Wessagusset Elementary School

We ended a great week with a very exciting pep rally to kick off the Boosterthon Fun Run! Our students were extremely enthusiastic and can’t wait to run on the big day! The crowd favorite was choosing the “Principal’s Challenge” - a dare I have to complete if we hit our fundraising goal. Surprisingly the crowd did not like my idea of rewarding them with extra homework, and instead chose the “Duct Tape Challenge”...so stay tuned for updates as to if/when I will be duct taped to a wall! It should be entertaining and hilarious for all (students and staff), and frightening and sticky for some (me). Here are some important updates for the weeks ahead:

• STEM Conference for Girls in Grade 4 - 8 - Registration deadline extended! Chapman Middle School, Saturday, October 28th from 8:00 am-1:00 pm. 20 Interactive Workshops! Workshop Offerings

• ​​Register online —choose your workshops and fill out Payment Form - return it with payment to your school’s office. Registration Deadline: Monday, October 23rd

• Join the New England Wildlife Center for the Night of 1000 Faces on October 27th and 28th from 6:30 -8:00 pm. Info can be found here: Night of 1000 Faces

• Volunteers needed! Join us on Saturday, October 28th as we refresh the painting on our recess hard-top area! No artistic skills are required, we promise! Volunteers in the morning, afternoon, or even the whole day would be a huge help. We hope to see you there!

• Booster Fun Run Update: This year, our school is raising funds for our future playground and enrichment. Thank you to all our students/families who registered for Boosterthon early! We have already raised $7550 for our playground! We had a record number of students register early so it was tough competition for the "Name the Circle" raffle. However, with the help of an online random wheel of fortune our winner is Willow V. from Mr. C’s class! Congratulations to Willow! Our goal is to raise $18,000, and, if you’d like to, we are inviting YOU to help!

• Here’s how you can support Wessagusset:

• Register on mybooster.com tonight. It’s so easy!

• Share about our fundraiser with your family and friends using the SHARE BUTTON on mybooster.com.

• Give a donation, if you are able.

• Children will participate in our Costume (optional) fun run at school on October 31st!

Thank you for supporting our school!. We can’t wait for the Wessagusset Fun Run on 10/31/2023!

• Additional Fun Run Info:

• Students can wear costumes to school if they choose, but please make sure it is something they can run in comfortably. When planning a costume, please remember that our students have different ‘spookiness enjoyment levels’. Masks and/or props should stay at home. Thank you for your help with this!

• The Fun Run will take place outside of the school on 10/31, and families are welcome to watch their children participate! Unfortunately we will not be able to have parents as spectators if we have to move the event inside because of weather. Here is the Fun Run schedule:

• 9:30-10:00. Kinders

• 10:05-10:35 Gr. 1

• 10:40-11:10 Gr. 2

• 11:15-11:45 Gr. 3

• 11:50-12:20 Gr. 4

• 12:20-12:55 Break

• 1:00-1:30. Gr. 5

• Join Weymouth SEPAC on November 1st at 5 pm as the Fore River Bridge is lit up yellow in support of Special Education Parent Councils across Massachusetts! Come help celebrate the advocacy and support provided by this fantastic group. More info can be found here: Light It Up Yellow!

• Grade 5 Coat Drive! Our 5th grade team is teaming up with Coats for Kids and Families organized by Weymouth’s Dennis Brooks! The mission for this organization is “Anyone who needs a coat will have one”. We will be collecting new and gently used coats for families. We will be collecting the coats starting November 1st-29th!

• Picture Retakes will be available on Friday, November 3rd.

• Weymouth High Theater Company proudly presents "NEWSIES"! Friday, November 17, 2023 - 7:00pm, Saturday, November 18, 2023 - 7:00pm, Sunday, November 19, 2023 - 2:00pm. All performances are in the Theater at Maria Weston Chapman School. Info attached! Newsies

• Save the Dates!

• No School November 7th - Voting/Professional Development

• No School November 10th - Veteran’s Day

• Parent Conferences will be held on November 14th (evening) and November 15th (afternoon). Evening conferences will be in-person, and afternoon conferences will be virtual.

• Half-day Wednesday, November 22th - Dismissal at 11:50

• Thanksgiving Break - November 23rd and 24th.

Enjoy the rest of your day!

Sincerely,

Lindsey Frat

Tenille Brennan

Parents Night Out - Saturday 11/4/23 6pm-10pm @ O'Lindy's Bowling in Quincy

Tickets are $25 per person and include food, unlimited bowling, billiards, and even some door prizes. Wessagusset has reserved the ENTIRE venue, so only Wessagusset parents will be in attendance

Here’s how to get your tickets:

1. Buy them from a parent council representative at pickup or drop off (we now accept credit /debit cards for payment)

2. Tuesday 10/31/23 at drop off, observing the fun run, or at pick up you can look for Nicole Byrne

3 Email parent council at Wessagussetpc@gmail.com to arrange

Or

4. contact your grade level representative

Blacktop painting will take place on Saturday 10/28/23, the more volunteers the better. Please consider volunteering and sign up below:

https://signup.com/go/MegaxSR

Stock the Teacher's Lounge. This is an initiative where individuals bring snacks/drinks for teachers and staff to enjoy all month long in an effort to express appreciation for our teachers and staff for all that they do. Sign up for November or months in the future below:

https://signup.com/go/Weeddbj

Save the date:

Tuesday 10/31 - Boosterthon Costume Fun Run

Monday 11/6 Bingo Night

Tuesday 11/7 Election Day, no school so bring the kiddos to O’Lindy’s Bowling in Quincy where 10% of your money spent will come back to Wessagusset. Just make sure you show the Facebook post or mention it at the time of your visit.

Tuesday 11/7 Election Day Bake Sale

October 31st - Boosterthon Costume Fun Run

November 3rd - Picture Retakes

October Lunch Menu

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