Wessagusset Elementary School

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October 15, 2023

Dear Families,

We packed a lot into a short week! During our classroom visits we saw students participating in so many engaging, meaningful activities. From book discussions, to engineering challenges, to math equation matching, our students are always demonstrating their love for learning. They see challenges as opportunities to build their knowledge, and love the exciting, hands-on activities that their teachers design. Keep up the awesome work, Wessagusset!

One of our school routines is to have students writing every day - being a strong writer is such an important life skill! Whether it is a picture labeled with just 1-2 words, a list, or a paragraph, we encourage students to develop their skills as writers by writing often. Here are some great ideas to build your child’s writing skills at home: Growing Writers

SEPAC Reminder: All are invited to this month’s meeting on Tuesday, October 17th at 7pm via Zoom when SEPAC will host NAMI National Alliance on Mental Illness. They will be sharing “In Our Own Voice (IOOV)”, a powerful presentation that aims to change attitudes, assumptions, and stereotypes about people living with mental health conditions. More information can be found here: SEPAC Presentation

STEM Conference for Girls in Grade 4 - 8: Chapman Middle School, Saturday, October 28th from 8:00 am-1:00 pm. 20 Interactive Workshops! Workshop Offerings

Register online —choose your workshops and fill out Payment Form - return it with payment to your school’s office. Registration Deadline: October 18, 2023

Volunteers needed! Join us on Saturday, October 28th as we refresh the painting on our recess hard-top area! No artistic skills are required, we promise! Volunteers in the morning, afternoon, or even the whole day would be a huge help. We hope to see you there!

Join the New England Wildlife Center for the Night of 1000 Faces (a Frat family favorite!) on October 27th and 28th from 6:30 -8:00 pm. Info can be found here: Night of 1000 Faces

Wessagusset Costume Fun Run: REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
Register on MYBOOSTER.COM
All students register with their homeroom/inclusion teacher
Register before 10/20/23 and your child will be entered into our "name the circle" raffle (child names the bus loop circle, a sign is hung, and in one year when the sign comes down your child keeps the street sign)
Kickoff Assembly for Students - October 20, 2023
Costume Fun Run Date - October 31, 2023
Students can wear costumes to school if they choose, but please make sure it is something they can run in comfortably. When planning a costume, please remember that our students have different ‘spookiness enjoyment levels’. Masks and/or props should stay at home. Thank you for your help with this!

The WPS Music Department is looking for instrument donations! If you have an instrument you’d be willing to donate to a student in need, please see the attached Flyer -and complete the Donation form - click here!.

Picture Retakes will be available on Friday, November 3rd.

The next meeting of the Wessagusset Playground Committee will be held on Tuesday, November 14th from 3:30-4:30. We would love to have you join us! More information and a sign-up sheet can be found here: Playground Committee

Save the Dates!

No School November 7th - Voting/Professional Development
No School November 11th - Veteran’s Day
Parent Conferences will be held on November 14th (evening) and November 15th (afternoon). Evening conferences will be in-person, and afternoon conferences will be virtual.
Half-day Wednesday, November 22th - Dismissal at 11:50
Thanksgiving Break - November 23rd and 24th.

We’re looking forward to another wonderful week!

Sincerely,

Lindsey Frat

Tenille Brennan

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5th Grade Mathematicians!

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1st Grade Engineers!

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Parent Council Corner

Parents Night Out - Saturday 11/4/23 6pm-10pm @ O'Lindy's Bowling in Quincy

Tickets are $25 per person and include food, unlimited bowling, billiards, and even some door prizes. Wessagusset has reserved the ENTIRE venue, so only Wessagusset parents will be in attendance

Here’s how to get your tickets:

Buy them from a parent council representative at pickup or drop off on any of the following dates (we now accept credit /debit cards for payment):

Thursday 10/19/23 at drop off or pick up you can look for Erica Brennion

Friday 10/20/23 at pick up you can look for Amy Robbins

Tuesday 10/31/23 at drop off, observing the fun run, or at pick up you can look for Nicole Byrne

3 Take your chances and buy them at the door the night of the event

Don't forget to register your child(ren) for the Fun Run (event date is Tuesday 10/31/23) at MYBOOSTERTHON.COM before October 20 so your child can be entered into the raffle to "name the circle" in front of the school

Blacktop painting will take place on Saturday 10/28/23, the more volunteers the better. Please consider volunteering and sign up below:

https://signup.com/go/MegaxSR

Stock the Teacher's Lounge. This is an initiative where individuals bring snacks/drinks for teachers and staff to enjoy all month long in an effort to express appreciation for our teachers and staff for all that they do. Sign up for November or months in the future below:

https://signup.com/go/Weeddbj

Thank you to everyone who went to Michele's Ice Cream on Saturday to support Wessagusset. Don't forget to continue to support Wess by taking the kiddos bowling on Tuesday 11/7/23 at O'Lindy's Bowling in Quincy. 10% of your money spent goes back to Wessagusset.