Monday, September 1st
Labor Day - No School
Tuesday, September 2nd
Full Day Kindergarten Begins
8:30a - Welcome Parent Coffee
Tuesday, September 9th
9:00a - PTO Board Meeting
6:00p - New Family Picnic (Bring Your Own Food)
Thursday, September 11th
Back to School Night (Parents Only)
6:30p - Grades 3-5
7:15p - Grades K-2
Saturday, August 30, 2014
Sprague PTO Update
The Sprague PTO is gearing up for another great year. On Tuesday morning we look forward to welcoming the kindergarten families into the community. Social Chairs, Andrea Scampini and Karyn DeVito, will host a welcome coffee for kindergarten parents. Please plan to stop by after drop-off and introduce yourself to our newest members.
Please know that we will work diligently to keep you informed of upcoming board meetings (first one is Tuesday September 9 at 9am), as well as the financial position of the organization. Our focus is to enhance the Sprague experience, and hope that everyone can feel included.
Thank-you to everyone who contributed dues to the PTO. We haven't gone through all the forms quite yet, but judging from the volume of forms the PTO should begin the year in a healthy financial position. By contributing at the front end of the year, the PTO can focus more on community building. There is still very much a need for successful fundraising by the Cookie Walk, Teacher Raffle, and Spring Party/ Auction, but we hope our focus can broaden somewhat this year.
Thank-you everyone who has stepped forward this year to help. Over forty people have raised their hand to take on a specific role with the PTO. I would like to specifically thank our newest volunteer, Jill Fischmann, who recently stepped into the role of Assistant Treasurer. Your involvement helps to deepen our bench and strengthen the organization.
Of course we will always welcome more involvement. We are stronger with more people engaged. If you are interested in a role, I encourage you to reach out directly to me, or to a member of the board overseeing an area of interest. From volunteering to lead a Nature Walk, to helping to organize a parent social event, to helping set-up Cookie Walk, there are numerous less intensive jobs where we need your help.
Given some feedback, the PTO likely evolves somewhat this year. Art Appreciation is one area we are looking into with the help of parent Annie Newman and Ms. Stabnick. Community service is another area we would like to expand, to complement the efforts of the Fifth Grade Committee. I am taking a look at after school programing, in conjunction with Ms. Snyder, to see if there is a better way to support it and administer it. Also, working with local vendors in a more effective manner is an opportunity. If you are interested in helping out with any of these projects, please let me know.
Below is the current structure of the executive board:
T - Pending Board Approval
A full list of everyone involved in the Sprague PTO, including open positions, can be found here.
We're off to great start. There is lots to do and we're eager to get to work to enhance the Sprague experience for everyone. Again, thank-you for your contributions and involvement!
Warm Regards,
Matthew McKay
Sprague PTO President
Please know that we will work diligently to keep you informed of upcoming board meetings (first one is Tuesday September 9 at 9am), as well as the financial position of the organization. Our focus is to enhance the Sprague experience, and hope that everyone can feel included.
Thank-you to everyone who contributed dues to the PTO. We haven't gone through all the forms quite yet, but judging from the volume of forms the PTO should begin the year in a healthy financial position. By contributing at the front end of the year, the PTO can focus more on community building. There is still very much a need for successful fundraising by the Cookie Walk, Teacher Raffle, and Spring Party/ Auction, but we hope our focus can broaden somewhat this year.
Thank-you everyone who has stepped forward this year to help. Over forty people have raised their hand to take on a specific role with the PTO. I would like to specifically thank our newest volunteer, Jill Fischmann, who recently stepped into the role of Assistant Treasurer. Your involvement helps to deepen our bench and strengthen the organization.
Of course we will always welcome more involvement. We are stronger with more people engaged. If you are interested in a role, I encourage you to reach out directly to me, or to a member of the board overseeing an area of interest. From volunteering to lead a Nature Walk, to helping to organize a parent social event, to helping set-up Cookie Walk, there are numerous less intensive jobs where we need your help.
Given some feedback, the PTO likely evolves somewhat this year. Art Appreciation is one area we are looking into with the help of parent Annie Newman and Ms. Stabnick. Community service is another area we would like to expand, to complement the efforts of the Fifth Grade Committee. I am taking a look at after school programing, in conjunction with Ms. Snyder, to see if there is a better way to support it and administer it. Also, working with local vendors in a more effective manner is an opportunity. If you are interested in helping out with any of these projects, please let me know.
