Given that forecast, the Walk to School Day will be postponed until
Tuesday, January 13th
Thursday, January 8, 2015
Tuesday, January 6, 2015
Upcoming Dates
Friday, January 9th 2015
Walk to School Day
9:30 PTO Board Meeting in Cafeteria
Monday, January 19th 2015
NO SCHOOL Martin Luther King Day
Walk to School Day
9:30 PTO Board Meeting in Cafeteria
Monday, January 19th 2015
NO SCHOOL Martin Luther King Day
Sprague PTO Update
Dear Sprague Community,
Hope you enjoyed the winter break. Our household had a little bit of everything; family, friends, skiing, cross-country skiing, and flying on a giant golden eagle... Never done that? If you're not worried about liabilities, it is an excellent way to send your children flying (literally) up in the air on a rope attached to the wings while you (the responsible parent) pull down on a rope attached to the wooden eagle's body. Let's just say winter activities in Quebec are a little more freestyle. Although it was probably a good thing we discovered the Bailey's option for hot chocolate after riding the eagle.
Great to see everybody back at school. Kids are excited to see friends and parents are over-joyed to have their days returned to them. On Friday we have Walk to School to celebrate nose icicles, followed by the PTO Board meeting at 9:30 in the cafeteria. We are starting the board meeting a little later than usual because of the school assembly that morning in the gym. At the board meeting we will go over the final numbers for the Cookie Walk (which were awesome!), discuss the Ski Trip (February 6-8), and go over the fund raising calendar for the remainder of the school year, among other items.
As a reminder, board meetings are open to everyone. If you are curious, we would love to see you.
Warm Regards,
Matthew McKay
Sprague PTO President
Hope you enjoyed the winter break. Our household had a little bit of everything; family, friends, skiing, cross-country skiing, and flying on a giant golden eagle... Never done that? If you're not worried about liabilities, it is an excellent way to send your children flying (literally) up in the air on a rope attached to the wings while you (the responsible parent) pull down on a rope attached to the wooden eagle's body. Let's just say winter activities in Quebec are a little more freestyle. Although it was probably a good thing we discovered the Bailey's option for hot chocolate after riding the eagle.
Great to see everybody back at school. Kids are excited to see friends and parents are over-joyed to have their days returned to them. On Friday we have Walk to School to celebrate nose icicles, followed by the PTO Board meeting at 9:30 in the cafeteria. We are starting the board meeting a little later than usual because of the school assembly that morning in the gym. At the board meeting we will go over the final numbers for the Cookie Walk (which were awesome!), discuss the Ski Trip (February 6-8), and go over the fund raising calendar for the remainder of the school year, among other items.
As a reminder, board meetings are open to everyone. If you are curious, we would love to see you.
Warm Regards,
Matthew McKay
Sprague PTO President
Wellesley PAC
Thursday, January 15, 2015
7:00 – 8:30 pm,
Wellesley Middle School Library
There will be a short meet and greet prior to the start of the meeting. No RSVP required!
Sibling Groups: Fostering Camaraderie and Connection
The book: Sibling Group Lends a Helping Hand: A Guide to Facilitating Support Groups for
Siblings of Children with Special Needs,
co-authored by Bridget and Olivia, will also be featured and is available on Amazon.com.
Sprague Family Ski Trip - Feb 6-8th
It’s not too late to join the Sprague Family Ski Trip - Feb 6-8th!
Hotel rooms are still available and group rate has been extended until January 13th
. There is also plenty of space for everyone at the Saturday night
dinner. Over 30 families have already signed up and it’s sure to be a memorable night.
For more information and to reserve your seats for the dinner, go to the PTO website Ski Trip page: https://sites.google.com/site/
Contact Jen Vernazza or Michelle Walsh with any questions about the weekend.
Around town
Wellesley Youth Commission 2015 Summer Program Registration begins January 1st!
The Wellesley Youth Commission is pleased to announce the registration for their 2015 Summer Programs begins January 1st. All summer programs offered through the Wellesley Youth Commission are free and for Wellesley youth (residents) entering grades 6, 7, and 8 in fall of 2015. Applicants may choose to apply to any of these summer exploration programs, and the participants will be chosen by lottery.
