Weymouth Early Childhood Center

We have officially made it through our first month of school! It has been wonderful to see our students settling into their classrooms, becoming familiar with routines, making new friends, and growing more comfortable in their new school environment. We are so happy to see so many smiling faces each day!

As we welcome October, we look forward to all the fun and excitement the month will bring.

A special thank you to our Positive Solutions presenters, Mrs. Costa and Mrs. Magner, and to the many families who attended our first session! Families learned practical strategies to help children recognize and manage their emotions, develop coping skills, and reduce challenging behaviors through consistent routines, clear expectations, and supportive strategies.

We look forward to welcoming the second group of families on Tuesday, October 7th at 6:30 p.m. In this newsletter, you will also find resources and information that were shared during the session to support you and your child at home.

Thank you for your continued partnership as we work together to help our children develop the skills they need to feel successful and confident!

The WPS Wraparound Center has put together a list of resources for families around Holiday Gift and Food Assistance supports. Click on the button below.

Have a great weekend!

Mrs. Perez

Mrs. MacKay

National Center for Pyramid Model Innovations

Challengingbehavior.org - Click on resource library

Edutopia article: Using Picture Books to Develop Students’ Emotional Vocabulary in Pre-K

https://www.edutopia.org/article/picture-books-emotional-learning/

Feelings Wheel: https://www.challengingbehavior.org/docs/FeelingFaces_Wheel.pdf

Puffer Fish breathing video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLbK0o9Bk7Q

WECC Parent Council is looking for NEW MEMBERS!

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!

Become part of the WECC Parent Council today!

WECC Facebook link:

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

Email address: weccparentcouncil@gmail.com

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

• Wednesday, 10/7 @6:30 p.m. Positive Solutions for Families
• Monday, 10/12 NO SCHOOL Columbus/Indigenous People's Day
• 10/14, 10/15 Lifetouch Picture Days- see your child's classroom calendar
• Monday, 10/19 Parent Council Meeting @ 5:30 p.m.

October Newsletter: https://app.smore.com/n/ykdc8

Weymouth Coordinated Family and Community Grant website: https://sites.google.com/weymouthps.org/weymouth-cfce/home

• 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
• 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