Daniel Feeney Preschool Update
October 4, 2024
Greetings Feeney Families,
Students at DFP have settled into their routines and there is so much learning taking place! They are listening to stories, building fine and gross motor skills, interacting and taking turns with classmates, and learning how to be a part of a group. We are excited there is so much learning time ahead of us - they have progressed so much in the first month!
Tomorrow is the Walpole 300th anniversary parade. It starts at the Norfolk Agricultural High School ("The Aggie"), proceeds down Main Street to Common and ends at Walpole High School. The weather looks like it will be great, if you go have a wonderful time.
See you Monday,
Julie
Early Release Day on Friday 10/11, dismissal at 11:15
Next Friday is an early release day for the Walpole Public Schools. Our dismissal takes place at 11:15 and please follow the same dismissal procedures as last month, thank you.
For students in Miss Jess's class, the AFTERNOON class will attend school. The MORNING session will not have school on Friday 10/11.
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Tour of Daniel Feeney Preschool, Monday 10/28 at 6 PM
There will be a tour of DFP for prospective families on Monday, October 28 at 6 pm. Please share this information if you know anyone interested in the 2025-2026 school year. There will be additional tour dates in November and December. All information will be posted on the DFP website.
A Reminder, Tuition is Due on the First of Each Month
payments can be made online: www.myschoolbucks.com
Learn more about the Walpole SEPAC on 10/8
DFP Friendship Directory
A link to join the DFP Friendship Directory will be shared soon. Participation is voluntary and a hard copy will be distributed to all families when it is complete. This is a resource for you to connect with other families at DFP.
Picture Day is on TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15
Information will be sent home in your child's backpack but PICTURE DAY is on Tuesday 10/15. Please make note this follows the long holiday weekend. You will be able to access and purchase photos by going to www.mylifetouch.com and entering code EVT4DBXZ4
Clothing and Footwear Reminders
Please label all of your child's clothing and be sure their footwear is appropriate for our playground . Sneakers or close toed shoes are best for running, jumping, playing, and riding tricycles. As the colder temperatures approach, be sure to label coats/jackets and when the time comes, MITTENS are highly preferred over gloves!
As cold season approaches, a Link to the WPS illness protocols
Arrival and Dismissal Reminders
A few reminders:
- If there will be someone new picking up your child, please email your child's teacher in advance with that person's name and relation to the child. The person must have identification at the time of dismissal.
- In the morning, our doors will close by 8:50. If you are late and the doors are closed, please drive to the main office entrance of Elm Street School. They will call your child's teacher and a staff member will walk them to class.
- A reminder to please drive slowly when on school grounds at all times. This is for the safety of our students and staff.
Hispanic Heritage Month is 9/15 - 10/15 - below is a link to some great books!
Fire Safety Week is October 6-12
Lunch Menu
IMPORTANT DATES
October:
11 - Early Release for all students at 11:15
14 - No School - Columbus Day
15 - DFP SCHOOL PICTURE DAY
November:
7 - DFP Parent/Teacher conferences 5-7 pm
15 - DFP Parent Teacher Conferences 11:30 -2:30 pm
IMPORTANT CONTACT INFORMATION
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