Below is the current structure of the executive board:
President
|
Matthew McKay
|
Vice President(s)
|
Pending
|
Treasurer
|
Melissa Martin
|
Asst. Treasurer
|
Jill Fischmann (T)
|
Secretary
|
Carrie Reepmeyer
|
Chair - Ways & Means
|
Betsey Weintraub (T)
|
Chair - Social
|
Andrea Scampini
Karyn Devito
|
Chair - Communications
|
Claire van der Elst
|
Chair - Enrichment
|
DD Marcoux
Kirsten Stevenson
|
PAC Representative
|
Lindsay Jones
|
A full list of everyone involved in the Sprague PTO, including open positions, can be found here.
We're off to great start. There is lots to do and we're eager to get to work to enhance the Sprague experience for everyone. Again, thank-you for your contributions and involvement!
Warm Regards,
Matthew McKay
Sprague PTO President
A FANTASTIC LUNCHEON FOR OUR TEACHERS AND STAFF TO KICK OFF THE SCHOOL YEAR!
THANK
YOU to Warisa Angsupanich, Nancy Colbert, Katy Comstock, Julia de
Peyster, Tanya Dupont, Jill Fischmann, Jenn Friedman, Sarah Green, Nur
Hamzaogullari, Kirsten Hano, Karen Lindquist, Carrie Reepmeyer, Emily
Shananhan, Shannon Smith, Jennifer Starck, Jacqie Stathis, Betsey
Weintraub and The Linden Store for making our first Teacher/Staff
Appreciation Lunch of the year such a success!!
Many thanks ~ Angie
Hemmerle and Becca Cahaly, Co-Chairs, Teacher/Staff Appreciation
Fifth Grade Activities
To 5th Grade Parents
~ Stay Tuned for Information Regarding 5th Grade Activities! ~
Unpleasant Reminder - Lice Prevention
From CDC Website:
Head lice are spread most commonly by direct head-to-head (hair-to-hair) contact. However, much less frequently they are spread by sharing clothing or belongings onto which lice have crawled or nits attached to shed hairs may have fallen. The risk of getting infested by a louse that has fallen onto a carpet or furniture is very small. Head lice survive less than 1–2 days if they fall off a person and cannot feed; nits cannot hatch and usually die within a week if they are not kept at the same temperature as that found close to the scalp.
The following are steps that can be taken to help prevent and control the spread of head lice:
- Avoid head-to-head (hair-to-hair) contact during play and other activities at home, school, and elsewhere (sports activities, playground, slumber parties, camp).
- Do not share clothing such as hats, scarves, coats, sports uniforms, hair ribbons, or barrettes.
- Do not share combs, brushes, or towels. Disinfest combs and brushes used by an infested person by soaking them in hot water (at least 130°F) for 5–10 minutes.
- Do not lie on beds, couches, pillows, carpets, or stuffed animals that have recently been in contact with an infested person.
- Machine wash and dry clothing, bed linens, and other items that an infested person wore or used during the 2 days before treatment using the hot water (130°F) laundry cycle and the high heat drying cycle. Clothing and items that are not washable can be dry-cleaned OR sealed in a plastic bag and stored for 2 weeks.
- Vacuum the floor and furniture, particularly where the infested person sat or lay. However, spending much time and money on housecleaning activities is not necessary to avoid reinfestation by lice or nits that may have fallen off the head or crawled onto furniture or clothing.
- Do not use fumigant sprays or fogs; they are not necessary to control head lice and can be toxic if inhaled or absorbed through the skin.
Around Town
Wellesley Swimming Association
The Wellesley Swim Association (WSA) is hosting a Stroke Clinic on September 13th and Tryouts for the 2014/2015 season on September 14th at the Babson College Pool in Wellesley.
WSA Stroke Clinic
WSA Team Tryouts
The team draws from a number of towns including, but not limited to, Wellesley, Medfield, Needham, Newton, Dedham, Norwood, Natick, Dover and Sherborn.
WSA arranges for quality training facilities, coaching and swim meets from October through March. The team has eight highly experienced and dedicated coaches. WSA values team spirit and sportsmanship in a competitive atmosphere. Swimmers are encouraged to reach their potential through hard work and great instruction!
- The stroke clinic will be held on Saturday September 13 at Babson College.
- The clinic is open to the public and intended for non-WSA swimmers only.
- Online registration for the stroke clinic is now open and will be filled on a first come, first serve basis. Each clinic session is limited to 30 swimmers to ensure a positive experience for each participant. Pre-registration is required at www.WellesleySwim.org
- If you attend the stroke clinic, the tryout fee is waived.
WSA Team Tryouts
- Tryouts for WSA will be held on Sunday September 14 at Babson College.
- Online tryout pre-registration is required and is open now through September 10.
