Placentino School News & Updates

• Wednesday, November 11 - Veterans Day - No School
• Thursday, November 12 - Elementary Evening Conferences
• Wednesday, November 18 - Fall Into Reading - Placentino Family Literacy Night
• Thursday, November 19 - Placentino Picture Retake Day
• Wednesday, November 25 - Early Release Day
• K-2 students dismiss at 10:44AM
• Full Day Preschool students dismiss at 10:20AM
• No Session 2 of Preschool
• Thursday, November 26 - Thanksgiving - No School
• Friday, November 27 - No School

*Please note: all of these dates and more can be found on the Placentino Family Google Calendar.*

A reminder that there will be no school on Wednesday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day. We extend our heartfelt thanks to all veterans in our Placentino community and beyond for their service.

Help us support our neighbors! Our Holliston Pantry Shelf Food Drive runs through November 24. If your family is able, please consider donating an item suggested for your child’s grade in the flyer below. Thank you for helping care for families in our community!

School picture retake day is next week, Thursday, November 19.

We are seeking donations of new or gently used boys’ and girls’ sweatpants in sizes 6–8 and 10–12 to keep in the nurse’s office for students who need a change of clothing. Thank you for helping us keep our students comfortable and ready to learn!

Placentino turned in 98 bookmarks during the third week of the Read-a-thon, totalling 294 hours of reading or 17,640 minutes of reading!

Grade level winners for Week 3:

• Preschool/Kindergarten: Mrs. Came
• 1st Grade: Mrs. Leland
• 2nd Grade/Montessori: Mrs. Lovell

Placentino turned in 126 bookmarks during the 4th week of the Read-a-thon, totalling 378 hours of reading or 22,680 minutes of reading!

Grade level winners for Week 4:

• Preschool/Kindergarten: Miss Bourque
• 1st Grade: Mrs. Wipfler
• 2nd Grade/Montessori: Ms. Ritucci

Our school counselors want to help families connect with local and school-partnered mental health resources, including:

• Holliston Youth and Family Services: Support for students and families.
• SPACE Program: Parent guidance to support children experiencing anxiety.
• Care Solace: A free service to help families find mental health providers.
• Cartwheel: Telehealth services for students and families, accessed through a school counselor referral.
• Advocates: Immediate mental health crisis support.

Please see the flyers for details and contact information, or reach out to your child’s school counselor for help getting connected.

Anne Marie Cohen: cohena@holliston.k12.ma.us

Heather Dalton: daltonh@holliston.k12.ma.us

Join Holliston SEPAC on November 12 at 6 p.m. at Holliston High School to cheer on the Unified Basketball team and celebrate the end of their season! This family event includes a 50/50 raffle, free throw contest, concessions, and prizes. Admission is $5 for general admission and $3 for students. Help pack the stands in support of the Unified team and Holliston SEPAC!

“Fun and Fancy Footwork” Friday, November 20th, 7-8:30pm in the Miller School Cafetorium

Questions? HollistonEducationFoundation@gmail.com

Come join us for a fun 1 hour line dance lesson along with refreshments for sale and kids activities-open to all. Come support the Holliston Education Foundation (HEF) and the Holliston Community Action Fund (HCAF).

$10 per Person, $30 per family. Pay at the door 7pm Friday Nov 20th

*Not a School-Sponsored Event*

CORI Forms

• If you do not already have an active CORI through the Holliston Public Schools you must go to the superintendent's office 370 Hollis Street between 8-4 Monday Through Friday.

Attendance Communication

• We ask that all families CC pesattendance@holliston.k12.ma.us on emails about absences, tardies, and dismissals in addition to the classroom teacher.

The HYFS (Holliston Youth and Family Services) November newsletter, highlights heating assistance, Thanksgiving support, and opportunities to connect as we head into the holiday season. You’ll also find local events, workshops, and resources for children, families, and community members.

Show your Holliston pride while giving back! Shop cozy hoodies, classic tees, and more from Holliston-based Fitted Laundry while supporting the Holliston PTO and SEPAC. Your purchase helps support resources and enrichment programs for students and teachers across our schools!

HHS Theatre 370 presents Disney's The Little Mermaid as our Fall Musical. Based on one of Hans Christian Anderson's most beloved stories and the classic Disney animated film, this colorful and fishy fable will capture your heart with its irresistible songs. Theatre 370 tackles this timeless tale of finding your part of the world with passion and honor, and can't wait to share it with you November 19th, 20th, and 21st at 7:30 plus a matinee at 2:00 on November 21st. Tickets are now available at Theatre370.ludus.com. Reach out to SmithR@holliston.k12.ma.us with any questions!

Help the PTO continue saying YES! when our schools, teachers, and families come to us with a need by making a donation to our Annual Fund.

This fundraising campaign is simple: you give directly to the PTO at a level that works for you, and 100% of your donation goes right back into our schools this school year.

Learn more OR Donate Now.

*VENMO, PayPal, Apple-Pay, Google-Pay, Cash-App Pay and Check all accepted*

The State of Massachusetts provides universal meals to all public school students.

This means that both breakfast and lunch will be available to students at no cost this year. Food menus are available through HPS Food Services shortly and are posted on their website.

Below are the documents used to apply for free and reduced lunch. This application is important because if a family is eligible for free and reduced lunch they may also be eligible for free or reduced busing or other district costs.