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Barbieri Elementary School
Parent / Student Handbook
2018/2019
Barbieri Elementary School
100 Dudley Road
Framingham MA 01702
www.framingham.k12.ma.us/Domain/8
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
WELCOME TO THE BARBIERI SCHOOL COMMUNITY 4
WHAT MAKES BARBIERI UNIQUE? 5 MISSION OF BARBIERI SCHOOL 6
BARBIERI PLEDGE 7
GENERAL INFORMATION 8 QUICK REFERENCE NUMBERS 8
SCHOOL CALENDAR AND SCHOOL CLOSURE INFORMATION 9
BARBIERI SCHOOL CALENDAR 11 LOST AND FOUND 13 PETS 13 TOYS, HEADSETS, SPORTS EQUIPMENT AND ELECTRONIC DEVICES 13 VISITORS TO THE SCHOOL 13 TRANSFERS 13
SCHOOL PROGRAMS & GRADUATION 13
ABSENCES 13 DISMISSING YOUR CHILD 13 LATE ARRIVALS 14 WHEN PICKING UP YOUR CHILD AT DISMISSAL 14 WHEN STUDENT DISMISSING WITH OTHER BARBIERI PARENT 14
GIFTS 14 CHANGE OF ADDRESS AND TELEPHONE NUMBERS 14 MESSAGES TO CHILDREN 14 HOMEWORK 14 DANGEROUS OBJECTS 15 DRESS 15 FIELD TRIPS/FIELD TRIP CHAPERONES 15 STUDENT PICTURES 15
MEDIA PERMISSION 15
EMERGENCY PLAN 16
VIDEO SURVEILLANCE 16
SEARCH AND SEIZURE 17 BARBIERI WELLNESS POLICY 18
BARBIERI SCHOOL BARBIERI SCHOOL STAFF 2018-2019 19
PROGRAMS AND SERVICES 25 ART 25 MUSIC 25 PHYSICAL EDUCATION 25
SCHOOLWIDE TITLE ONE 25 INSTRUCTIONAL MEDIA CENTER 25 TECHNOLOGY 25 ENGLISH LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT (ELD) AND
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL) 26
SAGE 26
HEALTH EDUCATION CURRICULUM 26 SOCIAL WORK AND GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT 26
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SPECIAL EDUCATION 26
MEDICAL POLICIES ILLNESS 27
STREP THROAT 27 RASHES 27 INJURIES 27 PARENT MEDICAL RESPONSIBILITIES 27 WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT PEDICULOSIS (HEAD LICE) 28
DISCIPLINARY GUIDELINES/THE BARBIERI CARE PROGRAM 29
SCHOOL CHOICE 32
BUS TRANSPORTATION 32
LUNCH AND BREAKFAST PROGRAMS 32 RULES IN THE CAFETERIA 32 CAFETERIA, BISTRO SUPERVISORS 32
THE HOME-SCHOOL CONNECTION THE BARBIERI SCHOOL PARENT/TEACHER ORGANIZATION (PTO) 33 HOME-SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP 33 THE BARBIERI SCHOOL COUNCIL 33
BARBIERI SCHOOL PTO SLATE OF OFFICERS AND
LIST OF VOLUNTEER POSITIONS 34
SUPERINTENDENT’S HANDBOOK ADDENDUM 36
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WELCOME TO THE BARBIERI SCHOOL COMMUNITY:
A TWO-WAY BILINGUAL SCHOOL
AND AN INTERNATIONAL SPANISH ACADEMY
Barbieri is a school that reflects a microcosm of society in its diversity. It is a school
where children representing many cultural, social, ethnic, academic and linguistic backgrounds
work together in a challenging and exciting learning environment. Our belief is that all children
benefit from participating in an educational environment where everyone contributes and
everyone is celebrated for his or her strengths. We are excited that our school community
includes a nationally recognized Two-Way Bilingual program, a program for students with
developmental disabilities and a program for students with multiple handicaps. Together we
learn to embrace the fundamental human qualities of caring, compassion, understanding and
appreciation of others.
Our goals are:
To provide high quality instruction in Spanish and English for students in the
Two-Way program and for all students to progress academically according to
local and state curriculum frameworks and standards
To foster the development of positive cross-cultural and cross-age relationships
To involve parents and families in partnering with us to provide the highest
quality education for their children
Barbieri School has a long history of being in the forefront of innovative educational
change and as a result has achieved local, state and national recognition. In 2000, Barbieri’s
Two-Way program was recognized with a Portraits of Success award at the national conference
of the National Association for Bilingual Education. In 2004 – 2005, Barbieri was designated as
a Commonwealth Compass School by the Department of Education. Schools throughout the
State came to Barbieri to learn from our academic initiatives. In 2007, Barbieri was featured in
the book, Realizing the Vision of Two-Way Immersion: Fostering Effective Programs and
Classrooms published by the Center for Applied Linguistics. In 2010, Barbieri was designated an
International Spanish Academy by the Spanish Ministry of Education. In 2013, Barbieri
received 4th
place in the School of the Year, a competition sponsored by the Spanish Ministry of
Education and the Spanish Embassy presented to schools for excellence in Spanish education.
Last year, we celebrated the 25th
anniversary of our Two-Way Bilingual program and served as
the host site for the annual Southern New England Dual Language conference
Barbieri School will provide your child with a happy and successful educational
experience. Every individual is valued, nurtured and led to be the best that he can be. We are
pleased to have your family join our school community. “Nuestra casa es su casa.” Our house is
your house!
Susan J. McGilvray-Rivet, Ed.D.
Principal
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WHAT MAKES BARBIERI UNIQUE?
A Two Way Bilingual School
Recognized by the Spanish Ministry of Education as an International Spanish
Academy
A diverse school community representing many cultural, socio-economic,
ethnic and linguistic backgrounds
Home-School Partnership – involving the participation of hundreds of parents
and community volunteers in support of our school
instruction, tutoring, library, fund raising and other activities
Business and Institutional Partnerships with The Museum of Science, REI,
Framingham State College and other local organizations
Many family-based programs and presentations
Environmental Education Programs, including composting food waste from our
cafeteria
Before and After School Program run by FPS (7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.)
A Balanced Literacy Program
Numerous Creative Arts and Cultural Presentations
School Wide Title I academic support services
Supplementary Educational Tutoring Program for remediation and MCAS
support
Family Reading and Math Nights
A bilingual performing arts program
Before school extra curricular activities, such as: Chess Club, BOKS Fitness
Club, Lego Club and Robotics Club
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MISSION OF BARBIERI SCHOOL
The mission of Barbieri School is to prepare our students to become successful
global citizens. We challenge them to reach their academic potential and
teach them the value of cultural, economic and learning differences, with an
emphasis on bilingualism and biliteracy.
Vision
Barbieri School will be a vibrant learning community where:
All members of our school community are respected, valued and included.
