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![Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1727191684/dedhamk12maus/xkqukhirxcb0fi7un0gb/HispanicHeritageMonth.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1727191684/dedhamk12maus/xkqukhirxcb0fi7un0gb/HispanicHeritageMonth.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1727191684/dedhamk12maus/xkqukhirxcb0fi7un0gb/HispanicHeritageMonth.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1727191684/dedhamk12maus/xkqukhirxcb0fi7un0gb/HispanicHeritageMonth.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1727191684/dedhamk12maus/xkqukhirxcb0fi7un0gb/HispanicHeritageMonth.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1727191684/dedhamk12maus/xkqukhirxcb0fi7un0gb/HispanicHeritageMonth.jpg","width":2200}])
Sara Errickson
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month - September 15th - October 15th - we've compiled some amazing resources to help our students and families learn more about the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.
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Communications
We are excited to announce that this year marks the first year of implementing Dedham's new English Language Arts & Literacy curriculum, Amplify's Core Knowledge Language Arts (CKLA), for Grades K-5. CKLA is a comprehensive literacy curriculum, aligned with the science of reading, that will be used in all classrooms across the district. Our teachers received their initial training in May 2024 and will continue to receive training and support throughout the school year to ensure a successful implementation.
While we anticipate that your student(s) will be eager to share what they've learned (as was the case in our pilot classrooms last year), we also encourage you to visit our new website. There, you can find valuable information about the essential questions, unit objectives, and the skills and knowledge your child is building.
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![School Lunch Updates for 2024-2025]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1726065355/dedhamk12maus/hlvaejvahh90ntpx3ksu/DedhamLogo.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1726065355/dedhamk12maus/hlvaejvahh90ntpx3ksu/DedhamLogo.png","width":450}])
Sara Errickson
Dedham Public Schools will continue to receive FREE school meals in School Year 2024-2025, and in all future years. This means that breakfast and lunch will continue to be served at no cost to all students. Your student can receive 1 FREE complete breakfast and 1 FREE complete lunch each school day.
We are excited to let you know that Dedham Public Schools will continue to receive FREE school meals in School Year 2024-2025, and in all future years. This means that breakfast and lunch will continue to be served at no cost to all students. Your student can receive 1 FREE complete breakfast and 1 FREE complete lunch each school day.
Additional meals and a-la-carte items (milk, snacks) are available at some of our schools for purchase. Parents can set up an online MySchoolBucks account to make funds available for student use. Learn More Here.
Students will use their individual PIN for all transactions and are required to select an entire meal ( examples are shown below). As part of both the National School Breakfast Program and National School Lunch Program, our district is required to follow USDA meal pattern requirements for complete meals for breakfast and lunch.
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![Elementary Musical Instrument Learning - Grades 4 & 5]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1726064993/dedhamk12maus/tax436qosicnc4wdfyim/AllTownBand_24_image2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1726064993/dedhamk12maus/tax436qosicnc4wdfyim/AllTownBand_24_image2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1726064993/dedhamk12maus/tax436qosicnc4wdfyim/AllTownBand_24_image2.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1726064993/dedhamk12maus/tax436qosicnc4wdfyim/AllTownBand_24_image2.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1726064993/dedhamk12maus/tax436qosicnc4wdfyim/AllTownBand_24_image2.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1726064993/dedhamk12maus/tax436qosicnc4wdfyim/AllTownBand_24_image2.jpg","width":2200}])
Sara Errickson
Dedham has a long and storied history of band excellence and we are excited to be able to welcome our students to join in that tradition early in their school career. The Dedham Public Schools offer all of our 4th and 5th graders the chance to learn to play an instrument during the school day.
Learning instruments is a natural outgrowth of a solid music education. Students will learn the basics of performing music on their chosen instrument. Signups will be open from September 13 through September 16.
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The Dedham School Building Rehabilitation Committee (SBRC) held an in person and virtual public meeting on Monday, September 9th to discuss ongoing progress and next steps related to the proposed Oakdale Elementary Building project. The meeting focused on the submission of the schematic design to the MSBA and future capital needs of several Dedham elementary schools.
Dedham Public Schools will continue to receive FREE school meals in School Year 2024-2025, and in all future years. This means that breakfast and lunch will continue to be served at no cost to all students. Your student can receive 1 FREE complete breakfast and 1 FREE complete lunch each school day.
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This year we will be forming a new School Council to advise Oakdale on educational goals, and formulating a new school improvement plan.
Dedham has a long and storied history of band excellence and we are excited to be able to welcome our students to join in that tradition early in their school career. The Dedham Public Schools offer all of our 4th and 5th graders the chance to learn to play an instrument during the school day.
Learning instruments is a natural outgrowth of a solid music education. Students will learn the basics of performing music on their chosen instrument. Signups will be open from September 13 through September 16.
The Dedham School Building Rehabilitation Committee (SBRC) held a virtual public meeting on Monday, July 8, 2024 to discuss ongoing progress and next steps related to the proposed Elementary Building project. The meeting focused on the design updates and adjustments in response to community and abutter feedback, as well as project and construction timelines.
The Dedham School Building Rehabilitation Committee (SBRC) held a hybrid public meeting on Monday, June 24 to discuss ongoing progress and next steps related to the proposed Elementary Building project. The meeting focused on the current Schematic Design Proposal, a key document due to the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) at the end of August. Additional meeting discussion focused on the current construction timelines, and feedback from community members and abutters.
View the updated design presented by the Project Manager and Project Architect at the June 24, 2024 SBRC Meeting.
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![Oakdale Spring Music Concert]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1719119208/dedhamk12maus/rndbljxknmjncutszp3w/eab6d2f003989185c010fe69e2b2db47.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1719119208/dedhamk12maus/rndbljxknmjncutszp3w/eab6d2f003989185c010fe69e2b2db47.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1719119208/dedhamk12maus/rndbljxknmjncutszp3w/eab6d2f003989185c010fe69e2b2db47.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1719119208/dedhamk12maus/rndbljxknmjncutszp3w/eab6d2f003989185c010fe69e2b2db47.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1719119208/dedhamk12maus/rndbljxknmjncutszp3w/eab6d2f003989185c010fe69e2b2db47.jpg","width":1400}])
Oakdale students hosted a Spring musical concert on June 13, 2024.
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