On April 11, The Walpole School Committee held its meeting at METCO HQ in Nubian Square. Prior to the meeting , KeiKo Zoll, Executive Relations Manager, on behalf of Milly Arbaje-Thomas shared the history of the METCO program and provided a tour of the facility. During the meeting, Walpole METCO Director Atisha Winslow presented to the school committee with a brief overview of the history of the Walpole METCO program, updates on the program and shared highlights from the Walpole and Friends Elementary Bowling Event and the L.I.T. ( Love, Inclusion & Trust) Program that is currently being held in the district. Walpole METCO middle school student and her mother shared insight into their experiences as current and former Walpole METCO students. Mrs. Valluri talked about her experience as the Walpole METCO Elementary Academic Liaison.
We were excited to offer the LIT ( Love, Inclusion and Trust) program, a series of workshops and discussions for middle and high school students that aim to highlight identity development, student leadership, build self-confidence, and provide advocacy skills. This was offered to both Boston and resident students. The was to provide them with a safe space to build relationships amongst their peers as we continue to strengthen the Walpole School Community.
The program was held at the middle schools from 2:35-3:30 pm and at the high school from 2:10-3:00 pm on designated days.
Walpole METCO hosted a Walpole & Friends Elementary Bowling event at Kings in Dedham. The event allowed for students and families in the METCO program and resident students and families to gather outside of the school to bowl, eat, communicate and interact with each other . With the hopes of them developing organic relationships that will last a lifetime. This event serves as the stepping stone towards bridging the gap between communities. Over 70 students and families attended the event. Special thanks to Boston Bridges Initiative for supporting this wonderful event.
METCO Program Director K-12
METCO Elementary Academic Liaison