Youth can attend only one program per summer, please identify 1st, 2nd, and 3rd choices appropriately. For more information, please visitwww.wellesleyma.gov/youth
Fire Rescuers July 13-17, 2015 9:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
WPD Youth Academy August 3-7, 2015 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Wellesley Media August 10-14, 2015 9:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Applications are available through the Youth Commission website at www.wellesleyma.gov/youth beginning January 1, 2015.
For additional information contact Maura Renzella, Youth Director at mrenzella@wellesleyma.gov
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Wellesley Youth Lacrosse Club Spring 2015 registration is still open. But time is running out to secure your daughter a spot on a 3rd/4th grade team. We typically see a great number of new players in this age group. Each year, many girls come home begging to join up the last week of March/first week of April when we begin our season when they hear about all the fun their friends are having. While we do our best to welcome all girls who want to join at this age group, you can imagine that delivering an excellent experience for all the girls is made more difficult by this last minute rush. Please consider talking to your daughter now about playing and register her ASAP.
Almost everyone is brand new to the game, especially in 3rd grade. We focus on fun and good sportswomanship, while teaching skills and game fundamentals along the way. Our teams are all balanced - there is no stratification of skill - and the girls have a wonderful time learning from each other on assigned teams. We practice all together as one age group which adds a lot of fun (and makes carpooling easier!). The 3/4s play "small sided" lacrosse which allows better mastery of skills on a field size they can handle with modified rules for safety and shared involvement.
Practices for 3/4s are Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:30 at the Wellesley High School Stadium. We play in a travel league with games on Sundays, in Wellesley and Founders Girls Lacrosse League member towns. There is no set time on Sundays for games. We play a 7 game season and the season runs the beginning of April through the 2nd or 3rd week of June, ending with a Jamboree which is always great fun. The exact schedule will be published later – there are no games over Easter weekend and the first of the public school vacation weekends. Weather permitting, we will begin practice the last week of March and first games will be April 12.
Tuition is $225. Uniforms are included in the fee. All players need a youth size stick (+/-$50), googles, a mouth guard, and spandex shorts for wearing under uniform "kilt". All players must have active USLacrosse membership ($25) through 6/17/2015, you will be directed to their site as part of the registration process at WYLC. Scholarships are available.
The late registration fee will be waived for first time players, if you register before Monday, January 12th. After that, the $25 late fee will apply.
Please go to www.wellesleylacrosse.org to register. Girls in grades 1st -8th who reside in Wellesley or attend a school in Wellesley are eligible to play town lacrosse.
Note: 1st/2nd Grade Registration will remain open until the start of the season. The 1st and 2nd grade program is an in-town program and they do not travel. The 1st/2nd Graders play one time a week on the weekend. Space is also still available in our 5/6 and 7/8 program.
Lastly, We NEED volunteers, especially in our entry level programs. Volunteer opportunities include coaches, assistant coaches, and team managers and there is no prerequisite for lacrosse experience. We will find a place to use your skills, whatever they may be. There is an opportunity to sign up as a volunteer when you register your daughter. We will have approximately 400 girls playing lacrosse and volunteers make the program run.
We will provide updated information as it becomes available on the website and by email once you are registered.
Please contact us with any questions:
Bill Sparks, 3/4 Age Group Coordinator, at pedigasdoc@gmail.com
Chrissie Lawrence, Girls Programs Coordinator, at chrissielawrence@verizon.net
Donna Dewire, Registrar, at dtlax@comcast.net
Women's Lacrosse is a beautiful and exciting game! We hope your daughter will join us this spring!
Chrissie Lawrence
Wellesley Youth Lacrosse Club
781-820-1336
chrissielawrence@verizon.net
Saturday, December 20, 2014
Dear Sprague Community
Along with the PTO Board, I would be remiss if we overlooked the opportunity to
applaud our sublime PTO President, Matt McKay aka The Rock, for his
outstanding leadership, during the development, as well as, the event of
this year's Cookie Walk.
