Fitzy's Flyer
March 25, 2022
Weekly Principal Update
Greetings FitzGerald Community,
We hope that everyone had a wonderful week!
Please see below for some school updates:
1. Optional FitzGerald After School Enrichment Program- A reminder to check your child's backpack for some upcoming after school offerings that will be starting next week. Sign ups are first come, first serve. Space is limited. Please contact Mrs. Santillo with any questions you may have.
2. MCAS Bingo- Grades 3-5 are having fun playing a school-wide game of MCAS BINGO! Please ask your child what words we have played in our BINGO game so far!
3. Waltham Communication Survey- As part of the Waltham Public Schools’ continuous improvement efforts, we are seeking new and better ways to inform and engage our district community. We are now asking for the input of our families and community members to help us understand how we can better communicate with you on a regular basis. We invite you to participate in an anonymous survey at http://WalthamSchoolSurvey.org. The survey is designed to measure the effectiveness of the school district's communication efforts and to show where we can make improvements to better meet the needs of our families, students, staff, and community members. It takes about 8-10 minutes to complete and will be open through April 15, 2022. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Shelly Chin at 781-314-5483 or communications@walthampublicschoools.org. Thank you in advance for your participation!
4. Waltham Public Schools Strategic Planning Committee Feedback- The Waltham Public Schools is in the process of developing its next multi-year strategic plan and we are seeking your feedback. Members of the parent community have volunteered to serve on our Strategic Planning Committee. These parents have created a short anonymous survey for families. Please consider taking a few minutes to share your thoughts by clicking one of the links below.
Thank you for your continued partnership!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Santillo and Mrs. Lamoly
FitzGerald Spring Donation Drive
Introducing FitzGerald’s Own Little Free Library!
Come by and take a look! Take a book or leave a book. Many thanks to Mr. Bibbo and Waltham Facilities for their support with the installation. Happy Reading!
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 should use the test kit received this week to also test on Wednesday 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.
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. Save the Date: Fitzy Fun Run, June 16th
3. 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
4. Fitzy Wear: Our school Fitzy Wear store is open! Please see information in English and Spanish. Here is the ordering website: fitzgeraldelementaryspiritwear.com
5. Shop with Scrip Program Information: Please see here for a gift card fundraiser for our school.
6. 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
4/1/22- Grades 2-5 Report Cards Sent Home
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
5/2/22- Spring Picture Day
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