DFP Family Update
December 12, 2025
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
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
Learn more on the DFP Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/share/1CgUf4JKsq/?mibextid=wwXIfr
School Committee Summary
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
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
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
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.
Cold Weather Gear Reminder
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
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