All students are challenged and supported to reach their full learning
potential in all academic areas.
o for the two-way students this includes developing high levels of
proficiency in English and Spanish in all 4 areas of language:
listening, speaking, reading and writing.
Curriculum is aligned with national, state and district standards.
Parents are welcomed and engaged as partners in the education of their
children.
All staff are provided with on-going professional development aligned
with both school and professional goals.
Community partnerships support the mission of the school.
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Barbieri Pledge I am a proud Barbieri student. I care for my classroom and school. I care about my academic work. I respect myself and the people in my school community. I give my best effort every day. I am a proud Barbieri student. Juramento de Barbieri Estoy orgulloso de ser un estudiante de la escuela Barbieri Cuido mi salón y mi escuela. Me esfuerzo en mis trabajos académicos. Me respeto a mi mismo y a la gente de mi comunidad escolar. Hago mi mejor esfuerzo todos los días. Estoy orgulloso de ser un estudiante de la escuela Barbieri.
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General School Information
The Barbieri School Handbook has been designed to provide information to parents and students concerning the daily operations of the school.
School Address Barbieri Elementary School 100 Dudley Road Framingham, MA 01702 Website: www.framingham.k12.ma.us/barbieri Facebook: https//www.facebook.com/Barbieri School
School Hours Kindergarten – Grade 5: 9:05 a.m. – 3:05 p.m. On Early Release Days students are dismissed at 1:05 p.m. – lunch will be served. The Wednesday before Thanksgiving and the last day of school, dismissal is at 12:05 p.m. – no lunch will be served.
Arrival at School The school opens at 8:50 a.m. for school drop-off. We are unable to accommodate earlier drop-offs as there is no adult supervision before this time.
QUICK REFERENCE NUMBERS
Barbieri School (508) 626-9187
Absentee Call-In (508) 626-9187
Fax (508) 626-9176
Principal McGilvray-Rivet (508) 782-6001
Assistant Principal Dobles (508) 782-6004
Assistant Principal Davis (508) 782-6007
Nurse Mary Zentis (508) 782-6002 (ofc)
(508) 820-7953 (fax)
Guidance – Ms. Morrison (508) 782-6010
Social Workers – Ms. Quinn (508) 782-6012
Ms. Gabriel (508) 782-6009
Transportation (508) 626-9179
Parent Information Center (508) 424-3420
Food Servicees (508) 626-9109
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School calendar and school closure The Framingham Public School calendar is set each year by the Framingham School Committee
and is found on the district’s website and sent home with your child at the beginning of the
school year. We encourage you to go to the individual school calendars which can be found on
the district website, http://www.framingham.k12.ma.us. The calendar includes early release
days and pre-approved school closures. It is important that parents mark their calendars with
all dates and times when school is not in session to ensure appropriate child care during these
times.
School Closure Information Delayed Openings and School Cancellations In cases of inclement weather or other emergency necessitating the closing or delaying of
school, the Superintendent will make the decision. Central administration personnel then
notify the radio and television stations between 5:00 AM and 5:45 AM. A Blackboard ConnectEd
message will be sent to all families and staff and will be posted on the district’s website and the
following radio and Boston TV Channels:
WBUR-
radio
90.9 FM
WBZ-radio 1030 AM
WBZ-TV Channel 4 CBS
WCVB-TV Channel 5 ABC
WHDH-TV Channel 7 NBC
WLVI-TV Channel 56
CW
WFXT-TV Channel
25
Fox
In the event of a delayed opening, school start times will be delayed by 2 hours. All activities in the schools will continue as usual including the same dismissal time. Morning Preschool classes will be cancelled when the start of school is delayed. There will be no change in afternoon Preschool hours on delayed opening days. Dismissal for afternoon Preschool will be at the regular time. Emergency Closings On a rare occasion school may be closed due to a weather-related event. In this case, all children must be sent home, with the exception of those children scheduled to attend the Extended Day Childcare programs at the elementary schools. Elementary children enrolled in the Extended Day Childcare program will remain at their school and parents will pick them up as soon as possible, but no later than 5 p.m.
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1. The Superintendent would notify the school that busses would be arriving to take
children home at a specified time. 2. Dismissal procedures will be sent to parents via a Connect-Ed call and will be
located on the district’s website. It is important that parents keep their home, business and emergency numbers current with the school as these are the numbers, which will be called through Connect-Ed. Parents who plan to come to the school to pick up their child are strongly encouraged NOT to call the school and tie up the phone lines. Just come to the office and your child will be dismissed. It is imperative that each child knows where to go in the event that a parent cannot be notified. For parent peace of mind, this would also help in those rare cases when an emergency arises and a parent cannot get home to meet their child.
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2018 – 19 Barbieri School Calendar – Subject to Change
Date Event Time Friday, August 17
Kindergarten Bus Orientation and Playground Playdate
9:30 – 10:30 10:30 – 11:00
Tuesday, August 28 Welcome Back Luncheon for Staff 12:00pm Wednesday, August 29 First Day of School, Grades 1-12 9:05am - 3:05pm
Kindergarten Open House 9:30 - 10:30am
Thursday, August 30 First Day of Kindergarten 9:05am - 3:05pm
Monday, September 3 No School - Labor Day Thursday, September 13 PTO (Parent/Teacher Organization)Welcome Back Social (Refreshments) 6:30pm
Barbieri School & PTO Expo - Come find out about all events, clubs, etc. 7:00 - 8:30pm All Welcome, Childcare and Interpreter Provided
Sunday, September 16 Kindergarten Picnic 1:00 – 3:00pm
Monday, September 10 No School - Rosh Hashanah Thursday, September 19 No School – Yom Kippur Thursday, September 20 K - 2 Curriculum Night 6:30 – 7:30
Thursday, September 27 Picture Day All Day
Thursday, September 27 3- 5 Curriculum Night 6:30 – 7:30pm
Monday, October 8 No School – Columbus Day
Thursday, October 11 PTO Meeting – All Welcome (childcare and interpreter provided) 6:30 – 8:00pm
Sunday, October 14 Barbieri 5K and Fun Run
Thursday, October 18 Early Release – Parent Conferences TBD
Thursday, October 25 Early Release – Parent Conferences 9:00am - 2:00pm Thursday, October 25 Barnes and Noble Bookfair
Friday, October 26 Bus Driver Appreciation Coffee - All Welcome 9:15 – 10:30am
Thursday, November 1 Early Release – Parent Conferences 1:00pm Dismissal
Tuesday, November 6 No School - PD 7:00 - 8:30pm Thursday, November 8 Boosterthon Pep Rally
Thursday, November 8 Evening Conferences
Monday, November 12 No School - Veterans' Day
Monday, November 19 Boosterthon Fun Run Wednesday, November 21 Half Day - No Lunch 12:00pm Dismissal
Thurs., Nov. 22 & Fri., Nov. 23
No School - Thanksgiving Recess
