It's not just our clocks that are springing forward as we start the month of March. With a little luck and a lot of hard work, our schools and students continue to shine like gold in accomplishments across the district.

Don't forget to change those clocks on Sunday, and check out a few of the many February highlights below!

Front row left to right: Laura O'Neill, Peggy Flannery, Annette Muir, Bonnie Hayes, Katherine Morse

Back row left to right: Patrick Hanlon, Alberta DePesa, Thomas Flannery, Bruce MacLeod, Toni D'Andrea, Susan White - Missing: Linda Kelly

Get to know, and help us show a little love to our dedicated Traffic Supervisors who work all year in the elements to help maintain safety and protect our students at school crossings.

It should be hard to miss them in their new neon jackets. If you happen to see them in your travels, and it's safe to do so please STOP and help us say thank you to our tremendous Traffic Supervisor team. You can also show your appreciation by simply slowing down (20mph) when you see them!

On March 9, Weymouth High School Allied Health and SkillsUSA teamed up with South Shore Health to hold a career fair that was opened to the whole school. Students were able to talk to professionals in the areas of Laboratory Sciences, Urgent Care, Human Resources, Nursing, Cardiac Cath Lab, Imaging, Rehab, Pharmacy, Rehab, Nutrition and EMS who brought the simulation truck. Quincy College was also on hand to speak to students about opportunities open to them.

The library is always an amazing and eventful place at Ralph Talbot especially during the month of March after Mrs. Doreen Glendye created the March Madness Tournament of Books! Kudos to Mrs. Glendye and Mrs. Winrow for putting this amazing production!

Take a walk through Pingree Elementary School and you'll find the hallways adorned with messages of love created by students throughout the school in celebration of Valentines Day. Great job, Pingree!

• Wednesday, March 8th - WHS School Council
  
• Wednesday, March 8th - Budget Subcommittee at 6PM
  
• Thursday, March 9th - School Committee 7:00PM Public Budget Hearing
  
• Thursday, March 9th - Academy Parent Council at 6PM
  
• Tuesday, March 14 - Early Dismissal Professional Development
  
• Tuesday, March 14 - TWPC at 7PM
  
• Tuesday, March 14 - Abigail Adams EEF at 3:30PM
  
• Tuesday, March 14 - Hamilton Parent Council Meeting at 7PM on Zoom
  
• Tuesday, March 14 - Wednesday, March 15 - 2023 Capstone Fair
• Wednesday, March 15 - WHS Parent Council Meeting at 7PM
• Saturday, March 18 - Diversity Career Fair
• Tuesday, March 21 - Abigail Adams Early Education Facilities at 3:30PM

On March 9th from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Weymouth Library Room 133, School Counselor Mrs. Costa and Special Education Teacher, Mrs. Magner will present a parent education opportunity at the Weymouth Library. All families interested in learning how to incorporate behavioral strategies (PBS) at home to support your child for success are welcome to attend this free event. This is for parent/caregivers only. See below for more information.

READ Across America kicks off at Academy this week with Dr. Seuss birthday! Students can log their reading for raffle entries for gift certificates. There will be one winner per grade at the end of the month.

Mike Page from the Weather Channel joined our fifth grade last week and discussed the important work of a meteorologist and how he uses science to predict the weather. The students had a ton of questions- which says a lot about New England's weather.

Grade 5 was excited to participate in their first field trip in a long time to the WHS Planetarium. Pictured is Mr. Richard talking about the sun, the moon, and the Earth.

The Academy Media Club released its first video! You can check out what the students created with the help of Mr. Will Dreyfus.

100th Day of School fun!

Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) visits several classrooms.

It's no surprise students at Hamilton love school with all this fun!

February was an outstanding month at Murphy School as we added many fun events and welcomed visitors that helped us engage in our academics.

Students in K-2 enjoyed an evening of Book Bingo where everyone was a winner. Participants had a great time and everyone went home with a few new books to read that night!

Read Across America at Nash Elementary!

This month we celebrated Read Across America week at Pingree! In addition to guest readers we had a lot of fun with themed spirit days! Some days included:

• Celebrate diversity by reading a book about a different culture. Wear something to represent your family’s culture or your hometown.
• Dress up like your favorite book character.
• Cozy up with a good book! Wear your pajamas and bring your favorite book to school to read.

Fun with Mr. Clougherty!

100 days smarter...

Math Fraction Number Lines!

On Tuesday, February 14, Seach educators deepened the conversation during the second of three workshops about what it means to be a district committed to being an anti-bias, inclusive learning community. This workshop focused on anti-racist practices and racial identity. Leaning into the work, members from the Seach community are participating in the Lincoln Public Schools 21-Day anti-racism, inclusion, diversity, and equity (AIDE) Challenge. It began on Monday, February 13 but it is not too late to join. LPS has made everything open source and the team has curated articles, blogs, videos, podcasts, etc., around a different AIDE topic each day. You can commit to a short article or a more lengthy content option; there are several links for each day that you can choose.

We are excited to announce that thanks to Mrs. Loud and Mrs. O'Brien, Wessagusset received a grant from the Flutie Foundation! Representatives from this amazing organization came to school on Friday to present a generous check that will fund innovative flexible seating options. Mrs. Loud and Mrs. Cosgrove's class accepted the grant on behalf of the school - we are so grateful and very excited! Thank you to Mrs. Loud and Mrs. O'Brien for coordinating this!

