DFP Family Update

It was wonderful to welcome our students back to school after winter break. Friends were excited to see one another again and enjoyed reconnecting with their peers as they returned to the classroom community. Our students quickly settled back into their routines and are actively engaged in their learning. This month, we are exploring winter-themed topics including Arctic animals, identifying “snowman feelings,” weather, and community helpers. We look forward to more learning and fun ahead! Thank you for your continued partnership, enjoy your weekend.

Warmly,

Julie Martin

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Since the return from break we have experienced an uptick in various illnesses. Please read the WPS Illness protocols and if you have any questions, contact our school nurse Tina DiCicco: tdicicco@walpole.k12.ma.us.

Next Friday, January 16 there is no school for our students. Our educators will engage in a day of learning and professional development.

Walpole 2026-2027 Kindergarten Pre-registration will be conducted from January 5–January 30, 2026.

*Kindergarten age-qualified children are those that have turned five (5) years old before September 1 of the school year for which they are pre-registering.

If your child is currently enrolled or receiving special education services through Daniel Feeney Preschool Center, you do not need to submit the online registration form, birth certificate, or proof of residency. However, you will need to provide the elementary school with a copy of your child’s latest physical.

If your student will turn five by September 1, 2026 and you do NOT plan on sending him/her to Kindergarten, please contact Julie Martin as soon as possible.

We are currently accepting applications for the 2026-2027. Please click on the link below for information about the preschool and the application process.

Please contact Julie Martin, Director of the Daniel Feeney Preschool, with any questions: jmartin@walpole.k12.ma.us or 508-660-7374 ext. 5681

Please email your child's teacher in advance if you would like your student to get school lunch. As a reminder, lunch is free for all students and there are also daily options for bagel, cereal, or yogurt instead of the hot lunch option.

Monday: Chicken Nuggets

Tuesday: Hamburger, Cheeseburger, Veggie Burger

Thursday: Pancakes

Friday: Pizza

Please remember to dress your child in appropriate cold weather gear: hats, MITTENS (much easier to put on and off than gloves), coats and appropirate footwear. We will go outside unless the "real feel" temperature is below 20 degrees.

Remember to label everything please!

Your child's classsroom teacher will communicate when to pack snow gear for a "snow play day" (snow pants, boots, etc.).

January:

16 - No School Professional Development Day for Educators

19 - No School in observations of MLK Day

22 - PAC Meeting at 6:00

25 - DFP Hand Me Up Consignment Fair 1-4pm in the Elm Street Cafeteria

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