The Wellfleet Elementary News

Seeking Student Leaders! Earlier this week students in grades 3-5 were presented with a Student Council application. This opportunity allows students to develop leadership skills and make a positive impact on our school community. The application is open to all who are eager to represent their classmates and contribute to our school’s growth.

If you missed it last week, you must check it out! We’re delighted to introduce "The WES WAVE", our new student-run online publication! This initiative is part of our Digital Media class, where each grade meets weekly with Mr. Staker to collaborate on content for our school community. Look below for more information and links.

Lastly, please remember that this is a three-day weekend in honor of Veterans Day. We wish everyone a restful and enjoyable holiday weekend. We look forward to seeing everyone back next week, ready to dive into more exciting projects and opportunities!

WESpectfully,

Principal O'Shea

Throughout the last month students have been caught displaying WESpectful WAVES behavior. WAVES stands for Well-behaved, Admirable, Virtuous, Empathetic, and Supportive. Specifically, students earned tickets for their hallway and cafeteria behavior. Brayden C. in Mr. Pursel's class was the first recipient of the reward. He chose to grant his class extra recess time. Way to go Brayden! The next drawing is set for November 15th.

If you pop by the school, you are encouraged to stop by to our Lost and Found and take items that belong to your child. The record so far this year is 4 sweatshirts. Can you beat it? Lost and Found is located in the lobby.

https://sites.google.com/nausetschools.org/theweswave/home

The WES WAVE is a brand new Wellfleet Elementary School student run online publication. Each grade meets once a week with Mr. Staker during our new Digital Media class, "THE WES WAVE." For our first project, each class split into groups to report on what's been happening around the school so far this year. Grades 2-5 used iPads, laptops, and shared Google Docs to collaborate with their classmates to write their script. Grades K-1 also wrote their own lines and used Kid Pix to create a background image for their video. We then recorded in front a green screen and edited these videos together for our community's viewing pleasure. PLEASE ENJOY!

First grade celebrated their efforts in being: determined, hard working, kind, and respectful with a cozy pajama day!

Students and staff have a lot to be proud of when it comes to the results of the most recent Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS). Although boasting isn't the style at WES, once in a while it is nice to get some much deserved acknowledgement. That came in the form of the MCAS results from the Spring 2024 assessments. Recently, Principal O'Shea shared the results with the Wellfleet School Committee at the October meeting. His presentation shared the amazing success of our 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students in English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, and Science. His presentation breaks the MCAS data down into two buckets: achievement and growth.

In short WES' achievement in ELA, and Mathematics, and Science were all well above the State average as well as that of our neighboring schools. Way to go WES!

WES' growth, or how much our students have improved since the previous school year's assessment ranked in the top ten in ELA and ranked Number 1 in the State of Massachusetts in Mathematics. Be Proud!

We are excited to introduce you to the Multilingual Parent Advisory Council (MLPAC) at Nauset Public Schools. The MLPAC is a group of dedicated parents and community members committed to advocating for the needs of multilingual learners and their families. Our mission is to empower families to bridge the gap between home and school, amplify their voices, and support multilingual learners while celebrating their cultures in a safe, supportive environment. Together, we collaborate with school leaders, teachers, and staff to ensure that every multilingual student has the tools and opportunities they need to succeed.

We would love to invite you to attend our upcoming meetings at Snowy Owl in Brewster from 5:00-6:30 PM on the following dates:

• Tuesday, 1/28
• Tuesday, 3/25
• Tuesday, 5/6

WES November Calendar

November Breakfast Menu

November Lunch Menu

Wellfleet Covid & Flu Vaccine Clinic

Community Outreach Flyer

FleetFund Info

Rental Assistance

Grow at Castle Hill Session 2

Tree Lighting & Sing-Along

Wellfleet Rec Basketball

Youth Open Gym

Wellfleet Rec Lego Club

Wellfleet Rec Create Club

Turkey Trot

Lower Cape Outreach Holiday Programs

November Harvest of the Month - Kale

The Residence Lawrence Hill is a 46-unit construction project set to begin. A prominent 6-foot fence will line the roadside, signaling the start of this major development. The project is expected to last for 14 months, with construction crews working from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday. The noise from heavy machinery as they clear the land will soon become part of the daily soundtrack for those nearby, including our students. But here at WES, we embrace the change, saying, "It's all good because it means more WES Waves!" Here's hoping that's exactly what it brings!

