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Joseph F. DiPietro Elementary School

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DiPietro Elementary School Principals' Weekly Updates 10.12.26

Posted Date: 10/12/26 (10:01 AM)


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Principals' Weekly Updates

DiPietro Elementary School

October 12, 2026

Hello DiPietro Families!

We hope you are enjoying this lomg holiday weekend! We also want to thank all families who braved the showers and came to the DiPietro Ice Cream Social last Friday night.  As always, we so appreciate your support.

This week is a short week and we want to remind you that all students will be bringing home their beginning of year benchmark score reports in sealed envelopes this Friday, October 16th. Please check your students' take home folders.

As we move through October, we want to emphasize the important role families play in students' academic success.  This week we are including some helpful tips to support families with reading at home.  Please check out this link for students in prek-3.

Our Fall Walk to School Event is happening this Wednesday, October 14th.  We will gather at the end of Fox Run Road at 8:00, take a quick group photo and begin our walk at 8:10.  We will walk. whole way on the SNETT Trail.  There is plenty of parking. Here is the Walk To School Permission Form.  You are welcome to bring this form with you if needed. 

Our DiPietro Fun Run is scheduled for this Friday, October 16th.  The weather is not looking great so we will send an email out on Thursday afternoon if we need to postpone.  The makeup date for the DiPietro Fun Run is next Friday, October 24th.  Here is the schedule for the Fun Run.

We want to remind all families that Friday, October 30th is an early release day and school will be dismissed at 11:25.  Lunch will be served and there will be no afternoon preschool.  

In addition, the PTO sponsored Spooky Ball will be held Friday evening, October 30th from 6:30-8:00.  Students are welcomed to wear costumes, but please-for safety reasons-no face masks, head covering, or handheld accessories.  Tickets will be sold at the door and refreshments will be available in the cafeteria.  

Reminder-Please don't forget to fill out our DiPietro Student Directory. - link to a Google form The directory is organized by our PTO and is a resource to help families with reaching out to others for social opportunities such as play dates, birthday parties etc. for their students outside of school.
 
Don't forget-the previous week's newsletters are posted to our DiPietro webpage. Please click the button way down below to go to the webpage where you can also check out our DiPietro School Calendar.

We are so excited to partner with all of you once again this year. Please do not hesitate to reach out to us if you need support.
Kerri L. Sankey, Principal
Max Perkins, Assistant Principal
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PAWS

Our DiPietro students are working really hard to earn PAWS.  These students are hard workers, flexible thinkers and kind friends.  They embody all that PAWS stands for:
P-positive attitude
A-act responsibly
W-working hard
S-staying safe
Keep up the good work my friends! You are excellent role models!
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Important Dates & Reminders

Please be sure to check out our DiPietro Webpage for our events calendar. In addition, we will post important dates here as we move through the school year.
OCTOBER IMPORTANT DATES:
  • Wednesday, October 14th from 8:00-9:00 PTO FALL Walk to School Event - on the SNETT Trail.
  • Friday, October 16th - Students bring home beginning of year iREADY and DIBELS score reports.
  • Friday, October 16th - DiPietro Fun Run  following the schedule attached. Rain Date will be Friday, October 23rd.
  • Early Release - Friday, October 30th - Dismissal at 11:25 and no afternoon PreK.
  • Friday, October 30th - PTO Spooky Ball - from 6:30-8:00pm

Reminder - School picture makeup day will be November 16th. K-3 classes will take a whole class group photo in addition to any makeups that are needed.  PreK student group photos will be composite photos.
Breakfast/Lunch Menu-October
 

Milford Family & Community Network CFCE

Hello Families and Community,
We are happy to announce 4 new and upcoming Fall programs for you!  
Please see the flyers below and call the office to register, 508-277-4981.  
  • Lap Babies is fun for our tiniest of friends and provides an opportunity to spend time with your infant in the company of others.  The 8-week series designed for children from birth to 12 months old, and their caregiver(s) and will take place on Mondays, from 1:00-2:30pm in the Milford Playcenter and will run from October 19th through December 7th, 2026.  Registration is required and space is limited. Sibling care will not be provided.
  • Desserts and Discussions Join Miss Harmony for this round table, parent-led conversation on Wednesday, October 21st from 6-7:30pm.  Coffee and desserts are generously donated and served.  Registration is required. 
  • Mini Chefs program coming up on Friday, October 23rd, from 10:00-11:30am, trying out a new location at the Hopedale Playcenter's atrium.  Help Miss Lacie cook, create & explore some new foods.  This program is designed for children ages 2.5 to 5 years old, and their caregiver(s).  

Please see the attached flyers linked in each section for detailed information:
Questions? Call our office at 508-277-4981 or email us at familynetwork@milfordma.com.
Milford Family & Community Network CFCE
Office/Playcenter Address:  11 East Main St., Milford MA 01757
Mailing Address: 31 West Fountain St., Milford MA 01757
Phone:  508-277-4981
Email:  familynetwork@milfordma.com
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Contact info

We are here to support and collaborate with all families! If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us. You can reach out via the following links:

  • (508) 883-8001 DiPietro Main Office
  • ksankey@email.com, Kerri L. Sankey PhD., Principal
  • mperkins@bpsdk12.org, Max Perkins Assistant Principal
  • kdavis@bpsdk12.org, Karyn Davis, School Secretary
  • DiPietro Elementary School Website
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