Wessagusset Family Newsletter
Family Newsletter 2025 - 2026
Important Dates
Thursday, December 25th - Christmas
Friday, December 26th - Kwanzaa
December 24th - January 2nd - Holiday Break - No School
Monday, January 5th - Students Return to School
Wednesday, January 7th - Parent Council Meeting at 6:30 in the library
Tuesday, January 13th - Early Release Dismissal at 11:50
Monday, January 19th - Martin Luther King Jr. Day observed - No School
Previous newsletter links will be listed below.
Wessagusset Elementary School
December 19, 2025
Dear Wessagusset Families,
It was a busy and exciting week at Wessagusset, with lots of positive energy throughout the building!
Report cards were posted for family access on Friday afternoon. Please log in to ASPEN to review your student’s report card. We encourage you to take time to celebrate your student’s achievements and effort in reaching their learning goals during the first term, while also noting any focus areas for term two.
Our school community had so much fun during Spirit Week! Due to an issue with our messaging service last week, we are extending Festive Hat Day to tomorrow. Students are welcome to wear their favorite festive or holiday-themed hat to school.
A heartfelt thank-you to our Parent Council for organizing the Holiday Shop. The excitement and joy our students experienced while shopping for special gifts for their families was truly priceless.
We wrapped up the week with an All-School Assembly on Friday afternoon, featuring a special performance by the Wess Musical Theater students. The students did an outstanding job, and the performance was thoroughly enjoyed by all.
Reminder, Tuesday is a full day of school and the final day before our break.
This will be our last newsletter of 2025. As we head into the Holiday Break, we want to thank our families for your continued partnership and support.
We wish everyone a wonderful Holiday Break filled with rest, joy, and special moments together with family and friends. We look forward to welcoming our students back refreshed and ready for 2026 on Monday, January 5th!.
We wish you and your family a peaceful Holiday Season and a very Happy New Year!
Kind regards,
Mrs. Jango, Principal
Mrs. Reinhart, Assistant Principal
All- School Assembly
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Minute to Win it!
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Holiday Shop
Wessagusset Parent Council News
For information about the Parent Council at Wessagusset, please email wessagussetpc@gamil.com.
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Holiday Shop
Thank you to everyone who helped make our Holiday Shop such a success! We are incredibly grateful for all the generous donations and the amazing volunteers who gave their time and energy to help. It truly wouldn’t have been possible without you.
Until next year! 🎄✨
Wess Merch
If you haven’t picked up your Wess merch order yet- we will be at the picnic table tomorrow at pick up or reach out and we can make other arrangements!
Parent Council Meeting
Mark your calendars- our next meeting is Wednesday, January 7th at 6:30 in the library! There will be a zoom option for those who can’t attend in person.
Community Information
Heat and Utility Assistance Programs Accepting Applications
Links from Flyer above
For additional heat & utility resources, please click here
Elks Essay Contest
What Does Service to Your Country Mean to You?
The Americanism Essay Contest is a program of the Elks’ Grand Lodge Fraternal Committee. This contest is geared towards students in 5th through 8th grades to promote Patriotism among young people. All 5th-8th graders are invited to submit their essays using the information linked here:
https://www.maelks.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025-2026-Americanism-Essay-Contest-Packet.pdf
Important Links
District Links & Information
Weymouth Public Schools 2025/2026 Academic School Year Calendar
- Health Services
- Food Services Information
- Champions Before and After School Care - 781-812-8735 - or email to lolee@discoverchampions.com
- Wraparound Center Flyer
- Technology Support For Families
- Weymouth Public Schools Transportation Information
Previous Newsletter Information
December 14, 2025
Dear Wessagusset Families,
A beautiful snowfall today! We hope you have enjoyed the weekend!
Our School Council will meet at 3:20 in the Wessagusset library on Tuesday. This meeting is open to all.
In an effort to maintain a focused and educational environment, we have made changes to student access on school-issued devices. Currently, students no longer have access to Google Chat, as this feature is not aligned with the educational goals at the elementary level.
We’re celebrating the season with our Holiday Spirit Week! Students are invited to participate by wearing holiday-themed items each day. Take a look at the themes below and join the fun!
Have a great week!
Kind regards,
Mrs. Jango, Principal
Mrs. Reinhart, Assistant Principal
Holiday Shop Information
Our in-school Holiday Shop will be happening this year on Wednesday, December 17th, and Thursday, December 18th, during school hours. This is a fantastic tradition where students are able to shop for their family and friends, and bring home bags to decorate for wrapping. All items will be priced at $1 each and there will be a limit to 10 gifts per student. If financial assistance is needed, please reach out to Mrs. Sarah Machado, school counselor.
If your child is absent from school on their shopping day, you can send in their envelope/list with their sibling OR drop off your child’s list/envelope at the cart in front of the main doors and our Parent Council volunteers will shop for them. Please make sure your child’s full name and homeroom are listed on the envelope, along with the name and age of each person so that our shoppers can pick out some great gifts! We will reach out to let you know when your bag is ready. Holiday Shop Forms & Envelopes will go home with students tomorrow, Monday December 15th.
