Dear Caregivers,
It was such a pleasure seeing so many families in the building on Wednesday! We hope that you were able to gain some valuable information after meeting with your student(s) teacher(s) and are ready to take on the “2022-2023” school year with us. We are thrilled we have the opportunity to gather together as a school community and plan to bring back some of the amazing events that make our partnership stronger.
Sincerely,
Brianne Padden, Grades K-3 Head of School
Tina DeVito, Grades 4-8 Head of School
The Affordable Connectivity Program is an FCC benefit program that helps ensure that households can afford the broadband they need for work, school, healthcare and more.
The benefit provides a discount of up to $30 per month toward internet service for eligible households and up to $75 per month for households on qualifying Tribal lands. Eligible households can also receive a one-time discount of up to $100 to purchase a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet from participating providers if they contribute more than $10 and less than $50 toward the purchase price.
The Affordable Connectivity Program is limited to one monthly service discount and one device discount per household. For more information, visit getmyinternet.org
Lottery Applications for the 2023-2024 School Year are now available! If you have a child or sibling that will turn five years old by August 31, 2023 please go online at https://learningfirstcharter.org/admission/ or come in the Main Office and complete an application. The application deadline is March 1, 2023. All applications require a birth certificate and two proofs of address. Reminder, a new application must be completed for any child that is on the current waitlist. Please contact Sally Ustaitis at (508) 799-7500 x1031 if you have any questions.
Bus Registration for the 2022-2023 School Year: In order to create the most efficient bus routes, all students must be registered. Please go to https://forms.gle/Yjc5Vztx8PVtGHbM7 to register if you have not done so at this time.
All applications and student information that were received by 8/18/2022 had been given to the bus company.
Parents that have not registered prior to this date will need to use an existing stop for the first two weeks. After the first two weeks, the routes will be updated based on the addresses listed on the applications and any bus stop change requests that they deem reasonable. The main office will inform families when the updated routes will begin. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the main office at (508) 799-7500 and press “8” or email Sally Ustaitis, sustaitis@learningfirstcharter.org.
Reminders from the School Nurse: Please be sure to send in any updated immunization records for your students or you can fax them to (508)753-9679.
If your child needs any kind of medication during school hours, we will need new doctors’ orders for this year on file.
Bubblers are still down so please send your child in with water.
8th grade families: This week was our high school informational session with Mrs. Moore. Thank you to all who came and participated!! If you were unable to make it, please check your email (as long as we have the correct one on file) and you should have access to the presentation with a video of me explaining the whole thing. It is about an hour long, so get some snacks and settle in! 🙂
The following are upcoming open house dates that you can take advantage of!
8th grade high school Open Houses:
St. Paul’s: Saturday, October 1st @10am
Bancroft: Thursday, October 13th @ 6pm and Sunday, October 23rd @ 1pm
Worcester Academy: Sunday, October 16th and Sunday, November 6th
Notre Dame: Sunday, October 23rd @1pm
St. John’s: Saturday, September 24th @9:30am and Tuesday, October 18th @ 6pm
All of the open houses require an online registration.
I look forward to working with you and your children on the next phase of their journey! If you have any questions or concerns please contact me at any of the following:
lmoore@learningfirstcharter.org, x1112, on dojo, or my school cell 508-374-3577 (call or text). Lisa Moore, JA counselor
Extracurricular Activities: Stomp practice is every Friday from 2:30-4:00 PM. Dismissal will be on Eastern Ave. promptly at 4:00 PM. Parents please remember to send in permission slips and medical forms.
Community Connections: The BIG E is back from September 16th – October 2nd with classic entertainment, exhibits, fair food, rides shipping, agriculture and competitions. The Big E is held at 1305 Memorial Ave, West Springfield, MA. Admission is $15.00 for adults and $10:00 for children ages 6-12. Children under age 5 and under are free. Gates open at 8:00 AM.
Day of Play! FREE Family Festival at Elm Park on Saturday, September 17, 2022 from 11:00 AM- 4:00 PM (rain date September 18th). There will be 50+ hands-on and interactive activities for children ages 3-10 years. There will be free books and giveaways.
Wachusett Mountain’s 12 Annual BBQ Fest will be held this Saturday, 9/17 and Sunday, 9/18 from 11:00 AM- 5:00 PM. There will be live music, family friendly activities such as inflatable’s and slides, giant lawn games and more! The SkyRide will operate on both days from 11:00 AM- 4:40 PM. Admission is $9.00 in advance for ages 13 and up ($13.00 at the door); juniors $6.00 in advance ($10.00 at the door). There are packages with admissions and SkyRide. This event will happen rain or shine.
St. Peter’s Parish Youth Basketball Program will start registrations on Sunday, September 18th from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM, Monday, September 19th from 7:00-7:30 PM and on Sunday, October 2nd form 10:00 AM- 12:00 PM. All registrations will take place in the parish center/ gym at 929 Main Street, Worcester (behind the rectory). Boys and girls 5 to 15 years of age (as of December 31, 2022) are eligible to register. Registration fees are $85 per child/ $110 cap per family and $50 for the instructional program. For more information please email 508foreveryoung@gmail.com or paulsuerichard@yahoo.com.
The 18th Annual stART on the Street is this Sunday, September 18th at 11:00 AM- 6:00 PM on Park Ave. between Pleasant and Highland St. This is central Massachusetts’ largest art, music and performance festival. The street will be filled with artists, crafters, kids activities, live comedy, live music and performances, and food- including trucks, booths, and a vegan food court.
Oct. 10: No School
Oct. 17: No School
Oct. 18: Picture Retake
Nov. 11: No School
Nov. 23-25: No School
Nov. 28: No School