Dear Family and Friends of Freetown Elementary School,
Happy End of Summer! As an entire school community we are very excited about the upcoming school year. Whether this is your first year of schooling for your kindergarten/preschool child or you are a veteran parent of a school-aged child, the start of a new school year is always a time filled with excitement and some nerves.
Our focus at the early childhood and elementary level is to provide each child with new challenges that will result in a rewarding school experience. Together, we want your child to be happy, love school, and be successful at Freetown Elementary. Parents/Guardians play a key role in our school community. That role is to continually show interest in and support your child. A child who knows his/her family is interested in and supports school programs and staff, will almost always enjoy greater success at school.
As the principal of Freetown Elementary School, I continue to be inspired by the dedicated staff and families in the Freetown Community. Freetown Elementary is a school where students are supported and encouraged to take risks and to grow in all areas - academically, socially, and emotionally. I am fortunate to be a part of this high-quality learning community. "It takes a village," to help each and every child reach his/her potential, and we look forward to sharing and being a part of your child's learning experiences.
Please remember to check out the Freetown Elementary website throughout the school year for updates, important information, and pictures of the events happening around FES. Also, there will be an email sent out each Thursday with upcoming school events and notices. Together, let us make this year a truly great year for you and your child.
Back to School Reminders…
Popsicle on the Playground Event for incoming kindergarten students and families will take place on Tuesday, August 30th at 10:00 AM.
First Day of School for students in Grades 1-3 is Tuesday, September 6th.
First Day of School for students in Preschool and Kindergarten is Thursday, September 8th.
Kindergarten Orientation is scheduled for Wednesday, September 7th at 10:00 AM.
Pre-School Orientation is scheduled for Wednesday, September 7th at 12:30 & 2:00 PM.
Summer Reading/Math Work...Please complete the Summer Reading/Math assignments and submit for the first day of school. Summer Reading Assignments were assigned to all students in grades 1 - 3.
School Breakfast and Lunch will continue to be free for all students for 2022 - 2023. Our Food Service Director, Ms. Fay is asking families to please still continue to fill out the free and reduced forms because it allows the district to establish eligibility for P-EBT benefits, and serve families most effectively.
Bus Routes have been posted on the Freetown-Lakeville School Site. If you are not aware of your child’s bus please take a moment to review the bus routes document. www.freelake.org
In the end please enjoy the final days of summer as we at Freetown Elementary School gear up for another exciting and fun school year.
Sincerely,
Michael Ward
Principal of Freetown Elementary School