

Wednesday's Words
March 1, 2023
What's Inside
- PreK Registration is Open
- Norfolk School Committee Public Hearing on the Budget
- Technology Night: Save the Date!
- Norfolk PTO News
- Scholastic Book Fair
- Calendar Reminders
- History Club
- Norfolk Recreation Upcoming Events- Classroom Happenings!
- NPS Employment Opportunities
PRESCHOOL Registration OPEN thru MARCH 9th
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.
Norfolk School Committee Public Hearing on the Budget
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
Save the date and join us!!!
😊 PTO Meeting TONIGHT March 1st @ 7:30pm in FK Cafeteria😊
• March PTO Meeting TONIGHT - Wednesday, March 1st at 7:30pm in the FK Cafeteria.
This is a grant night, please consider joining us to vote on how funds are allocated.
• Norfolk PTO’s Coin Drive is Back!
Start gathering your spare change and get ready for our 5 th annual
competition taking place March 13-17 th . 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.
• 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
Norfolk PTO’s Coin Drive is Back!
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
Upcoming PTO Events- Scan QR codes to register!
Work, Parent, Thrive
The Norfolk PTO Presents Work, Parent, Thrive: 12 Science-Backed Strategies to Ditch Guilt, Manage Overwhelm, and Grow Connection (When Everything Feels Like Too Much). Join us Wednesday, March 29th at 7:00pm at Cilla’s Coffeehouse for a night out for socializing with local parents and learning from author Yael Schonbrun. Working parenthood can be overwhelming, frustrating, and riddled with guilt. It can also be a source of joy, inspiration, and creativity. Bring a friend and learn how working and parenting, together, can help you thrive! Please scan the QR code- or click on the QR code - for more information and to register.
4th & 5th grade - Afternoon Trivia!
Wednesday, March 15th 3:15-4:30pm
Please scan the QR code - or click on the QR code - to register!
Join your fellow peers, teammates, and friends for a zany AFTERNOON of trivia fun! Test your wits across a wide range of subjects for prizes and pride! Teams of up to 5 will compete against each other for fun and prizes in 3 rounds. Don’t have a team – don’t worry – we’ll help you make one!
Be sure to show your TEAM SPIRIT with matching shirts, hats, accessories or anything fun that represents your team. PRIZES will be awarded to best NAME, best COSTUME and the top 3 SCORES!
3rd Grade - Afternoon Trivia!
Thursday, March 16th 3:15-4:30pm
Please scan the QR code - or click on the QR code - to register!
Join your fellow peers, teammates, and friends for a zany AFTERNOON of trivia fun! Test your wits across a wide range of subjects for prizes and pride! Teams of up to 5 will compete against each other for fun and prizes in 3 rounds. Don’t have a team – don’t worry – we’ll help you make one!
Be sure to show your TEAM SPIRIT with matching shirts, hats, accessories or anything fun that represents your team. PRIZES will be awarded to best NAME, best COSTUME and the top 3 SCORES!
Norfolk SEPAC and PTO Fundraiser!
If you are need of financial assistance for your child/children
to purchase a book please email the Adjustment Counselor:
HOD CKelley@norfolk.k12.ma.us or
Freeman Lizlongley@norfolk.k12.ma.us
Calendar Reminders
- Wednesday, March 8 - Early Dismissal
- Tuesday, March 21 - Early Dismissal - Conferences
- Thursday, March 23 - Early Dismissal - Conferences
Join the History Club Open to Grades 2 - 6: Scan the QR code for more info!
Norfolk Recreation Upcoming Events
Mrs. Marsden's Class spreads kindness for Random Acts Of Kindness Week!
Click the link to view the class in action!
Matthew Cordell, Caldecott Award-winning author and illustrator, visits HOD!
Matthew Cordell, Caldecott Award-winning author and illustrator, virtually visited HOD, grades K-2, on February 15, thanks to An Unlikely Story bookstore.
He read his new book Evergreen and gave students a drawing lesson. We may have some future illustrators!
NPS Employment Opportunities
We are always in need of:
- ABA RBT Technicians
- Physical Ed Specialist (Before/After school program)
- Substitute Nurses (RN)
- Substitute Teachers
- Food Service Assistants
Norfolk Public Schools
Email: allardi@norfolk.k12.ma.us
Website: norfolk.k12.ma.us
Location: 70 Boardman Street, Norfolk, MA, USA
Phone: (508) 528-1225