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At Farley, we believe that all children learn best in a safe, supportive, and respectful environment. Our approach to behavior is grounded in Responsive Classroom practices, where students are partners in understanding classroom rules and logical consequences.

Our goal is to ensure that every student feels secure, valued, and prepared for learning by following our core values: Be Respectful, Be Responsible, and Be Ready to Explain Your Brain.

How We Support Positive Behavior
We view behavioral incidents as vital learning opportunities. Instead of focusing solely on punishment, we employ restorative practices to help students reflect on their actions and successfully re-enter the learning environment. These strategies include:

• Restorative Conversations: Guided discussions on the impact of actions and what is needed to make things right.
• Restorative Reflection: Using "think sheets" to encourage personal accountability.
• Restitution: Taking responsibility for repairing or replacing any damaged property.
• Take-a-Break: A brief, supervised period for students to reset their focus before returning to classroom activities.

When Challenges Occur
While most behaviors are addressed within the classroom, Office Referrals are reserved for safety matters, significant disruptions, or chronic behavioral patterns. In these instances, families will be notified, and students will engage in a restorative conversation before resuming lessons.

After-School Detention
In cases where behavioral guidelines are disregarded, or if there is persistent, missed work, teachers or administration may issue an after-school detention (generally from 3:00–3:30 p.m.). If a detention is issued, parents/caregivers will be notified in advance so that you can arrange transportation home.

Partnering with Families
We seek your assistance and support in creating the best possible environment for your child. We encourage you to periodically review these behavioral expectations with your student to ensure we are all working together to maintain a comfortable and productive educational atmosphere.

Important Reminders

Students need to be able to independently enter and exit the vehicle and fasten and unfasten their seat belts. If parents need to step out of the vehicle to buckle the student into or out of a car seat or hand them their belongings, you will need to legally park on the street and walk the student to the Packard street entrance.

Morning Drop-Off Times: 8:20 A.M. – 8:35 A.M.

• Arrival Time: Drop-off begins at 8:20 A.M. Please do not drop off students (or allow walkers to arrive) before this time, as there is no adult supervision.
• Parent Car Drop-off Traffic Flow:
  • Enter the access road at Packard Street and proceed one-way toward the gym.
  • Drop-off is a single, one-way lane. Stop near the basketball court and wait for staff direction.
  • Students must remain in the car until directed to exit by staff.
  • Do not pass stopped cars, get out of your vehicle, or park in the drop-off lane.
  • Proceed slowly, single file, behind the school to exit onto Cottage Street. Please yield to school buses.
• Safety Reminders:
  • Dropping off is strictly prohibited in the bus lane, staff parking lot, preschool designated area, or on Packard Street.
  • The bus lane and drop-off/pick-up lane are for continuous traffic flow only.
• Walking Students: If escorting a student into the school, please park in a visitor space in the staff lot and walk them to the front door.

Afternoon Pick-Up (Dismissal at 2:55 P.M.)

• Signage: Please post your school-provided PPU (Parent Pick-Up) sign on the passenger window or windshield.
• Parent Car Pickup Traffic Flow:
  • Enter the access road at Packard Street and proceed one-way to the back of the school.
  • Line up in a single, one-way line near the gym.
  • Staff will direct the pick-up. Do not call students to the car.
  • Exit single file onto Cottage Street, yielding to buses.
• Routine Changes: If your student’s pickup routine changes or someone not on your PPU form is picking them up, please notify the school office by 12:00 P.M. via phone (978-567-6153) or a written note.
• Late Pick-Up: Students remaining after cars have departed will be taken to the office, where a responsible party must sign them out.

Bicycle Procedures

• Permission: Students 2nd through 3rd must have a note on file with the main office to ride bikes to school.
• Arrival: Students may not arrive before 8:20 A.M.
• Safety:
  • Bicycles must be walked on school grounds (to the assigned parking area at arrival, and to the main road at dismissal).
  • Helmets are required by Massachusetts law.
  • Bicycles must be locked to school-provided bike racks.
  • It is suggested that students use a basket or carrier to transport lunch boxes and papers.

School Links

SY 26-27 Calendar.

Farley website,

Transportation

ASPEN

Other Resources

Events from August 16 – September 28 – Federation for Children with Special Needs

Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) - Community Teamwork

Get Help Directory | Project Bread

Know Your Rights Resources

https://miracoalition.org/news/know-your-rights/

https://www.miracoalition.org/news/legal-services/

Please visit HUDSONRECREATION.ORG to learn more and for registration information.

Questions? Email hudsonrecreation@townofhudson.org to connect with a staff member!

