Upcoming Dates

Monday, June 16th:  8:45 - 11:30 am
Sprague Field Day

Wednesday, June 18th:  8:15-8:45 am
Sprague Volunteer Tea/Coffee Appreciation Event
FULL DAY OF SCHOOL (Dismissal at 3:05 pm)

Thursday, June 19th:  9:00 am
5th Grade Farewell Assembly

Friday, June 20th
LAST DAY OF SCHOOL (Dismissal at 12 pm)

Thank You from Remember Me! Books

Thank you to all the Sprague families for their amazing and generous support of books to the Sprague Library.  As you may know, the Sprague Library is entirely self-funded.  Thanks to your donations we are able to fill gaps in their collection.

Thanks to the following Sprague families for their recent donation of books:
Monsen, Bubeck, Leibman, Sullivan, Shultz, and Leone

Sprague PTO 2014-15

The oversight of the PTO is largely complete for 2014-15. Thank-you to everyone who has stepped up and taken on a leadership role for next year. The PTO has very strong individuals running many of the programs and events next year. With the strength of involvement, the PTO is exploring a few new initiatives for next year. 

Of course we are always looking for more people to help out! The more people involved, the more enjoyable the experience for everyone as you can make new friends and learn from one another. So please let us know if you are interested.

We are still looking for the following:
(1) Vice President(s) - One or two people can fill the role.
(2) Walk to School - Once a month commitment
(3) Grade-specific help in various programs and events

If you are interested in helping out the PTO next year, please look over the oversight document and send Matthew McKay an email.

On Tuesday June 10, a welcome letter was distributed to all who attended the final PTO meeting of the school year. During the meeting the Sprague PTO Board for 2014-15 was voted in. The current structure of the PTO Oversight was presented and discussed.

There was also a general meeting to discuss the tentative schedule and plans for next year. Incoming principal Ms. Susan Snyder attended the meetings, enabling a productive dialogue about next year.

Thank-you again! Enjoy the summer and we look forward to seeing you at the start of school!

Letter to Families with Incoming Kindergarten Students (from Dr. Lussier)

Please click HERE to see the full letter sent to all families of children who will begin kindergarten this Fall in the Wellesley Public Schools.  Highlights include:

• Parent forum hosted by Dr. Lussier next Thursday, June 19th @ 7 pm in Sprague Cafeteria for parents of all incoming kindergarten students.
  
• MID AUGUST:  Kindergarten teacher placement letters mailed.  Letters from teachers are mailed to your child, including a 30-minute assigned time to meet with teacher during the days August 27-29th.  

• Wednesday, August 27 - Friday, August 29th:  Kindergarteners will only attend school during their assigned 30 minute teacher meeting that week.

• Tuesday, September 2nd:  Full day kindergarten begins for all students. 

Sign Up to be Family Farmers in the Sprague Garden this summer!

The Sprague Garden needs you!  If you would like to sign up your family to be Family Farmers one of the weeks below, please email phyllis@theermann.com and indicate Family Name and week you would like to sign up.

What is a Family Farmer?
Family Farmers are responsible for watering the garden three times during the assigned week, weeding and picking crops - and enjoying them!

Thanks!

Weeks available:
June 30th
July 7th

Sprague Summer Reading List

Thanks to our Sprague library staff for providing parents with our Summer Reading List for our children.  To see the complete list, click HERE.

Around Town

Add your Teacher to the WEF Honor Roll with a RED APPLE!

IT'S NOT TOO LATE!!  Honor your teacher and/or staff member with a RED APPLE donation and support innovation and new initiatives in our schools TODAY!  Click HERE to donate.  Honorees will receive immediate notification of your gift!  Give now! 

North Forty Public Forum

WHAT:  Join the North 40 Steering Committee for a public forum/update

WHEN:  Wednesday June 18th, 7-9 pm

WHERE:  Wellesley Free Library

Agenda for the meeting is to update residents on the Town's efforts to investigate acquisition; to envision the many municipal uses the site may accommodate; to gather residents' ideas for the use of the site (whether for municipal or other purposes); and to answer questions and concerns.

