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Over the past few weeks, we have had several days of indoor recess due to very cold temperatures. We know how important it is for students to get outside for fresh air and movement, and we will continue to take students outdoors for recess whenever the weather is safe to do so. Please be sure students have the proper cold weather attire (winter coat, hat, boots, gloves/mittens)should we have outdoor recess. 

We also invite you to check out the information below about our upcoming LEGOs in the Library and LEGO Fest events. We’re looking forward to these fun opportunities that encourage creativity, problem-solving, and community connection.

As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Lisa DiDonato, Principal (ldidonato@framingham.k12.ma.us)

Jackie Carrasquillo, Vice Principal (jcarrasquillo@framingham.k12.ma.us)

Address: 25 Elm Street

School Hours: 8:50 AM Doors open. The bell rings and classes start at 9:05. We begin dismissal procedures at 3:20 PM.

School Phone Number: 508-626-9144

Attendance Line: 508-626-9143

Nurse's Phone Number: 508-782-6602

Stapleton Website

Please remember to notify the main office of any changes to your student’s dismissal plan. To ensure a safe and smooth end to the school day, we kindly ask that all changes be communicated before 2:45 PM.Thank you for your cooperation and support in keeping dismissal safe and organized for all students.

February 5th: Community Meetings & Spirit Day (Dress like a Super Hero)

February 16th-20th: No School

February 23rd-27th: LEGOs in the Library Sign up for “LEGOs in the Library”

We will be having our Community Meetings on Thursday. We invite students to dress like a Super Hero. Please no masks covering their faces.

Some classrooms may choose to celebrate Valentine’s Day as Friendship Day. For classrooms that participate, please note that candy is not permitted. We also ask that if you choose to participate that every student in the class receive a card, ensuring that all students feel included.

Thank you for helping us make Friendship Day a fun, inclusive, and positive experience for all students.

Students in Room 211 created a thoughtful bulletin board highlighting the importance of doing what is right in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. and his legacy.

The 5th Grade Committee is excited to celebrate our upcoming graduates, and we need your help to make the yearbook extra special!

What We Need:
Please send us your favorite candid photos of your child or groups of friends at Stapleton events, sports, or gatherings from over the years.

How to Submit:
Email your photos to: stapletonclassof2033@gmail.com

Photo Quality Reminder:
Please submit clear, high-resolution photos. Blurry or dark images may not print well in the yearbook.

 Submission Deadline: Friday, February 27, 2026

Photos received after this date may not be included, so please send them in as soon as possible. Early submissions are greatly appreciated, as they help us stay organized and ensure every memory is considered!

We’ll work with Stapleton Administration to ensure all student photos included in the yearbook meet the opt-in requirements.

Thank you for helping us create lasting memories!

The 5th Grade Committee

Third graders in room 205 working hard during Literacy.

Thanks to our PTO, we are excited to introduce a new event—Lego Fest! We are thrilled to add this to our school community and hope it becomes a beloved annual Stapleton tradition. Please see the information below for more details.

We are down to the final stretch with one domain left, writing!

Grades 1-3 will be using paper writing booklets.

Grades 4-5 will be completing the writing assessment on their chromebooks.  

The writing tests are expected to take ~1 hour.

We will be completing make-ups 2/9-2/13. The goal is to have all ACCESS testing completed by 2/13. 

All students in the Framingham Public Schools that are identified as English Learners/Emergent Bilingual will participate in the ACCESS test throughout January and February 2026. Please see this Smore for more information.

On cold weather days, it is important that students have proper winter attire (coat, hat, gloves/mittens and boots). We go outside for recess based on the guidelines below.

Students are not permitted to use cell phones or smartwatches during the school day. We have included smartwatches in this policy because many models now have the ability to text, call, and take photos, just like cell phones. If a student is found using their phone or smartwatch during the day, they will be asked to put it away. If the issue becomes persistent, the device will be held in the office until the end of the day, and caregivers will be notified.

Thank you for your support in helping us minimize distractions and maintain a focused learning environment.

This year, our shared focus at Stapleton is captured in the following student-centered goal:

Our school goal is announced each morning during morning announcements and is posted in every classroom. At our January community meeting, students made goals that are being announced daily at morning announcements.

You may have questions regarding bus routes and stops or other transportation matters. Please reach out to the Department of Transportation directly at: 

Phone: 508-626-9179

Office Hours: 8:00am - 4:00pm