Thursday, December 6 Early Release – Staff PD 1:00pm Dismissal
Thursday, December 13 PTO Meeting – All Welcome (childcare and interpreter provided) 6:30 – 8:00pm
Friday, December 21 Half Day - No Lunch 12:00pm Dismissal Mon., Dec. 24 –
Mon., Dec. 31 No School - Holiday Recess
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Tuesday, January 1, 2019 No School – New Year’s Day
Thursday, January 10 PTO Meeting – All Welcome (childcare and interpreter provided) 6:30 – 8:00pm
Saturday, January 12 Winter Wonderland Dance
Monday, January 21 No School - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Thursday, January 24 Family Math and Literacy Night January Report Cards – TBD
Sat., Feb. 2 & Sun., Feb. 3 Sat., Feb. 9 & Sun., Feb. 10
Barbieri Bilingual School Play
Friday, February 15 No School – Staff PD Mon., Feb. 18 - Fri., Feb. 22 No School - Winter Break
Thursday, March 7 Early Release – Staff PD 1:00pm Dismissal
Thursday, March 7 Spelling Bee and Book Bingo TBA
Thursday, March 14 PTO Meeting – All Welcome (childcare and interpreter provided) 6:30 – 8:00pm Sunday, March 31 Multicultural Night 3:00 – 6:00pm
Thursday, April 4 PTO Meeting – All Welcome (childcare and interpreter provided) 6:30 – 8:00pm
Friday, April 12 No School – Staff PD 7:00 – 8:30pm
Mon., Apr. 15 – Fri., Apr. 19 No School – Spring Recess
Thursday, April 25 Early Release – Parent Conferences 1:00pm Dismissal
Thursday, May 2 Early Release - Parent Conferences 1:00pm Dismissal
Sat. May 4 & Sun. May 5 Yard Sale
Thursday, May 9 Evening Conferences
Thursday, May 9 Staff Appreciation Luncheon Thursday, May 16 Early Release - Parent Conferences 1:00pm Dismissal
Thursday, May 16 PTO Meeting – All Welcome (childcare and interpreter provided) 6:30 – 8:00pm
Thursday, May 23 Early Release – Staff PD 1:00pm Dismissal
Monday, May 27 No School - Memorial Day
Monday, June 3 No School for Kindergarten - Incoming Kindergarten Orientation
Thursday, June 13 PTO Meeting – All Welcome (childcare and interpreter provided) 6:30 – 8:00pm *Monday, June 17 Tentative Last Day of School - Grades 1-5, see below, Half Day - no lunch 12:00pm Dismissal
* This date is based on NO School Cancellations during the school year. Should there be any school cancellations during the school year, one (1) day will be added on to this date for each school cancellation that occurs. Please note that the last few days should not be missed as that is when we celebrate Kindergarten & 5th Grade Graduations and Move Up Day for all grades. Last day of school for Kindergarten is the same day as their graduation day.*
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LOST AND FOUND
Items found and not claimed are placed on a table and clothes rack in the front office foyer area.
At the end of the school year unclaimed items will be donated to charity.
PETS There is a NO pet policy in the school to avoid allergic reactions.
TOYS, HEADSETS, SPORTS EQUIPMENT AND ELECTRONIC
DEVICES As a general rule, children are not allowed to bring toys, headsets, sports equipment, cell phones,
iPods or any electronic device to school. Too often these items are lost, broken or given away
without parental permission. This creates a needless disruption in the educational process.
VISITORS TO THE SCHOOL Parents are encouraged to visit the school. However, we ask that all parents check in with the
office before proceeding to classrooms. Please report to the office and sign in upon arrival. All
visitors and volunteers must wear identification badges. All adults who volunteer to work with
children must have a CORI check.
TRANSFERS When moving to another school district outside of Framingham, please complete the School
Departure Form which permits release of records, as soon as possible. You will then receive a
Massachusetts transfer card to take to your child’s new school. Records will be sent upon
request of the new school.
SCHOOL PROGRAMS AND GRADUATIONS If you would like your children to attend their sibling’s graduation, please send a note to their
teacher in advance. We cannot release students for school programs.
ABSENCES Whenever your child will be absent please call the school at 508-626-9187, prior to 9:00 a.m. on
the day of absence. Our voice mail will receive calls at any time. The school will endeavor to
contact parents as soon as possible should an unexplained absence occur.
Children are required to bring a written excuse for each absence or tardiness.
It is better for a child to enter late than to miss an entire day of school.
Doors are open at 8:50 a.m., fifteen minutes prior to the beginning of school. Children may not
enter the building prior to this time unless they are participating in a supervised activity, as there
are no adults on duty to provide supervision.
DISMISSING YOUR CHILD When you plan to have your child dismissed from school early, send a note advising her/his
teacher. This is not required in emergency situations, but in every case you must come to the
office to sign for your child’s dismissal.
In the event of an emergency, parents should call 508-626-9187 for dismissal. This call will be
verified by school personnel before the child is allowed to leave the building with someone other
than a parent.
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Please make every effort not to dismiss you child after 2:30 p.m. Classes are wrapping up for
the day and it is very difficult for the teachers and office staff to interrupt so close to the regular
dismissal time.
LATE ARRIVALS Children arriving to school late must report to the office, preferably with parent. Students are
considered tardy if they arrive after 9:05 a.m.
WHEN PICKING UP YOUR CHILD AT DISMISSAL Please read through the procedure carefully so that you are aware of the proper dismissal
protocol. If you have any questions, please find a staff person and they will be happy to help.
1. Parent/guardian enters through auditorium entrance and staff person checks off names of
student/s (same as last year).
2. Parent/guardian waits for students in front of the stage. Students will come in through the
music room and a teacher will walk students to waiting parents. To avoid congestion and
confusion we ask parents/ guardians exit as soon as they have their children.
3. Parent/ guardian exits with students by the ramp exit (near the piano). Follow the arrows.
4. Remaining students will sit in the auditorium to wait for parent/guardian by grade level
and are supervised by classroom teachers.
In order to make our dismissal go quickly and calmly, we ask that you exit the auditorium as
soon as you have your children. Parents/ guardians are responsible for supervision once their
children are picked up
In the situation where children are being picked up by other parents, both parents (driver and
guest) must send in notes informing the school of the dismissal plan. Without a note from both
sets of parents, children are expected to be dismissed in their regular routine.
GIFTS According to School Committee policy, teachers are discouraged from accepting gifts from
pupils without the permission of the Superintendent of Schools. The purpose of this ruling is to
discourage unnecessary competition among children and prevent hardship for families. If you
wish to show your appreciation for a teacher’s efforts, you might consider a note to the
Superintendent of Schools or a donation to the Barbieri PTO Teacher Appreciation Fund.
