Wessagusset Elementary School

On Monday we held our first PBIS Assembly of the 23-24 school year, and it was a highlight of the week! “PBIS” stands for Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports, and is the foundation of our behavioral expectations and social-emotional learning at Wessagusset. Each month we focus on an important skill, and students who demonstrate positive behavior are recognized for their efforts. Classes receive “Praise Paws” when staff members see them following behavioral expectations, and individual students receive a PBIS ticket when a staff member sees them demonstrating our school values: Respect, Ownership, Achievement, and Responsiblity. This year we’ve made a few changes to our PBIS routines, and we’re already seeing great results! Instead of just two ticket winners each month, this year a ticket winner will be chosen from every classroom and they will receive a certificate and recognition for their positive behavior. Staff members can now nominate their colleagues for the positive impact they have on our school community. We think these new traditions will help us reinforce and recognize the great behavior and social skills that we see each day at our school. Be sure to ask your child about October’s focus: being a “Bucketfiller”!

We have lots of important information to share this week:

• PBIS Paw Winners for September:

• 1st Place - Mrs. Gould’s class (Gr. 1)

• 2nd Place - Mrs. Labriola’s class (Gr. K)

• 3rd Place - Mrs. Dewitt’s class (Gr. 2)

• Golden Dustpan Winner for cleanest classroom: Mrs. Labriola’s class

• Important reminder! There is no school tomorrow, Monday, October 9th (Columbus/Indigenous Peoples Day) and Tuesday, October 10th (Professional Development).

• Dogs at arrival and dismissal: Please be aware that dogs are not allowed on WPS school grounds during arrival and dismissal. We know how well-loved and important pets are, but we have many students (and a principal) who are afraid of dogs, so we ask for your cooperation in following this rule. Thank you for your help!

• The first Wessagusset Playground Committee meeting for the 23-24 school year will be held in-person on Tuesday, October 10th at 3:15 in the Wessagusset Library

• 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! Sign-up here:

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• The WPS Music Department is looking for instrument donations! If you have an instrument you’d be willing to donate to a student in need, please see the attached Flyer -and complete the Donation form - click here!.

• Here is this month’s SEPAC Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3Q7o1Wj. All are invited to this month’s meeting on Tuesday, October 17th at 7pm via Zoom when SEPAC will host NAMI National Alliance on Mental Illness. They will be sharing “In Our Own Voice (IOOV)”, a powerful presentation that aims to change attitudes, assumptions, and stereotypes about people living with mental health conditions. More information can be found here: SEPAC Presentation

• Please take a moment to read the Title One Building Readers Newsletter for this month. There is a lot of great information about supporting your child’s reading development.

• Textile Donations: Did you know that our school earns money from the textile donation bins outside of Wessagusset? Learn more about Textile Recycling Program here!

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

• Save the Dates!

• Our annual Boosterthon Costume Fun Run will take place on Tuesday, October 31st. Details will be sent home in the coming weeks.

• Parent Conferences will be held on November 14th (evening) and November 15th (afternoon).

• The British and Commonwealth Remembrance Project, Mayor Hedlund and the Weymouth Veterans Council will be holding a Remembrance Ceremony for John Gillion on October 13, 2023 at 1:00 pm in the Ashwood Cemetery (across the street from Tufts Library) at 36 Broad Street, Weymouth. More information can be found here: John Gillion Flyer

Enjoy the rest of your weekend! We will see you on Wednesday!

Sincerely,

Lindsey Frat

Tenille Brennan