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“Turtle Talk” for the Week of April 26th

Posted Date: 04/26/26 (09:00 AM)


JCS Sea Turtle

JCS "Turtle Talk"

Week of April 26th

Hi JCS families,

Our sincere thanks for all families that participated in our school’s Boosterthon fundraiser and Fun Run. Because of your support, we raised $41,736 for our school! We appreciate your participation and all of the families that came out to JCS on the day of the Fun Run to cheer on our students. None of it would have been possible without the work of our JCS SPO, so thank you to everyone!

Kindergarten Open House and Registration

Both JCS and LGN are hosting an Open House for families of incoming 26-27 Kindergarten students on Monday, May 4th at 6:30pm at each individual school. We invite all parents/guardians ​of incoming JCS Kindergarten students to join us Monday night May 4th at 6:30pm at JCS ​for the Open House and to meet our Kindergarten Team! The event is meant just for the parents and guardians.

Registration for Kindergarten for the 26-27 school year is open. See the flyer below and go to https://www.norton.k12.ma.us/13114_2 to register your child. Even students that are currently enrolled in the Little Lancers program that will be in Kindergarten next year need to be registered using this online form. There isn’t any “automatic rollover” registration from Little Lancers to Kindergarten.
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Kindergarten Registration and Open House flyer

Thursday Ice Cream Schedule for April

We know that the Thursday ice cream service during lunches is popular for many of our students. In partnership with our food service provider, Chartwells, here is the updated schedule for April:

There WILL be ice cream service Thursday 4/30
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Warmer Weather Means Looking Out for Ticks

As the weather continues to get warmer and we spend more time outside, it’s important for everyone to watch out and regularly check for ticks. For more information about ticks and tick-borne illness, check out the following resources:
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Safety Reminder About Morning Drop-off/Afternoon Pick-up

A quick safety reminder for families who participate in morning drop-off and/or afternoon pick-up; please make sure that students stay fully within all vehicles when vehicles are moving. On the warmer days before April Break, a number of students were hanging out of the windows of vehicles that were moving, which was concerning. We want everyone to be safe during the morning arrival and afternoon dismissal routines. Thank you for your cooperation!
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JCS Community Pet Wall

We want to celebrate the animals JCS students and staff love! We are creating a special JCS Community Pet Wall in the hallway outside of the art classroom and we need YOUR help to fill it up! Send in a photo of your child's pet and we'll display it for the whole school to enjoy. Here are the steps:
  1. Take a photo of your pet or use a favorite you already have!
  2. Print the photo at home or send a digital copy to your child’s teacher.
  3. Your pet's photo goes on our hallway bulletin board for all to see!

The deadline for sharing pet pictures is Friday, May 1st. See the flyer below for more information.
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SEPAC Spring Fling Dance

Join us in welcoming a season of bloom and vitality in the magically transformed Norton High School gymnasium for our annual Spring Fling! You are cordially invited by Norton Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) to attend an evening where we will dance, share laughter and joy, and create precious memories together. Dress formally or casually!

Any Norton child in grades K-5 is welcome to attend, accompanied by one or more caretakers. Pizza and refreshments will be served. Tickets can be purchased and donations of additional snacks and entertainment items for this event via QR Code below.

$10 PER YOUTH | $15 PER ADULT
MAY 1ST, 2026
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Norton High School
66 West Main Street, Norton MA
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Spring Fling flyer
 

Upcoming Dates and Events

View and subscribe to the JCS Public Events Calendar at https://bit.ly/jcspubliceventscalendar. Click on the "Add to Google Calendar" button in the lower right corner to subscribe to the calendar using your own calendar app. Events from the JCS Public Events Calendar also appear on the JCS website.

Sea Turtle Day, Thursday 4/30

Kindergarten Open House, Monday 5/4 at 6:30pm

SPO Meeting, Thursday 5/7 at 6:00pm

3rd Grade Math MCAS, Wednesday 5/13 and Thursday 5/14

Early Release Day, Wednesday 5/20

2nd Grade Memorial Day Concert, Friday 5/22 at 2pm

NO SCHOOL, Memorial Day, Monday 5/25
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Fun Run
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Joseph C. Solmonese School
 
JCS Website