- Please note that it is not necessary to attend the stroke clinic to tryout for the team. There are no limits on the number of swimmers who try out for the team.
- Current WSA swimmers do not need to tryout.
- No walk-in registrations will be allowed on the day of the tryout.
- The fee for tryouts is $25/swimmer.
- More information and the registration process can be found on the team website www.WellesleySwim.org
The team draws from a number of towns including, but not limited to, Wellesley, Medfield, Needham, Newton, Dedham, Norwood, Natick, Dover and Sherborn.
WSA arranges for quality training facilities, coaching and swim meets from October through March. The team has eight highly experienced and dedicated coaches. WSA values team spirit and sportsmanship in a competitive atmosphere. Swimmers are encouraged to reach their potential through hard work and great instruction!
WSA swimmers and families love to swim and to have FUN!
Come see what WSA is all about!
Join Cub Scouts! Calling All Boys Grade 1-5
Join Cub Scouts! Calling All Boys Grade 1-5
3 Ways to join Pack 140:
- All-Scout Sign-up- Thursday Sept. 4th, 7 PM-8:30 PM At the Wellesley Community Center - 219 Washington St., where Rt. 9 meets Washington, next to the Wellesley Hills Congregational Church. Sign up for Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts or Venturing.
- First Cub Scout Pack 140 Meeting – Mon. Sept. 8th, 6:30 PM-8:00 PM Also at Wellesley Community Center, 219 Washington St. This is specifically for Cub Scout sign up.
- Check out our site Cub Scout Pack 140 or Email: pack140recruiting@gmail.com
Just for Fun & Information:
- Soda Mentos Geysers! Tues. Sept. 2, 3 PM at Sprague playground
- Model Rocket Launch! Sat. Sept. 6, 5 PM at Sprague fields
Instrument Information Session For Parents And Students
Wednesday, September 10
3:30-5:00
Bates Music Room
The session will provide:
• A video with professionals playing all of the instruments available for students
•An explanation of the program
•A question and answer session led by Elizabeth Perry,Music Extension Program Coordinator
•Instrument rental information - “Should I buy or rent an instrument?”
•Costs
•Registration procedures
If you can’t make this session, please contact
Elizabeth Perry, Music Extension Coordinator at
perrye@wellesleyps.org
or
Julie Verret, Music Extension Assistant at
julie.wellesley@verizon.net
Learn to play an instrument
Come and Join the Fun!!!!
Learn to play an instrument!
Students K-5 can begin taking lessons on instruments through
Wellesley’s After-School Lesson Program.
Cost for lessons is $437.50 for 15 30-minutes lessons per semester
(cost includes a $25 registration fee)
Students in grades K-12 can learn to play:
Violin
Viola
Cello
students in grades 2-12 can learn to play:
string bass
Students in grades 4-12 can learn to play:
Flute
Trumpet
Oboe
Clarinet,
Saxophone,
French Horn,
Trombone,
Euphonium/Baritone and Tuba,
Percussion
To register for lessons just fill out the form on the back and give it to your classroom music teacher.
After you have decided which instrument you would like to play, put
Instrument Registration Night on Tuesday, September 16 from 3:30-6:00 in the
Bates School Gym in your calendar. That night you will be able to pick up your new instrument so you can begin lessons!
Wellesley Public Schools Department of Performing Arts
Beginner Instrument Registration Form
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
Deadline to register is Tuesday, September 16, 2014
Parent Name _____________________________________________
Child’s Name _____________________________________________
Age _____________________________________________________
Grade ___________________________________________________
Home Address_____________________________________________
Email Address _____________________________________________
School ___________________________________________________
Please circle the instrument your child would like to study
These instruments are available for grades 4-12Flute,
Oboe,
Clarinet,
Saxophone
Trumpet,
Trombone,
French Horn
Euphonium Baritone, and Tuba
Percussion
Guitar
These instruments are available for grades K-12Violin,
Viola,
Cello
String Bass is available for lessons grades 2-12
You will be contacted with a teacher’s name as well as the day, time and location of your child’s lesson approximately 1-2 weeks after the registration deadline.
Be sure to choose 2-3 possible days and/or times.
Lessons are 30 minutes within these time frames.
Monday
3:30-5:00
5:30-7:00
7:30-8:30
Tuesday
3:30-5:00
5:30-7:00
7:30-8:30
Wednesday
12:30-3:00
3:30-5:00
5:30-7:00
7:30-8:30
Thursday
3:30-5:00
5:30-7:00
7:30-8:30
Friday
3:30-5:00
5:30-7:00
7:30-8:30
Please give this form to your child’s classroom music teacher or mail to:
Wellesley Public Schools - Performing Arts Dept.
