Skip to main content

3/15/26 Smore

Posted Date: 03/15/26 (06:00 PM)


Stapleton Caregiver Update

Stapleton Caregiver Update March 15, 2026 ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ 
‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ 
Not displaying correctly? View in browser Translate this newsletter

 

Stapleton Caregiver Update

Need Translation? | ¿Necesita traducción? | Precisa de tradução?


ENGLISH: Need translation? Just click "Translate" at the top of your screen!

ESPAÑOL: ¿Necesita traducción? Haga clic en "Translate" (traducir) en la parte superior de la pantalla.

PORTUGUÊS: Precisa de tradução? Clique em “Translate” (traduzir) no topo da tela!




Caregiver conferences will take place on the early release days; March 26, April 2, and April 9. These conferences may be held either in person or virtually. Please be sure to sign up with your student’s classroom teacher to schedule a time to discuss your child’s progress.

As a reminder, there will be no school on Friday.


We appreciate your continued partnership and look forward to connecting with you during conferences.


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)



MCAS Information

Stapleton Information

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.



Important Upcoming Dates

March 18th: PTO meeting 7PM

March 20th: No School, Eid Al Fitr

March 26th: Early Release - Caregiver Conferences 12:55 dismissal


District School Calendar

5th Grade Families

INCOMING GRADE 6 STUDENTS

Please join us at Cameron Middle School on May 7th at 5:30 pm to learn about Cameron Middle School, meet some of the Grade 6 staff, and tour the building.



iNight

We are incredibly proud of our 4th and 5th graders who participated in iNight. Their projects were both fun and informative, and students did a wonderful job sharing their learning and creativity with the community.











LEGO

Pictured below are some of ourr award winners from Lego Fest.







Keep Framingham Beautifiul

As part of the 5th Grade Student Council service projects, we are partnering with KFB. This week we have an assembly introducing the concept, watching a video, looking at some of the safety tools (gloves & trash grabber) and wanted to include most grade levels. Grade 5 Student Council members will have an active role in KFB here at Stapleton this spring. All grade levels will be encouraged to use the "Anti-Litter Pledge", which will be provided after the assembly.


Students actively participated in the assemblies and were highly engaged throughout the presentation. Some 5th graders were so excited that they even asked for the KFB team’s autographs! While they initially hoped to have their shirts signed, they happily settled for signatures on paper. We have even seen student-created signs displayed around the school and student who picked up trash at recess showing how inspired they were by the visit.






KFB Facebook Post

March Mathness

Ask your students about ST Math March Mathness! This week, students were greeted at the buses and during car drop-off by our ST Math mascot, JiJi, to celebrate everyone’s hard work and progress. It was a fun way to recognize students’ efforts and excitement for math learning!


Each class will compete against another to have the most puzzles completed each week. If your class wins, you move on to the next round!

We will compete in March Mathness all month until just 2 classes are left and they will will battle for one to be named March Mathness Champion! There will be a fabulous prize for the champion class!


Even if your class gets eliminated from the bracket, every class can win ST MATHNESS CLASS OF THE WEEK and get a special prize for their classroom!








Student Cell Phone & Smart Watch Use

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.



School Goal for 2025-2026


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

“As a Stapleton student, I believe in myself and take an active role in my learning.”

Our school goal is announced each morning during morning announcements and is posted in every classroom.



Bus Transportation

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


Bus Rules
Transportation Website

Other Helpful Links

Previous Smores
Immigration Resources
Framingham Food Distribution
Health and Wellness Updates and Reminders
Attendance Matters Helping Your Child Succeed in School
FPS Student Handbook
Menus

Stapleton Elementary School
https://framingham13.smartsiteshost.com/23275_1
Contact