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We would like to invite all parents and guardians to join our Home and School Association! Much like a Parent-Teacher Association (PTA), this group is a fantastic way to stay connected, share ideas, and help organize fun school events and activities for our students.

Dates:

- Thursday, September 10, 2026

- Thursday, October 1, 2026

- Thursday, November 5, 2026

- Wednesday, December 9, 2026

- Wednesday,January 13, 2027

- Wednesday, February 10, 2027

- Wedensday, March 10, 2027

- Wednesday, April 14, 2027

- Wednesday, May 12, 2027

Where: School Library

Who: All parents and family members are welcome!

Please note that a teacher will be available to provide Portuguese translation if needed.

We hope to see you at our next meeting as we work together to support our school community!

Participate in our upcoming Farley Fun Run!

It’s time! You can sign up your student for our Farley Fun Run! Our goal is to raise $25,000 for cultural assemblies and classroom grants. Signing up is easy!

⭐️ Sign Up on MyBooster.com ⭐

Who's hungry for some FUN and EXCITING rewards?!

• Sign up Challenge: If 70% of Farley students sign up on mybooster.com, the WHOLE school will have DYNAMIC DUO DAY!

• Schoolwide Challenge: When we hit our $25,000 goal, the WHOLE school earns staff inflatable races!

• Family Sweepstakes: Families! If you register your student(s) before 9/17, you will be in the running for an opportunity to win a gift card!

Thank you for being a part of our C A Farley community and helping us make a difference for our students. We are grateful for your support! Follow our social pages for fun progress updates in the coming weeks.

Our school is working toward a BIG goal and Great Wolf Lodge wants to celebrate with us! Registered families will have the chance to earn some awesome rewards. Log in to mybooster.com today and share your student’s donation page with your whole pack.

Key Dates to Remember:

🎉 Fundraiser Kickoff in school – 09/17/2026

👟 Event Day – 09/28/2026

*Need help signing up? View video instructions.

Farley’s International Night: All About Our Cultures

Save the Date: September 18

Time: 5:30 to 7:00 PM

Join us for an evening celebrating the cultures, heritage, and backgrounds of our Farley community.

Event Schedule

• 5:30 to 6:00 PM — Culture in Motion Celebration: Cultural Performances
• 6:00 to 6:15 PM — Cultural Expression Showcase: Cultural Attire Showcase (Wear cultural attire that represents your culture, heritage, or background!) (Pending Sign-ups)
• 6:15 to 7:00 PM — International Music and Taste of Our Cultures Potluck

Taste of Our Cultures Potluck Sign-Up Sheet

Chartwell Menu

• Extra Clothes: Please send a full set of labeled extra clothes for your child (including socks and underwear) to be kept in their locker in case of an accident.

• Dress for Weather: Our building is air-conditioned, so we recommend that students bring a light sweater or sweatshirt each day.

• Toys at Home: We kindly ask that balls, tablets, and other toys and fidgets stay at home unless a teacher has specifically asked students to bring something in for a project or share time.

Family voice matters in strengthening Farley. Our School Improvement Council brings families and school leadership together to review school priorities, discuss family experiences, and identify next steps for improvement.

Interested in joining? Please complete the School Improvement Council interest survey below.

Our first meeting will be on September 24 from 7:20–8:00 a.m., held virtually.

SIC Meeting Dates 2026-2027

• September 24, 2026
• October 22, 2026
• November 12, 2026
• December 17, 2026
• January 28, 2027
• February 11, 2027
• March 18, 2027
• April 15, 2027
• May 20, 2027
• June 10, 2027

Families do not need to be council members to contribute. Our meeting agendas are always shared in this bi-weekly newsletter, and families are welcome to add discussion topics for upcoming school-year meetings.

• Family ongoing feedback survey link. Please email me, your teacher, the main office, or the nurse with urgent matters as usual. The feedback link will be used for non-emergency ideas, questions, and suggestions for improvement.
• Please join Principal Johnson and Assistant Principal McMenemy each month for coffee and conversations starting September 11, 2026. This will be held each month at 8:30 am in person or virtually. Meeting Link

• Stay connected with your child’s teacher through our school app talking points.

Important Dates

Save the date: Upcoming School Dates

• 9/10/26 Home and School Meting 6 pm to 7 pm
• 9/11/26 Coffee and Conversation Principals and Families 8:30-9:00
• 9/17/26 Celebrate Farley Day: Wear Farley Colors or Farley Fox Gear
• 9/18/26 Fun Run Kickoff all grades
• 9/18/26 Farley International Day: Wear attire to represent your family or heritage
• 9/18/26 Farley International Night 5:30 -7:30 pm
• 9/24/26 School Improvement Council
• 9/28/26 Fun Run Event all grades and families

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