Matt's consistency of leadership, objectivity, unwavering support, sense of humor, dedication to tradition and Sprague H.E.A.R.T. Values were apparent throughout all the various stages of the Cookie Walk. Whether Matt lead, followed or simply stepped aside, he maintained a demeanor of enthusiasm that we can all aspire to.
It is an honor for me, the PTO Board, Sprague's parent community, and Wellesley at large to work along side Matt as a fellow parent, but much more, we are all very grateful to call him friend.
Very warm regards,
Elizabeth
Matt's consistency of leadership, objectivity, unwavering support, sense of humor, dedication to tradition and Sprague H.E.A.R.T. Values were apparent throughout all the various stages of the Cookie Walk. Whether Matt lead, followed or simply stepped aside, he maintained a demeanor of enthusiasm that we can all aspire to.
It is an honor for me, the PTO Board, Sprague's parent community, and Wellesley at large to work along side Matt as a fellow parent, but much more, we are all very grateful to call him friend.
Very warm regards,
Elizabeth
Upcoming Dates
Wednesday, December 24th 2014 - Friday, January 2nd 2015
Year end Vacation
Monday, January 5th 2015
School
Friday, January 9th 2015
Walk to School Day
9:00 PTO Board Meeting in Cafeteria
Year end Vacation
Monday, January 5th 2015
School
Friday, January 9th 2015
Walk to School Day
9:00 PTO Board Meeting in Cafeteria
Sprague PTO Update
Dear Sprague Community,
One of the benefits we all enjoy this time of year is ample time to sit back and contemplate all of our good fortune. What? I lost you already as you scan down the email while balancing your phone between the only two fingers you have available while you shuffle out of whatever store dragging your little treasures back to the car. (Alright, maybe your kids don't need to be dragged through stores like mine)
Let me try again. Who hasn't had minutes, if not hours, added to their travel time lately while trying to drive down Washington St, or (heaven forbid) down Rte 9 to the mall? The other day I benefited from this 'good fortune' while finding myself on the wrong side of Natick Mall trying to make it to an appointment. Okay, maybe I wasn't counting my blessings at the time...
All that said, reflecting on the first four months of the school year makes me happy. We have a wonderfully vibrant community of families that nurtures and supports our children. Our fabulous teachers are committed to challenging and guiding our young Einsteins. Ms. Snyder has worked very hard to ensure she has the support of the teachers and parents, listening to all of us and enhancing areas with her ideas and attention to detail (if you have a suggestion or concern I strongly encourage you to talk with her directly). The PTO has many dedicated parents involved who have accomplished amazing things so far, from exceeding fund raising goals, to hosting social activities, to administering enhancements to the curriculum, to many other positive influences.
Looking forward, I'm excited at all that is in store for the remainder of the school year. There will be many enhancements to the curriculum enabled by parent contributions. An Art Appreciation program begins to ramp up, created by Ms. Stabnik in conjunction with the PTO. The PTO will continue to evaluate after-school programming and consider ways to improve it. Family socials events will be offered, including the upcoming ski trip! We will continue to pursue community and environmental awareness programs. Lots to look forward to.
Enjoy the winter break and I look forward to seeing everyone in January!
Warm Regards,
Matthew McKay
Sprague PTO President
One of the benefits we all enjoy this time of year is ample time to sit back and contemplate all of our good fortune. What? I lost you already as you scan down the email while balancing your phone between the only two fingers you have available while you shuffle out of whatever store dragging your little treasures back to the car. (Alright, maybe your kids don't need to be dragged through stores like mine)
Let me try again. Who hasn't had minutes, if not hours, added to their travel time lately while trying to drive down Washington St, or (heaven forbid) down Rte 9 to the mall? The other day I benefited from this 'good fortune' while finding myself on the wrong side of Natick Mall trying to make it to an appointment. Okay, maybe I wasn't counting my blessings at the time...
