We hope everyone enjoyed the Activities & Clubs Fair last week! Clubs will start the week of October 2nd. (Click here to see the Activities & Clubs schedule) Please see the latest news below, including info on the WMS School Council which meets monthly with Mark Ito. If you would like to serve on the council, please respond by Monday (tomorrow) at 12:00pm, so we may create ballots for voting on Back-To-School night. NOTE: There is NO SCHOOL ON MONDAY. Sincerely,
Your 2023-2024 PTO Presidents
Katie Sullivan & Annie Oh |
| - Monday 9/25: NO SCHOOL Yom Kippur
- Tuesday 9/26: Day 6
- Wednesday 9/27: Day 1
- Thursday 9/28: Day 2
Back-to-School Night, 6:30pm (6:15pm Spirit Wear Sales) - Friday 9/29: Day 3
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Links for information on dates and events that are further out: LINK to Wellesley Middle School Events Calendar LINK to Wellesley Public School Events Calendar |
MONDAY: School Council Entry Deadline This Thursday at Back-To-School night we will elect (via paper ballot) 2 parent reps to the WMS School Council for a 2-year term. Each year, 2 parents roll off the council while 2 stay on. Monthly meetings are run by Principal Dr. Ito and coordinated through the WMS Main Office by Patty Chong. We’d like to thank parents, Scott Lainer and Amy Hernandez, for serving on School Council for the last 2 years. Julie Herlihy and Vahideh Nilforoshan will be staying on the council for their second year of service. To apply to be a parent rep on the council, please email wmsptoinfo@gmail.com with the following by MONDAY, 9/25 @ NOON: - Briefly describe yourself and any volunteer service you have done within your school or community
- Describe why you would like to be part of WMS School Council
- Please keep the statement to a few paragraphs
- We'll be turning statements into a paper ballot for parents to cast their votes confidentially on Back-To-School night. The plan is to put ballots in student backpacks on Wednesday. (Thus, the quick turnaround...our apologies)
School Council conducts open discussions and makes recommendations on matters of school policy, school culture, curriculum, and other issues brought to its attention from its respective constituencies. School Council is mandated by the state education department and is composed of students, teachers, parents, and community members. |
THURSDAY: Back-to-School Night Join us at school from 6:30-8:30pm for a curriculum night where you will follow your child’s schedule and transition from class-to-class to meet their teachers and receive an in-depth understanding of their day. From 8:30-9pm there will be an optional, informal Q&A in the cafeteria. (See Mark Ito's email from 9/21 for more detailed info). |
Spirit Wear Store: OPEN The Spirit Wear Store will be open on Thursday night from 6:15-9:00pm. The store is located at the Donizetti Street entrance. Look for the ticket window by the Auditorium. We accept credit cards, cash, checks, Apple Pay, or Venmo @wellesleymspto. Preview the merchandise HERE. |
Note: First Early Release - Wednesday, 10/11, 11:21am |
The Nursing Office Needs Your Help Our dedicated WMS nurses have a need for clothing in their office, such as athletic shorts and sweats. Neutral colors like black and gray work best. If you are able to donate a new item from the list below, please email our Nurse Volunteer, Leigh Thomas, at wmsptoinfo@gmail.com - 2 young adult med (shorts, sweatpants or black leggings)
- 3 young adult large (shorts, sweatpants or black leggings)
- 3 young adult extra large (shorts, sweatpants or black leggings)
- 2 adult small (shorts, sweatpants, or black leggings)
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The "Catch Connect" Bus Did you know there’s a FREE bus around town for riders 12 and up? Download the MWRTA Catch App to book your ride or call 508-283-5083 if your middle schooler needs help getting around. They operate from 6:45am-6:45pm Monday to Friday around Wellesley on a first-come first-served basis, curb-to-curb service. Two of their buses are fully electric and there's even a route to the Natick Mall. Talk about independence! Learn more HERE. |
Lost & Found Has your child lost anything at school recently? The Lost & Found Bins are located in the main office. Swing by the office anytime to see what's there! |
| WEF Spelling Bee, Nov 8th, 7:00pm The annual Wellesley Education Foundation Spelling Bee at Wellesley High is an entertaining night where teams dress up and have a lively spelling competition. Stay tuned for a call to participate! A study guide is provided to help you brush up on your spelling. |
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| Wellesley Education Foundation (WEF) event with Harlan Cohen Program: Happy, Healthy, Almost Stress-Free College Planning & Success: For Parents and Students
Date: Thursday, October 19, 2023
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Place: Wellesley High School Auditorium
RSVP: https://www.wellesleyeducationfoundation.org/
Want to make college planning a more positive, healthier, and less-stressful experience? Join New York Times bestselling author, Harlan Cohen, (The Naked Roommate: And 107 Other Issues You Might Run Into in College and The Naked Roommate: For Parents Only!) for a live in person event for high school students and their families. Harlan will help you rethink college search and selection using strategies that have helped countless other students and families. Harlan uses personal anecdotes, humor, and an interactive style to engage audiences while sharing essential information. For more about Harlan visit: www.HarlanCohen.com.