ANNOUNCEMENT FROM THE WELLESLEY EDUCATION FOUNDATION:

 

It has been a privilege for WEF to fund and participate in the WPS strategic planning process, working alongside Dr. Lussier, the Strategic Planning Advisory Committee, and many others within the community.  As Dr. Lussier recently announced, WPS' Strategic Plan for 2013-2019 is now available!  This publication represents the culmination of a year-long collaborative process involving educators, staff, parents, students, and other members of the Wellesley community.  To learn more about WPS' strategic planning process and the exciting path forward as mapped out by the strategic plan, please click here. 

If you have not yet supported WEF through a Red Apple Donation or an Annual Fund contribution, please click here.  WEF's fiscal year ends June 30, 2014.  Thank you for your critical support of WEF this year! 

Sprague Party and Auction

Thank You!

We are thrilled to share with the Sprague community that this year’s
Party & Auction raised $35K, which was beyond our goal of $28K.

This will ensure that we can continue all of the fantastic programs that
support our children’s education and the wonderful faculty and staff.

Without your help this event couldn’t have
been a success or nearly as much fun!

5 Bites Cupcakes, Adam Koppel & Brenda Haynes, Alyson Lajeunesse, Amy & Dave Shultz, Amy & Don Chase, Amy & Pat Paladino, Andrea & Michael Scampini, Angel Fernandez, Angie & Horst Hemmerle, Anne & Jim Newman, Anne & Joe Marvan, Anng & Bob Kenney, Aziz & Nur Hamzaogullari, Babson Skating Center, Be Styled, Benjamin & Karen Kahrl, Brian & Michele Martin, Brian & Wendy Guthrie, Candy Bar, Carla & Chris Panell, Carolyn & Jay Carroll, Carrie & Grant Brown, Carrie & Will Reepmeyer, Catherine & Chris Mirick, Chad & Emily Harris, Chris & Kate Price, Chris & Leanne Leibman, Christine Choate, City Sports, Comella's Pizza, Danae & John Foley, David & Bridget Banta, David & Michele Frost, Doug & Cecilia Gordon, Drive Me Safely, Dulcey & Matthew Connon, Edward & Kathy Lasch, Elise Rodino & Chris Garvin, Elizabeth & Bramwell Young, Elizabeth Kim & Chris Crowley, Elizabeth May, Erin & Craig Majernik, Eunice Groark & Kevin Clark, Ginny Churchill, Glenn & Rebecca Cahaly, Jacquelyn & George Stathis, James Landry & Lakshmi Sadasiv, Janet & Eric Giesser, Janis & Jennifer Voldins, Jayne Byrne, Jean & Kevin Walsh, Jeff Lazzarino & Teri Adler / Pinnacle Residential Properties, Jen & Jim Gareau, Jen & Trey Bowers, Jenn & Shane Caiazzo, Jennifer & Andrew Vernazza, Jennifer Friedman & John Bubeck, Jeremy & Patricia Javidi, Jill Boudreau / Coldwell Banker, Jill Fischmann, Joanne & Chris Spagnuolo, Joseph & Petra Lara, Julia & Nick de Peyster, Julie & John Barker, Julie Knudson, Karen Lindquist, Kathryn & Rashid Ashraf, Kathy McCrohon Dance Center, Katy Comstock, Kevin & Melissa Martin, Kidville, Kim Casalena, Kim Khoury, Kirsten & Brian Stevenson, Kristen Madison & Akila Weerapana, Leslie & Chris Del Col, Lindsay Jones, Lisa Goldstein & Randy Goldberg, Lorraine & Clint Liebenberg, Lulu Lemon, Marathon Sports, Margaret Flitsch, Marie & Matt Schiller, Marissa & Brook Rosenbaum, Mark & Judy Heffernan, Mason Smith & Gordon Green, Massage Envy, Mate Converse & Brian Schulz, Matthew & Claudia Whiteley, Matthew & Katie McKay, Maura & Steve Miele, Merry Maids, Michael & Barbara Davies, Michael Hamlin & Krista Chow, Michelle & John Walsh, Nandita & Vik Kapoor, New Seabury Golf Club, Nine East Wine Emporium, Pamela & Jim Carr, Paul & Ana Boyne, Pete & Lizzie Murillo, Peter & Alexia Monsen, Phyllis & Marc Theermann, Posie's of Wellesley, Rani & Sherin Elwy, Rob & Sara Joseph, Saint & Colette Aufranc, Sarah & Arin Greene, Scott & Betsey Weintraub, Scott & Kim Bender, Sean & Janna O'Neill, Sean & Melanie Campbell, Spynergy, Steve Goodwin & Teri Condon, Susan Prince & Shane Gerson, Susan Snyder, Susie & Chris Ellis, Suzanne & Web Fletcher, Taryn Drake, Terriers Sports, The Linden Store, Tim & Lynn Sanville, Timothy & Michelle Foster, Tom & Pippa Ford, TriJake Fitness, Troy & Beth Plante, Van Dyke Photography, Vincent & Karyn DeVito, Waterville Valley, Wellesley Nails, Wellesley Police Department, Wellesley Theatre Project, White Mountain Ice Cream, Windsor & Vin Ferrara, Yvette / Queen of the Pantry, Zyoga

