Wessagusset Elementary School

22-23 Template

September 11, 2022

Dear Wessagusset Families,

Dear Families,

We had a fantastic start to the 2022-2023 school year! It was so wonderful to have our students back at school…the first few days were filled with smiles and warmth as students met their teachers, said hello to old friends, and met new ones! Our dedicated teachers are focused on building relationships with their students, establishing classroom routines, and ensuring that each student has a successful school year. We can already tell that this school year is going to be a great one! Please see below for helpful information and updates:

On Friday we practiced our school-wide cafeteria and recess expectations. Grades 1-5 reviewed the rules that keep us all safe during lunch and recess. Students did an excellent job practicing these routines and discussing the importance of positive behavior during these times. Kindergarten students will have their turn to practice this week!

We are fortunate to have many new staff members joining the Wessagusset family this year. Be on the lookout for their friendly faces! Please join us in welcoming:

Mr. Matt Clougherty, Physical Education
Ms. Alexandria Pesa, Music
Ms. Katherine Twigg, Art (beginning 9/19)
Ms. Michelle Fay, Speech Language Pathologist
Mrs. Jackie Neenan, Math Coach
Ms. Nichole Seppala, Kindergarten ESP (Education Support Professional)
Mrs. Katie Fischer, Kindergarten ESP
Ms. Winnie Wachira, K/1 ESP
Ms. Marianne Reardon, K/1 ESP
Mr. Patrick White, Gr. 1-3 ESP
Mrs. Wendy Hutchins, Gr. 1-3 ESP
Mrs. Sabrina Imbruno, ESP

The Weymouth Public Schools receive Title I funding that enables us to provide critical reading and math interventions for our students. An informational letter and Parent Compact will be coming home soon to be signed and returned to school. Attached is the link for the Title I Building Readers Newsletter for September: Building Readers Newsletter

The first Parent Council meeting of the 22-23 school year will be on Wednesday, September 14th from 6:30-7:30pm in the Wessagusset Library. Babysitting will be available, and a virtual link will is available for those who would like to attend virtually: Parent Council Meeting. All are welcome, we hope to see you there!

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Please help us raise awareness and show support by wearing yellow/gold on Fridays in September!

SEPAC is Weymouth’s amazing Special Education Parent Advisory Council. They are an all-volunteer town-wide group of parents and caregivers of students with special education needs. Attached you will find a link with information about SEPAC, and upcoming meeting dates: SEPAC Information

More than two decades later, it is still so important to take a moment to acknowledge the attacks of September 11. We honor all those who lost their lives on that devastating day, and keep all of those whose lives were affected in our thoughts.

Please feel free to reach out to us with any questions or concerns. We are happy to help, and look forward to working together to ensure a successful school experience for your child.

Enjoy your day! Go Pats!

Sincerely,

Lindsey Frat

Nicole Doherty