Learning First Charter Public School
Newsletter November 6, 2020
Sep. 1-Mar. 3: Applications for the 2021-2020 School Year Available Online
Nov. 11: No School
Nov. 16: Board of Trustees Meeting 6:00 PM
Nov. 25-27: No School
Dec. 21: Board of Trustees Meeting 6:00 PM
Dec. 24-Jan. 1: No School
Reminder: No School Wednesday, November 11, 2020
Inclement Weather Policy Update: We would like to inform families that Learning First Charter Public School will not be observing Snow Days during the 2020/2021 school year. Regardless of if we are still remote or back in-person, if there is inclement weather, please plan for remote learning days. All students will be expected to attend virtually and these days will not need to be made up at the end of the year.
During inclement weather the school building will be closed. If for some reason you did need to come to the building on these days, please contact the Main Office before you come to ensure someone will be available to assist you.
The Food Service Department is unable to serve meals during the inclement weather days. If Food Service is aware of the weather in advance, they will extend their hours the day prior.
Food Service: Due to the holiday next Wednesday, November 11th, the Food Service Department will change their late night (for next week only) to Tuesday, November 10th. They will serve meals from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm and 3:30 pm- 6:00 pm.
Regular days and hours for the “grab and go” style meals are Monday 10:00 am – 1:00 pm; Tuesday 10:00 am-1:00 pm; Wednesday 10:00 am- 1:00 pm or 3:30pm-6:00pm; Thursday 10:00 am-1:00 pm. Pick-up is on Eastern Ave. If you have any questions do not hesitate to contact Tasha Griffin, Food Service Director, at 508-799-7500 ext. 1114 or email at tgriffin@learningfirstcharter.org.
Special Education Department: Throughout the school year our Student Support Team will be emailing electronic documents to parents labeled Frontline. These documents are important for your perusal or signature. Please be sure to read in entirety then submit electronically if needed. If you have questions you may contact the Student Support AdminMs. Andino candino@learningfirstcharter.org or 508-312-6209.
Student Applications for the 2021-2022 school yearare now available! If you have a child whose sibling is turning five or older by August 31, 2021, please complete an application and return it to the main office or you can go online to https://learningfirstcharter.org/admission/. All applications require a birth certificate and two proofs of address to be complete. Completed applications should be submitted before March 3, 2021. The lottery will be held on March 5, 2021. A new application must be completed for each child, every school year. Please contact the Main Office for more information.
Grade 8 Families: Mrs. Moore has sent out multiple emails and Dojo’s with high school information as well as a webinar with the high school transition process. Please be sure you are checking for all of the latest updates regularly so you do not miss any information, updates and deadlines.
These are the upcoming open houses, tours and Q & A sessions
Bancroft virtual Tour request form:
Worcester Academy Fall Virtual Open House (register online)
Sunday, November 8, 2020
https://www.worcesteracademy.org/open-house
St. Paul’s Virtual Open House:
Pre-register at: https://www.saintpaulknights.org/admissions/virtual-open-house.cfm
Or you can just go to their website at saintpaulknights.org and a pop up will appear that you can click.
Thursday, November 19, 2020 (6:30 PM – 7:30 PM)
Virtual Q & A session for students with SHCPS alumni: Friday, November 13th 10:00am (zoom link)
Entrance exams (in person) Sat, Nov 14 @ 8:00am or Dec 4 @ 8:00am
Holiday Help: Learning First realizes that these are stressful times for all of us. Every year around the holiday’s we put up a “Giving Tree” and staff purchase gifts for families that need a little extra help! If you could use a few extra gifts around your tree this holiday season, please email Lisa Moore (lmoore@learningfirstcharter.org). It is completely confidential. All you have to do is send me an email with the following information:
-your first name
-how you want me to contact you (I have a school cell so I can get calls and texts the number is 508-374-3577, you can text me this info as well)
-the age of your child
-2-3 ideas for gifts for your child around the $25 price range (or gift cards to specific stores)
And yes, we will purchase for siblings that do not attend our school, so you can include them. (We usually don’t purchase for adult siblings who are working age).
I will then let you know I have the information or ask some clarifying questions, and will let you know when and how you can pick up your bag. It is usually ready the week that we go on break.
Message from the Nurse: The Department of Public Health has added a new influenza vaccine requirement for all grades of school from Kindergarten through Grade 12. This requirement was put in place to reduce influenza-related morbidity and to reduce the overall impact of respiratory illness in a population still facing the COVID-19 pandemic. Students will be expected to have received an influenza vaccine for the current influenza season (July-June) by December 31st unless they have a medical or religious exemption.
All Kindergarten, grade 3 and grade 7 students must have an updated physical and immunizations on file.
All physicals and immunization records must be fax sent to the school nurse Sarah Chysna, at schysna@learningfirstcharter.org or fax t0 (508) 753-9679.
Any doctor note that excuses an absence should be emailed to Ms. Burgos at jburgos@learningfirstcharter.org.
Community Connections: November is a month of giving back and thankfulness. With all that is going on in the world, what better time to talk to our children about what it means to be thankful and what it means in your own family. Encourage them to think of things to be thankful for and ways they can give back.
Some Ideas to get kids involved in a month of kindness and giving are to call a grandparent just because, write a thank you note or give a small gift to someone to brighten their day, sort toys to donate, help a neighbor or donate food to your local food pantry. Discuss with your child how giving back made them feel and what did they learn.
Project Giving Kids is a nonprofit organization that helps teach empathy and social responsibility to young people. You can visit them at https://www.projectgivingkids.org/ for more specific opportunities to volunteer or on ways to give back.
Gillette Stadium is hosting a drive-through holiday lights experience starting November 13th through January 2nd. Go enjoy the holiday themed light displays using the latest LED technology and digital animation while in the safety of your own vehicle. Admission is $35 per vehicle Monday – Thursday 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm and Friday – Sunday 5:00 pm -11:00 pm. Gillette Stadium is located at 1 patriot Place, Foxborough, MA.