Weymouth Early Childhood Center

Good Morning,

There will be a half day for all students on Wednesday 11/26. Dismissal is at 10:45 a.m. This is a busy traffic day as all of WPS will be dismissed at the half day. Please be patient as vans drop off times could vary depending upon traffic. We appreciate your patience.

We at WECC, want to extend our warmest wishes for a happy and restful Thanksgiving to all of our families who will be celebrating. May the long weekend bring joy, connection, and moments of gratitude with those you love.

Please note: There will be no newsletter on Sunday, November 30. We look forward to reconnecting with you the following week!

From Parent Council: Be sure to check out the Parent Council section of this newsletter for the most up to date information.

Old News:

School Community Belonging Survey

As part of Weymouth Public Schools' strategic planning, we need your help in creating a shared vision for Inclusive Practices - one that truly reflects who we are as a district and what we value as a community. This vision will paint a clear picture of what inclusion looks and feels like in our schools: where every student, staff member, and family feels welcomed, respected, and supported. Together we will define what it means to belong in our district and ensure that every classroom and school reflects that commitment.

Your feedback here will help us understand how welcomed, respected, and supported everyone feels in our school community. Your responses are confidential and will guide us in our work. There are 7 questions estimated to take no more than 10 minutes.

Take the survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdO5F1ESMj6Km_VVLzz8lJJOu1sLN1N-P6HfS-uP_6cCiP5LQ/viewform

WECC Drop Off / Parking / Pick Up Information

No Parking Zones

Town Hall Lot: The lower lot closest to Town Hall is closed to WECC families. Please do not park there during pick-up and drop-off times as it is for Town Hall business only.

WECC Lot: There is no parking in the WECC lot during drop-off or pick-up times.

Driveway Access & Parking:

The driveway (horseshoe) is outlined in blue on the map below. All vehicles must enter single file into the horseshoe. When parking, please pull all the way around to the farthest available spot on the right-hand side to allow as many families as possible to park behind you.

Student Drop-Off & Pick-Up:

All students must be walked to Door #7, the front entrance of WECC.

Staff members will be outside to greet students and families during arrival and dismissal.

Designated staff will be at drop-off and pick-up points, so you’ll always know where to meet your child.

Handicap Parking;

The parking lot directly in front of the WECC entrance is reserved only for families needing handicap access.

Have a great Sunday!

Mrs. Perez

Mrs. MacKay

Weymouth Early Childhood Center’s Parent Council is excited to announce the

annual Winter Workshop to be held on Wednesday, December 10th and Thursday, December 11th.

Parent Council is looking for volunteers to help with the Winter Workshop. If interested please, send an email to weccparentcouncil@gmail.com. Parents that would like to volunteer must have a CORI on file. Please call the school office to set up a CORI appointment at 781-335-0191.

What is the Winter Workshop?

This special event gives students the chance to “shop” during the school day for holiday gifts for the important people in their lives. It’s always a joy to see the thoughtful treasures they select!

All students will have the opportunity to choose four gifts for four loved ones of their choice—parents, grandparents, siblings, pets, aunts/uncles, cousins, or anyone special to them.

Please see the schedule below for your child’s shopping time. This will help you determine when you may like to volunteer. We appreciate your support in making this event magical for our students!

Weymouth Educators Association Food Drive

The WEA is accepting all non-perishable food donations to support the Weymouth Food Pantry. We have a box located just inside our front door. You are welcome to send in any donation with your student or drop items off at the front office.

We thank you for supporting Weymouth families!

Upcoming Family Engagement Opportunities

We’re excited to share a variety of upcoming events for families to attend or maybe enjoy together! This list will be updated throughout the school year as new opportunities become available. We hope you'll be able to attend many of the events!

How to Help Your Child Recognize and Understand Anger

About this Series

The Backpack Connection Series was created by TACSEI to provide a way for teachers and parents/caregivers to work together to help young children develop social emotional skills and reduce challenging behavior.

Each Backpack Connection handout provides information that helps parents stay informed about what their child is learning at school and specific ideas on how to use the strategy or skill at home.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SBT1U-izdAf4gBPmzFuaoDQ4KM17LCoJ/view?usp=sharing

Meet the WECC Staff

Meet Mrs. Kealey

Each week, we will feature a WECC staff member for you to get to know better.

This week meet Mrs. Kealey, WECC School Psychologist.

Click on the link below:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Z0ibk6QSGpIJC6qizbcD7y-nmLZC-tRg/view?usp=sharing

WPS District Organization Chart

Join the WECC Parent Council!

The Parent Council is an incredible support system for our WECC school community. They play a vital role in supporting school programs and fostering collaboration among parents, teachers, and the wider community. Together, they work to enhance the quality of education and create the best possible experience for our students.

We invite you to join this fantastic group of parents and guardians dedicated to supporting our WECC kids. Your involvement makes a difference! The next meeting is on Tuesday, 10/14 @ 5:30 p.m.

Become part of the WECC Parent Council today!

WECC Parent Council: Big Ticket Raffle for a Cause!

The WECC Parent Council is excited to announce this year’s Big Ticket Raffle—and we’re using it as an opportunity to support our greater community. This year, all contributions will benefit the Weymouth Food Pantry.

We’re collecting non-perishable food items from December 1st through December 12th to help stock the pantry’s shelves ahead of the holiday season. As a thank you for your generosity, each family that donates will receive one entry into the Big Ticket Raffle!

Please keep an eye out for the Raffle Entry Form coming home in your child’s folder. Thank you for helping us make a meaningful impact!

Online Pop up shop

Parent Council has set up an online pop up shop to purchase WECC gear. See the flyer for more details.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OpxCKWN8ZMlcLR-4uh9coZ8dGtRWPXKs/view?usp=sharing

WECC Facebook link:

https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Chg2A9dDQ/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Online pop up shop:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OpxCKWN8ZMlcLR-4uh9coZ8dGtRWPXKs/view?usp=sharing

Special Education:

Holly MacKay, Assistant Principal holly.mackay@weymouthschools.org

Kimberly Hofeman, Evaluation Team Administrative Assistant kimberly.hofeman@weymouthschools.org

Address changes, Tuition, Registration

Kristen Clancy, Administrative Assistant kristen.clancy@weymouthschools.org

All other inquiries:

Maura Perez, Principal maura.perez@weymouthschools.org

Upcoming Events

November 26 Half day dismissal @ 10:45 a.m.for all students
November 27, 28 NO School Thanksgiving Holiday break
December 9 @ 5:30 p.m. Parent Council Meeting
December 9 Early dismissal @10:45 for all students, Professional Development Day