DFP Family Update

Hello Feeney Families,

We have been busy enjoying all the wonders of fall in our classroom! The children have been learning about leaves, pumpkins, and the changing season through hands-on sensory play, art projects, and engaging stories. We also introduced Diwali, the Festival of Lights, and explored how families around the world celebrate with color and light. Our sensory bins, pumpkin investigations, and leaf activities have sparked wonderful curiosity and conversations. We look forward to more autumn adventures together in the weeks ahead!

Warmly,

Julie Martin

Please notify me and your child's teacher if your student will be absent, whether due to illness, travel or other reasons. It helps us better support your child's transition when they return to school. Thank you.

Dear Feeney Families:

As part of our curriculum review process, Walpole Public Schools is actively evaluating our current and prospective Preschool social emotional learning (SEL) curriculum resources. Part of this process is gathering feedback from parents and caregivers about our current Preschool SEL resources and instruction. Please take a few moments to complete this form to provide us with your insight as part of our review process.

All responses are anonymous. If you have any question or concerns please contact Daniel Feeney Preschool Director, Mrs. Martin (jmartin@walpole.k12.ma.us) or Assistant Superintendent, Dr. Hahn (whahn@walpole.k12.ma.us).

The form will close on October 31st.

Please Click on the Survey: SEL SURVEY

Sincerely,

Julie Martin

You are able to update contact information (address, phone, emergency contacts) in Aspen with your user name and password. If you move or want to add contact people, please go into Aspen and update your portal. If you need your credentials, please contact me and I will send those home in your child's backpack. Thank you.

Our fall parent and educator confernces will be held on:

Wednesday, November 12 from 5:00-7:00 pm

Friday, November 14 from 12:00 -3:00 pm

Thursday, November 20 from 5:00 -7:00 pm

This is an opportunity for you to meet with your child's teacher and related service providers to learn about your child's progress and ask questions. More information will be shared in the coming weeks.

The Box Tops app makes it easy to earn cash for the school of your choice, whether it’s your child’s school or a local school that could use a little help. Please download the app "Box Tops for Education" and search for Daniel Feeney Preschool (you will see it listed as Daniel Freeney Preschool - that should be resolved soon). You can earn money for DFP while you shop!

As Halloween approaches, we’ll be celebrating in a simple, preschool-friendly way! Children are welcome to wear black and orange on Thursday, October 31st. We ask that costumes be left at home so we can keep our daily routines consistent and comfortable for all children. We’ll enjoy some fun seasonal fall activities while maintaining the familiar structure of our preschool day.

Thank you for helping us make the day fun, safe, and predictable for everyone!

Fall is here and so are the colds, coughs, etc. Please be certain to follow the district health and wellness protocols. Thank you.

November:

2- Daylight Savings - FALL BACK!

11 - Veteran's Day - No School

12 - Conferences 5-7 pm

14 - Early Release at 11:00 am - Parent/Teacher Conferences

17- PAC Meeting at 6:00pm

20 - DFP Picture Retake Day

20 - 5-7 pm Parent/Teacher Conferences

26 - Early Release

27-28 - Thanksgiving Break, no school

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