40 Kingsbury Street
Wellesley, MA 02481
Wellesley Scouts Roundup
Girl Scouts
Cub Scouts
Boy Scouts
Venturing
Learn More and Sign Up
Thursday, September 4th
7-8:30pm
Wellesley Community Center
219 Washington St.
(Intersection of Rte. 9 and Washington St.)
Questions?
For Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, and Venturing
contact Stephen Scherrer- Cubmaster@Pack135BSA.org
For Girl Scouts
contact Laura Foody- wellesleygs@gmail.com
Solar Sign Up
Residents Moving Quick to Sign Up For
Solar in Time to
Receive the WMLP Rebate & 2014 Tax
Credits
Before Expiration
Learn More About Impressive ROI, Trendy,
Successful
Wellesley MORE Power to Choose SUN
Program
at Upcoming Open House
Residents
are moving quick to sign up for solar before the August 31 deadline.
Signing up for solar before this date enables them to have their panels
installed before the Wellesley Municipal Light Plant solar rebate
expires on December 31st (panels need to be installed by that date) and in time
to get 2014 tax credits. Reserve your no-obligation estimate by
going to www.WellesleyPowerToChoose.com.
With
a very impressive ROI, many Wellesley residents are investing in solar.
"As
new parents, it was important to us to create a healthy environment for our son,"
said Jo Kaplan Lee, new solar owner and partner of Wellesley's Allegro Photography. "The
economics and ease of installing solar in Wellesley will allow us to sleep a
little better at night knowing we are working to provide a healthier
environment for our family, and our community," Lee said proudly.
There
will be an open house on Wednesday, Aug 20: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM on
12 Granite Street. Please come by to learn more.
The
2014 state average solar costs are expected to increase based on new tariffs on
some imported solar panels. For "solar suitable" homes, the
financials under the current Wellesley discount combined with Federal, State
and local incentives are very attractive at this moment in time. Also,
the time-limited Wellesley solar price is around 30% below the state average*!
The
MORE Power to Choose program is run by Wellesley volunteers and
sponsored by the Town of Wellesley Sustainable Energy Committee. The solar
portion of this program offers discounted group pricing from installer partner
Astrum Solar along with a rebate from Wellesley’s Municipal Light Plant and
generous state and federal incentives. Find out how easy and affordable it is
to install panels on your home and produce your own electricity. By going solar
you help the environment and your community, while saving on your electric
bills. This program is working to lower the carbon footprint of the Town of
Wellesley and setting a standard for the future of our town.
The
overall MORE Power to Choose program provides residents opportunities to
meet their individual goals of personal responsibility and engagement.
Whether you are fully vested in living a green life or are interested in
taking small initial steps, the More Power to Choose campaign
allows residents to participate at their own pace.
(*
based on MassCEC data on installers and costs updated on 4-24-2014)
Wellesley Spelling Bee
Save The Date and Get Your Team together!
This year will be Wellesley Education Foundation's
25th Anniversary Spelling Bee
November 6th at 7:00pm, Sprague Elementary School
Contact the Bee Chairs with any questions at:
bee@wellesleyeducationfoundation.org
Registration Wellesley United Soccer Club
Wellesley United Soccer Club
Wellesley United Soccer Club announces
registration for the PRE-K program on Wednesday afternoons from 1-1:45pm
and the Grade K-8 Academy Skills Sessions at various times on Wednesday
afternoons. The Grade 1-2 Academy EDP program also runs on Fridays and
there is Goalkeeper training for grades 3-8 on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
These sessions start Sept. 10th and run 6 weeks. For more info
and to register, go to our website www.wellesleysoccer.org.
Annual Toy Drive
Wellesley Service League’s
Annual Toy Drive
For over 40 years, the Wellesley Service
League has been collecting toys to distribute to Wellesley
Friendly Aid families in the Wellesley community.
Now is great time to clean out those toys your kids have
outgrown or aren’t playing with anymore and donate them to the
Toy Drive. We accept new and nearly new toys, books and
sporting equipment (most sought after items are Legos, Knex,
dolls, toy cars and trucks and bikes).
And if you don’t have toys to donate but would like to give, we
also accept donations that go toward gift cards for older age kids.
So clean out and help make some less fortunate members of our
Wellesley community very happy this holiday season!
Look for the Wellesley Service League toy collection boxes during
September & October at all the Wellesley schools and at the
Wellesley Free Library. If your item is very large or it is more
convenient you can drop it off in the basement of the Wellesley
Friendly Aid building.
If you have any questions please contact
KrisannMiller@comcast.net
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