Woodrow Wilson Elementary School
An IB World School
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Week of May 3, 2021 Newsletter
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week to our wonderful teachers!
Thank you to all of our hardworking and passionate teachers for all that you do every day for our students and our school!
Student-Parent-Teacher Conferences continue this Thursday
Contact your child's classroom teacher to schedule a conference.
Early Release Thursday dates: 4/29, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20, 5/27
What will you wear for Book Character Day on Friday May 7th????
Come to school dressed as your favorite book character to celebrate our Spotlight on Reading Challenge. Don’t forget to bring the book too!
Click on the flyer below for some ideas:
Our school's new name will be decided soon!!!!
Thank you to all the students and staff who participated last week in the Google Form to help the Name Reviewal Committee narrow down the final 5 names to the 2 finalist names!
The two names that will be considered by the School Committee are:
Harmony Grove Elementary School- A Global Academy
Ruby Bridges Elementary School- A Global Academy
On May 5th there will be a Public Hearing and a presentation of the finalist school name options at the School Committee meeting. The meeting begins at 7:00pm, but the presentation about the 2 final names will begin around 7:50pm. Click here for the agenda.
At the May 19th School Committee meeting, the School Committee will vote on our school's new name!
Click here for a Metrowest Daily News article from April 30th about the 2 finalist names
Click here to learn more about the renaming of our school on our website
Information about how to watch the Wednesday May 5th School Committee meeting:
The meeting can be viewed Live on The Government Channel: Comcast 99, RCN 13/HD613, Verizon/Fios 42 and on Facebook on the Framingham Public Schools Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/framinghamps/
You can also view the meeting or seek to participate during the public comment portion of this meeting by registering at: https://fpsed-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_pREUynFlTRGTU5eTnNNNIA
Once you have registered, you will be emailed information to join the meeting.
You can also call in to the meeting by dialing 1-312-626-6799 and Webinar ID: 829 0276 6637
Congratulations to all students who received PAWs for Applause certificates!
5th grade IB PYP Exhibition has begun!
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, 5th graders at Wilson have already begun researching and writing informational essays about environmental challenges of ecosystems around the world, which is the starting point for their PYP Exhibition projects. Starting this week, they will be grouped with other students who are researching the same ecosystem and matched with a mentor who will meet with them weekly to support their learning. In small groups they will continue to research, reflect, and collaborate to create art and take 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
We’re excited to share the Summer Program list with you and our families. We will be sharing this information with families this evening.
Details on how to refer students for specific Summer Programs will be shared next Friday (May 7th).
Smore going out to FPS Families: 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
ACCESS Testing continues
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.
MCAS Testing Schedule for grades 3-5
There will be one session for English Language Arts (ELA) and one session for Math for each cohort. 5th grade also has the Science and Technology/Engineering test. 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
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.
Free online tutoring: HS Connect
HS Connect is a student-run organization that provides free, live online tutoring in science, technology, engineering, arts, math, and English (STEAM+) to underserved, underrepresented students- locally and globally- to help them reach their fullest potential.
Please see the flyer for more information:
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, and they began on Wednesday March 17th! 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
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!