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[3/3] Many thanks to @DanielstableInc for 60 🦃s! @AutoBrightCar for hosting a fundraiser = lots of toys! -Timothy's Toy Box for always remembering our families! @FramTeachAssoc for a grant to buy ❄️ clothes! -Framingham community for giving families have a brighter holiday.

[2/3] Each child got an outfit + 4-5 toys. Families provide info about each child & NHS students fundraise, shop, and then spend a morning wrapping over 1000 gifts. So many people contribute to make this project successful. To start, thank you to advisory teachers & students!

[1/3] The National Honor Society at FHS wrapped up their largest service project of the year. The Holiday Drive (food, toys, & clothing) runs Thanksgiving to Christmas. This year, they helped 62 Framingham families (143 kids from newborn-8th grade).

🕯️✨ Celebrating the Rich Traditions of Kwanzaa! 🌍🌟 To our vibrant school community observing Kwanzaa, may this festive season be filled with unity, creativity, and the warmth of shared traditions. Happy Kwanzaa! 🕊️🎆

🎄✨ Wishing You a Merry Christmas! 🎅🌟 To our amazing school community, may your Christmas be filled with joy, love, and the warmth of cherished moments. As we gather with family and friends, let's celebrate the spirit of giving, gratitude, and the magic of the season. 🎁🎄

It’s the last 'Good News' Newsletter for 2023! This DNA is jam-packed with awesome stuff. Take a look: https://t.co/0silXX7YHM #EmbracingDifferences #InspiringFutures

Winter Break begins this afternoon! Sending you all wishes of hope, health, and happiness! We look forward to welcoming students back on Tuesday, January 2, 2024.

🌨️❄️ Embracing the Magic of Winter on this First Day of the Season! ⛄️🌟 Happy First Day of Winter to our wonderful school community! As the snowflakes fall & the air turns crisp, let's welcome the season of cozy sweaters, hot cocoa, & the beauty of a winter wonderland. ❄️☕

Reminder! The deadline for Early Education (Preschool and Pre-K) Enrollment for the 2024 - 2025 School Year is tomorrow! If the interest exceeds the available openings, a lottery will take place to fill the available spots.

The information in this BeSMART smore was shared with FPS by local advocates in a collaborative effort to remind families about simple approaches that could save lives - specifically this holiday season:

Caregivers at Barbieri, Brophy, Harmony Grove, McCarthy, Stapleton, Cameron, and Fuller are invited to a monthly Title I PTO Meeting on January 29th to discuss curriculum updates, student needs, and share feedback. Learn more:

Due to a power outage as a result of the current weather, school at the FHS Thayer Campus is cancelled for today, Monday, December 18th. We will send a follow up message to the Thayer community later today with regard to tomorrow’s schedule.

Ready to Start Carpooling? Join a live webinar next Thurs., 12/21 @ 6PM hosted by CarpooltoSchool powered by Go Together. 📌 Get a walkthrough of the app 📌 Q&A 📌 Review the steps to get started 📌 Spanish & Portuguese Interpreters 📌 Learn more:

Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Updates from the Department of Health and Wellness:

Thinking about pursuing a Masters in Education? Join a live zoom on Thursday, December 21st from 3pm-4pm to learn about several opportunities for teachers of diverse backgrounds to earn their Masters in Education conveniently and affordably! RSVP Here: https://t.co/tE6sp13P6U

Early Education in #FraminghamSchools is evolving & the ultimate goal is Universal Pre-K for all 4yos the year before Kindergarten. Preschool & Pre-K applications will be accepted through 12/20 for the next school year. PR: https://t.co/WtkAGJicvu Smore: https://t.co/LS6cDjT9Ih

🎉 Kudos to Jeena Ann, winner of the Swiacki Children's Festival Essay Contest! 📚 Her outstanding essay, based on Dashka Slater's "Accountable," stood out among entries from 6th grade to high school. Jeena Ann was celebrated at FSU this month! 🏆📝 #ThrowbackThursday #Congrats

🌈 Brophy's ASD Team offers an unwavering commitment to autistic students' growth. Tailored support, empathy, & resilience create a nurturing, inclusive space for academic and personal success! 💙🧩 #ASDAdvocates #InclusiveEducation #EmbracingDifferences

Press Release: City of @Framingham_MA Receives an Official Invitation to Join the @Mass_SBA for a School Building Project Read more: https://t.co/6zKX36CUCr