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Superintendent's Newsletter 3.21.2025

Posted Date: 3/21/25 (5:09 PM)
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Family Newsletter   |  March 21, 2025
 
Dr. Jennifer O'Neill
joneill@norton.k12.ma.us
@joneill727 

Superintendent’s Message

At the March 12th meeting, the Norton School Committee approved a level service budget with an increase of 4.96%. This budget for the upcoming school year maintains a current level of staff and services, including the positions of NMS music and art, as well as the elementary interventionists that were added after fall Town Meeting. This budget will now be presented to the Finance Committee for their consideration. The district budget is not finalized until the Town Meeting, which will take place on Monday, May 19th. 

Linked below, you will find the School Committee approved budget as will be presented to the Finance Committee on Monday, March 24th. 

Strategic Planning Community Forum

On Thursday, March 27th, I will be hosting a community forum for all Norton Public Schools families to participate in the creation of our new strategic plan. During this one-hour virtual session, families will have the opportunity to share what they love about NPS and the areas in which they believe we should focus on over the next three years. Questions will focus on how we can improve teaching and learning for all students, what you believe we should include in our educational experiences, and what skills Norton graduates should have before they head off into the workforce. Please consider joining us for this very important conversation.


Webinar: Strategic Planning 2025
March 27th, 6:30 pm

https://zoom.us/j/95026677556?pwd=bj9Wd5qpiNqjGIWYb431aZREW4aI2w.4wE4D7Zh2LP6RY4i

To call in for audio only, please dial 646 558 8656

Webinar ID: 950 2667 7556

Passcode: 206604


Food Services

Universal Free Meals for Lunch and Breakfast is still available for all students. This program is extended to all families and each student is entitled to one free school breakfast and one free school lunch daily. Students must pay for any snacks or additional meals. 


Recently, payment notices were sent to parents/guardians for students with unpaid balances. These balances are due for snacks, second meals, or prior years’ unpaid meals. Any questions can be answered by Mike Vaccaro at mvaccaro@norton.k12.ma.us or 508-285-0150.


Finally, the Food Service Department is looking for part time assistance in the cafeterias, If you are interested in joining their team, please contact Mike Vaccaro at the email or phone number above.


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Spring Fling

On April 11th, the Norton SEPAC will be hosting their annual Spring Fling! This incredible event is open to all Norton families in Kindergarten through Grade 5. Please join us for this fun event! 

Norton Clean Up Day

Norton’s Conservation, Highway, and Parks & Rec Departments are organizing a clean up day scheduled on Saturday, April 5th. Check in will be at 9 am at the Town Hall with cleanup to follow from 10 am to 1 pm. Volunteers will help collect trash from Norton’s streets. Please consider signing up to help keep our town beautiful! A FREE post cleanup BBQ is planned at Bog Iron Brewing for all participants. Click here for more information and registration.
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Kindergarten Registration

Kindergarten registration opened on March 10th for the 2025-2026 school year for children who will be five years old on or before August 31, 2025. All students who are entering Kindergarten must register, including those already enrolled in our Little Lancers Preschool program. All materials are due by March 24, 2025.

Families of incoming kindergarten students will submit registration information through our registration portal in PowerSchool. A separate form must be completed for each child. Once the pre-registration form has been submitted, it will be sent to a staff member for approval, and families will then receive an email with instructions to complete the registration process.


UPCOMING EVENTS

March 21st

Norton Middle School Term II Report Cards

March 26th

School Committee Meeting

March 27th

Strategic Planning Community Forum

April 4th

Norton High School Term III Marks Close

April 11th

Norton High School Term III Report Cards

April 16th

School Committee Meeting

April 18th

Districtwide Early Release/Professional Development

April 21st - 25th

April Break - Schools Closed

May 2nd

Norton Middle School Term III Progress Reports

Norton High School Term IV Grade 12 Warning Notices

May 9th

Norton High School Term IV Grades 9-11 Warning Notices

May 14th

School Committee Meeting

May 19th

Town Meeting

May 28th

School Committee Meeting


Virtual Backpack

Norton High School Business Honor Society Animal Shelter Drive
Capron Park Zoo Fun Run
Bridgewater State Greenlight for Girls Day
Norton Clean Up Day
Pack 61 Cupboard of Kindness Food Drive
SEPAC Spring Fling Dance
Norton Parks & Recreation Egg Hunt
Townwide Yard Sale
NFL Youth Football Camp
Capron Park Zoo Summer Outdoor Adventures
Camp Ramsbottom Registration
Summer Science Academy
Attleboro Arts Museum Summer Art Weeks & Classes
College Gate/College Academy Summer S.T.E.M. Programs
To submit a flyer to the Virtual Backpack, please contact Pam Anderson at pamelaanderson@norton.k12.ma.us.
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