CHANGE OF ADDRESS AND TELEPHONE NUMBERS Please notify the school immediately when any change of address or telephone number occurs.
Changes in emergency phone numbers should also be reported. Unlisted numbers will be kept in
strict confidence at your request. Address changes need to be verified with a lease, bill or proper
documentation to verify the new address.
MESSAGES TO CHILDREN Messages for children tend to interfere with the educational process in the classroom. Therefore,
only emergency messages will be delivered.
HOMEWORK Homework is provided every night with the exception of Fridays or before holidays. According
to the following guidelines: K – 15 minutes (optional); Grade 1 – 15 minutes; Grade 2 – 15-30
minutes; Grade 3 – 15-30 minutes; Grade 4 – 30-60 minutes; and Grade 5 – 30-60 minutes. If
your child requires more than this amount of time or does not appear to be doing much
homework, contact his/her teacher. The use of assignment notebooks is encouraged. Youngsters
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who observe religious holidays that occur on regular school days are not required to complete
assignments.
DANGEROUS OBJECTS Children are not allowed to bring any weapon, knife, screwdriver or other potentially dangerous object to school. This includes pocketknives used in scouting. Items will be confiscated and parents will be contacted. Suspension from school is likely in such circumstances.
DRESS Children’s daily school appearance affects their academic and social performance. When
students feel good about the way they look they tend to do better in school.
Although there is no uniform dress requirement for students, it is expected that they will present
a neat and orderly appearance. When an extreme form of dress contributes in any way to the
disruption of the school the student will be provided with alternative apparel for the duration of
the day.
Wearing of lipstick and other make-up is not encouraged. Cosmetics, perfumes, hair sprays and
colognes should not be brought to school.
Children should be dressed to suit the weather. However, short shorts, bare midriffs, tank tops,
flip flops, and other beach type clothing are not appropriate. Parents should label all clothing –
including gym sneakers. Rubbers or insulated boots should not be worn all day in school. Shoes
or sneakers may be brought to wear or may be left in the locker or classroom during the school.
Occasionally, older children outgrow apparel, which is in excellent condition. If there are no
younger brothers and sisters you may wish to donate this clothing to the school. We will
distribute it to less fortunate students.
FIELD TRIPS
As part of the educational program in Framingham, children are occasionally taken on field trips
requiring bus transportation. Informational flyers will be sent home prior to each bus trip.
Parents who prefer that their children not participate in a particular trip should contact the
teacher. Parents need financial assistance with the cost of the trip should also contact their
child’s teacher.
FIELD TRIP CHAPERONES Teachers may request parent chaperones for some field trips. In such case, teachers will send
home a sign up request. Chaperones will be selected on a lottery basis by the teacher.
STUDENT PICTURES Student pictures are taken in the fall. All children are included in the class picture unless parents
specifically request that they not be.
MEDIA PERMISSION 603 CMR 23.07 (4) (a)
A school may release the following directory information: a student's name, address,
telephone listing, date and place of birth, major field of study, dates of attendance, weight
and height of members of athletic teams, class, participation in officially recognized activities
and sports, degrees, honors and awards, and post-high school plans without the consent of the
eligible student or parent; provided that the school gives public notice of the types of
information it may release under 603 CMR 23.07 and allows eligible students and parents a
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reasonable time after such notice to request that this information not be released without the
prior consent of the eligible student or parent. Such notice may be included in the routine
information letter required under 603 CMR 23.10. Student images are also photographed or
recorded for use including, but not limited to, the district and school websites or school-
sponsored websites and social media, school year books, team and club photos, class
pictures, and local cable and regional television programs. If parents or students do not
desire to have particular information or images released, they should put their decision in a
letter addressed to the Principal on or before Oct. 1 of each year.
EMERGENCY PLAN The Framingham Public School District has a comprehensive Emergency Management Plan. It
is expected that all students participate in the prescribed emergency drills in their schools as
instructed by the school administration and staff. It is imperative that students understand the
importance of engaging in these procedures in a serious manner so as to be fully prepared should
an emergency arise during the school day.
There are four types of drills that are required for all staff and students in all school buildings
during the school year:
Evacuation Drill – is used when it is important to move away from the building to a secure
location away from the building. This drill will take places at least three times per year under the
direction of the Framingham Fired Department.
Safety Drill – is used when a bomb-type threat is made to the safety of building. These drills
will take place at least two times per year.
Shelter in Place – is used to protect staff and students from incidents and/or distractions that are
taking place in the hallway. A hold in place implies that instruction should continue within the
classroom, and that students should remain in the classroom until further notice. These drills will
take place at least two times per year.
Lockdown – is used to protect staff and students from a threat inside the building. It is to be
used when it may be more dangerous to evacuate the building than it is to stay in a secure
classroom within the school. These drills will take place at least two times per year.
Emergencies are unexpected, unpredictable, and take many forms. No one can ever be fully
prepared for everything that may happen as each situation happens in its own unique context.
However, the district Incident Management Plan is designed to provide a proven framework
within those unique situations on which leaders and staff can rely. When a school’s procedures
are well rehearsed and automatic, the opportunity for a school leader to assess the situation and
make appropriate immediate decisions is greater.
VIDEO SURVEILLANCE The Framingham Public Schools utilizes video surveillance equipment to ensure the health,
welfare, and safety of all students, staff, and visitors, and to safeguard District facilities and
equipment.
SEARCH AND SEIZURE The Supreme Court of the United States of America has ruled:
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1. A warrant is not required before a teacher or school administrator conducts a search of a
student suspected of violating a school rule or criminal statute.
2. Probable cause is not required before a student may be searched; rather before conducting
a search, the teacher must have “reasonable grounds for suspecting that the search will
turn up evidence that the student has violated or is violating either the law or the rules of
the school.”
3. The search must be reasonable in its scope as well as its inception.
The Principal, Assistant Principal or the principal’s designee are entitled to conduct a search of a
student’s person, assigned locker and immediate possessions, including, but not limited to,
backpack, personal property (wallet, pocketbook, etc.) and vehicle on school grounds whenever
the school administrator has a reasonable suspicion that the student has violated or is violating
the law or the rules of the school relating to drug and/or alcohol/tobacco and/or student safety.
Regarding lockers and desks:
1. Master keys and copies of combinations for lockers are retained by the school
administration.
2. The school administration retains the right periodically to conduct locker and desk
searches, when warranted, in compliance with these rules.
3. All students should be aware that the school administration may permit specially trained
“search dogs” to patrol the schools upon occasion, under the supervision of law
enforcement officials and completely at the discretion of the administration, and that the
administration shall cooperate completely with all law enforcement officials relative to
the results of any searches that may be performed during such dog patrols including,
without limitation, delivering any contraband discovered to said officials.
