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Monday, August 31st = DAY 4

Tuesday, September 1st = NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS 

Wednesday, September 2nd = DAY 5

Thursday, September 3rd = DAY 6

Friday, September 4th = DAY 1

Walsh is off to a great start of the school year! The 6th grade students are learning their way around the building and many have experienced the exciting accomplishment of successfully opening their lockers all by themselves! All of the students have been doing an outstanding job demonstrating our core values of ROAR (Respect, Ownership, Acceptance, and Responsibility).

I am looking for parents and guardians who are interested in joining the Walsh School Council. School Councils are designed to assist the principal by reviewing the School Improvement Plan, discussing school policies, and collaborating about ways to improve the entire Walsh Community. Please email me if you are interested in joining the School Council and/or if you have any questions.

Thank you and have a wonderful weekend,

Beth

1) Emergency Contact Sheet

2) Chromebook Agreement

This year's Walsh Musical is Alice by Heart. 

Written by Steven Sater and Jessie Nelson, with music composed by Duncan Sheik and lyrics by Steven Sater. 

In Alice by Heart, set during the London Blitz of 1941, young girl Alice Spencer seeks refuge from the horrors of war in her beloved storybook, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, as she grapples with the impending loss of her best friend, Alfred, who is suffering from tuberculosis. As Alice and Alfred escape into a dark version of Wonderland, they encounter various characters that reflect their struggles with grief, love, and the harsh realities of adulthood. 

Ultimately, Alice must confront her feelings and accept the painful truths of her life while finding hope amidst despair, as she learns what it means to grow up. 

Audition Workshops: 

Come discover what the Middle School audition process is like and practice what you will need to perform for auditions. 

  Wed 9/02, 2:45 pm - 4:30 pm • Audition Workshop: Dance 

  Thu 9/03, 2:45 pm - 4:30 pm • Audition Workshop: Music 

Auditions: 

All students interested in being in the cast need to attend Auditions on Sept. 8 and 9. Not all will be asked to attend Call Backs. 

Note: If unable to attend due to transportation issues, virtual auditions are an option. 

 Tue 9/08, 2:45 pm - 4:30 pm • Audition: Dance

 Wed 9/09, 2:45 pm - 4:30 pm • Audition: Music

 Thu 9/10, 2:45 pm - 4:30 pm • Audition: Call Backs 

Tech Crew will sign up using the same Participation Form and meet for the first time on September 17. 

Join the ParentSquare Group for After-School Theatre Information, forms, answers to Frequently Asked Questions, materials and theatre opportunities. CLICK TO GO TO GROUP POST

In honor of the 250th anniversary of the United States, Keep Framingham Beautiful (KFB) is excited to host Trash Bash 250! Our goal is to get 250+ folks in the community picking up litter from Wednesday 9/16 to Wednesday 9/23; ANY amount counts!

Be part of something BIG as our 250+ Trash Bash participants will join an estimated 20+ million volunteers worldwide as both National and World Cleanup Days are on Sunday 9/20.

We are seeking groups and individuals to be part of this amazing week-long event!

Here’s how you can help:

1. Do your own cleanup

2. Organize a cleanup with family or friends

3. Join one of our weekend group cleanups on 9/19 or 9/20

4. Report your results to our Facebook group or email stats to KeepFraminghamBeautiful@gmail.com.

Please fill out this google form to be part of this incredible community effort.

To promote student learning and mental health, and to reduce distractions during the school day, cell phones/smart watches and other non-school authorized electronic devices may not be used at any time during school hours. Limiting device use helps create a more focused learning environment and can improve students’ well-being by reducing social media usage during the school day.

If a parent/guardian chooses to send their child to school with a cell phone/smartwatch or other non-school authorized electronic device, it must be turned off and stored in the student’s backpack or locker.

Any cell phone/smart watch or non-school authorized device seen or used during the school day will be confiscated by staff, and parents/guardians will be notified. The device will be returned to the student at the end of the day.

Repeated violations will result in the device being held in the office until a parent/guardian meets with administration to pick it up.

When it is necessary to get an important message to your child during the school day, please call the main office and leave a message with the school secretary.

8th Grade students will enter the building at Door 21 (middle of building)

7th Grade students will enter the building at Door 22 (band and drama hallway)

6th Grade Students will enter the building at Door 17 (at the end of the building)

Any student getting breakfast will enter the building via the main lobby.

Dismissal Process: For the safety and efficiency of dismissal, we have outlined the following procedures:

1. Walkers and Pick-Up: Students who walk home or are being picked up will be dismissed first. This will help ease congestion and ensure a smooth transition for these students.

2. Bus Riders: Students who have a seat on a bus will be dismissed by bus. Our staff will be on hand to guide students to their designated buses and ensure they board safely.

Reminders:

- PLEASE DRIVE SLOWLY, stay alert, and watch carefully for students at all times.

- Please be respectful to all staff members directing traffic.

School Counselors

Mrs. Shaffer - 6th Grade Adjustment Counselor

Mrs. Kelley - 7th Grade

Mrs. Languzzi - 8th Grade - Spanish/English speaking

Nurse

Mrs. Reidt - School Nurse

Social Workers and School Psychologists

Mrs. White - Social Worker

Mr. Otto Johnson - School Psychologist

Ms. Stephanie Santana - School Psychologist - Spanish & Portuguese speaking

Kristen Dykeman - BRYT Teacher

Renee Conlin - BRYT Social Worker

Evelyn Gonzalez - Asst. Office Manager - Spanish speaking

Tyffany Segura Galvez - Assistant Office Manager  - Spanish speaking

Audrey Dunham - Special Education Team Coordinator - French speaking

Courtney Ryan - 6th grade Assistant Principal

Alma Barillas - 7th Grade Assistant. Principal - Spanish speaking

Christina Sickles - 8th Grade Assistant Principal

Beth Herrmann - Principal

Email: walshportal@framingham.k12.ma.us
Website: https://www.framingham.k12.ma.us/walsh
Location: 301 Brook Street, Framingham, MA, USA
Phone: 508-626-9181
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/walshmiddleschool/
Twitter: @WalshMSFramingh