Dear Feeney Families,

Thank you, thank you, thank you for an incredible Teacher Appreciation Week. Our educators were overwhelmed by the treats, flowers, kind words, more treats, and lunches. We are lucky to be supported by our Feeney Family community. It brightened everyone's week truly.

All of us wish you a wonderful weekend and Happy Mother's Day to the moms, step moms, aunties, sisters, nanas, grandmothers, daughters, friends and others who make this day special. Your kids enjoyed making you some special gifts that you will treasure forever.

With gratitude,

Julie Martin

We look forward to welcoming you to our spring conferences next week on May 15 and 17th. You will hear and see all of the wonderful things your child has been learning throughout the year.

Report cards and progress reports will be accessible on Aspen on the last day of school, June 12.

Our first dance is in a week! Due to the high number of responses, the dance will take place in the Elm Street School gym! There will be pizza, music, and other surprises. Please RSVP by Monday, May 13 if you wish to attend. We hope to see you there!

**If you would like to contribute waters, glow sticks, or money towards pizza please contact Julie Martin, thank you!

May 17 - DFP Preschool Dance 4:30-6:30

May 22 - Walpole High School Senior Clap Out (outside)

May 31- Big Truck Day! - the MOST popular day of the year

June 4 - Big Ryan Storyteller visits

Week of June 3- WPD visits with vehicles for the kids to explore

June 4 - Rising K meet up on playground - Elm and Boyden at 4:30

June 6 - Rising K meet up on playground - Fisher and OPR at 4:30

June 7 - Elm Street/DFP Field Day

Monday 6/3 - Crazy dress/hair day

Tuesday 6/4 - Favorite sport team

Wednesday 6/5 - Wear your favorite color

Thursday 6/6 - Pajama day

Friday 6/7 - DFP/Elm Street School Field Day! wear your Walpole orange and blue (wear bathing suit under clothes for field day as there are some outdoor water events).

As the weather gets warmer, a reminder that we cannot apply sunscreen on your child. If needed, please apply it before they come to school. Also a reminder no open toed shoes or flip flops as these can be tripping hazards on the playground. Be aware of ticks and bug bites too. A refillable water bottle is important to keep the kids hydrated on these warm days.

Thank you!

A reminder: Deposit for returning families is June 1, 2024.

This deposit will be applied to the June 2025 tuition. Your child's deposit amount is equal to one month tuition (please see table below).

Please send your child's deposit to the attention of:

Annmarie Khokha: akhoka@walpole.k12.ma.us

School Business Office, Walpole Public Schools

135 School Street

Walpole, MA 02081

**Please send a check and include your child's name on the memo line. DO NOT pay the deposit amount through your child's online account.

In June , we will host two family meet ups for all rising Kindergarten students and families. This will take place on our playground from 4:30-6:00 and popsicles will be provided! This is an opportunity for students and families to meet up and see who will be attending their elementary school!

June 4 - students going to Elm Street School and Boyden School

June 6 - students going to Fisher School and Old Post Road School

There are financial resources available to Walpole programming including camps, pool passes, etc. If you have a financial need and would like to discuss programs for your child, please contact me directly. All communications will remain confidential.

Boyden School:

Kindergarten orientation (adult caregivers only): May 15

Screening: May 28 and 29

Elm Street School:

Kindergarten orientation (adult caregivers only): May 15

Screening: May 21 and 22

Fisher School:

Kindergarten orientation (adult caregivers only): May 9

Screening: May 30 and 31

Old Post Road:

Kindergarten orientation (adult caregivers only): May 15

Screening: May 23 and 24

May

15 - DFP Conferences in afternoon

17 - Early Release, Conferences

17 - DFP Preschool Dance

22 - We clap out the WHS Seniors to congratulate them on their graduation!

27 - No School, Memorial Day

June

7 - DFP Field Day

12 - Last Day of School, Daniel Feeney Preschool

Julie Martin, Director: jmartin@walpole.k12.ma.us

Liz Martinez and Tina DiCicco, School Nurse: 508-660-7374 ext. 5620

Annmarie Khokha, School Business Office, responsible for tuition payments: akhokha@walpole.k12.ma.us

Christina Lazzara, Secretary at Elm/DFP: clazzara@walpole.k12.ma.us