversation! This is an opportunity to meet us, ask questions, and join a conversation about your hopes for the upcoming school year and beyond! To accommodate everyone, we have created the schedule below. Please join us on the day that best matches.
Join us on the following Mondays from 9:30-10:30 am. Coffee and light refreshments will be served, courtesy of the PTO.
Monday, September 19th: Families and Caretakers of Grades 1-2 students
Monday, October 3rd: Families and Caretakers of Grades 3-4 students
Monday, October 17th: Families and Caretakers of Kindergarten students
Annual Health Information Links
Reminder! Please complete our Annual Health Information Form to let us know your medication preferences AND so our Nurse can administer over the counter medication for your child as needed this year! Access the form in Spanish. Portuguese
Attendance and Reporting your child absent:
Absence line: 508-626-9149
Call between 4:00 P. M. and 8:30 A.M. if your child is to be absent OR tardy. Late students must report directly to the office upon arrival. Dismissing a Student Early A written request from a parent is necessary for ANY dismissal changes. Requests should be emailed or brought into the school office before the start of the school day. No requests will be taken after 2:30pm unless it is an emergency. No student will be dismissed based on a telephone request.
Stay Hydrated
It is very important to drink plenty of water and stay hydrated throughout the day. All of our classrooms have water bottle fill stations. Please send your child to school with a water bottle, so they are able to fill their bottles and stay hydrated. If you are unable to provide a water bottle, please contact your child's teacher, and the office will provide a water bottle for your child.
Character Trait of the Month: RESPONSIBILITY
Responsibility means being dependable, making good choices, and taking accountability for your actions. A responsible citizen looks out for the well-being of others. Being responsible means we understand that we have the influence to make the world a better place.
This month, we are working with all of our scholars on the following Learning and Life Competencies in our classrooms and across the school.
Self Awareness:
- I know myself.
- I am aware of skills, behaviors, and attitudes that help me.
Self Management:
- I identify, express, and manage emotions.
- I exhibit self-regulation.
- I demonstrate perseverance and resilience.
Social Efficacy:
- I communicate and problem solve effectively.
- I demonstrate empathy and respect.
- I foster healthy relationships.
- I am assertive and I self-advocate.
- I cooperate and participate.
- I demonstrate civic responsibility.
Academic Efficacy:
- I invest in quality work.
- I organize to learn and study.
- I set goals and self-assess.
Here are some conversation starters that we are working on in class
- What are some of the responsibilities you have at home?
- What are some of the responsibilities you had last year at school?
- What are some of the responsibilities that are specific to the grade you are in now?
- What happens if you ignore those responsibilities?
- Why is taking responsibility for your words and actions important?
Hemenway Morning Drop Off Map
Thank you to Mrs. Stroschein for creating this for us!
Hemenway Dismissal Map
Thank you to Mrs. Stroschein for creating this for us!
Upcoming Events
Save the Dates
PTO Sponsored Events:
- Grade 5 Play: Beauty and the Beast Auditions will take place September 12, 13, and 15 from 3:30-5:00. For more details, log into the Google Classroom Page. use Class Code: 4tu3tqx
FPS & Hemenway Calendar:
- Thursday, September 22nd: No Homework
- Monday, September 26th: No School - Rosh Hashanah
- Thursday, September 29th: Grades K-2 Curriculum Night & Open House 6:30-8:00 pm
- Thursday, October 6th: Grades 3-5 Curriculum Night & Open House 6:30-8:00 pm
- Tuesday, October 11th: School Picture Day
- Friday, October 21st: Ultimate Tiger Challenge (rain date Monday, October 25th)