Local Groundhog Needs Your Campaign Support!
Calling all students—A local groundhog named Ms. G who resides at Drumlin Farm in Lincoln is running for the office of “Official State Groundhog of the Commonwealth” and she needs the help of Wellesley Public School students to get elected!
To Vote for Ms. G online—Visit MAStateGroundhog.com
Sunday January 5th 3-5pm: Campaign Rally at Wellesley Public Library
Meet in the Wakelin Room for refreshments and a chance to meet Ms. G. A naturalist from Mass Audubon will be on hand to answer all questions “groundhog.” Next, a representative from the State House will explain how a bill becomes a law and how students can speak on Ms. G’s behalf at an upcoming hearing to help get her elected. Students will then make campaign posters, campaign buttons, and work as teams to prepare testimony for the upcoming hearing.
PLEASE RSVP: MishMichaels@gmail.com
Wednesday January 8th: Hearing on Ms. G Bill
The Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight is planning a special hearing on the Ms. G Bill. Wellesley Public School students are invited to speak on Ms. G’s behalf. Meet at Wellesley Public Library at 1pm in the Wakelin Room. Bring your campaign posters, buttons, and your testimony!
Save the date—February 2nd: Groundhog Day
Catch Ms. G on the Morning Show on WBZ. Catch Ms. G and her campaign on The Weather Channel. Then see Ms. G present her annual forecast live at Drumlin Farm between 10am-12pm. Enjoy weather related educational activities, meet local TV meteorologists, and hope for an early spring!
WELLESLEY EDUCATION FOUNDATION MATCHING CHALLENGE
Double your donation with a gift to WEF this December.
The WEF Board of Directors has pledged $18,000 for a #GivingTuesday and Holiday Season matching challenge. Every donation made to WEF through the end of December will be matched dollar for dollar, so please consider a tax-deductible donation to WEF during this Season of Giving. We are gratefully accepting transfers of stock, which may be an attractive giving option for many this year. All types of donations will be matched up to the max. Donations made before 12/31 are tax-deductible in 2013. Thank you and enjoy this beautiful season. Click HERE for all donation options.
Please also like WEF on Facebook. Facebook followers will be among the first to hear about WEF’s Fall grant awards!
P.S. If you work at a company that matches charitable donations, please remember to submit the paperwork.
Shopper's Corner at Schofield Elementary
Did you know that there's a fabulous resale boutique located right in Schofield Elementary School? It's called Shopper's Corner and it's your home for amazing bargains on designer clothing and accessories for your whole family!
Shopper's Corner sells new and gently used items from infant through adult. Our prices are rock bottom. Items start at $1 and most are less than $5! We stock our inventory through donations and consignments from folks just like you. Donations of new or very gently worn items (no stains, tears or holes please) can be dropped off any time the store is open. If you'd like to consign, come on in and we can get you set up immediately. We have a very generous consignor policy!
The store is open during the school year every Wednesday from 8:30am to 12:15pm and the first Saturday of each month from 10am to noon. We're closed during school vacation periods. Our inventory changes frequently so we encourage shoppers to stop by often. We sell very high quality designer names such as Lily Pulitzer, Coach, Abercrombie & Fitch, Gap Kids and Janie & Jack. You never know what you'll find.
Our upcoming schedule:
Wednesday, December 18 from 8:30am to 12:15pm
Saturday, January 4 from 10am to noon
Wednesday, January 8 from 8:30am to 12:15pm
Wednesday, January 15 from 8:30am to 12:15pm
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