DFP Family Update

Dear Feeney Families,

This week was all about fire safety at DFP. Students learned vocabulary including ladder, engine, hose, escape, and hydrant. Classrooms had discussions about calling 911 in case of emergency, read books about fire trucks, and dressed as fire fighters in the dramatic play area. You may see the "flames" your student created in art by combining red and yellow paint to make orange. Our students are engaged in all aspects of their day and enjoy exploring the new activities. We encourage you to use your child's weekly newsletter, Class Dojo, and Photocircle photos to continue the conversation at home about fire safety.

Enjoy your weekend.

Warmly,

Julie Martin

Thanks to your generosity, our staff enjoyed a delicious lunch today. We are grateful for the delicious snacks too. We appreciate you!

As you enter the DFP/Elm Street School campus, please drive slowly and with extra caution. During our arrival time, Elm Street School staff and Extended Day students are also arriving and entering the building. We want to ensure a safe and smooth start to the day for everyone on our shared campus.

Thank you for your continued cooperation and commitment to keeping our community safe.

As the weather grows cooler, a gentle reminder to please label your child's clothing - sweatshirts, coats, etc. Layers are great this time of year and we want to be sure everything is returned to you! Also sneakers are ideal footwear for the preschool.

There are several great items on the DFP Merchandise site- with 20% going to DFP! Please click on the QR code to see all items for sale. THE LAST DAY TO ORDER IS NOVEMBER 1, 2025.

We are almost there! Please help us reach $500 for our Scholastic campaign.

The Box Tops app makes it easy to earn cash for the school of your choice, whether it’s your child’s school or a local school that could use a little help. Please download the app "Box Tops for Education" and search for Daniel Feeney Preschool (you will see it listed as Daniel Freeney Preschool - that should be resolved soon). You can earn money for DFP while you shop!

There will be a tour of DFP on Thursday, October 16 at 6pm for families intereseted in attending DFP during the 2026-2027 school year. Please share this information with families who may be interested in attending. If you are a current family, you may attend but it is not required for re-enrollment.

As Halloween approaches, we’ll be celebrating in a simple, preschool-friendly way! Children are welcome to wear black and orange on Thursday, October 31st. We ask that costumes be left at home so we can keep our daily routines consistent and comfortable for all children. We’ll enjoy some fun seasonal fall activities while maintaining the familiar structure of our preschool day.

Thank you for helping us make the day fun, safe, and predictable for everyone!

Thank you for your generous classroom donations of paper towels, tissues, and other supplies. They are greatly appreciated - and needed. If you would like to make a donation, you may send them to my attention and I will distribute them to all staff. Thank you!

As a reminder, tuition is due the first of each month. Thank you.

October:

13 - No School

16 - Tour of DFP for Prospective Families at 6:00 pm

21- PAC Meeting at 6:00

Julie Martin, Director: jmartin@walpole.k12.ma.us

Tina DiCicco, School Nurse: 508-660-7374 ext. 5620

Annmarie Khokha, School Business Office, responsible for tuition payments: akhokha@walpole.k12.ma.us

Amanda Torigian, Administrative Assistant, Elm and DFP: atorigian@walpole.k12.ma.us

Susan Shea, Administrative Assistant, Elm and DFP: sshea@walpole.k12.ma.us