With the Coronavirus an ever-present concern, and with it common for school aged children to be either asymptomatic (without symptoms) or with mild symptoms, Nurse Laurino shares some important tips and safety steps for all our ECEC families
The 8th Grade Boylston Team completed their unit on gravity at the end of 2020 - and created some amazing ways to showcase what they learned. Working with teacher, Sean Bowles, instead of a test, students were asked to create a moving model to answer the question: How does gravity manipulate the universe? Take a look at a few examples of how this team creatively applied their knowledge of Gravity:
Included in this year‘s special virtual community celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. are personal statements from Dedham students. If you were unable to watch the Celebration on Monday, January 18th, you can watch them here as they share their experiences and their dreams for a future that honors Dr. King‘s vision of inclusion and personal freedom.
In order to keep providing students with the opportunity to attend school in-person, it is critical that everyone continue to follow safe practices when it comes to COVID-19. These regulations were established in agreement with the Dedham Board of Health. They are now in effect for all faculty, staff and students of Dedham Public Schools for at least the next five weeks, including the February vacation break (February 13-21). Our schools are carefully reviewing every student’s health and safety attestation form. If a student has not completed this attestation, that student will be excluded from classrooms until we confirm compliance. We appreciate your careful review of this guidance. Thank you for your continued cooperation, transparency, honesty and communication.
Feeling stressed? Take a few minutes for yourself this winter. Visit Committee for Children’s YouTube channel every Monday through the end of January for a short video about mental health, presented by a licensed clinical psychologist. The weekly self-care videos will also include a daily practice grounded in research and SEL. These Winter Well-Being videos are created especially for parents. Share them with your students’ families or watch them yourself!
Dedham's ECEC a Feature School for the Choose To Be Nice program they began this year! Take a look at some of the wonderful work the students and staff are doing to encourage kindness, cooperation and responsibility. Well Done ECEC!
Kindergarten registration for the 2021-2022 school year is ongoing for all Dedham residents who turn 5 on or before September 1st, 2021.
Please note:
At this time all registration appointments will be via google meet or telephone. An email with information will be sent to you one to two days before your scheduled meeting day. No in person meetings are being held.
See below under Quick Links for further information.
12:30 PM - 3:00 PM Child Find
12:30 PM - 3:00 PM Child Find
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM Child Find
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM Child Find
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Kindergarten Screening for 21-22 school year
During the COVID-19 outbreak, registrars will not be taking in person appointments. Once you have completed your online registration and compiled all necessary documentation, please contact the appropriate student registrars.
For Kindergarten and Preschool contact:
Carmel Kerrigan
781-310-8017
For Grades 1 through 8 contact:
Katie Murray
781-310-7017
For Grades 9 through 12 contact:
Stefanny Sun
781-310-1125
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The mission of the Dedham Public Schools, in partnership with the community, is to promote excellence in learning, self-discipline, and motivation.
The Dedham School System does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin or handicap in its educational activities or employment practices.
Vision Statement:
Each graduate of the Dedham Public Schools (DPS) will confidently pursue personal excellence through continued independent inquiry and learning and exhibit socially responsible decision-making within a dynamic and diverse global community.