At Wellfleet Elementary School, we pride ourselves on providing supports that will help all students be successful. WES follows a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) a framework designed to provide early intervention and support for students facing academic or behavioral challenges.

It typically begins with universal screening to identify students in need of assistance, followed by tiered interventions that increase in intensity based on the student’s response.

• Tier 1 includes classroom instruction and universal supports for all students
• Tier 2 offers additional, small-group interventions for those who need extra help, and
• Tier 3 provides intensive, individualized support for students with significant challenges.

The MTSS process involves continuous data collection and analysis to monitor student progress, inform instructional decisions, and ensure that all students receive the appropriate level of support needed to make progress. When students are referred to the MTSS process, parents are notified and the goals are shared.

If a student continues to struggle despite these targeted supports, the MTSS team will convene to evaluate the student’s progress and needs. If it is determined that the interventions have been insufficient and the student demonstrates significant difficulties, a referral for a special education evaluation will be made by the school.

• This evaluation assesses whether the student has a qualifying disability and requires specialized services to succeed in the educational environment, ultimately leading to the development of an Individualized Education Program (IEP) if eligibility is established.

For additional information about the MTSS, 504, and IEP Process, you are encouraged to reach out to Kristen Francis at kfrancis@nausetschools.org.

After school homework help is offered to any student in Grades 2-5 on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday afternoons until 2:30. Please reach out to Mrs. Belair in the front office to let her know which day you would like your child to attend. Belairl@nausetschools.org

In the upcoming weeks your child will be participating in the school wide Positive Behavioral Intervention Support or PBIS designed reward system. Students will earn tickets for WESpectful WAVES behavior. WAVES stands for Well-behaved, Admirable, Virtuous, Empathetic and Supportive. All of the staff within the building will be "Catching Students" doing the right things and acknowledging that behavior by providing tickets. The tickets will be deposited in the office and every two weeks a student's name will be read. That student gets to choose a reward that will be granted to the entire class. The rewards choices are:

• Every Student Gets a Homework Pass
• Pizza Party
• Staff vs. grade level kickball game
• "Pick a Park" class field trip: Drummer boy, Mayo Beach, Yosemite
• Popcorn and a movie
• Pajama Day

Along with a bustling 80 WES students, the Wellfleet Montessori Preschool welcomes up to 17 additional students each day. The program is designed for students age 2 years 9 months and up. It serves students from Harwich to Provincetown. Currently there are 3 openings in the program. If interested, reach out to WNP Director, Beth Foerster at WNPDirector@gmail.com.

Recently students in Wellfleet Montessori Preschool made bread. Students scooped, measured, and poured the ingredients leading to wonderful smells throughout the building, not to mention full bellies.

WES School Health Services-Resource page: Contact Mrs. Cope-Crosen for more information at copec@nausetschools.org

We have some Big News to share!! Nauset Public Schools officially has an App!!

This app will become the one-stop shop for all things Nauset, from communication to calendars, lunch menus, and so much more. Take a look and spread the word!

The Lawrence Fund was established in March of 2023 by Ariana Bradford (Staff Member at WES) and Joan Zukas (School Committee member and grandmother to two students at WES). The Fund was established to honor Lawrence Zukas, father to Ariana and husband to Joan. Its’ purpose is to financially support students and their families who may be in need of funds for camps, sports equipment, shoes, coats, boots, musical instruments, school supplies including technology support, etc. Request can be made to Mrs. Ariana Bradford, Mr. Adam O’Shea, Mrs. Claudia Cope or your child’s teacher. No proof of need is asked, The Lawrence Fund is just happy to help. Any additional questions can be answered by Joan Zukas at jzukas123@comcast.net or by phone at (413) 374-7436.

Throughout the school year you may want to reach out to your child's teacher, or reach out to me.

All Nauset staff follow the email formatting below:

• the staff person's last name
• then the initial of their first name
• ending with @nausetschools.org

For example my email is osheaa@nausetschools.org

Now there is an exception to the rule: Ms. Claudia Cope-Crosen, our school nurse, is simply copec@nausetschools.org