NOTES FROM the OFFICE
10/19/20
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All previous Notes From the Office are available by using this LINK.
Dear Dunning Families,
Included this week's Notes From the Office is information regarding the following:
- Community Meeting
- Curriculum Night
- STEAM Week
- Framingham Family Resource Center’s October Programming
- Importance of Using FPS Issued Chromebooks
- Covid-19 testing Update
School Health Services Updates - October 2, 2020
Bus Tracker App
Please let us know if you have any question or concerns! We are ALWAYS available! Please call us, or email us.
Regards,
Michele & Kathie
Our First Whole School Community Meeting this Friday, October 23!
On Friday at 9:30 am we will have our first community meeting of the year! All students will watch a the Community Meeting as a video with their class!
Mark Your Calendars - Virtual Curriculum Night
Each classroom teacher will hold two virtual sessions: 6:30-7:10pm and 7:15-8:00pm.
Specialists (art, music, physical education and library media) will hold a panel style Q & A Google meet (all together) from 6:30 - 8:00pm.
You will be receiving an additional Smore Newsletter this week which will include links to all Google Meets.
STEAM Week
Massachusetts STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Math) Week 2020 takes place from October 19 – 23.
Check out THIS NEWSLETTER to find fun activities and events that you can participate in with your child and as a family.
Framingham Family Resource Center’s October Programming
Importance of Using FPS Issued Chromebooks
This will be much easier for your child to access district programs and will be compatible with the software and programs that teachers are using.
Additionally, school issued chromebooks have the following features.
- They have protection against unauthorized and potentially harmful sites.
- They allow teachers to use a program called Securly which allows them to control each student's chromebook during class time.
Lastly, the district’s technology staff can troubleshoot or replace technology that is not working.
Covid-19 Testing Update
Drive-Through Testing Site:
Walsh Middle School
- Location: 301 Brook St, Framingham, MA 01701
- Dates: October 1 – October 31
- Days/Time: Monday to Saturday– 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Eligibility: Open to everyone; symptomatic and asymptomatic
- Appointment: No appointment required
- Format: Drive-through only
- Cost: FREE; no insurance required
- Test Results: People will receive results in approximately 72 hours from Fallon Ambulance, who is conducting the tests.
Free, walk-up COVID-19 testing:
South Middlesex Opportunity Council (SMOC)
- Location: 7 Bishop Street, Framingham
- Days/Time: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday – 3-6 p.m.
- Eligibility: Open to everyone; symptomatic and asymptomatic
- Appointment: No appointment required
- Format: Walk-up testing only (limited parking available on-site)
- Cost: FREE; no health insurance required
- Test Results: People will receive results in approximately 72 hours from Fallon Ambulance, who is conducting the tests.
Amazing Things Arts Center
- Location: 160 Hollis St., Framingham (no parking available)
- Days/Time: Tuesday and Thursday – 3-6 p.m.
- Eligibility: Open to everyone; symptomatic and asymptomatic
- Appointment: No appointment required
- Format: Walk-up testing only (no parking available)
- Cost: FREE; no health insurance required
- Test Results: People will receive results in approximately 72 hours from Fallon Ambulance, who is conducting the tests.
For additional information CLICK HERE.
School Health Services Updates - October 2, 2020
- FPS Interventions and Strategies for a Safe Return to School
- Massachusetts (MA) Immunization Requirements
- MA Physical Examination Requirements During COVID-19
- Flu Vaccine Requirements for All Students
- Emergency Contact Information
- Children with Special Health Care Need
Bus Tracker App
Dear Framingham Families,
We are excited to let you know that you will be able to track the location of your child’s bus in the morning and/or the afternoon - beginning on October 5th. We hope that you will have peace of mind knowing the location of the bus prior to your child’s pick-up and likewise, it lets you know where the bus is as it approaches your child’s drop-off in the afternoon.
We kindly ask for your patience as we launch this new system. The bus route and Edulog Parent Portal access codes may change after October 23rd as more students are scheduled to return to Framingham Public Schools. You will find instructions linked below and you can also access them on the transportation website.
Note:
If your child takes one bus, please enter the Registration Code below in the app (once)
If your child takes two different buses, you will need to register for both buses using the different registration codes provided below
All students must be at their morning bus stop 5 – 10 minutes before the scheduled time.
Sincerely,
Framingham Public Schools
Dunning Directory
Technology and Learning Platforms for Remote Learning
Google Classroom: Students and educators will be using Google Classroom in all grade levels as their "remote classroom". Educators are busy creating these virtual classrooms now and will share classroom codes with families shortly.
Google Meets: Students and educators will be using Google Meets for video conferences throughout the school day.
In addition, there are consistent instructional programs being used by our students and educators this year. Here is a complete list for your reference.
Dates to Remember
OCTOBER
Monday, 19th
- School Council Meeting, 4:00-5:00pm
Wednesday, 21st
- Curriculum Night/Open House 6:30-8:00pm
NOVEMBER
Tuesday, 3rd
- No School: Professional Development
Thursday, 5th
- No Homework Day
Wednesday, 11th
- No School: Veterans Day
Wednesday, 25th
- Half Day: Students are dismissed at 12:30pm. Lunch IS NOT served.
Thursday, 26th & Friday, 27th
- No School: Thanksgiving Recess
School Hours
School Hours 9:15am - 3:30pm
Early Release Days
- Students are dismissed at 1:05pm.
- Lunch IS served.
- Early Release Thursdays: 9/18/20, 12/3/20, 12/10/20, 12/17/20, 1/7/21, 1/14/21, 3/11/21, 4/29/21, 5/6/21, 5/13/21, 5/20/21, 5/27/21
- Students are dismissed at 12:30pm.
- Lunch IS NOT served.
- Half Days: 11/25 and the last day of school.
Community Resources
Visit the Dunning Website
Join the Dunning PTO FB Page
If you are not already a member, please join the PTO FB page. It is a great way to stay connected with the Dunning Community! www.facebook.com/groups/228212977304928/?ref=bookmarks