We are so happy to be working with your children this year. We will be sending regular updates and ideas for ways to support your child. We love hearing from families, reach out anytime.

Learn more about attendance policies at King. It is important that your child is at school each day! Reach out to us if you are facing hardship getting your child to school and we can try to assist.

• problem solving
• good news
• making new friends
• stress/anxiety
• being teased or bullied
• anger management
• changes in behavior
• new students
• loss of a loved one
• family changes
• trauma
• build confidence
• family support
• crisis intervention
• referrals to community resources

If you are in need of backpacks and other school supplies, winter clothing, shoes, undergarments, pants, shirts, etc. Please contact Ms. Drennen or Ms. Valentin!

Ms. Drennen 508.782.7233, jbethoneydrennen@framingham.k12.ma.us

Ms. Valentin 508.782.726, jvalentin@framingham.k12.ma.us

Below are local resources for food in Framingham. Additional resources outside of Framingham are also at this link. As always, you can contact your social worker for assistance!

Pearl Street Station

Rose Kennedy Lane Community Room

Hope Worldwide Massachusetts

Salvation Army/Framingham Food Pantry

St. Bridget's Food Pantry

Daniels Table

Faith in Food Collaborative

Grace House

A free service for accessing behavioral health services if you or a loved one are in crisis, are seeking advice, or are looking for a provider. It is free and insurance is not required.

Learn more about applying for the Department for Developmental Services (DDS). DDS works with children with developmental disabilities, including Autism, and with their families. It provides family support and supplements educational services through specialized programs.

https://www.smore.com/zr2pn

Family Directory of Framingham Public School's helpful documents

• Sept 19: Early Release E,M,H (PD)

• September 25 (6:30 - 8:00): Open House Grade 3-5

  September 26 (6:30 - 8:00): Open House Grade K-2

  October 3: No School - Rosh Hashanah

  October 10: Early Release 1:05 dismissal - lunch is served

  October 14: No School - Indigenous People's Day

• Psychiatric Emergency Services (PES) - Call 800-640-5432
• LGBTQ+ The Trevor Project: Call 866-488-7386 text "start" to 678-678
• Suicide Crisis Line: Call 988
• Domestic Violence - Voices Against Violence Hotline: Call 508.820.0834
• Safelink, Massachusetts’ statewide 24/7 toll-free domestic violence hotline: 877-785-2020.
• National Sexual Assault Hotline at 800.656.HOPE (4673) or chat online at online.rainn.org
• Framingham Police Department : (508) 872-1212
  
• For emergencies, dial 911.