Welcome Message From the Principal

August 2024

Welcome to the Oldham School web page! There are a number of important links below to help you find your way to the information that is needed. As always, feel free to reach out to Principal Steven Olsen (solsen@norwood.k12.ma.us) with any questions.

New Enrollments: If you are new to Norwood and live in the boundaries of the Oldham School district, please visit this webpage to begin your enrollment. Please note the district Central Registrar is located at the Savage Center at 275 Prospect Street in Norwood. You can call 781-487-1351 for additional information.

Bus Transportation: The following message was sent by the transportation department on August 2, 2024:

This is an important message regarding Bus Transportation for the 2024-25 school year:

The window for online bus registration for this coming school year officially closed on June 30, 2024. However, the Transportation Office is still accepting applications to be placed on the waiting list for transportation for this coming school year.

Students in grades 1-6 who live more than 2.0 miles from their assigned school are guaranteed transportation. Although the registration fee is waived for these students, a $25 administrative fee per child is still required. These students, even though transportation is guaranteed, should still be registered at this time to have their name(s) placed on the waiting list. Notifications regarding transportation for these students will be made by mid-August.

All other students may also be registered at this time to have their name(s) placed on the waiting list. Transportation will then be determined based on the date of application, as well as space availability. The Transportation Office will notify anyone on the waiting list by mid-August if there is space available for transportation. The fee of $300 per student with a family cap of $750 will need to be paid before transportation begins.

If you need to register and have missed the online deadline, please click on the following link: Grades 1 to 12 Transportation Registration

If you have any questions regarding transportation, or have any issues registering for the waiting list, please contact the Transportation Office at transportation@norwood.k12.ma.us or call 781-440-5831. The Transportation Office is open Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 am and 3:00 pm. You can also visit the Norwood Public Schools transportation website for more information: https://www.norwood.k12.ma.us/about/transportation-services.

Supply Lists: We ask that you provide your student two things.

1. Students need a pair of wired headphones (not bluetooth) for your child to use during the school day. It is best if the headphone jack is straight and not "L" shaped.

2. Students need a water bottle. We have water bottle filling stations, not "bubblers". So, students will need a water bottle (preferably marked with their name in case they lose it) at the school.

School Calendar: The school calendar for the 2024-2025 school year can be found here. Translated copies are available on the NPS homepage. Please note that the first day for students is Wednesday September 4, 2024. Our school hours are 7:50am-2:05pm. Students are able to arrive on campus under the supervision of Oldham staff starting at 7:35am each morning.

Extended Day: There is an extended day program (before and after school care) that is housed at the Oldham School. Enrollments, wait list management and payments are all handled through the Norwood Recreation Department and not the Oldham School. The program director can be reached at 781-551-3480, extension 2. The link is here.

Class Lists: Returning Oldham students can access students' class placement on Aspen. When you log into Aspen, go to the family top tab, click on student and then click on the schedule side tab to see the homeroom teacher. As a reminder, if you have forgotten your username or password or do not have one yet, please email npsaspensupport@norwood.k12.ma.us. New students are registered once they have completed the district registration process. You can access this information via email or call the school at any time. During the summer months it may take a little time to respond, but we will respond to any and all questions.

August 2023

Please take a moment to review both resources below. They contains all the information you need:

The first weeks of school are my favorite. It is a time when excited energy permeates the school and the hallways are filled with joyful faces. We are so excited to have the students return, and to work together to advance all of our students.

We all know transitions are important. That is why we spend so much time building relationships during the first days of school. Staff will work on getting to know students and their families as they also promote the class to get to know each other and help students know themselves as learners and members of the community. This is important work because it is the foundation for a successful year. Our school community defines our goals and success through a School Improvement Plan. A group of staff and parents worked together to create our latest plan. Take a moment to review Oldham's School Improvement Plan at this link. Specifically, we are looking to our family and surrounding community to help us by joining a Diversity Sub Committee. Members will help us plan engaging family events that build connections. If you are interested in joining or want more information, please email me at solsen@norwood.k12.ma.us.

Again, we are so excited to partner in this important work.

Warmly,

Steven Olsen, Principal

solsen@norwood.k12.ma.us

781 440 5661