Wright Science & Technology Academy

Fall is in full swing, and there’s so much happening at WSTA! We’re thrilled to kick off our Extended Learning Programs, giving students new opportunities to grow, explore, and connect after school. Along with our Intramural Sports and Enrichment Clubs beginning this month, families will also find helpful Community Resources, important School Site Council dates, and details for our upcoming Family Coffee Hour and Annual Family Involvement Meeting—great opportunities to stay connected and engaged.

This newsletter also includes the October Breakfast and Lunch Menus, so you can plan ahead for the month. Please note: There will be no school on Monday, October 13, in observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day.

Let’s make October a month of learning, connection, and community at WSTA—We’re all in for the good of the pack—Go Wolfpack!

Dear Wolfpack Families,

I hope this message finds you well and enjoying the start of fall! It’s been an exciting start to the school year, and things are really starting to fall into place. We’re finding our groove, learning our schedule, settling into our routines, and building momentum each week.

As a staff, we’ve been talking a lot about what it means to be all in for the good of the Pack, working together, supporting one another, and doing what’s best for our students. That sense of teamwork and purpose has been evident throughout the building, and it’s great to see it reflected in our classrooms every day.

Finally, October also brings our after-school programs and intramurals, which are now up and running, giving students even more opportunities to explore their interests and connect with peers.

Progress reports were recently sent home, and MCAS score reports from last spring will be coming home soon as well. Please take some time to review both, and don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. We’re here to help and support..

Thank you for your continued partnership and trust.

All in for the good of the Pack,

Nate Meyers
Principal, Wright Science and Technology Academy

• 10/9/25: School Site Council Meeting @ 9:30 AM
• 10/16/25: Title 1: Annual Parent Involvement Meeting @ 8:30 AM
• 10/16/25: After School Extended Learning Programs Start
• 10/23/25: Coffee Hour @ 11:00 AM

October 13, 2025 (Indigenous People's Day)

October 22, 2025 (Educator PD Day)

We’re excited to announce that our After-School Enrichment Programs begin on October 16th! These programs help students build confidence, develop social skills, and nurture their passion for learning beyond the classroom.

All programs run from 2:35–4:00 PM. To participate, students must have a signed permission slip. Forms can be found:

• Attached to this newsletter

• Sent as a PDF on ParentSquare (for you to print, sign, and send in with your child)

• In the main office or from teachers

If a club is cancelled, families will be notified by 12:00 PM the same day.

Club Schedule:

• Mondays: Student Council (Grades 5–8), Girls on the Run, Dungeons & Dragons Club, Girls Basketball (Grades 7/8), NJHS
• Tuesdays: No Clubs
• Wednesdays: Science Research Club, Boys Basketball Practice (Grades 7/8)
• Thursdays: Girls on the Run, Yearbook Club, Chorus Club, IDEAS in Medicine
• Fridays: Art Club, Drama Club, IDEAS in Medicine, Boys & Girls Basketball (Grades 7/8) Games

Encourage your student to get involved, have fun, and grow through our enrichment opportunities this year!

We’d love to see more of our families at our monthly Coffee Hours! These gatherings are a relaxed, informal way to connect with other parents, share experiences, and strengthen our Wright Academy community.

We want to hear from you! Join us to connect, share your ideas, and be part of meaningful conversations that help shape our school.

Fueling Connections One Sip at a Time!

Our next School Site Council (SSC) meeting will take place on 11/6/25 at 9:30AM, and we’d love to see more families join us!

The School Site Council is a team made up of staff, families, and community members who work together to support school improvement and student success.

As a member, you’ll have the chance to:
✔️ Share your input on school goals and priorities
✔️ Review and discuss school policies and programs
✔️ Represent the voices of Wright Academy families

No prior experience is needed—just a heart for helping our school grow and thrive!

📋 Interested in joining?
You can sign up at upcoming school events or reach out to Angie Garcia, Family Liaison, to learn more.

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday

8:05 AM - 2:30 PM

Wednesday

8:05 AM - 1:40 PM

Dear WSTA Families,

As we begin the school year, we want to remind everyone of the importance of being on time and ready for instruction each morning. Arriving on time helps students start the day successfully, reduces classroom interruptions, and sets a positive tone for learning.

Beginning Monday, September 8th, 2025, our school tardy policy will go into effect:

Tardy slips will be issued at 8:15 a.m.

🟢 - Green Slip: 15-minute detention

🟡 - Yellow Slip: 30-minute detention

🔴 - Red Slip: 45-minute detention

If your child will be late and the tardy needs to be excused, please call the school’s main office at 617-466-5240.

We encourage all students to arrive a few minutes early to allow time to settle in before instruction begins. Thank you for partnering with us to ensure every student has the best possible start to their school day.

Together, we can help our students build strong habits for success!

We truly appreciate your support and commitment to our school community.

Alongside is a tier 1 personalized student wellness coaching platform developed by clinicians to support students with the everyday challenges of life. You can review the platform and website to learn more. Students can access the platform anytime via browser (app.alongside.care) or mobile (iOS or Android) with their school email address.

Here are links to Alongside’s Terms of Service and Privacy policy. If you don’t want your student accessing Alongside, please email "privacy@alongside.care" and include your student’s name, school, and school email address (ex. John Doe johndoe@school.k12.us).

To learn about Alongside’s content and use of AI, take a look here.

Students are expected to keep their phones securely in their school-issued pouch at all times.

Violations include:

• Using a phone during school

• Damaging or losing the pouch

If a student violates the policy, the phone/pouch will be collected, and parents or guardians will be contacted. Repeated or serious violations may require a parent meeting, an Individual Electronics Plan, and a replacement fee of $30.

Thank you for helping us keep students focused and safe at school!

WSTA is a uniform school, and ALL students are expected to come to school in uniform every day. Our uniform helps promote school pride, unity, and a focus on learning.

✅ Tops: Plain or WSTA logo polos/t-shirts in Navy Blue, Light Blue, Maroon, or White
✅ Bottoms: Navy Blue, Gray or Black pants, sweatpants, skirts, shorts, or jeans (no rips or holes)
✅ Outerwear: Sweaters, sweatshirts, or jackets in navy blue, light blue, maroon, white or black (plain or with WSTA logo)

🚫 Pajama pants, standalone leggings, crop tops, ripped jeans, and visible undergarments are not permitted. Hats/hoods may not be worn indoors unless for religious/cultural reasons.

Uniforms can be ordered through Stars Branding at 617-567-0000 or online at starsapparel.com.

Please see below documents for general school information and most up to date academic calendar.

🗓 Thursday, October 16, 2025

🕣 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM
📍 Clark Avenue Middle School
8 Clark Avenue, Chelsea, MA 02150

Come learn about the purpose of the CPS Parent Involvement Policy and explore meaningful ways to get involved and support your child’s learning at Wright Academy.

🥐 Breakfast will be provided!

If you’re interested in joining us, please respond to this post or write to me to show your interest.
I truly hope you can attend — we want to hear from you! 💙🐺

Your voice and participation matter! 💙🐺

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