ECEC School News

Families with children currently in the LEAP Before and After School program will have the option to register the first week of April! Registration will be in your PowerSchool account and families have until August 1st to submit.

Dedham Public Schools is currently engaged in a comprehensive strategic planning process through the Plan for Success framework. This initiative will guide our efforts to ensure that we are meeting the needs of all students, families, and staff while preparing our learners for the future. Your input will help shape the District’s mission, vision, and core values, ensuring they reflect the priorities and aspirations of our entire Dedham community.

Registration for the Thomas J. Curran Early Childhood Education Center 2025-2026 kindergarten class is now underway.  In order to be enrolled as a kindergartner in the Dedham Public Schools for the 2025-2026 school year, a child must be five years old on or before August 31, 2025.
 

ECEC Principal Kristen Cannon, Early Childhood Coordinator Dianna Parr and some of our Preschool teachers and parents presented this webinar on the ECEC Integrated Preschool Program.  The November 14, 2024 webinar reviewed the benefits of an integrated preschool environment, explored what it means to be a Peer Model for our program, and offer insights into the registration and screening process.

ECEC Principal Kristen Cannon, Early Childhood Coordinator Dianna Parr and some of our Preschool parents will present a live webinar about the benefits of an integrated preschool environment, learn what it means to be a Peer Model for our program, and gain insights into the registration and screening process. 

November 14th 6:00pm - 7:00pm  

Zoom Link:

https://dedham-k12-ma-us.zoom.us/j/92778037176

Thanks to the parents and educators who participated in our District Curriculum Night at the end of October. The evening was able to provide over 20 sessions on relevant topics for students in PreK - 12. Given the interactive nature of the sessions, not all sessions are able to be made available as presentations or able to be recorded to view post-event. Those sessions with presentations that can be shared are now available!

The CDC is reporting an uptick in pediatric pneumonia cases. These could be caused by a virus or a bacteria such as Mycoplasma pneumoniae. When children experience cold symptoms, they are typically mild, caused by a virus, and resolve on their own. However, if your child has a lingering cough with or without fever and unusual fatigue, please have them evaluated by a provider. In some cases, children will need to take antibiotics to clear up the infection.

Dedham Public Schools will be hosting our second annual District Curriculum Night on OCTOBER 24, from 6:30-8:00 at Dedham Middle School! This informative evening is an opportunity for parents and caregivers for students PreK - 12 to learn more about current school curriculum, hear from department leaders and educators on topics including Report Cards, Social Emotional Supports, best practices for supporting students and post-DHS planning.

Advance registration for sessions is preferred, so we can ensure that all sessions have space. Additionally, we need to plan for childcare coverage if that is something you'd like to take advantage of during the event.