DFP Family Update

As we head into Memorial Day weekend, we wish you a safe, relaxing, and enjoyable long weekend. We hope you have the opportunity to spend time with family and friends while also taking a moment to remember and honor those who have served our country. We look forward to seeing everyone back at school on Tuesday!

On Tuesday, Walpole High School seniors who once attended Elm Street School will return to Elm wearing their caps and gowns. Elm students and staff will line the sidewalks to celebrate and honor the graduates as they mark this exciting milestone in their educational journey.

If you will be new to DFP in the fall, please join us for an informational evening on Wednesday, May 27 to learn more about the preschool. This evening is for the adults only and is an opportunity to learn about the school year, curriculum, communication methods, and answer your questions.

One of the most popular days of the year is fast approaching: Big Truck Day on Tuesday, June 2. Each year the Walpole DPW and Parks Department park their bulldozers, skid steers, cranes, and other vehicles for our students to climb on and explore (they need reminders not to use the air horns!). This hands-on activity lends itself to our classroom discussions around transportation and community helpers. We look forward to a great day and thank the Town of Walpole for their generosity.

Our preschool "Field Day" is also a hit! This outdoor play day is filled with games, bubbles, music, and a LOT of water play! Your child's teacher will contact you with what to pack that day, but a towel is a certainty!

As warmer temperatures approach, it is helpful to dress your student in layers. While the mornings can be cool, it is quickly starting to warm up! Also, sneakers and closed-toes shoes are best for running and jumping on the playground - please no flip flops as this is definitely a tripping hazard.

Finally, we are not allowed to apply sunscreen, big spray, etc. on your student. Please keep this in mind over these coming months - thank you.

We have lawn signs available for sale for those rising Kindergarten students. A sign is $20 and you can pay by cash or check (made out to Town of Walpole). Please direct payment to Julie Martin and I will arrange delivery of the sign with you.

May:

14, 15 and 20 - DFP Parent/Teacher Conferences

19 - Stacey Peasley Music

19 - PAC Meeting at 6:00 pm

25 - No School - Memorial Day

26 - Walpole High School Seniors "Clap Out"

27 - DFP Parent Orientation Evening for NEW families entering DFP in the fall of 2026

June:

2 - Big Truck Day

8 - Stacey Peasley Music

11 - DFP Field Day

16 - Early Release at 11:00

17 - Last Day of Preschool

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