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Monday, September 7 = NO SCHOOL - Labor Day

Tuesday, September 8th = DAY 2

Wednesday, September 9th = DAY 3

Thursday, September 10th = DAY 4

Friday, September 11th = DAY 5

We had a great week at Walsh!! It was wonderful for me to participate in multiple SEL (Social Emotional Learning) lessons throughout the week. It was great to see students collaborating with each other and having fun in the classrooms. I learned some new games that I hope to play with our staff in the future!

A quick 'shout-out' to ALL of the students...you are doing a GREAT job remembering to wear your Student ID badges! Keep up the great work!!!

I am still looking for School Council members. Please email me if you are interested in joining the School Council and/or if you have any questions.

I wish you and your family a wonderful long weekend,

Beth

1) Emergency Contact Sheet

2) Chromebook Agreement

The students will be taking the iReady diagnostic tests during their Math and English Language Arts classes next week. The schedule will be as follows:

- Tuesday, 9/8 & Wednesday 9/9 => Math

- Thursday, 9/10 & Friday 9/11 => Reading

**All students can access the read aloud feature, if they choose, during the Math iReady diagnostic. 
I encourage students to bring headphones/earbuds to use during math class next week.

Auditions for the Walsh Musical, Alice by Heart: 

 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 

Alice by Heart is a coming of age story taking place in London during World War II. Alice Spencer retells her favorite story about Wonderland to help herself and those around her deal with the challenges of the time and the transition to adulthood. This show has some mature themes about grief, loss, and mental wellness. 

Performance Dates: November 20-21.

• Rehearsals are Monday-Thursday from 2:45-4:30 and some Saturdays. 

• Students are required to attend when their character is rehearsing.

• Attendance at all performances is mandatory. 

• Students interested in Tech Crew should sign up on the Participation Form but should not attend auditions. 

• Only students auditioning are allowed to be present at audition sessions. 

• Students will addition for the dance in small groups. Vocal auditions can be done solo or in small groups.

Audition Materials are posted in the Walsh Theatre Arts 2026/2027 Parent Square Group and the Student Canvas page. Students may email Mrs. Doucette at sdoucette@framingham.k12.ma.us to be added to the Canvas Group. 

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.

Framingham Parks & Recreation is sponsoring a Middle School Cross Country program this fall. 

Program Details: 

Eligible: Middle School (grades 6-8)

Dates: Sept. 8-Nov. 26

Time: 5:30-6:30pm

Days: Tuesday & Friday

Location: Farm Pond, Bowditch Field

Fee: $40 Resident

Please contact Mr. Crowley for more information (ecrowley@framingham.k12.ma.us)

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