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Weekly Update-December 15th-19th 2025

Posted Date: 12/14/25 (06:00 PM)


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Mr. Dintino's Weekly Update

December 15th-19th 2025

Patriots Spirit Day

On Friday, December 12th, our students proudly showed off their New England Patriots pride by wearing their favorite team attire and colors to celebrate Patriots Spirit Day. The excitement was high as we rallied together to cheer on the Pats in their big matchup against their division rival, the Buffalo Bills.
Unfortunately for the Pats, our spirit didn't help the Patriots cause today as they lost to the Bills. Please enjoy the photos. Patriots Spirit Day
 

Forestdale Celebrates the 67th Day of School

Tuesday, December 9th, students and staff celebrated the 67th day of school.
Collage of the 67th day.
 

SMHS Students Reading at Forestdale

On Friday, December 12th, 7th grade students of Sandwich Middle High School teachers Ms Silvestri and Ms Strano visited Forestdale to read to Mrs. Duvall's Kindergarten and Ms Moynihan's 1st Grade classrooms.

It was a great experience for both the Forestdale and SMHS students. Please enjoy the photos : Reading Pictures
 

Spirit Week 12/17/25-12/23/25

From Wednesday, December 17th through Tuesday, December 23rd, Forestdale will be bursting with school spirit as we celebrate the holiday season with a fun and festive series of spirit days. We look forward to a week filled with excitement, creativity, and joyful school-wide celebrations!
Forestdale Spirit Week 12/17-12/23/25
 

Specials Classes

A vibrant part of every child’s experience at Forestdale is our Specials program. Over a 56-day cycle, students participate in seven distinct Specials classes, spending seven consecutive days in each. This structure allows students to dive deeply into meaningful, hands-on learning, giving them time to build skills, explore interests, and fully engage in authentic learning units within every special. Physical education (2) and health (1) have 3 cycles (21 days) within a 56 day cycle.

Our Specialist teachers are: Physical Education- Mrs. DeNardo and Mrs. MacDonald, Technology-Mr. Birmingham, Library-Mrs. Scott, Music-Ms Tofteroo, Art-Mrs. White, Health-Mrs. Crosby, and Science-Mrs. Howell
Specials photo collage
 

BOKS Winter Registration

BOKS winter registration is now open for students in Kindergarten thru second grade.
BOKS Winter Registration
 

December 23rd/Half Day of School

Tuesday, December 23rd is a half day of school. There will not be any lunch or recess. There will only be morning Extended Day. NO AFTERNOON EXTENDED DAY.

This is also a Wellness Day with students and staff participating in wellness activities. One of these activities is our Jingle Jog (similar to the Turkey Trot) run/walk beginning at 10:00 am starting in the bus loop. Families are encouraged to attend and participate with their student.
 

Important Upcoming Dates/Events

  • Forestdale School Nutcracker (Mrs. Novero's dance group): Wednesday, December 17th @ 6:30 pm/gymnasium
  • 2nd Grade Chorus Concert: Monday, December 22nd @ 6:30 pm/MPR
  • Spirit Week-12/17/25-12/23/25
  • Half Day of School: Tuesday, December 23rd
On December 23rd:
  • Jingle Jog/Beginning at 10:00 am (families invited to participate)
  • Wellness Day activities
  • No lunch or recess
  • Dismissal begins at 12:20 pm
  • No PM Extended Day
  • Students return to school Monday, January 5th, 2026
 
Merry Christmas