4. All students should also be aware that school lockers and desks assigned to individual
students by the school’s teachers or administration remain the property of the school and
that the administration reserves the right to open and inspect any locker or desk and its
contents at any time. In the event that any illegal substances, weapons, tobacco products,
or other contraband are found in the locker or desk assigned to a student, that student
shall be presumed to possess that contraband and shall be subject to immediate and
appropriate discipline. Students have no right to privacy in the lockers or desks assigned
to them or in the belongings students store in those lockers.
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BARBIERI WELLNESS POLICY Barbieri School encourages and promotes wellness throughout our school. In order to better
promote wellness and align with the Framingham Public School Wellness Policy we have
adopted the following food policy. Students will be receiving “consistent nutrition messages
from all aspects of the school program.”
The following are changes that were put in place in September 2010 and are in
accordance with state and federal guidelines.
1. Food used during lessons and as a reward: Under no circumstances will food be used
as any kind of incentive. Food will also not be used to support lessons in the classroom. For
example, your child will not be learning math by counting and eating M&M’s.
2. Birthdays: We will be celebrating Birthdays with a no food policy. Due to allergies
we ask that birthdays be celebrated without cupcakes or treats. We understand many parents and
children like to celebrate with cupcakes and treats, but are asking for you to do that at home.
Parents may send in a special item to celebrate, such as pencils, erasers or bookmarks.
3. Classroom celebrations: Throughout the year each classroom may have classroom
celebrations for certain events, such as “Red Sox” day or “Pajama Day”. Before the celebrations
teachers will have a sign-up list for healthy food items that are within our wellness policy.
Before major holidays staff will discuss how we will celebrate so that the entire school is on the
same page. Under no circumstance will candy or soda be allowed in school.
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Barbieri School Staff 2018-2019
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F I
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Location Name E-Mail Phone
Principal Dr. Susan McGilvray- Rivet [email protected]
508-626-9187
Assistant Principal Dr. Ricardo Dobles [email protected]
Assistant Principal Mrs. Maria Davis [email protected]
Office Manager Ms. Diane Cartier [email protected]
Bilingual Secretary Mrs. Liannys Alvarez [email protected]
Nurse Mrs. Mary Zentis [email protected] 508-782-6002
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Room 110
Mrs. Idalgisa Sierra [email protected]
508-782-6043
Ms. Consuelo Manche (Aide) [email protected]
Room 112
Mrs. Alejandra Gray [email protected]
508-782-6067
Mrs. Thelma Paredes (Aide) [email protected]
Room 113
Mrs. Luz Vallejo [email protected]
508-782-6040
Mrs. Dania Dillon (Aide) [email protected]
Room 119
Ms. Aisha Chalita [email protected]
Mrs. Martha Merlos (Aide) [email protected]
Room 120
Mrs. Nelly Robles-Gonzalez [email protected]
508-782-6097
Mrs. Maria del Carmen (Aide) [email protected]
Kin
der
- 5
th
Room 123
Ms. Lynne Davis [email protected]
508-782-6780
Ms. Jo-Ann Murray (Asst) [email protected]
Ms. Kelsey McDonald [email protected]
Ms. Lissette Gotera (Assistant)
Mr. Connor Brown (Aide) [email protected]
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Ms. Livia Cordova (Aide) [email protected]
Ms. Carmen Acevedo (Aide) [email protected]
1st
GR
AD
E
Room 205 Ms. Ruth Del Rosario [email protected]
Room 206 Mrs. Amarilis Velez [email protected] 508-782-6017
Room 207 Ms. Lisa Martino [email protected] 508-782-6035
Room 208 Mrs. Ana Maria Chacon [email protected] 508-782-6046
Room 209 Mrs. Melania Asch-Paniagua [email protected] 508-782-6080
2n
d G
RA
DE
Location Name E-Mail Phone
Room 200 Ms. Silvia Valles de la Huerta [email protected] 508-782-6023
Room 201 Mrs. Marilyn Rodriguez [email protected] 508-782-6049
Room 202 Mrs. Jocelynne Mackay [email protected] 508-782-6018
Room 203 Ms. Marina Webber [email protected] 508-782-6036
Room 301 Mrs. Anahe Cabezas [email protected]
3rd
GR
AD
E
Room 400 Ms. Elena Unschuld [email protected] 508-782-6068
Room 401 Mrs. Lauren Foley [email protected] 508-782-6024
Room 402 Mr. Hugo Fernandez [email protected] 508-782-6086
Room 403 Mrs. Rebecca Lally [email protected] 508-782-6052
Room 300 Ms. Patricia Kryzak [email protected] 508-782-6060
Room 111
Ms. Sarah Pogson [email protected]
508-782-6057
Ms. Gloria Urbina (Assistant) [email protected]
4th
GR
AD
E
Room 405 Ms. Kristin Arnold [email protected]
Room 406 Ms. Luisa Escallon [email protected] 508-782-6051
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Room 407 Mrs. Katy Shander-Reynolds [email protected] 508-782-6032
Room 408 Ms. Eva Arrojo Rubio [email protected]
Room 314 Ms. Nicole Noa [email protected]
Room 409
Mr. Kaleb Smith [email protected]
Ms. Michele Dillon (Assistant)
5th
GR
AD
E
Room 314A
Mrs. Patricia Martino [email protected]
508-782-6072
Ms. Ann Croatti (Assistant) [email protected]
Room 315 Mrs. Luz Ostrosky [email protected] 508-782-6071
Room 315A Mrs. Teresa Burke [email protected] 508-782-6083
Room 322 Ms. Laura Goldman [email protected] 508-782-6079
Room 323 Mrs. Cristina Sandza-Donovan
[email protected] 508-782-6074
Ms. Maria Martinez (Aide) [email protected]
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Position
Room
Name
Phone
Resource Room
305 Ms. Paula Cantor - Gr. 5 [email protected]
304 Ms. Lisie Haustein- Gr. 4 [email protected] 508-782-6062
311 Ms. Casey Anthony- Gr. 3 [email protected]
310 Ms. Lucia Felix- Gr. 2 [email protected] 508-782-6082
110B Mrs. Rebeca Duboshinsky- Gr. K-1
508-782-6058
311 Luvia Berduo (Asst) [email protected]
Literacy Coaches
114 Ms. Rebecca Center [email protected] 508-782-6055
PD Center
Mrs. Margaret Fawley [email protected] 508-782-6013
ELL Coach PD
Center Mrs. Jill Davan [email protected] 508-782-6061
Math Coach PD
Center Ms. Melissa Cacciapaglia [email protected] 508-782-6084
English Language Development
114 Ms. Rebecca Center- Gr. K
[email protected] 508-782-6055
114 Ms. Caryn O'Toole- Gr. K & 1
[email protected] 508-782-6089
114 Ms. Cora Jeyadame- Gr.1 [email protected]
302 Ms. Antonella D'Eramo- Gr. 2
[email protected] 508-782-6061
114 Mrs. Danica Champion- Gr. 3
[email protected] 508-782-6047
404 Mrs. Elissa Washburn- Gr. 4
[email protected] 508-782-6068
404 Mrs. Amy Pogoriler- Gr. 4
309 Mrs. Susan Rosser- Gr. 5 [email protected] 508-782-6042
Art
116 Ms. Jillian Webberson [email protected] 508-782-6059
320 Ms. Elizabeth Glennon [email protected] 508-782-6090
Music
107 Mr. Jack Corbett [email protected] 508-782-6085
108 Mrs. Cindy Moore [email protected] 508-782-6026
Physical Education Gym
Mrs. Jane Lacy [email protected] 508-782-6025
Ms. Allison Navarro [email protected] 508-782-6088
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Social Emotional Behavioral Coach
316 Ms. Lisa Stahl [email protected]
Social Workers
121 Ms. Kelly Quinn [email protected] 508-782-6012
122 Mrs. Tracy Gabriel [email protected] 508-782-6009
Health Education Mrs. Michelle Kinsella [email protected] 508-782-6162
Psychologist
308 Ms. Susannah Hansen [email protected] 508-782-6087
SAGE
306 Mrs. Nancy deRomero [email protected] 508-782-6030
Title One
IMC Cubby
Mrs. Maria Grassi [email protected] 508-782-6029
IMC Cubby
Mrs. Ofelia Caballero [email protected] 508-782-6015
110A Ms. Lorry Wright [email protected]
Occupational Therapist
119A Mrs. Christine Bugden [email protected] 508-782-6016
Special Education Tech
308 Ms. Jennifer Linera [email protected] 508-782-6881
Physical Therapists
Ms. Stephanie Collier [email protected] 508-782-6883
Mr. Paul McCraken [email protected] 508-782-6978
Adaptive PT Ms. Alison Houghtaling [email protected] ….
