Early Learning Center at Bishop Connolly

Welcome!

Welcome to the new school year at the Early Learning Center located at Bishop Connolly, 373 Elsbree St.!

We are excited to move into our new space and working hard to get everything ready for our young learners.

Due to a scheduling conflict with the site we have to delay the start for our preschool students at this site by one week. All students attending the Early Learning Center at Bishop Connolly will begin school on Tuesday, September 10.

Hours will be 8:35-11:05 for our AM students and 11:05-1:50 for our PM students.

We will be sharing additional information in the next week including a time for families to come and meet the staff as well as logistics for arrival/dismissal.

Please bring:

A change of clothes for your child - remember to include socks as well.

A snack (am) and lunch (pm) if you think they will not eat school lunch.

Diapers and wipes if your child is not yet potty trained.

Where We Are Located

**Located at**

**373 Elsbree Street**

**Fall River, MA 02720**

Main Office Phone Number: 508-675-8224

School Principal

Elizabeth McKinnon - emckinnon@fallriverschools.org

Early Childhood Director

Kristen Farias - - kfarias@fallriverschools.org

The Early Learning Center at Bishop Connolly is located at the former

Bishop Connolly Main Entrance which is at the back of the building.

Please see the map for reference:

Meet Principal McKinnon

Superintendent Tracy Curley is thrilled to announce that longtime
educator Elizabeth McKinnon has been appointed the new Principal of the Early
Learning Center and the Early Learning Center at Bishop Connolly.

McKinnon, who grew up in Fall River and attended the city's schools, is entering her
31st year working in Fall River Public Schools. She will oversee the day-to-day
operations of two of the district's three Early Learning Centers, which are a part of
the district's efforts to expand pre-K for the community.

"Betsy has dedicated her life to serving Fall River students, particularly our youngest
generation," Superintendent Curley said. "I am delighted to see her continue serving
our youth in her new role as Principal in our formative Early Learning Centers."

McKinnon began her career in Fall River Public Schools three decades ago. She
has worked with the preschool population since 2007 and prior to that she taught
first grade. She received her bachelor's degree in early childhood education from
Bridgewater State College and her master's in special education from Providence
College.

“I am excited for this opportunity to continue working with our youngest learners,"
McKinnon said. "Preschool has been a passion of mine for a long time and I look
forward to meeting the needs of our students.”

McKinnon is mother to four adult children and lives with her husband in Little
Compton, Rhode Island.

The district's goal is to combine the two locations into one center for the 2025-26
school year.

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