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WHALEY WEEKLY: December 14, 2022

posted on 12/14/2022 7:00:00 AM

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Opening Remarks

We are so excited about our Winter ASE offerings! Flyers went home in backpacks early this week. Whaley and car magnet sales went so well on Monday we’re doing it all over again next Monday, December 19th. And surprise! Flannel pants have arrived. See below for more details.

 

Notable Mentions

  • Last Call! The PTO's Holiday Appreciation Luncheon is this Friday, December 16th (8:00-8:30am (item drop-off) 10:30am (serving start time) - The PTO hosts appreciation events throughout the school year, and we'd love your help! During this holiday season, let's show our appreciation for all that the Wellington teachers and staff do for our children. Please consider sharing a special holiday baked item or a favorite cultural dish! 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! https://signup.com/go/rrtqydn
  • JUST IN TIME: SPIRIT WEAR FLANNELS HAVE ARRIVED! We will be having a pick-up event NEXT Monday, December 19 from 2:30-3pm (on the BLUE playground side) and 4:30-6pm (inside by aftercare pick-up). Please swing by and pick up your orders then, or we will send them to your child's classroom. We will also have Whaleys ($10) and Car Magnets ($5) for sale -- cash, credit and Apple Pay welcome.
  • Join our Carnival Team - Cotton Candy! Bounce houses! Face Painting! The Wellington Spring Carnival is our biggest event of the year, planned for June 3rd. We are looking for four leads to run event teams: Volunteer Coordinator (oversee all volunteers leading up to and on day-of-event), Operations Coordinator (setup/breakdown, custodial support, etc), Vendor Coordinator (food trucks, bounce houses), and Marketing Coordinator (communications and raffle). Contact wellingtonptofundraising@gmail.com if you are interested.

 

Important Dates:

December 2022

  • Dec. 1-16      Winter Coat Drive 
  • Dec. 16         Teacher Appreciation Breakfast
  • Dec. 19         Flannel Spirit Wear pick-up + Whaleys for Sale: 2:30 - 3pm and 4:30 - 6pm
  • Dec. 22         Winter ASE Sneak Peek 
  • Dec. 26-30    Winter Recess

 

Thank You To...

Our incredible In-School Enrichment team, including: Mary Ellen Birenbaum & Jess Morgan (Kindergarten coordinators), Ashley Addington and Erin Chang (1st grade coordinators) and Jill Norton (2nd grade coordinator) for the many wonderful Fall programs we invited into our community and classrooms! 

 

 

Open Positions:

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

  • We have a call for 2 Co-Chairs for this year’s Multicultural Night (Spring 2023). Help organize one of the most engaging community events at Wellington by using your skills to select a theme, find cultural entertainment, organize student sign-ups for their chosen countries, and coordinate volunteers as needed. This event showcases and celebrates the diversity of our school community - please help make it a success again this school year! We have held this event for many years so there is a playbook to help guide the new co-chairs, and as always you will have the PTO board’s support! If you are interested, please contact wellingtonptopresidents@gmail.com 
  • 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. 

 

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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.
  • 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

 

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

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