Walsh Weekly Newsletter

Posted Date: 5/04/25 (8:30 PM)

Walsh Middle School

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8th Grade End of Year Activities

Six Flags - June 12th (cost is $65 which in includes entrance into the park, lunch and beverage)

Dual Language Celebration - June 10 (5:45 - 7:00)

Yearbook distribution and signing - June 16

Cookout - June 17 (5:30 - 7:00)

Promotion - June 18 (5:30 - 6:30)

Field Trip permission slips have been available online for three weeks. We also sent home a printed copy. You do not need to fill out the paper copy if you already completed the online form. Permission Slip and Payment is due by May 14th. This date cannot be extended. Thank you.

If your child has a Season Pass, you just need to fill out the Permission Form and write has Season Pass.

Online link CLICK HERE

Student Civic Action Project

Students Sean Hingston and Campbell Ladd are collecting diapers to donate to the Pathways Family Shelter for their Civic Action project. There will be a box in the main office for donations during the week of May 5th - May 9th.

Coffee and Energy Drinks

Students should NOT be bringing in either coffee or energy drinks. If students bring them in they will be asked to throw them out.

Health and Developmental Concerns

Sleep disruption: Caffeine can interfere with sleep cycles, which is critical at this age when adolescents need about 9–11 hours of sleep per night.
Anxiety and mood changes: Caffeine can increase heart rate, jitteriness, and anxiety—exacerbating mental health issues in some students.
Academic and Behavioral Impacts
- Reduced attention and focus: After the initial "boost," students may crash, leading to difficulty focusing in class.
- Hyperactivity or impulsivity: In younger teens, caffeine can cause overexcitement or impulsiveness, which may disrupt classroom learning.
- Dependency: Students may begin to rely on caffeine to feel alert or perform academically, rather than learning proper time management or sleep habits.
- Nutritional Impact
  - Empty calories: Many coffee-based drinks (e.g., frappuccinos) are high in sugar and fat, leading to poor nutritional habits.
  - Appetite suppression: Caffeine can reduce appetite, possibly interfering with proper nutrition needed for growth and energy.

Rising 7th and 8th Grade Student Fine Arts Selection - Action Required

If there is no selection, students will be placed randomly into a Fine Arts course for next year.

Click HERE for Rising 7th Grade Students

Click HERE for Rising 8th Grade Students

Current 8th Grade Expectation Form - Action Needed

8th grade caregivers please be sure to complete the acknowledgement regarding the End of Year Expectations that was sent earlier this week.

Click HERE for the 8th grade caregivers link

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Over-the-Counter Medication Permission Form

The school physician for Framingham Public Schools has authorized the district’s school nurses to administer over-the-counter medications during the school day. These medications cannot be given without your written consent, so please click use the QR code and fill out one form for each student.