Hearing Ms. Jo-Ann Whitman [email protected]
Library Aide IMC Mrs. Joeleen Morenzetti [email protected] 508-782-6081
Cafeteria
Ms. Doreen Schezer, Manager Mr. Mike Moretti, Head Custodian
Custodians
Ms. Milagros Rivera Mr. Miguel Maribel, Assistant
Ms. Sonia Rodrigues Mr. Vincent Foody, Assistant (Nights)
Ms. Diane Imof Mr. Tim Farrell (Nights)
Position Room Name E-Mail Phone
Speech
117 Mr. Anthony Gregory [email protected] 508-782-6020
312 Ms. Damarys Rivera [email protected] 508-782-6014
Guidance Counselor 317 Ms. Rebecca Morrison [email protected] 508-782-6010
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PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
ART The Visual Art Program provides an opportunity for student artists to engage in creative
experiences while learning to work in many different media. Design, Observation
and Expression are a few essential standards of our curriculum. Drawing, Printmaking,
Painting, Collage and Sculpture will be explored. Creating art can be messy, you may send your
child to school with a larger tee shirt to protect his or her school clothes.
MUSIC Many experiences are provided so as to help our children develop musical skills that can be
enjoyed throughout life. Among these are: singing, listening, creative movement, folk dancing,
originality of songs and dances and performances. Various instruments, rhythms and tunes are
used along with recordings of exemplary works. In the process, music is related to other areas of
the curriculum such as Social Studies, Art and Physical Education.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION The activities presented in Physical Education classes are fun but this is just a by-product of the
discipline itself. Movement is experienced in terms of the children’s environment and bodies.
Success in individual and team activities is important to the physical and emotional growth of
each child and is one of the main emphases of the program. A variety of activities is presented to
children at all levels in an effort to meet the needs of each child.
We suggest that youngsters not wear their “best clothing” on scheduled gym days. Sneakers are
required.
SCHOOLWIDE TITLE ONE Barbieri School receives academic support from the federally funded Title One program. It
offers individually guided learning in language, reading and mathematics to students in Grades K
through 5.
There are five Title One teachers at Barbieri School. The criteria used for selecting their
students include teacher and staff referrals and the results of pre-program testing.
INSTRUCTIONAL MEDIA CENTER The Instructional Media Center (IMC) is a large open area at the heart of Barbieri School. It is
used by hundreds of students, staff and parents each day as they frequent the library, conference
room, Computer Lab, Special Education Resource Rooms, Speech, Title One and the Photo-
Copy Center. Individual research, browsing for books, group readings, tutorial support and
School Team Meetings are common sights in the IMC. Flags in the area represent a few of the
many countries of our children’s ancestry.
TECHNOLOGY Barbieri School introduced a new, up-dated computer lab in 2011. Grade K – 2 students are
scheduled for weekly time in the lab. All Grade 3 - 5 students have access to I-Pads or Chrome
Books and no longer use the computer lab on a regular basis. All classrooms are connected to a
town-wide network that allows local, state and national communications.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT (ELD) AND ENGLISH AS A
SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL) In the primary grades English Language Development is provided to all students in the Two-
Way Bilingual Program. In addition, English as a Second Language is provided to all children
who are still considered to be limited English proficient.
SAGE The SAGE program is designed to support children who are academically and intellectually
advanced. Assistance is provided on both pullout and in-class basis. Teachers and/or parents
refer children. Testing determines eligibility. Services are provided in grades 2-5.
HEALTH EDUCATION CURRICULUM Believing that a healthy body is vital to success in school and life, staff at Barbieri School
emphasizes a Health Education Program that helps children learn proper nutrition, exercise and
safety procedures. Smoking, drugs and alcohol abuse issues are addressed and at the fifth grade
students are provided with programs on human anatomy and physiology including the
reproductive functions. The latter is offered in the belief that parents will support their children
with positive value development at home. If you wish to have your child excused from this
instruction, please contact the school in writing.
Our nurse, health educator, physical education instructors and classroom teachers teach the
comprehensive Health Education Program offered to the children at Barbieri, along with visiting
personnel from the MetroWest Medical Center who assist with presentations on:
1. Nutrition and dietary disorder including weight control
2. Health concepts and safety
3. Heimlich Maneuver and CPR training
4. First Aid
5. Special chronic illness situations; i.e., diabetes, epilepsy, asthma
6. Drug and other Subtonic Abuse Education
7. Personal hygiene
8. Self-care and evaluation of illness
9. Human Reproduction and Sexuality
10. Exercise, Fitness and Wellness
11. Disease Prevention
12. Genetics Factors
13. Cardiac Health
14. Respiratory Health
SOCIAL WORK AND GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT The guidance counselor and social workers at Barbieri School work with students, parents and
staff to promote the intellectual, social and emotional growth of each child. Services are
available for all children at the school in both Spanish and English. Emphasis is on prevention
through involvement in a relationship of trust which, in turn, may be used to effect growth.
