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DFP Family Update

December 12, 2025

DFP Family UpdateDecember 12, 2025

Enjoy your weekend! Enjoy your weekend!

It is a festive and busy time of year! Next Thursday, we will have a visit from a special guest, "Mrs. Claus." There is important information and date in this week's update! As always, please reach out if you have any questions.


Enjoy your weekend,

Julie Martin

Application for the 2026-2027 School Year Application for the 2026-2027 School Year

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We are excited to announce that the application window will officially open on January 5, 2026.

This program offers a wonderful opportunity for children to learn and grow in an inclusive, engaging environment. Please review the following important details regarding the enrollment process:

  • Application Date: Applications will be available starting January 5, 2026.

  • Selection Process: All peer slots will be filled via a lottery system. This means there is no advantage to applying "first," provided your application is submitted within the designated window. The application window will remain open for two weeks.

  • More Information: For program details, eligibility requirements, and the application link, please visit our website at: Daniel Feeney Preschool Application

Please contact Julie Martin, Director of the Daniel Feeney Preschool, with any questions: jmartin@walpole.k12.ma.us or 508-660-7374 ext. 5681



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Learn more on the DFP Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/share/1CgUf4JKsq/?mibextid=wwXIfr

School Committee Summary School Committee Summary

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PAC Meeting Tuesday, December 16 at 6:00 PM - Virtual PAC Meeting Tuesday, December 16 at 6:00 PM - Virtual

Our next PAC meeting is Tuesday, December 16 at 6 pm.

The topic is the Hand-Me-Up Children's Clothing Fair on 1/25. PAC is seeking volunteers for the event itself and volunteers to sort and fold the clothing in advance of the event.

We hope to see you there.

Watch Out for Phishing Watch Out for Phishing

Some schools in our area are seeing an uptick in scams targeting schools and parents. These scams will pretend to be from a principal or school official advertising a "special offer."


Please be aware that all authentic electronic communications from our schools and district will be delivered to you one of these channels:

  • our official email addresses (someone@walpole.k12.ma.us)
  • TalkingPoints
  • Walpole Public Schools smartphone app
  • our Apptegy/Thrillshare texting platform

Spirit Week December 15-19 Spirit Week December 15-19

We will head into the winter break with a spirit week!


Monday, December 15 - SPORTS DAY! Wear your favorite sport or team!

Tuesday, December 16 - WALPOLE DAY! Wear your blue and orange!

Wednesday, December 17 - CRAZY SOCK AND/OR HAT DAY

Thursday, December 18 - FAVORITE HOLIDAY CLOTHING DAY! What's your favorite holiday? Wear what you like!

Friday, December 19 - PAJAMA DAY!

Playground Rendering Playground Rendering

We are excited to share our the rendering of our playground in the selected color palette. It is a combination of blues, aqua and light gray.

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Cold Weather Gear Reminder Cold Weather Gear Reminder

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As the weather finally makes a turn please help your children remember to bring cold weather gear to school. Some of our first recesses are earlier in the morning when it is still chilly enough to wear jackets. It's a good idea to dress in layers as some of the afternoon recesses can be much warmer. Better to have the jacket and not need it then be too cold outside! Remember to label eveerything please!

Also MITTENS are far easier for little hands than gloves!

Tuition for the 2026-2027 School Year Tuition for the 2026-2027 School Year

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The Best Bilateral Coordination Toys for Kids - The Inspired Treehouse

These fun bilateral coordination toys are great for all ages and will keep kids active and engaged as they work on bilateral skills!

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The Inspired Treehouse's Amazon Page - Scissor Skills Toys & Tools

Shop recommended products from The Inspired Treehouse on www.amazon.com. Learn more about The Inspired Treehouse's favorite products.

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Tips for Helping Your Kids Maintain a Routine Through the Busy Holiday Season

The holiday season can be full of memory-making and merriment. But between travel plans, class parties, last-minute shopping, and sensory overload, it can also be the season for burnout and chaos. The team at Atrium Health Levine Children’s shares a few ways to help your child maintain some structure so you can all keep the peace and find some holiday harmony.

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Important Dates: Important Dates:

December:

16 - PAC Meeting at 6:00 pm

23- Early Release at 11:00 am and PAJAMA DAY

24-January 2 - No School, Winter Break


January:

5- Return from winter break

IMPORTANT CONTACT INFORMATION

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

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