Superintendent's Weekly Update

It was a positive and productive week across the district for our students and staff as we took the time to check in with our school community through several community forums and informational sessions, and held professional development opportunities for our staff.

For those of you who had the opportunity to come out to discuss the future of the Abigail Adams facility, and learn more about the new Maria Weston Chapman Middle School, I wanted to take a moment to personally say thank you for attending and offering your input. District and school administrators continue to review, analyze, and discuss the best possible options for our entire district for the short and long term.

Last night I had the opportunity to share a few highlights from our schools at the School Committee meeting, and I thought including them in this week's message to families would be a great way to share some of the exceptional work happening throughout the district. You can find the highlights and photos from a few of our schools below.

Have a great weekend. and we'll see you next week Wildcats!

Best Regards,
Robert Wargo

Superintendent

Skills USA District Medal Winners: Gold and silver medal winners will advance to the state competition in late April.

• Culinary Arts: Silver - Alison Wilt
• Graphics Arts: Silver - Natalie Fromm
• Medical Terminology: Gold - Larissa Gilberto
• Nurse Assisting: Bronze - Carly Cooper
• Basic Health Care Services: Bronze - Sophia Scalisi
• Health Knowledge Bowl (team event): Gold - Molly Higgins, Emily Litwinczuk, Samantha Fitzgerald, Alicia Principe
• Silver - Katreena Stanley, Emily Nicholas, Mackenzie Raymond, Hannah Maling,
• Bronze - Kylee Fennelly, Ava Frasca, Abigail Larkin, Alexis Alessi

Murphy had some great "in person" community events last week - Trivia Night for 4th and 5th grade, Book Bingo for 2nd and 3rd Grade. Great attendance and lots of teachers volunteered their time to help out. Seach has started an after school chess club!

Hamilton benefited from Weymouth Sergeant Pompeo’s Visit, and a generous donation which has already helped the school purchase some newly released novels!

• PBIS is kicking in high gear! For the month of March, we are going to be having a theme each week in an effort to acknowledge those who are meeting expectations and contributing positively to our school community.
• We will be beginning this week by acknowledging kindness. The next three weeks will be focusing on : Positive Punctuality (week of 3/7), Positive Hallway Behavior (week of 3/14), Achievement (week of 3/21)

• Wildcart Cheer Students in Mrs. Culhane’s room have a weekly coffee cart and treats for staff. Every Friday, our friends from 008 deliver happiness!

• Physical Education and Wellness - Our student faculty volleyball game was held on Friday, February 28th. It was a great way for our Adams school community to showcase their athletic talent. Intramural Volleyball will be offered. Our awesome morning BOKS before school begins next week!

• Tuesday, March 15 - Hamilton Parent Council at 7PM
• Wednesday, March 16 - WHS Parent Council at 7PM
• Friday, March 18 - Wear ORANGE - Month of March Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month

• Opt-In Form for students and staff
• WPS At-Home Testing Information & FAQs
• About the Test: iHealth is a 15-minute at-home FDA-approved rapid antigen test
• Video: How to Administer an At-Home COVID Test
  
• Text Guide: How Do I Administer an At-Home COVID test?

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