All that said, reflecting on the first four months of the school year makes me happy. We have a wonderfully vibrant community of families that nurtures and supports our children. Our fabulous teachers are committed to challenging and guiding our young Einsteins. Ms. Snyder has worked very hard to ensure she has the support of the teachers and parents, listening to all of us and enhancing areas with her ideas and attention to detail (if you have a suggestion or concern I strongly encourage you to talk with her directly). The PTO has many dedicated parents involved who have accomplished amazing things so far, from exceeding fund raising goals, to hosting social activities, to administering enhancements to the curriculum, to many other positive influences.
Looking forward, I'm excited at all that is in store for the remainder of the school year. There will be many enhancements to the curriculum enabled by parent contributions. An Art Appreciation program begins to ramp up, created by Ms. Stabnik in conjunction with the PTO. The PTO will continue to evaluate after-school programming and consider ways to improve it. Family socials events will be offered, including the upcoming ski trip! We will continue to pursue community and environmental awareness programs. Lots to look forward to.
Enjoy the winter break and I look forward to seeing everyone in January!
Warm Regards,
Matthew McKay
Sprague PTO President
Sprague Family Ski Trip Update
Sprague Family Ski Trip at Sunday River, ME - February 6-8, 2015
Over 100 people already confirmed!
Now added: Friday night meet-and-greet welcome bash at Sliders Restaurant at Jordan Grand Hotel, 7-10pm on balcony, come by after your drive to mingle with other Spraguers.
Reserve your seats for the Saturday evening (Feb 7th) Family Dinner DJ Dance Party with Adults and Kids buffets/Contests/Photo Booth/DJ/Dancing/Fun
Purchase dinner tickets at: http://www.spragueschool.
Any questions?
Contact Jennifer Vernazza or Michelle Walsh at spragueskitrip@gmail.com
Around Town
Everyone’s invited to celebrate
Martin Luther King’s Birthday!
MONDAY, JANUARY 19, 2015
11:30am to 1:30pm
Pizza, carrots and dessert
Wellesley Community Center, 219 Washington Street, Wellesley
Interactive MLK activities planned for all ages
RSVP TO: Michelle Chalmers, moh23321@aol.com
SPONSORED BY:
THE WORLD OF WELLESLEY AND THE WELLESLEY COMMUNITY CENTER
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Save the Date!
Please join Wellesley Parents Supporting Art Students, (WPSAS), for an Open House Potluck Dinner for parents & anyone interested in supporting the visual arts in our school community on Friday January 23, 2015, 6-9pm, at the home of the Manning Family. There will also be someone from the Mass. Cultural Council to speak about STEAM. More info. to follow soon.
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DOUBLE YOUR DONATION TO WELLESLEY EDUCATION FOUNDATION
During this Season of Giving, please consider a gift to WEF, and your donation will be doubled through the Board of Directors matching grant. The WEF Board has pledged to match any type of donation this December dollar for dollar, up to $20,000. Please consider a tax-deductible donation to WEF before the end of the year! Donations made by12/31 are tax-deductible in 2014. Click here for all donation options. http://www.wellesleyeducationfoundation.org/donate.php
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Yes! Just in time for your holiday shopping a One-of-A-Kind, Exclusive, Silent Auction. Simply scan the QR Code below, or click on the link below, and you will be taken to the WHS Art Department Trip Scholarship Fundraiser web page where you can view 26 breathtaking, student photographs taken on our 2014 Exploring Central Europe trip. Each photograph will be sold to the highest bidder. Just follow the directions on the web page to bid or to make a donation. All funds raised will be used to establish a Travel Scholarship to help make the annual art trip accessible to all Wellesley High School Students. All 26 photographs are on display in the WHS Cafeteria.
Saturday, December 13, 2014
Upcoming Dates
Wednesday, December 24th 2014 - Friday, January 2nd 2015
Year end Vacation
Monday, January 5th 2015
School
Friday, January 9th 2015
Walk to School Day
9:00 PTO Board Meeting in Cafeteria
Year end Vacation
Monday, January 5th 2015
School
Friday, January 9th 2015
Walk to School Day
9:00 PTO Board Meeting in Cafeteria
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