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WHALEY WEEKLY: September 21, 2022

posted on 9/21/2022 10:30:00 AM

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Opening Remarks

We enjoyed seeing so many of you at the Fall Picnic. Thank you to our Community Events team for hosting a fun night with food trucks!

Last night was our first DEI (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion) Committee meeting of the school year. This year, we are aiming for rotating leadership at meetings to ensure more equity and inclusion within the committee. Save the date: October 18th is the next virtual meeting. All are welcome!

Notable Mentions

HOLD THAT POSE! Due to the strong chance of inclement weather tomorrow, Picture Day has been postponed to Friday, September 23 for K-4 students. Order via www.haywardphotography.com, code WELF22, or mail payment with the paper form. Preorders through October 3 (yes, that’s after picture day!) will benefit the PTO.

 

Fall Wellington Teacher & Staff Appreciation Brunch - Friday, September 30th 8:00am

The PTO hosts appreciation events throughout the school year, and we'd love your help! Let's show the Wellington teachers and staff how much we value their dedication with a brunch following curriculum night. The PTO receives many words and notes of thanks as these quarterly events are a highlight of the school year. We typically serve around 100 teachers and staff, so your support is greatly appreciated!

Some classes still need Library Volunteers!

 

ASE - Be sure to check out our sneak peek on Monday, September 26. Read all about our fall course offerings and set your plan for registration on Monday, October 3 at 7 am. 

One last plea! Please help make field trips, in-school enrichment programs and teacher appreciation events (and more!) possible this year by making an annual donation to the PTO. Every dollar you give supports Wellington students, teachers and our community, and it's tax deductible.

  • Pay online via credit card
  • Send a check payable to Wellington PTO (Memo: “Annual Fund” and your child’s name) and return to school in their Communications Folder OR mail to: Wellington School, ATTN: Wellington PTO, 121 Orchard Street, Belmont, MA 02478

Important Dates:

September 2022

  • Sept. 23    PICTURE DAY! - A portion of all pre-order sales go towards the PTO!  
  • Sept. 29    Curriculum Night - 6:30 - 8pm (in-person)
  • Sept. 30    Teacher Appreciation Brunch. Volunteers needed!

October 2022 

  • Oct. 3       After School Extracurricular (ASE) registration opens.
  • Oct. 11     Indigenous Peoples’ Day
  • Oct. 11     ASE Begins!
  • Oct. 12     International Walk, Bike, Roll to School Day.
  • Oct. 14     Fun Run - our biggest Fall fundraiser - come cheer on your student(s)! 
  • Oct. 21     Family Movie Night @ Wellington Field 

Thank You To...

Jas Kaur and Naiara Fuentes, our PTO VPs of Community Events, for organizing our Fall Picnic! It was a beautiful night to get to know other Wellington families while enjoying picnic dinners from the food trucks. The Community Events team has a lot more in store for this school year!

Open Positions:

If you are interested in volunteering, please fill out the Wellington PTO Volunteer Interest Form 2022-23!

  • We still need Room Parents!
  • Co-Chair International Walk, Bike, Roll to School Day?
  • Directory Coordinator - Are you familiar with Adobe InDesign? Do you have an exceptional attention to detail? We’re looking for support with our Directory. This job can be done completely remotely. 
  • The School Advisory Council is seeking new members. The Advisory Council is a group made up of parents and school staff that discusses big picture issues related to the governance of the school (school improvement plan, budget, etc.).  Meetings are about 5 times a year. Interested? Email: wellingtonptopresidents@gmail.com
  • Are you an organized person who wants to make this year the most successful Spirit Wear program EVER? We're looking for a Spirit Wear coordinator to help manage sales and communications. You don't need any creative experience or ability, but if you have great ideas for cool merch, all the better. Email us at wellingtonptofundraising@gmail.com.

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Reminders:

  • Please remember to be considerate when parking around Wellington and do not block the crosswalks or the driveways of our neighbors.
  • There is no active pick up. Please do not pull into the parking lot or driveway at dismissal to retrieve your child.

 

Audrey Miller & Lindsay Kalmakis
Wellington PTO Co-Presidents
wellingtonptopresidents@gmail.com 

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