DFP Family Update

Dear Feeney Families,

It’s an exciting time of year at DFP! Our students are exploring the letter C and discovering all the environmental print around them that begins with this letter. We’re also diving into the world of pumpkins, learning about their life cycle and exploring their different parts. Students are building their vocabulary with fun new words like fibrous strands, ribs, and rind! The fall fun continues with spooky games and sensory tables filled with spiders, hay, hedgehogs, and even a few “skeletons!” Students are also enjoying seasonal poems and fingerplays, including the beloved Five Little Pumpkins.

Throughout these activities, our students are actively engaged in learning, building friendships, and strengthening their independence and play skills. It’s wonderful to see their curiosity, creativity, and confidence grow each day! There are some fun events around town this weekend - I hope you have an opportunity to enjoy a few. Have a wonderful weekend, see you on Monday.

Warmly,

Julie Martin

Our fall parent and educator conferences will be held on:

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

Friday, November 13 from 12:00 -3:00 pm

Wednesday, November 18 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.

As the weather grows cooler, a gentle reminder to please label your child's clothing - sweatshirts, coats, etc. Layers are great this time of year and we want to be sure everything is returned to you! Also, sneakers are ideal footwear for the preschool.

As the holiday season approaches, we understand that this time of year can bring additional challenges. If your family is in need of support with food, clothing, or gift items this holiday season, please reach out to me. We are here to help connect families with available resources.

All information shared will be kept strictly confidential.

As Halloween approaches, we’ll be celebrating in a simple, preschool-friendly way! Children are welcome to wear black and orange on Friday, October 30th. 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!

If you are a new family interested in Daniel Feeney Preschool for the 2026-2027 school year, we welcome you to visit us.

Tours of the preschool are available:

Monday, November 9 at 6:00pm

Tuesday, December 1 at 6:00pm

Applications for the 2027-2028 school year will be available on our website January 4, 2027.

With fall and the return to school, so comes illness. Please make note of the following:

Children who are ill with a temperature over 100, or who have diarrhea, nausea and vomiting, undiagnosed rashes, uncontrolled coughing, impetigo, or conjunctivitis should remain at home.

If your child is ill with a fever they must be "Fever Free" for 24 hours WITHOUT the use of TYLENOL, MOTRIN, or any other fever-reducing medication before they can return to school. If your child has a viral stomach illness with symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea, please keep them home for an additional 24 hours after symptoms have subsided. If your child has been diagnosed with an infection requiring antibiotic treatment such as Strep Throat, Conjunctivitis, Impetigo, etc. they must be treated with the antibiotic for at least 24 hours before returning to school. In addition to Conjunctivitis, your child's eyes must be free of drainage. For Impetigo, lesions may not be oozing.

If your child is ill, you will be contacted to pick up your child at school.

If you have any questions, please contact our school nurse, Tina DiCicco: tdicicco@walpole.k12.ma.us

Thank you.

If your child attends a full-day program, lunch is available through our Nutrition Department at no cost.

Lunch options are as follows:

Monday: Chicken Nuggets

Tuesday: Burgers

Thursday: PANCAKES (this is a change)

Friday: Pizza

November:

3 - Election Day

4 - DFP School Governance Council 8:00am

4 - Preschool Parent Committee Meeting 6:00pm

11- No School Veteran's Day

12 - Conferences 5-7pm

13 - Early Release Day at 11:00am

13 - Conferences 12-3pm

18 - Conferences 5-7pm

24 - Picture Retake Day

25 - Early Release at 11:00am

26-27 - No School Thanksgiving Break

30 - Classes Resume

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