January 23rd, 2026

Dear Little School Families,

What a great week we had highlighting Kindness! The dress-up days were a blast, our Student Council members rocked their poems during morning announcements, and we wrapped it all up with another high-energy and fun all-school morning meeting.

January is really flying by, and before we know it, we will be heading into February break. It also feels as though the calendar is filling up quickly for the second half of the year. Please be sure to read through all of the sections below to stay up to date on what’s coming up.

As a reminder, next Wednesday, January 28th, is an early release day for staff professional development. Also. Global Child registration forms are due on Friday January 30th. Mrs. Tavoletti sent home this information and you can register online.

Wishing you all a great last week of January and first week of February!

Warmly,
Julie

With snow in the forecast I think it is helpful to remind everyone of our school closing and delay procedures. Hopefully we do not need it but just in case, click here for communication from Dr. Daly!

Super Bowl Squares to support the Little School grade 5!

How to Play:

1. Choose your square here: https://www.superbowlsquares.org/Littlelabs2026

2. Username: LITTLE Password: LABS

3. Venmo: @jillian-Twohig (comment "SB Squares" in with your payment)

Don't forget to head on down to China Cuisine on Wednesday January 18th for the Little Schools No Cook Night!

Grab your friends and join us for a night of fun under the glow lights! A great family event that supports the programs funded by the Little School PTO.

DJ + Dancing + Fun + Games!

Friday February 6, 2026

6:30- 7PM: Pre K- 1st Grade Only

7pm- 8:30pm- All Grades

Little School Cafeteria

Tickets are $10/child, Free for adults! (cap per family at $30). You can Purchase tickets here!

*orders will include a $2 processing fee. Thank you!

• On Saturday, February 7th, from 10am-noon at the Flint Memorial Library Activity Room, we will hold a discussion group for caregivers of special education students to share experiences working with the District and identify common themes. Some discussion prompts will be offered, and coffee and snacks will be available.

• On Wednesday, February 11, from 7-8:30pm in the Library Activity Room, SEPAC is collaborating with the NR Commission on Disabilities and NR Human Rights Group to hold a joint book discussion group on the book "Disability Visibility" edited by Alice Wong.

• On Tuesday, March 10, from 6-7pm, a mediator from the Bureau of Special Education Appeals (Bureau of Special Education Appeals | Mass.gov) will present a webinar regarding mediation which is sometimes utilized by the District and families when disagreements arise. The webinar will allow listeners to learn when mediation is appropriate, when and how to request mediation, how to prepare for mediation, and more. Stay tuned for the link, available in March.

January 26th- School Council Meeting (1:15)

January 27th- Kindergarten Registrations

January 28th- Early Release @ 11:30 a.m.

February 11th- PTO Meeting (7:00 p.m)

February 12th- Grade 3 Enrichment (Whalemobile)

February 12th- Academic Night

Julie Fahey, Principal

Email: jfahey@nrpsk12.org

Website: https://www.north-reading.k12.ma.us/little-elementary

Address: 7 Barberry Rd. North Reading, MA 01864

Instagram: @principalfahey