Field Day Volunteer Sign Ups

Sprague Field Day is scheduled for Monday, June 16th from 8:45 am - 12:00 pm.  We need parent volunteers to help with set-up, running the events for the children and clean-up.  We are also looking for people to loan out tents for the day of the event (for shade).

If you are able to help, please sign-up HERE.

Sprague End of the Year Picnic

Save the date!

Join us for the Sprague end of year picnic on Thursday, June 12th, from 6:00-8:00 pm. 

*BYOD- Bring your own dinner. 

*Water ice will be served for dessert.

If you can help scoop and/or have aprons/scoops to lend, please contact Katy Comstock at katycom1972@gmail.com with your availability.

Thank you!

Sprague PTO

School Supply Drive in 1KL for The Community Giving Tree

1KL is sponsoring a school supply collection to benefit The Community Giving Tree. This organization will supply children with backpacks and school supplies to start the 2014-2015 school year. Please consider dropping off unused boxes of crayons, markers, pencils and glue sticks. We are also collecting spiral-bound notebooks and folders. There will be a bin in the Sprague Lobby until this Friday, June 13.

In addition, the agency is urgently in need of 17 cribs, infant car seats (less than 5 years old), high chairs and double strollers. If you have any of these items please contact Karen Lindquist (kplindquist@hotmail.com).

If you would like to learn more about this organization you can go to http://communitygivingtree.org/about-us/

Around Town

Sprague/Hardy Cub Scouts - Ice Cream & Outdoor Adventure!

When: Monday, June 9, 2014, 6:30-7:30 p.m. 

Where: Hardy School Playground

Who: ALL Sprague/Hardy boys and families, not just Cub Scouts

What:  Learn how to use a compass, find treasure, and learn more about the cool things Cub Scouts do. Top it all off with ICE CREAM. 

Questions? Email Linda Keenan at lindaerinkeenan@yahoo.com

A RED APPLE FOR YOUR TEACHER!

Gift giving got you down?  Not sure how to comply with state gift-giving regulations?  Why not make a donation to WEF instead?  The RED APPLE campaign is collecting donations in honor of teachers and staff members.  All funds go directly to support Wellesley Public Schools and your contribution is tax deductible.  Click HERE (please link to http://www.wellesleyeducationfoundation.org/ways-to-donate/honor-a-teacher) to maintain educational excellence in our schools and honor a teacher!  Please let us know if you can’t find your educator or direct any other questions to info@wellesleyeducationfoundation.org.  Thank you for supporting our schools!