SPECIAL EDUCATION When a child encounters persistent learning difficulties it may become necessary to assess
her/his needs with the assistance of the School Evaluation Team (SET). The teacher, guidance
counselor, social worker, psychologist, literacy specialist or other pertinent staff members meet
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with the parents to discuss alternatives. Their recommendations may include testing or further
review to determine the need for Special Education evaluation. The SET or individual parents
can make this type of request; however, the actual provision of special education service requires
the formation of an Individual Education Plan (IEP) for the child. This is developed at a TEAM
meeting chaired by a Special Educator from the Special Education Department. All IEP’s must
be approved and signed by parents.
MEDICAL POLICIES
ILLNESS
When your child has severe cold symptoms such as a cough, sore throat, fever or rash, or other
acute complaints, please do not send her/him to school. If illness symptoms arise at school, the
nurse will evaluate the situation and decide if the child should remain in school or be sent home.
Parents or persons listed on the emergency contact sheet will be expected to pick up the child.
Contagious diseases such as: hepatitis, chicken pox, meningitis, or other communicable diseases
are controlled by the Framingham Board of Health and must be reported to them at 508-620-
4827. Pupils who have had a communicable disease cannot be readmitted without a release card
from the Board of Health. Excluding ill students and maintaining current up-to-date
immunization records prevents spread of disease.
STREP THROAT If a physician has taken a throat culture, the child should remain at home until the results of the
test are known. If positive, the student must remain out of school until medication has been
taken for 24 hours.
RASHES Any child who has an undiagnosed rash should remain at home until it has been determined that
it is not infectious.
INJURIES In the event of injury, the child will be maintained at the school if at all possible until parents or
an emergency person is contacted and arrives.
In the event of a 911 emergency, an ambulance will be called and a family member or familiar
adult will accompany the child from the school.
PARENT MEDICAL RESPONSIBILITIES Parents have the following medical responsibilities:
1. Health Profile sheets will be sent home with children in grades K, 4, and all new
students. They are kept with the student’s medical record in the nurse’s office. These
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forms should be up to date with any new medical information, as well as current
emergency numbers.
2. In the event of illness or injury, a child can only be released from the
school to a parent or a designated, responsible adult.
3. Emergency contact cards are sent home each year. Please list permissible
telephone numbers of persons who are likely to be home when you are out.
Be certain to get their approval first. If you change jobs during the school year, don’t
forget to give the school your new work number.
4. If parents elect to have mandated screenings done by their private physician,
please provide the school nurse with your private physician’s findings.
5. Please notify the school when your child will be absent.
6. Follow all medication procedure to the letter.
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT PEDICULOSIS (HEAD LICE) The head louse is a parasitic insect that inhabits the hairy surface of the scalp, preferring the nape
of the neck and area behind the ears. It is small (1-2 mm) and clings to the hairs.
The nits or eggs are grayish-white and are firmly attached to a shaft of hair close to the scalp.
Eggs hatch in about a week and mature in about 8-9 days and feed on human blood. Itching is
the major symptom of louse infestation.
Head lice can be acquired by coming into close contact with an infested person, by wearing
infested garments, such as coat, hats and scarves; by using contaminated combs and brushes, by
lying on infested carpets or beds, or by resting against upholstered furniture contaminated by an
infested person. Please remind your children that they should not share combs or hats.
Diagnosis of head lice infestation (pediculosis), is made by direct inspection of the hair and
scalp. The parasite is not always seen and so finding the nits generally makes the diagnosis.
Once head lice are found, the problem should be taken care of promptly in order to prevent it
from spreading to others. Special shampoos eliminate head lice quickly and easily. This should
be followed by use of a fine toothcomb to eliminate dead lice and nits. Once lice are removed
from the hair and scalp, the problem of reinfestation may still exist because lice can survive in
the environment for up to four days. Also, nits, which normally hatch in about ten days, can lie
dormant for several weeks. They can reinfect you or your family and need to be eliminated at
the time of treatment. You need to disinfect your home by washing clothing, towels and bedding
and by using an insecticide available at your pharmacy without a prescription for items that
cannot be washed or dry-cleaned; i.e., upholstery, carpets, etc. If one member of your family has
head lice, all family members should be inspected periodically for two weeks.
Parents and the school working together provide the best approach to preventing or correcting
lice problems. Please contact us if you have any concerns.
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DISCIPLINARY GUIDELINES
THE BARBIERI CARE PROGRAM
CARE
Guide
Why did Barbieri develop CARE? Based on feedback from staff, families and students, we have developed a School Wide Positive
Behavioral System. The goal of the CARE program is to create a regular, predictable, positive
learning environment.
What does CARE stand for?
C stands for “Classroom and School”; “Clase y Escuela”: We take care of the classroom and
school physical environment, materials, our own belongings and the belongings of others
A stands for “Academics”; “Académico”: We take learning seriously and complete our
schoolwork and homework. We are prepared to learn. We show that we are capable and
competent students. We improve in our learning.
R stands for “Respect toward myself and others”; “Respeto a mi mismo y los demás”: We
allow for everyone to feel safe and comfortable at school. Each person has the right to their own
opinion, to positive relationships and to be treated well. We connect with others. We have a
cooperative attitude and show self-control.
E stands for “Effort”; “Esfuerzo”: We give our best and do high quality work. We try hard,
work hard, and strive ahead. We have a positive attitude.
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How does CARE work? All staff members teach and acknowledge the same CARE values and behaviors (See the
Barbieri CAREs Matrix) using the following components:
1 Sunshine ticket raffle and rewards
2. CARE Student of the Week
3. CARE Assemblies
4. Community Spirit Days
5. Barbieri School Pledge
6. Barbieri School Song
All staff members follow a system of consequences to discourage behavior that interrupts
learning using the following components:
1. Cloud Classroom Consequence System
2. CARE Self Reflection (to be sent home when student behavior has not improved)
3. Barbieri Office Referral Form
How will parents know how their own child is doing in the CARE program?
A CARE Report will be sent home on a regular basis. Please support your child as a student by
reviewing the CARE Report with them.
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Barbieri CAREs
SETTING
Lockers Hallway Playground Bistro
Library/
Comp Lab
Bus Assembly Bathroom
Classroom and school
Leave your
locker ajar.
Keep a neat
locker. Care for
your own belongin
gs.
Walk in a straight line on
the right in your
line order.
Use equipment properly. Keep the
playground clean.
Remember your
belongings.
Keep the Bistro clean.
Use materials
& equipment properly.
Return books on
time.
Keep the bus clean.
Leave the area
clean.
Keep the bathroom
clean.
Academics
Get the materials
you need.
Move quickly, silently,
and safely.
Make a plan. Try
new things. Be ready at
line-up time.
Stay seated,
raise your hand if
you need something
.
Use your time to learn.
Take your belonging
s with you.
Listen, watch,
and learn.
Go only when you need to.
Get back to class
quickly.