Follow him on Instagram @harlancohen and TikTok @helpmeharlan. |
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| Wellesley Youth Basketball Registration is open for all Wellesley Youth Basketball 2023-24 season programs! Programs are available for all ages and skill levels. Register HERE – and find additional program info at: www.wellesleybasketball.org or on Instagram @wellesleyyouthbasketball "Metrowest" is a competitive league for dedicated players in grades 4-8. Registration closes September 16 and TRYOUTS will be held in late Sept. ($25 tryout fee). Season: Early Nov-Mid March "Wellesley Hoops" is a balanced, in-town league for Grades 4-9. Everyone makes a team. Season: Mid Nov-Early March
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| POPS General Meeting Please join POPS (Parents of Performing Students) for their first general meeting of the 2023-2024 school year. Tuesday, September 26th
6:30-7:30pm at Wellesley High School Join us to hear about the year ahead in performing arts! |
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| Wellesley Swimming Association Tryouts Last chance to register WSA is looking for new and experienced swimmers between 6 and 18 to join our winter swim team. Swim against other local towns in the Winter Suburban Swim League. Tryouts are Sunday, October 1st at the Boston Sports Institute.
Click here for more information and to register for tryouts |
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| Parents Supporting Parents (PSP) FREE Virtual Support for ALL CAREGIVERS of students in K-12 Each month, bryt will be hosting opportunities to learn and connect with other parents/caregivers. The month will kick-off with a learning session where a guest or a panel of guests will discuss a topic. There will be opportunities for Q&A from parents. Each week that follows, there will be a support group on that topic for parents/caregivers. October Theme: What Parents Need to Know from Kids about Supporting Their Mental Health Click here for more information |
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| League of Women Voters WHO IS PROTECTING YOUR RIGHT TO READ?Wednesday, September 27, 7:00pm - 9:00pm (program will start promptly at 7:30pm) Guest Speakers: Mary Ann Cluggish, Mass Board of Library Commissioners, and Jamie Jurgensen, Director, Wellesley Free Library Click here for more information |
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| From the Wellesley Free Library Solar Panel Paper House Workshop (Wednesday 9/27 from 1:30-2:30 pm): Join us for a special Solar Paneled Paper House Workshop celebrating the partial solar eclipse on October 14th. Learn how to make a sun-powered tiny paper-home. For children ages 8 and up. Registration is required starting September 20. Please arrive on time. N64 Smash Tournament (Wednesday 9/27 from 4-5:30 pm) : Think you’re good at Super Smash? What about on an old school console? Test your Super Smash Bros skills, N64 style. Wednesday September 27th from 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. registration preferred, drop-ins welcome. Graphic Novel Book Club beginning 10/3: 6th, 7th, and 8th graders at Wellesley Middle School can join Wellesley Free Library Librarians for a monthly Graphic Novel Bookclub during lunch period. We will bring the books to you each month. Snacks are provided! Meets first Tuesday of each month in the Library Conference Room. Dates are as followed: - Oct. 3, 2023
- Nov. 7, 2023
- Dec. 5th, 2023
- Jan. 9th, 2024
- Feb. 6th, 2024
- Mar. 5th, 2024
- Apr. 2nd, 2024
- May 7th, 2024
- Jun. 4th, 2024
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| PAC Monthly Coffee Join us on Thursday, October 5 for the first PAC coffee of the 2023-2024 school year! The coffee will be from 9-10:30 at the home of Christine Mizzi at 16 Suffolk Road. The PAC supports families in town who have children (PAWS through WHS) that are receiving special education services from the district. If you are unable to attend this first coffee of the year, following are the dates for the 2023-2024 school year. Please feel free to bring a friend or forward to someone that you think may benefit from meeting others within the PAC community. - Thursday, November 2, 2023
- Thursday, December 7, 2023
- Thursday, January 4, 2024
- Thursday, February 1, 2024
- Thursday, March 7, 2024
- Thursday, April 4, 2024
- Thursday, May 2, 2024
- Thursday, June 6, 2024
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| PlayRox! 3v3 Hoops @ WMS NO FEE! Fridays 2:30-3:20pm WMS Gym B Our popular 3v3 Hoops Rocks On! WHS Student DJs & Coaches bring Tunes, Energy & Fun for students to UnPlug & Play after school! Enjoy open gym, free play & relaxed action packed 3v3 games. We are pleased to offer no fee, but space is limited & pre-registration is required. Offered by Community Investors, a Wellesley-based nonprofit supporting Physical, Social & Emotional Wellness. PlayRox programs are inspired & supported by Terriers Sports to EmPower Happy & Healthy Students ROCKING The Power of Play! Planned Dates are:
September 29th
October 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th
November 3rd, 17th
December 1st, 8th, 15th
January 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th
February 2nd, 9th, 16th
March 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd
April 5th, 12th |
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