In February our 5th Grade Scientists explored chemical changes!

Grade 2 researched groundhogs and completed informative research projects..

Our PBIS Ambassadors organized an awesome "Kindness Week" to celebrate love, friendship, and kindness!

A huge shout out to Ms. Mitchell and Mr. Teehan for leading our culinary students in catering the A4LE architectural tour. The Architects and Mayor Hedlund were wowed by our students hors d'oeuvres.

Students from Mrs. Culhane's class have settled in their new home at the MWC School Store. Staff can order refreshments to pick up at the store on Friday. While at Abigail Adams the students traveled with their Wildcart to deliver coffee, tea, and snacks to staff. Sorry kids this is a staff-only perk. However, anyone can stop by for a friendly smile!

On January 30, 2023, the Weymouth Historical Commission presented a framed archival print of the “Anti-Slavery Picnic at Weymouth Landing” to members of the School Administration. WHC Chair James Clarke and Vice-Chair Cathy Torrey presented the print to Superintendent Robert Wargo, Assistant Superintendent Melanie Curtin, and Chapman Middle School Principal Matthew Meehan.

The painting depicts an anti-slavery gathering at the birthplace Maria Weston Chapman in Weymouth Landing. The Weston Estate, Maria’s home, is now part of Weston Park and the Tufts Library in Weymouth Landing. The painting has a direct connection to Maria Weston Chapman and her sisters, who were active in the anti-slavery movement in Massachusetts. The middle school is named for Maria, who helped form the Boston Female Anti-Slavery Society in 1834 and edited William Lloyd Garrison’s publication The Liberator.

"On behalf of Weymouth Public Schools, I would like to thank the Weymouth Historical Commission for presenting this important painting to our district," Superintendent Robert Wargo said. "Chapman Middle School strives to promote creativity, critical thinking, confidence, and collaboration in an effort to foster real-world problem solvers, active citizens, and lifelong learners. The depiction of an anti-slavery gathering at the birthplace of Maria Weston Chapman is incredibly profound. Maria Weston Chapman embodied every pillar Chapman Middle School was built upon, laying the foundation as a fierce abolitionist and determined activist who fought courageously by utilizing her confidence, collaborative spirit, and problem-solving skills until slavery was outlawed. I hope every student at Chapman Middle School, and in our entire district, takes the opportunity to view and appreciate this painting as a tremendous reminder of all they are capable of."

Read the full story here!

On Wednesday, March 1, 52 CTE students competed in the District 3 SkillsUSA competition.

Twenty-six Weymouth students combined for 17 medals: 4 gold, 7 silver, and 6 bronze.

Silver and gold medalists have qualified to advance to state competition April 27-29 in Marlborough, MA. Your Medalists are:

Bronze

Jake Kelley-Welding

Abigail Travers-Early Childhood Education

Sophia Scalisi-Basic Healthcare

Elijah Morse-Internetworking

Alivia Kiley-Medical Terminology

Kylee Fennelly, Ava Frasca, Abigail Larkin, Alexis Alessi- Health Knowledge Bowl

Silver

CJ Mackinnon-Restaurant Service

Lucas Chaney-Welding Sculpture

Emily Sutherland-Nurse Assisting

Michi Herr-Medical Terminology

Madison Grant-Basic Healthcare Skills

Tiphenne Djomo-First Aid/CPR

Shawna Reddick, Gabby Cassidy, Jessica Carvalho, Katera Lawson-Health Knowledge Bowl

Gold

Anna DaSIlva-First Aid/CPR

Larissa Gilberto-Nurse Assisting

Kirstyn Kane-Restaurant Service

Emma Litwinczuk, Molly Higgins, Alicia Principe, Sammi Fitzgerald-Health Knowledge Bowl

From Monique Maskell - Allied Health Instructor:

STAY TUNED! This is the 3rd year in a row that WHS has swept the Health Knowledge Bowl event after winning the National Competition in 2021. Please join me in sending them CONGRATULATIONS and wishing them GOOD LUCK at States! Alex Rey has applied to become a voting National delegate and Jessica Carvalho has submitted her rendition of the National Anthem for judging in the hopes of performing at opening or closing ceremonies. Additionally, Amelia Yusam will be competing at states for a Health Occupations Portfolio & the team of Ella Scalisi, Tara Quinn, & Emma Daley are competing in the Career Pathways Showcase (Allied Health). They have been preparing all year, and additional students will be competing in Leadership events.

The Backpack Program is BACK, and has expanded into a districtwide program! Each Friday students who are in need and enrolled in the program are discreetly provided a backpack of food to take home for the weekend. This is a weekly program that continues all year, or until you no longer wish to participate.

If you feel that your children would benefit from receiving additional food to meet their nutritional needs over the weekend, we encourage you to sign them up by filling out the form provided by their school. All information related to this program is confidential. If you have questions or concerns, please contact the Backpack Program Founders:

Marisa Matta | marisa.matta@weymouthschools.org

Katie Mahoney | kathleen.lyon@weymouthps.org

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