Respect for self and others
Keep volume
low (voices
and lockers). Cooperat
e with others.
Keep hands at
your sides.
Hold the door.
Play safe. Share
equipment. Be polite.
Use good manners.
Work quietly.
Use inside voices
and kind words. Keep
hands at your sides.
Sit quietly in one
spot. Use appropriat
e applause.
Respect others’ privacy.
Effort
Use time to get
and put away your
belongings.
Focus on your goal.
Include others. Be a good sport.
Use indoor voices.
Challenge yourself.
Stay in your seat. Be safe.
Participate
appropriately.
Wash your hands.
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SCHOOL CHOICE
All children must be enrolled at the Framingham Public School’s Parent Information Center at
454 Water Street (508-424-3420). At that time school assignments will be made. Parent/child
selections will be honored on a space available basis.
Changes in assignments must be made through the Parent Information Center. Under normal
circumstances such requests will only be honored at the end of each school year.
BUS TRANSPORTATION
Bus transportation is provided for all students living 2 or more miles from school. It is one of the
safest modes of getting to and from school, but youngsters should observe the following
precautions: Children should wait until the bus comes to a full stop and the driver opens the door
before approaching the vehicle for boarding. They should find a seat quickly, buckle their seat
belt and remain seated until leaving the bus. Shouting, roughhousing, littering and throwing of
objects are not permitted. If necessary, children whose behavior constitutes a hazard will be
removed from the bus after sufficient warnings are left unheeded. Behavior at the home bus stop
is also our concern. Please caution your children to be extremely careful while waiting for the
bus each morning.
Insurance restrictions require that only regular bus riders use the conveyance. Children are not
allowed to use other buses for after school visits. Seatbelts are provided for every child. Parents
are asked to assist the school in encouraging children to use this important safety feature.
Students who live less than 2 miles from school may apply for bus transportation Online or at the
Parent Information Center. Applications are available through the parent portal or on the district
website. Students may walk to school, but parents should know that police crossing guards are
not provided for walkers.
Children in grades 4 and 5 may ride bicycles to school. A parent permission must be completed.
Permission forms are available in the office. There is a bike rack at the main entrance to the
school. If students do ride to school, they are encouraged to lock their bike at the rack.
CAFETERIA, THE BARBIERI BISTRO Breakfast and lunch are served at Barbieri School. Breakfast consists of cereal, milk, juice, a
bagel or muffin and fruit. Lunches are designed to provide one-third of a child’s daily food
requirements. They include one carton of milk – 2% white or chocolate – along with the meal.
The menu varies daily and is published and sent home with each child at the outset of each
month. Milk may be purchased separately for .60 cents and alternative sandwich lunches are
offered.
The price for school lunch for 2018-19 will be $2.50. The price for breakfast is $1.75.
The Federal Government subsidizes all meals. People on low or moderate incomes may be
eligible for complete (free) or partial (reduced) price reductions. Applications are sent home at
the beginning of the school year and are available at all times through the school office.
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RULES IN THE CAFETERIA, THE BARBIERI BISTRO Children are encouraged to talk to each other, but excessively loud noise is discouraged.
Once seated, children should remain at their tables until dismissed.
Exchanging or abuse of food should not occur.
Use of good table manners is required.
Children at all grades assist with cafeteria clean up.
Students separate their food waste (for composting) from the garbage, and return silverware and
trays for washing and future use. By composting and washing reusable trays and silverware, we
have significantly reduced our waste.
CAFETERIA, THE BARBIERI BISTRO SUPERVISORS On occasion it is necessary to find a substitute for one of our Cafeteria Supervisors. If you
would be interested in subbing for a day or two at a time would you please call the school (508-
626-9187) and leave your name.
THE BARBIERI SCHOOL PARENT/TEACHER ORGANIZATION (PTO) The Barbieri School Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) work for the betterment of Barbieri
School programs and facilities. Every parent and staff person is considered a member of the
PTO and entitled to participate in its monthly meetings. Officers are elected for two-year terms.
HOME-SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP Barbieri School actively recruits parents as volunteers. Your help is needed in the library, on
field trips, in the classroom, on the PTO and in numerous other areas. This is a good way to get
to know your child’s school and teacher. A Home-School Partnership information sheet will be
sent home at the outset of the school year. Please remember to stop by the office to complete a
CORI form (Criminal Offender Record Information). This is a process mandated by law and all
volunteers must fill one out.
THE BARBIERI SCHOOL COUNCIL The Barbieri School Council is a representative group of parents, staff and community members
who work with the principal to create the School Improvement Plan and serve as an advisory
committee. The emphasis is on improving the quality of our programs and services.
Members are elected in September for three-year terms. Parents who wish to nominate
themselves or others should contact the PTO President.
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2018 - 2019
PTO SLATE OF
OFFICERS AND LIST OF
VOLUNTEER POSITIONS
“I cannot believe that the purpose of life is
(merely) to be happy. I think the purpose of life
is to be useful, to be honorable, to be
compassionate. I think it is above all to matter,
to count, to stand for something. To have it
make some difference that you lived at all.” Leo
Rosten
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2018-19 Barbieri PTO Volunteers
Position/Committee
Volunteer/Board Liasion
Executive Board
President Wanda Blanckenberg
Vice President Jacqueline Castaneda
Treasurer Michele Jefferson
Corresponding Secretary Courtney Suncar
Recording Secretary Sara Handy
Community Liaison Open
Barbieri 5K & Fun Run Chair – Gretchen DeMore
Barbieri Restaurant Nights Coordinator – year round
Laura Colantropo
Book Fair Chair Open
Store Rewards Amy Murphy
Fall Fundraiser Chair – Boosterthon Courtney Suncar & Wanda Blanckenberg
Indoor Yard Sale Co-Chairs – October and May Open
School Pictures Coordinator Open
Spring Fundraiser Chair Gretchen DeMore
Support Committees
Barbieri Community Service Jeanne Hampton
Spelling Bee Wendy Habeski
Book Bingo Alyson Schenker
CARE Committee Rep Jillian Coutu
Fifth Grade Activity Parent Coordinator Kim Mills
School Directory Coordinator Francisco Rodriguez
Student of the Week Coordinator
Teacher Appreciation Fund Karen Kornbau
Social Committees
Bus Driver Coffee Coordinator Wendy Habeski
Kindergarten Picnic Coordinator OPEN
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Staff Appreciation Luncheon Chair Karen Kornbau
Artist In Residence Chair Emily DeGroat
BOKS Club Chair Amanda Northrop & Gillian Ferriere
Creative Arts Chair OPEN
Chess Club Chair James Barnett
Drama Club Director Emily DeGroat
Lego Club Chair OPEN
Robotics Club Chair Arnold Mills
Community Committees
Framingham Education Foundation Liasion OPEN
School Council Representatives OPEN
Townwide PTO Representatives Luz Ostrosky & Jack Lewis
