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Originally delivered on 9/21/2026 8:52 am

SUBJECT: Happening This Week at WMS: Week of 9/21/26

WMS PTO NEWSLETTER

Week of 9/21 - 9/25

Dear Wellesley Middle School Families,

Welcome to the 2026-2027 school year! In this week’s newsletter, we are sharing a brief overview of upcoming dates and events. Thank you to everyone who attended the PTO Kickoff Meeting on September 11 - it was a great start to the year! We want to know more from our families so we are asking you to fill out a short survey (see below for details) about how YOU want our PTO to run this year!  If you would like to get involved with the PTO, please reach out to us at wmsptoinfo@gmail.com, and see below for a link to our volunteer form. 

We are excited to get this year started!

Sincerely, 

Julie Bryan & Sarah Tauer

WMS PTO Co-Presidents
wellesleymspto.org

WMS THIS WEEK
  • Monday 9/21: Schools Closed

                       Yom Kippur

  • Tuesday 9/22: Day 1
  • Wednesday 9/23: Day 2 
  • Thursday 9/24: Day 3
  • Friday 9/25: Day 4

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  

THIS WEEK
Monday, June 21st: Schools Closed - Yom Kippur
Thursday, September 24th: Back To School Night

6:30-9:30pm

Join us at school 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. 


Information from Principal Dr. Ito (check your email for this information and links to the guides as well):

Please access the “Quick Reference Guide” linked here for a full description of the evening.

Please have your student's schedule available in advance of arriving on your phone or print out a copy. Directions are included in the "Quick Reference Guide" HERE.  Please follow your child's ODD Day 1 schedule.

Parking is limited. Please plan to arrive a bit early to secure a space and/or walk to our building. If you're earlier than 6:25 p.m., please come to the WMS Cafeteria. We will announce when we're ready to start the night and move you (our guests) to Block A classrooms. If you arrive early, please respect this timing, as teachers prepare for your visit.

We would like to start promptly at 6:30 p.m. All guests should be in your child's Block A class no later than this time.

I'll be near the Cafeteria, along with colleagues, for most of the night. If time allows, please stop by and say hello. I would love to meet you!


PTO Tips for BTS Night:

  • Get there early - parking is limited!

  • Plan to be in your student’s advisory by 6:30 - the schedule is tight, so they will start promptly.

  • Wear comfortable shoes - you will be walking all around the school with limited time to get from one classroom to the next (just like your student does every day!!)

  • After BTS night is over, stop by the cafeteria for a meet & greet hosted by METCO Family Friends!

Spirit Wear Online Store is Open!

Order online until OCTOBER 8! 

ORDER HERE

Shop before back to school night or come swing by during back to school night (ticket booth next to the auditorium) and grab other items. Items in the online store are for purchase online and differ from those in the store itself.

Thanks so much!!

Sue 

ANNOUNCEMENTS AND UPCOMING EVENTS
PTO Planning Survey

We want to hear from you about how to be the best PTO possible! Please fill out this short survey to let us know your ideas and feedback!  


Full link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfM3XCdQNzKqRBNgQS_vjn3wMoiH0wwOtPNq77F_NdHvTeojw/viewform

We Need School Council Reps!

The WMS School Council has four parent reps (2 overlapping 2-year terms) and meets with Principal Ito and the Assistant Principals about once a month to discuss matters of school policy. The council discusses the following:

  • educational goals

  • identifying the educational needs of students at WMS

  • identifying and guiding issues and activities that improve the efficacy of the school

If you are interested in joining the School Council, please let us know at wmsptoinfo@gmail.com

September PTO Meeting Minutes

Please take a moment to review the September PTO Meeting Minutes 

Tuesday, September 29th: Student Activities/Club Fair

For Students Only - WMS Cafeteria - After School

The WMS club fair will happen right after school on Tuesday, September 29th in the cafeteria. It takes about 20 minutes, depending on how crowded the tables are. 

A club is a great way for your child to meet other students while pursuing their interests. Teachers will be there to answer questions about club activities and explain the time commitment, which varies among clubs. 

WMS Metco Family Friends

Interested in being on the Metco Family Friends email list for invites to fun events for students and families this year? 

Please reach out to PTO Metco liaisons Teri Ebersole (wattsteri@gmail.com), Alison Rose (alison.p.rose@gmail.com), or Ludvie Victor-Ackerman (lvackerman20@gmail.com) to opt-in to our email invites, learn more or to get involved.  Future events may include Chik-fil-A and/or rollerskating.  We'd love to hear from you!

CALL FOR WMS PTO VOLUNTEERS

We need your help!  We still have openings in key positions, including Co-Vice Presidents, School Beautification Chair and more!  

Please head to the WMS PTO website for more information and to fill out the volunteer interest form to let us know how you want to get involved:  

https://www.wellesleymspto.org/committees-volunteer

ANNUAL APPEAL FOR PTO DONATIONS - ONE AND DONE!

Please support the PTO! 

Click here to learn more and donate: WMS PTO Annual Appeal

Thank you in advance for your generosity!

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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Basic Rights Presentation: Understanding the IEP

On Monday, September 28, from 5:30-7:30 p.m., The Wellesley Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) and Wellesley Public Schools will host the Annual Basic Rights Presentation: Understanding the IEP at Hardy Innovation Lab. 

This free presentation provides families with valuable information about special education rights, the IEP process, and ways to participate effectively in educational planning. 

The presentation will not be recorded. If you can't make it, you can attend a virtual rights presentation through the Federation of Children with Special Needs (FCSN) by signing up at the FCSN website. 

Visit our Events page for details and additional resources.

Schofield Shoppers Corner Now Open!

Shoppers Corner, Schofield's very own resale boutique (with over 70 years of history!) is now open for the school year.  

We are open every  Wednesday from 8:30 - 12:00 p.m and the first Saturday of the month 9:00-11:00. The store is packed and ready to shop! Please reach out to schofieldshopperscorner@gmail.com with any questions!

Wellesley Recreation

Wellesley Recreation offers after school enrichment programs at each school. Please go to this link below and check out your child’s school!

https://wellesleyma.gov/718/After-School-Program

Apply to Run the 2027 Boston Marathon


Apply to Run the 2027 Boston Marathon

The application period is now open for nonprofits and runners who want to be considered for invitational entries for the 2027 Boston Marathon presented by Bank of America. As a member of the Boston Athletic Association (BAA) Cities and Towns program, the Town of Wellesley has a limited number of invitational entries to distribute to local nonprofits and the War Memorial Scholarship Fund. 

To be considered for an invitational entry, organizations should complete the 2027 Town of Wellesley Boston Marathon Nonprofit Application. Individual runners seeking an invitational entry should: (a) complete the 2027 Town of Wellesley Boston Marathon Individual Application indicating interest in running and fundraising for the War Memorial Scholarship Fund, or (b) connect with a nonprofit organization that is recruiting runners. Applications are due at 4 p.m. October 15. Learn more about the Wellesley Boston Marathon invitational entry program.


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