Norwood Extended Day
Registration for the 2024-2025 School Year is now closed.
We will work through registrations and confirm enrollment by the first week of April. If you have not recieved confirmation, your child is on the waitlist. We are still working through waitlists and may accept more students. If you have any questions, please reach out to Erin at egrogan@norwood.k12.ma.us
Registration for Extended Day Kindergarten Program on 05/09 & 05/10 opens on Thursday, April 25th at 9:00AM
Norwood Extended Day is an afterschool program operated out of the Norwood Public Schools. We are an extension of the Norwood Recreation Department and provide high quality after-school childcare for students in K-5th grades. The program follows the public school calendar. The program operates at 6 sites: Willett (Kindergarten only), Balch, Callahan, Cleveland, Oldham and Prescott (1st-5th). Students arrive at the cafeteria from school and participate in a variety of activities including arts and crafts, STEM, active play games, and outside time.
Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 guarantee that no person with a disability shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to discrimination in extended day programming at Norwood Public Schools on the basis of his or her disability. Children registered in the Norwood Public Schools may attend extended day programming in accordance with admission procedures on Norwood Public Schools website (https://www.norwood.k12.ma.us/extended-day/index). No child will be excluded from extended day programming (“the program”) based on disability.
Parents or guardians who wish to request an accommodation for their child in the program should contact the program Liaison, Dr. Jose J. Munoz, Assistant Superintendent for Academics at 781-440-5816. The District encourages requests to be submitted by the time of the first deposit to the program; no surcharge or additional fees will be added to the program fee and no student shall be disqualified to attend the program based on disability-related needs. The District will respond to requests for disability accommodations in a manner that complies with the regulations implementing Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
To file a complaint about disability-related discrimination under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and/or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 for a child at the program, contact the program Liaison, Dr. Jose J. Munoz, Assistant Superintendent for Academics at 781-440-5816. The District’s representative will contact the complainant and begin the process under Norwood Public School’s anti-discrimination policy.
Program Overview
Norwood’s Extended Day services are a branch within Norwood Public Schools offering before and after school childcare to youth in Kindergarten through Fifth Grade. Before-school services are held at Norwood’s five elementary schools: Balch, Callahan, Cleveland, Oldham, and Prescott. The after-school services are provided at Norwood’s six elementary schools: Balch, Callahan, Cleveland, Oldham, Prescott, and Willett. In addition, we offer vacation care coverage for February and April.
Extended Day Mission
Norwood Extended Day welcomes parents, family members and caretakers to join us in our efforts to facilitate a warm, culturally responsive environment that recognizes the individual contributions of every child in our program. It is the mission of Norwood Extended Day to provide a space for students to learn and grow. Norwood Extended Day facilitates this through the commitment of its teachers and administrators for K-5th by coaching youth and providing ample opportunities for social engagement and experiential enrichment.
Administrator Contact Information
781-551-3480 extension 2
Director: Erin Grogan
egrogan@norwood.k12.ma.us
Assistant Director: Nevine Gadalla
Nevine.gadalla@norwood.k12.ma.us
Financial Analyst: Ava Martin
amartin@norwood.k12.ma.us
Extended Day Services
All parents enrolling in after school must complete registration paperwork and submit a $25 non-refundable registration fee once accepted. Registration fee is due yearly. All life-saving medications for allergies and chronic illness must be in Extended Day’s possession before a student can attend the program.
2023-2024 Before School Hours
Before School services will be held at each elementary school from 7:00 AM until 7:35 AM. Willett students will attend Before School Care at their home school site and later transported to Willett prior to school beginning.
2023-2024 After School Willett Hours
Monday – Friday 1:45 PM to 4:00 or 6 PM
2023-2024 Elementary School Hours
Monday – Friday 2:05 PM to 4:00 or 6:00 PM
Headquarters: James R. Savage Educational Center, 275 Prospect Street, Door 23, Norwood, MA 02062
Balch Site: 1170 Washington St.
Callahan Site: 116 Garfield Ave
Cleveland Site: 33 George Willett Parkway
Oldham Site: 165 Prospect Street
Prescott Site: 66 Richland Road
Willett Site: 100 Westover Parkway
Early Dismissal Days
There will be no Extended Day services offered during professional or early dismissal days.
Vacation Care Programs
February and April Vacation days are Tuesday through Friday 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM. Extended Day Vacation Care is open to All Norwood Public School elementary aged students and all K-5 students attending St. Catherine of Sienna Private School.
Extended Day Offerings
A professional staff, fine arts, crafts, sports and creative games, homework and reading time, holiday fun, outdoor recreation, board and strategic games, free time and imaginary play, February and April Vacation programs, special activities, 13:1 staff to student ratio and accepts vouchers.
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