Wellington PTO News and Announcements

Opening Remarks

• One Day More - Book Fair closes Thursday, 11/17 at 6 pm!
  If you haven’t had a chance to shop the Scholastic Book Fair yet, you’re in luck -  you have two more days (depending on when you’re reading this) - and NEW stock will be here Thursday! Want to honor your favorite teacher / administrator / specialist? Teachers and staff have put together wish lists. Ask about the Gold Box too!

 
  

 

• Book Fair Hours!
  Come shop the Book Fair while it’s open to the public during the following hours:
  Wednesday, Nov. 16th, 8 - 10 AM, 2 - 8 PM
  Thursday, Nov. 17th, 8 - 10 AM, 2 - 6 PM

A portion of the sales during the Book Fair will go to the Wellington PTO which will help fund our kids’ enrichment programs and field trips.

If you have any questions about the Book Fair or are eager to volunteer, please email the Book Fair Team at wellingtonbookfair@gmail.com.

 

Notable Mentions

• The entire Wellington community of staff and students came together to create a very special October project, in recognition of National Principals Month. Special thanks to Ms. Tolleson, our new art teacher, for facilitating the creation of special notes of appreciation written by Wellington students for Dr. Heidi Paisner, our Principal, and Molly Carone, our Assistant Principal. You can see their beautiful creation on a paper chain hanging on display outside of the main office. We encourage you to extend your gratitude from the community to our remarkable Wellington leaders when you see them!

 

 

• LOST & FOUND - has a water bottle or shirt gone missing? Our lost and found is growing - check out our collection in the corridor during the book fair. We hope for many reunions! 

 

Important Dates:

November 2022    

• Nov. 16-17    Book Fair
• Nov. 18          School Spirit Day - “Dress As a Job You Would Like to Have in the Future Day”  
• Nov. 23          Early Dismissal @ 11:40 am
• Nov. 24-25    Thanksgiving Recess

December 2022

• Dec. 1-16      Winter Coat Drive  

 

Thank You To...

Jenn Murphy and Becky Berk - and all of our volunteers - who made the Book Fair Previews come to life! It was wonderful to see the students browse the aisles of the community room and get excited about the many great selections available at the Book Fair. 

 

Open Positions:

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

• ASE is hiring for our Winter and Spring, 7 Week sessions! Interested in teaching a one hour class? We can’t offer this popular program without instructors. Parents / Guardians have taught classes in running, meditation, languages, and LEGO just to name a few! Have an idea? We’d love to hear from you! ase.wellington@gmail.com

• Our dynamic After School Extracurricular team is expanding. Come and be a part of this rewarding program! Help to brainstorm new offerings, develop the schedule, liaise with teachers and outside vendors, communicate with families! Job can be done remotely. Reach out to ase.wellington@gmail.com for more information. 

 

 

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.
• 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
• Amazon Smile How-To - If you shop on Amazon (and who doesn’t!) AmazonSmile is an easy way to support PTO - just set it and forget it! 
  • Here is an online tutorial for setting up via your iphone
  • or on your browser
  • or step by step instructions
  • Don’t forget to update your app to the AmazonSmile App, and your bookmark to the Amazon Smile storefront. Search “Wellington PTO Inc” to find our charity.

 

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