Walsh Newsletter

Posted Date: 5/18/25 (8:30 PM)

Walsh Middle School

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Fire Officials Warn Against Laptop Fire Social Media "Challenge"

State Fire Marshal Jon Davine and Massachusetts fire chiefs are urging parents and educators to talk to youngsters about the risk of fire and injury posed by a recent social media "challenge."

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📣 PTO Board Members Needed for Next School Year!

All current PTO Board Members will be moving on, and we are actively seeking new leaders to step into these important roles for the upcoming school year.

We are looking to fill the following positions:

President
Vice President
Treasurer
Secretary

The PTO plays a vital role in supporting our students, staff, and school community. If you are interested in serving or would like more information, please contact Principal Johnson.

Thank you for considering this opportunity to make a positive impact!

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)

The original deadline for submitting payment and the permission slip was last Friday. However, we are allowing a brief extension—these items must now be submitted by Tuesday. Please note that students who do not meet this extended deadline will not be permitted to attend.

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

Spring Band Concert

Wednesday, June 5th @ 6:30pm

6th, 7th, and 8th grade band and jazz band students

Concert is at 6:30pm at Walsh (students arrive in concert attire between 6-6:15pm)

Concert is free and all are invited to attend!

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

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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.