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Join us for the First Annual Back To School Picnic!
For the first time ever, Framingham Public Schools (FPS) is hosting a Back To School Family Picnic which will be free and open to all Framingham Public School students, families, staff, and community partners.
Thursday, August 30th
4:30pm - 7:30pm
Farm Pond Park
*Please Bring Your Own Blanket and Food*
This gathering serves many purposes, including: welcoming families back after summer break, encouraging community connections, inspiring family engagement, and providing access to internal FPS and external Community Resources.
Through generous donations from local businesses and service providers, various raffle items will be available for families to win. The more you interact and engage with the games and activities, the more tickets you receive - the more chances you have to win! If you pre-register through Eventbrite AND check-in at the event, you will get an extra raffle ticket!
The rain date is Thursday September 6, 2018.
We hope you will join us!
Parking
Family and Community Parking will be limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis at: Brookdale Senior Living lot on the corner of Dr. Harvey Cushing Way and Dudley Road. (It's a short walk to the Park)
Community Partners who are hosting tables and VIP Parking will be available at Farm Pond Park adjacent to the event. (One spot per Organization)
Handicapped Parking will be available in the Horseshoe lot in front of the Skate Park and Playground on Dudley Road. (Please have your placard with you)
Shuttles
Ongoing school bus shuttle transportation will be provided between Farm Pond Park and the Framingham State University Parking Lot (Franklin Street and Mt. Wayte Avenue) and Bowditch Field for families.
There will also be a shuttle stop at Perini (near the Franklin Street entrance) for Framingham Public Schools Staff.
Map
Raffles
The following local businesses and organizations have generously provided the prizes for the Back To School Family Picnic. The raffle drawing schedule is posted below so that attendees may submit for desired prizes based on the drawing time. You must be present to win.
Framingham Baking Company, Big Lots, Ashland Ale House, Explorers Program, Metrowest Regional Transit Authority, La Cantina Gift Certificate, Club Pilates Gift Certificate, Dream Dinners Dream Taste Gift Certificate, Anderson’s Driving School ($795 Gift Card towards one Driver’s Education Course), Pet Supplies Plus Gift Bag, Framingham Parks and Recreation Gift Certificate, Pasta Making Class for 4 at Volturno, Sponsored by Century 21 and Fairway Independent Mortgage Company, Six Flags Gift Certificate Sponsored by Wellesley College
~4:50 Raffle #1:
- Framingham Baking Co ($10 Gift Card)
- Framingham Baking Company ($10 Gift Card)
~5:00pm: Marching Band Performance
~5:10pm Raffle #2:
- Framingham Baking Company ($10 Gift Card)
- Big Lots ($25 Gift Card)
- Ashland Ale House ($30 Gift Card)
~5:15pm: Kick off by Dr. Tremblay
~5:20pm: Remarks by Adam Freudberg, Framingham School Committee Member - District 4
~5:25pm: Remarks by Yvonne Spicer Framingham Mayor
~5:35pm Raffle #3:
- Framingham Baking Company ($10 Gift Card)
- $100 Explorers Vacation Week Gift Certificate (Valid for February, April, OR Summer Vacation)
- $50 Gift Card for City of Framingham Parks & Recreation DepartmentPrograms
~6:00pm Raffle #4:
- Metrowest Regional Transit Authority ($10 ‘Charlie’ Card)
- Metrowest Regional Transit Authority ($10 ‘Charlie’ Card)
- Framingham Baking Company ($10 Gift Card)
- Framingham Baking Company ($10 Gift Card)
- Dream Dinners Taste Gift Certificate - Visit Dream Dinners Framingham, MA to assemble 3 family dinners (9 servings) for you and your family to enjoy. Learn how easy homemade can be. (Value: $185)
~6:00pm - Thaddeus Bell plays piano selections
~6:30pm Raffle #5:
- Framingham Baking Company ($10 Gift Card)
- La Cantina Italiana Gift Certificate ($25 Gift Card)
- $100 Explorers Vacation Week Gift Certificate (Valid for February, April, OR Summer Vacation)
- 4 Tickets to MAMMA MIA by the FHS Drama Company (Friday December 7, 2018), Car Magnet and Sunglasses, Provided by the Framingham High School Drama Company (Value: $50)
~7:00 Raffle #6:
- Framingham Baking Company ($10 Gift Card)
- Ashland Ale House ($30 Gift Card)
- Fun and Games Gift Card, Sponsored by Century 21 and Fairway Independent Mortgage Company (Value: $50)
- Dream Dinners Dream Taste Gift Certificate - Visit Dream Dinner to assemble 3 family dinners (9 servings) for you and your family to enjoy. Learn how easy homemade can be. (Value: $185)
~7:15pm Raffle #7:
- Framingham Baking Company ($10 Gift Card)
- La Cantina Gift Certificate ($25 Gift Card)
- $100 Explorers Vacation Week Gift Certificate (Valid for February, April, OR Summer Vacation)
- Pasta Making Class for 4 at Volturno Pizza, sponsored by Century 21 and Fairway Independent Mortgage Company
- Anderson’s Driving School ($795 Gift Card towards one Driver’s Education Course)
~7:30pm Raffle #8:
- La Cantina Gift Certificate ($25 Gift Card)
- Framingham Baking Company ($10 Gift Card)
- Six Flags Gift Certificate valued at $400 from Wellesley College
- Pet Supplies Plus Gift Bag includes Gift Card for 5 dog washes
- Club Pilates Gift Certificate for 2 Personal Training Sessions ($170)
7:30pm: Closing remarks by Dr. Tremblay