DFP Family Update
September 12, 2025
Dear Feeney Families,
We have just wrapped up a joyful and successful second week of preschool. Our students are continuing to settle into routines, make new friends, and share big feelings as they learn and grow together. We are grateful for the strong home-school partnerships that help our children feel safe, supported, and celebrated each day. It is a joy to see their confidence and friendships blossoming.
Enjoy your weekend, see you on Monday.
Warmly,
Julie Martin
Parent Advisory Council (PAC) Tuesday, 9/16 at 6 PM
The DFP PAC is a parent/caregiver-led group who meets montly to discuss ways to create new opportunities for students at DFP. This includes fundraising initiatives and various family events throughout the school year. These meetings are open to all families and are held in person at the preschool and also virtually for those who are unable to make it. At our first meeting we will introduce new DFP merchandise that will be available for purchase to raise money for the preschool (see below).
Please consider joining us for our first meeting on Tuesday, September 16 at 6 pm.
Below is a link to the meeting:
DFP PAC Meeting at 6 pm
Tuesday, September 16 · 6:00 – 6:45pm
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/rpc-qtqr-fut
DFP Curriculum Night/Open House 9/17 at 6 PM
We hope to see you and your student at our curriculum night on Wednesday, September 17 at 6:00 pm. This is an opportunity for you and your child to visit the classroom and see what and how they are learning.
Please note, this evening is not intended for individual student conversations with the teacher. If you would like to speak with your child's teacher, please reach out via email.
This evening will conclude promptly at 6:40 pm.
*When you arrive, please enter through the PLAYGROUND ENTRANCE. I will be there to greet you.
SEPAC- Special Education Parent Advisory Council
A SEPAC representative will be available during Curriculum Night to share information and resources. If you’d like to learn more, please stop by the upper floor of the preschool during your visit on 9/17.
Early Release Day - Friday, September 19 at 11 am
Next Friday, September 19, all students will be dismissed at 11 am. Dismissal procedure will be the same as a typical day with one exception:
If your child is in Erin Connolly's class, please pick up your child at the Door 1 bus loop - where you drop off your child in the morning.
DFP School Governance Council - Parents/Caregivers Needed!
If you are interested in joining our School Governance Council or would like to learn more about it, please contact Julie Martin. The School Governance Committee meets monthly to discuss our School Improvement Plan and goals for this school year. More information can be found HERE.
Meetings are held the first Wednesday of the month at 7:55 am.
If you are interested but unable to join in person, we can accommodate this using Google Meet.
Lunch
If your child attends a full-day program, lunch is available through our Nutrition Department at no cost.
HERE is the link to the menu. If you plan to get lunch through school every day, it would be helpful to email the teacher in advance with your selections.
Fall Picture Day Thursday, October 9
DFP picture day is on October 9. You will receive more information including how to order pictures, in mid-September. Fall photos will be taken by Inter-State Studio.
Important Dates:
September:
16 - Parent Advisory Council (PAC) meeting
17- DFP Open House/Curriclum Night at 6:00 (more information to come)
19 - Early Release Day at 11 am for ALL students
IMPORTANT CONTACT INFORMATION
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