If you have any questions, reach out by email to: ajrobbins81@gmail.com (Amy Robbins)
SEPAC News
📅 Tuesday, December 16
⏰ 7:00 PM
💻 Location: Via Zoom
Guest Presenter
Shannon Sousa, MS, CCC-SLP, ATP
Director of Assistive Technology
Community Autism Resources
Presentation Topic
Executive Functioning: The What, The Why, The How
Executive functioning skills are critical for daily life and learning, including planning, organization, task initiation, and emotional regulation. Many neurodivergent individuals benefit from targeted supports and practical strategies to strengthen these skills.
This presentation will address:
- What executive functioning is
- Skills that fall under executive functioning
- Common myths and misconceptions
- The connection between executive functioning and emotional regulation
- Strategies to encourage executive functioning skills
- Ways to support individuals who struggle with executive functioning
Meeting Agenda
• Student Services updates
• Presentation
• Caregiver-only support and discussion time
The Weymouth SEPAC is grateful to Community Autism Resources and Shannon Sousa for sharing their expertise with our school community. All parents and caregivers are welcome to attend.
Parent Council
🎁✨WESS HOLIDAY SHOP FORMS 🎁
Please look out in your kiddos backpacks for the HOLIDAY SHOP FORMS! They should be coming home with your kids by tomorrow, Monday, December 15 th! Please help them fill out these forms and bring them back to school by Wednesday. Each kid gets to buy for max 10 people at the holiday shop this Wednesday and Thursday.
🎁✨WESS HOLIDAY SHOP THIS WEEK!✨🎁
Students will shop for family & friends on Dec 17–18 during school.
HELP US STOCK THE SHOP!
🛒 Out shopping this weekend? Pick up a few things.
💡 LAST CALL TO Shop our Amazon list:
👉 📦 Check out our Amazon Wish List for easy donations
📍 Drop items at school RIGHT UP UNTIL TUESDAY or reach out to coordinate.
Let’s make this season MAGICAL for our kids!
⛄️Winter Hats & Jibbitz! ❄️
Wess & Weymouth Winter Hats and Croc Jibbitz! Order with the Parent Council directly to get by next week before Winter Break! Google Form order form is in this link!
🎭WESS Musical Theater Club 🎭
The fall Musical Theater club will meet this Thursday, December 18th after school until 4:15! We will be practicing for one more performance during the PBIS assembly on Friday, December 19th. If any parent has not gotten the email about this performance, please email Marybeth Shea - Marybethfeeney@gmail.com
December 7, 2025
Dear Wessagusset Families,
We hope you are enjoying a peaceful weekend. Before Thanksgiving break, our students participated in a wonderful All-School Assembly centered on the theme of gratitude. Each grade level created a special gift to say “thank you” to members of our broader community. We were honored to welcome several special guests, including Mayor Molisse, Superintendent Curtin, Assistant Superintendent Fratolillo, members of the Fire Department, and members of the Weymouth Food Pantry.
Our first graders opened the assembly with a joyful Alphabet Parade, proudly wearing their student-made vests to represent each letter of the alphabet. They did a fantastic job showcasing their learning and creativity in front of the entire school community.
Mrs. Loud's class and Mrs. Lindquist's class participated in 'Balloons over Wess' on Tuesday, 11/25, with wonderful support from our 4th and 5th-grade Best Buddies. Our Best Buddies also partnered with Mrs. Loud's class to create planets as part of their Solar System study.
The Best Buddies program continues to provide meaningful leadership opportunities for our fourth- and fifth-grade students, while fostering collaboration, responsibility, and connection across grade levels.
Reminder: Tuesday, 12/9 is an Early Release Day - Students are dismissed at 11:50.
Have a great week!
Kind regards,
Mrs. Jango, Principal
Mrs. Reinhart, Assistant Principal
Parent Council
Thank you shout out to Amy Robbins and all the parents that sent items for stocking the teachers lounge for the month of December!
After School Clubs
Thursday’s STEM Robotics and Garden Gnome Crafts club meet for their last time this Thursday, Dec 11th. The rest of the clubs have ended already. A HUGE THANKS to all the parent volunteers: Bill Sullivan, Jill LaBelle, Kaitlin Stratford, Elyse D’Urso, Molly Gould, Kristen Sheehan, Danielle Crane, Jennifer Murphy, Ricky Crane, Jeff McMullin, Carrie Heatherwick!
The next session should start in January / February. If you are interested in becoming a parent volunteer, reach out to Marybeth Shea at Marybethfeeney@gmail.com
🎁 Wess Holiday Shop is Almost Here! 🎁
Dates: Wednesday, Dec 17th & Thursday, Dec 18th
Time: During school hour
✨ A beloved tradition where students shop for family and friends!
✅ All gifts just $1 each
✅ Limit: 10 gifts per student
✅ Bags for wrapping will be provided
We need your help!
💡 Donate handmade crafts or store-bought gifts
📦 Check out our Amazon Wish List for easy donations
📍 Drop gifts in the school bin or email us for coordination:
Amy Robbins ajrobbins81@gmail.com
Kathryn Bonanno katdinsdale@gmail.com
Gift Ideas Kids Love:
• Ornaments to personalize
• Gloves for men
• Self-care items (loofahs, lotion, nail kits)
• Pet treats & toys
• Teen tech accessories
• Fun mugs & cups
• Baby gifts (burp cloths, booties, board books)
Let’s make this holiday season MAGICAL for our kids!
Gear Shop Extra Items!
Look out this week on the parents Facebook group for a Google form to order a winter hat and croc jibbets. These items are being sold directly from the parent council