Principal Mary L. Fonseca Elementary School 160 Wall Street
Alicia E. Lisi Fall River, MA 02723
(508)675-8177
FAX (508) 678-5160
Assistant Principals
Glenn Piros
Waleska Landing
June 13, 2017
Please remind students that toys from home, basketballs, footballs, slime, and fidgets are not allowed in school. Only students that have a plan in place that uses a fidget as a strategy are allowed to have them in school.
Important Upcoming Dates:
June 14, 2017: PTO Meeting 6:00 - 7:00 pm Community Room
June 15, 2017: Grade 3 Field Trip Plymouth Plantations
June 16, 2017: Grade 2 Field Trip New England Aquarium
June 20, 2017: Grade 5 United Skates of America Field Trip
June 22, 2017: Grade 5 Graduation Ceremony 9:00 am in Cafeteria
June 23, 2017: Kindergarten Step-Up Ceremony 9:00 am in Cafeteria
Half Day - Early dismissal at 12:00 pm
June 26, 2017: Last day of school - Half day with early dismissal at 12:00 pm
Grade 5 Graduation Ceremony: This year, the fifth grade graduation will take place on Thursday, June 22, 2017 at 9:00 am in the Cafeteria. Grade 5 students will remain in school for the day, as they will spend time signing year books and spending time with their teachers and friends
Kindergarten Step Up Ceremony: This year, the Kindergarten Step-Up Ceremony will be held on Friday, June 23, 2017 at 9:00am in the Cafeteria. Parents are able to dismiss their child by signing them out with the paraprofessional in the Cafeteria. The students will go back to their classroom to get their items, and will be brought back to the Cafeteria for dismissal with their parent.
Arrival & Dismissal
● Students should arrive at 8:25 am to receive breakfast. Morning Meeting begins at 8:35 am daily, which is where students begin their day with their teacher and classmates to set the tone of the day.
● Dismissal is at 2:52 pm daily. Parents must pick students up on time at the designated location. Students that are not picked up on time are documented, and after 3 times of a parent or guardian picking students up late, it is the school’s responsibility as a mandated reporter to notify Department of Child and Families (DCF). It is required by the Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 119, 51A.
Follow Fonseca on Twitter: Check out what students are working on during class, as well as other events such as dances, basketball games, @frps_fonseca
Check out our Website for up-to-date lunch calendars, upcoming events, and pictures or videos of things going on at Fonseca - www.fallriverschools.org/fonseca.cfm