Family Update

Posted on February 13, 2026

Dear Families,

Spead the love of Reading Spirit Week was a success!  Thank you to everyone for your support and participation in helping our Superstars have some fun while also showing our love for reading!  I would also like to the thank the Koinow family for organizing and running the PTO’s  restaurant night fundraiser at Mr. Mike’s, and thank you to the families who were able to attend and support Walnut Square!

As we close out our Spread the Love of Reading Spirit and begin vacation, I wanted to remind everyone that our Caldecott Reading Challenge is still going and will end on Friday, February 27th.  I hope you have been enjoying reading these picture books with your families!  Next week is vacation, and it is the perfect time to enjoy a few great books!  Remember to log in your reading into our Superstar Reading Log:   https://forms.gle/bshU4hcReq2WGJ8r5.  

Next week, the Walnut Square PTO  t-shirt fundraiser begins!  From Monday, February 16th through Sunday, March 15th, you can purchase Walnut Square School Superstars apparel to show your school pride.  There are  a variety of styles available, including classic T-shirts starting at $16, V-necks for $18, and other options ranging up to $35.  Sizes are available from Youth Extra Small (YXS) through Adult 5X to ensure every Superstar can find their perfect fit.  Best of all, every purchase benefits our PTO that works so hard to support Walnut Square staff and students!  You can order by visiting this website, merch.walnutpto.org.     Please click on this link to view the flyer in English and Spanish.  

I wish you a safe and healthy February break , and I look forward to seeing all of our Superstars back at school when schools reopen on Monday, February 23rd!

Sincerely,

Jen Rubera

Principal

 

Girls on the Run- Spring 2026 Season 

Dear Families,

I am so excited to announce that through the Mayor’s grant for Youth Activity and Mental Health, we are able to have another Girls On The Run season here at Walnut Square School for the spring.  I have included a link to a flyer that explains how to register for the team.  The grant is covering the participation cost for all students at Walnut Square who register for the Spring Season.

Girls On The Run is an 8 week program that teaches kids how to be strong, confident and connected.  At the end of the program the girls will end the season with a celebratory 5K run with their teammates on the Boston Common.

The coaches for the fall program include Cherie Rousseau, Andrea Oland, Shannon Luttig and Molly Jannell.  We are all looking forward to a great season, and hope that you will consider registering your daughter to participate.

Click on this link to see a flyer that includes information about the program and how to register.

Girls On The Run Spring 2026 WSQ

Here is the registration link to register:

https://www.pinwheel.us/register/index/SPRING26Reg

If you have any questions at all, please feel free to reach out to me.

Sincerely,

Coach Cherie Rousseau

Superstar Reading at Home Resources

Superstars Theme of the Month for January: Respect.

Throughout the month, our classrooms will focus on what it means to be a “Respectful Superstar.” We will be exploring how we treat ourselves, our peers, and our environment with kindness and consideration.

 

Mark Your Calendar!

Please visit https://walnutsquare.haverhill-ps.org/events/   or view the calendar on Parent Square to stay informed about important dates and events!  You also have the opportunity to subscribe to the Walnut Square calendar to get updates right on your device!

February 2026
  • Fri 2/27:   Friday, February 27th:  Polished Dental is coming to Walnut Square School
  • Fri 2/27:   Friday, February 27th: Caldecott Reading Challenge Due- Bring your completed paper back to school.

March 2026 

  • Monday, March 2nd:  Read Across America Day!
  • Monday, March 2nd:  PTO/Site Council Meeting 5:00-7:15 pm
  • Monday, March 9th:  Pre-K – 8 Grades close 2nd Trimester
  • Wednesday, March 11th:  Early Release/Staff PD  Dismissal is 11:35 am
  • Friday, March 13th:  Pre-K – 8 Report Cards Issued 2nd Trimester

April 2026 

  • Monday, April 6th:  PTO/Site Council Meeting 5:00-7:15 pm
  • Tuesday, April 7th:  Grade 3 ELA MCAS Session 1
  • Tuesday, April 7th:  Title 1 Earth Month Clean Up Nature Walk Around Lake Pentucket.  5:00-6:30 pm
  • Thursday, April 9th:  Grade 3 ELA MCAS Session 2

    • ELA Make-up Dates: April 10th and April 13th – 17th

  • April 13th-17th:  April Showers Bring Math Powers Spirit Week
    • Monday, April 13th: You Can Count on Math!  Wear a shirt with a number on it.
    • Tuesday, April 14th:  Math Shapes Your Mind!  Wear a shirt with shapes or wear your favorite workout clothes or sports clothes.
    • Wednesday, April 15th:  Math Ties Into Everything!  Wear your favorite tie, hair ties, or tie-dye apparel.
    • Thursday, April 16th:  Math is Full of Patterns!  Wear your favorite patterns (stripes, polka dots, plaid, or checkered clothes) to show that math is all about patterns.
    • Friday, April 17th:  Our Superstars are Problem Solvers!  Wear your Walnut Square t-shirt or a blue shirt to school.
  • April 20th-24th:  NO SCHOOL SPRING RECESS
  • April 25th:  Haverhill’s Annual Earth Day Clean Up 8:30-1:00 pm **We will be cleaning Walnut Square School and the park that abuts our school.
  • Tuesday, April 28th:  Pre-K – 8 Progress Reports Issued- Third Trimester

May 2026 

  • Monday, May 4th:  PTO/Site Council Meeting
  • Monday, May 4th- Friday, May 8th:  Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week
  • Monday, May 11th:  Grade 3 MCAS Session 1
  • Tuesday, May 12th:  Grade 3 MCAS Session 2

    • Math Make-up Dates: May 14th, 15th, 18th, and 19th

  • Wednesday, May 13th:  Early Release Day- Dismissal is 11:35 am
  • Monday, May 25th:  Memorial Day- NO SCHOOL

June 2026 

  • Wednesday, June 17th:  Last Day of School

 

Early Release Dates:

  • Dismissal time is 11:35 am on the following dates:
    • Wed. 3/11
    • Wed. 4/8
    • Wed. 5/13
    • Wed. 6/17 (Last day of School)