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Now that we are in December and the official start of winter is right around the corner, here is a reminder of our school cancellation and delayed opening plan for when there is inclement weather: https://www.stoughtonschools.org/page/cancellation-delayed-opening-plan
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Thursday, December 12, 2024 is an early release day for the Stoughton Public Schools. Here are the school hours for early release days: SHS & OMS - 7:35am - 11:32am; Elementary Schools - 8:30am - 12:20pm; Preschool - 8:30am - 11:00am (No afternoon preschool session). Lunch will still be served.
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Breakfast and lunch menus for December have been posted on the website. You can view them here: https://www.stoughtonschools.org/page/menus
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In appreciation of our educators' dedication to students with unique learning needs, the Stoughton Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) created the Bright Knight Award to recognize the daily support given to our students. SEPAC invited parents whose children have Individualized Education Plans or 504s to nominate staff members who have supported their children's journey to achieve their full potential. Congratulations to the winners of the inaugural Bright Knight Award from the Gibbons School - Elizabeth Catrambone, Genevieve Criscuolo, and Janine Giatrakos!
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Upcoming days off from school: There will be no school for students on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. Schools are closed for a staff professional development day. Students will return to school on Wednesday, November 6. And, there is also no school on Monday, November 11, 2024 in observance of Veterans Day. The District office and school offices are also closed on Veterans Day.
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Breakfast and lunch menus for November have been posted on the website. You can view them here: https://www.stoughtonschools.org/page/menus
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Thank you SFD firefighter Andy Kelly for visiting Gibbons kindergarten classes for Fire Prevention Week!
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Massachusetts STEM Week takes place from October 21-25 this year. We will be highlighting examples of the great work being done in our classrooms throughout the Stoughton Public Schools focusing on areas of science, technology, engineering, and math. STEM Week is an annual statewide effort to boost the interest, awareness, and ability for all learners to envision themselves in STEM education and employment opportunities. The theme for STEM Week this year is “STEM starts now” – at any age you can learn about STEM, from our youngest learners to adult learners. SPS offers a wide variety of STEM opportunities from PreK-12. Every student in SPS takes technology and engineering each year from K-5, STEM class in grades 6-8, and then students can choose engineering or computer science pathways in addition to the many math, business, and science courses offered at SHS. All of these courses are designed to expose students to real life applications and opportunities as well as prepare them for higher education or career skills. Be sure to check our social media pages this week to see examples of STEM education right here in the Stoughton Public Schools!
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Lots of smiles on the first day of kindergarten!
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Check out pictures as students arrived at the Gibbons School for the first day: https://www.facebook.com/stoughtonpublicschools/posts/pfbid025pZj2ictdDDA2FoiRYBuNZ4FxhjLU3JdDAkYiXrXjP1R1mrQHtTErBcAsgdBqGV3l
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Free school breakfast and lunch has been extended for the 2024-2025 school year for all students. Wondering what is being served for breakfast and lunch? We have the scoop! Here are the school breakfast and lunch menus for September: https://www.stoughtonschools.org/page/menus
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The 2024-2025 Stoughton Public Schools district calendar includes all of the key dates, like holidays and vacations, early release days, etc. This calendar can be found here: https://5il.co/2c9au
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You can find breakfast and lunch menus for May on our website by clicking here: https://www.stoughtonschools.org/page/menus
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Gibbons School kindergarteners went on a field trip to the Stoughton Police Department earlier this month! Here is a look at some pictures here...
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The students pictured here arrived at the Gibbons School in style, riding to school in a Stoughton Fire Department engine! Thanks Jim Curtin and the Stoughton Fire Department!
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You can find breakfast and lunch menus for April on our website by clicking here: https://www.stoughtonschools.org/page/menus
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The Gibbons School focuses on a positive character trait each month and the students pictured here were recently recognized for showing perseverance over the course of the previous month! Congratulations!
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Here is a look at some first grade artists at the Gibbons School!
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Breakfast and lunch menus for March have been posted on the website. You can view them here: https://www.stoughtonschools.org/page/menus
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Due to the forecasted winter storm, the Stoughton Public Schools will be CLOSED Tuesday, February 13, 2024. All schools and the district office will be closed and all after school activities on Tuesday are cancelled. This decision is based on the local National Weather Service noting that the storm is an all day event. Stay safe in the storm!
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