Wessagusset Elementary School
22-23 Template
Dear Families,
We had another great week at Wessagusset! Students and staff are working hard to prepare for Open House - we are all excited to share our students’ work, classrooms, and school with you! The Wessagusset Parent Council will be raffling off lots of fun, creative gift baskets and SEPAC will be here to share information and resources with you. We hope to see you all on Wednesday evening!
Picture Day is coming! School pictures will be taken on Friday, September 29th. To pre-order, visit mylifetouch.com and enter our Picture Day ID: EVTBZPNQ9
Grade 5 Band:. Here is a website where you can find all the information as well. We are looking forward to starting another successful year of 5th grade band!
Mrs. Marobella will be selling Smencils and Spirit Sticks in the library for $1 each. Students may purchase these items during their library time, and the money will go towards new books for the library.
If you’re like me and looking for ways for your children to tell you more about their school day (yes, I just get “OK”, too!) you might want to check out this great list of questions to change up your conversations and (hopefully) get a little more information about their days at school! Going Beyond How Was Your Day
Save the Date! Our Open House will take place on Wednesday, September 27th from 6-8 pm. We encourage families to come meet your child’s teachers, see their classroom, and tour the school. Hope to see you there! More important events and dates can be found here: WPS Important Dates
Hispanic Heritage Month began on September 15th and celebrates the histories and cultures of the Latino community. Some great resources for kids can be found here:
Important dates to be aware of in October:
No School on Monday, October 9th- Columbus/Indigenous Peoples Day
No School on Tuesday, October 10th - Professional Development
Pumpkin season is right around the corner! The Friends of Pond Meadow Park will hold a Pumpkin Fest-Family Day on Saturday, October 22nd with a rain date of Sunday, October 23rd , from 11:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. at the park. Hayrides, face-painting, games, pumpkins and decorations and food will be available. They invite you to decorate a pumpkin and enjoy the beauty of the park as a family. Additional parking at Morrison School will be available with direct access to the park. Contact Pond Meadow Park for any further information at 781-843-7663.
We are bringing back our special “Families are the heart of Wessagusset” bulletin board! If you would like to send in a family photo with your child (label the back, please) we would love to display your family! All photos will be returned at the end of the school year. Thank you for your help with this!
WHS Basketball is offering a “Play Like a Wildcat” Basketball Clinic on 10/24 and 11/14 for students in Grades 4-9. More info can be found here: PLAY LIKE A WILDCAT BASKETBALL CLINIC
The Boosterthon Fun Run is coming! A message from Caitlin McInnes, Boosterthon Coordinator: It is that time of year again... BOOSTER PLANNING! For those new to Wess our Booster Costume Run on 10/31 is our biggest fundraiser of the year. It utilizes an online platform to get donations/sponsors for your child to participate in a fun running event. We have minimal support from the company which allows us to keep more of the money we raised (over 80% stays with us!). However, we need people to help run social media, send emails, make copies, count out and deliver classroom materials, hang posters, update the pledge-o-meter, etc. If you are interested in volunteering please complete the form below. Please know, in order to volunteer on fun run day we are asking that you help with the whole event leading up to run day. https://forms.gle/rwwKKazH4bt2Wf7o6
Be sure to scroll down to the "Parent Council Corner" for lots of important information!
Enjoy the rest of your day!
Sincerely,
Lindsey Frat
Tenille Brennan
Parent Council Corner
It's almost Open House time! Keep those raffle baskets coming in. We appreciate each and every one of them. They can be brought to the school right up until the day of the event.
For the first time raffle tickets for the open house baskets will be sold AHEAD OF TIME. Don't worry you can still purchase them the night of the event too. In an effort to reduce time waiting in line you can purchase them during drop off or pick up on Wednesday 9/27/23 or send money in to school with your child in an envelope with your child’s name and the number of tickets you wish to buy.
Prices are as follows:
$20 for 25 tickets
$10 for 12 tickets
$5 for 6 tickets
After School Club applications are due back to your child's teacher Monday 9/25/23. Remember, parent / guardian contact information is required in order for your child to be considered for a club. If you are interested in volunteering to assist with clubs later in the year email Chrissy Oliver at ceastman73@gmail.com
Hot off the presses…..
Wess Parents Night out will be held Saturday 11/4/23, 6pm - 10pm @ O’Lindy’s Bowling Alley in Quincy. More information will be available and tickets can be purchased at the open house on 9/27/23. $25 per person (adults only) for unlimited bowling, billiards, food & fun
Next Parent Council Meeting: Wednesday 10/4/23 6:30 PM @ Wess Library
Save the dates:
10/6/23 Bingo Night
10/7/23 Election Day Bake Sale
11/4/23 Parents Night Out
District Links & Information:
- Tech Support for Families
- Champions Before and After School Care - 781-812-8735 or lolee@discoverchampions.com
- Blackboard Communications - Opt In and Opt Out Instructions
- SEPAC - Click here for meeting schedule
- Town Wide Parent Council - Meets the Second Tuesday of Each Month
COVID Resources
- DESE/DPH School Guidance
- Video: How to Administer an At-Home COVID Test
- Text Guide: How Do I Administer an At-Home COVID test?
- Weymouth Public Schools Transportation Webpage