Weymouth Early Childhood Center

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October Parent Empowerment Series: Positive Behavioral Support Workshop

Join us for an insightful session with Mrs. Tiffany Costa, LMHC, as she presents strategies to improve children’s behavior through positive and proactive techniques. Learn how to understand challenging behaviors, prevent them, and teach new skills using the Positive Behavioral Support (PBS) framework. This workshop will focus on applying PBS strategies at home, helping your child recognize and manage their emotions, develop coping skills, and establish effective routines, rules, and schedules. This free parent workshop is being offered through the Weymouth CFCE grant to any Weymouth resident. To register click here. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0C45AAA622A1F94-49393089-through#/

When: October 8, 2025

Where: Tufts Library

46 Broad Street

Weymouth, MA

Time: 6:30-7:30 Room # 133

WECC Celebrates AAC Awareness Month

October is AAC Awareness Month — a time to raise public understanding about Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) and to celebrate the many ways individuals communicate using AAC tools and strategies.

At WECC, we're marking this important month by sharing a daily tip to support staff in learning more about AAC. These tips are designed to build awareness, encourage meaningful interactions, and highlight how AAC empowers individuals who experience challenges with verbal communication.

A huge shout-out to our amazing speech team for their collaboration with all staff. Your dedication is helping create an inclusive environment where every voice is heard and supported! Great job!!

Tuition payment reminders :

Tuition payments can be mailed to the school, dropped in the silver lockbox at door #7, sent into school in your students folder or paid to the school office between the hours of 8:30-1:45 when school is in session. Please include your student's first and last name on all checks or money orders so that your account may be credited correctly. Please do not hand staff your tuition payments at arrival and dismissal times.

If you prefer to pay by cash, please come to the office between 8:30am -1:45pm on days when school is in session. As a reminder, cash can not be sent into school with your student or dropped in the lockbox.

If you request a receipt please email Kristen.clancy@weymouthps.org. Receipts will be emailed once checks have been processed for the month.

Have a great Sunday!

Mrs. Perez

Mrs. MacKay

The first weeks of school are critical for establishing daily schedules, routines, and—most importantly—safety protocols. During this time, staff have been actively teaching students about our fire drill procedures and other key safety practices.

As part of our ongoing commitment to student safety and emotional well-being, we incorporate two important books into our monthly safety lessons: The Ant Hill Disaster and The Elephant in the Room.

Here’s a brief synopsis of each:

The Ant Hill Disaster by Julia Cook
This story follows a young ant who is scared to return to school after it is destroyed in a disaster. Through the narrative, students learn how to cope with fear, develop resilience, and feel safe returning to school after a traumatic event.
The Elephant in the Room
This book helps children process and talk about difficult or confusing feelings that may arise from challenging situations, emphasizing the importance of communication, empathy, and support within the school community.

By reading and discussing these books regularly, we aim to create a safe and supportive environment where students and staff are prepared.

Upcoming Family Engagement Opportunities

We’re excited to share a variety of upcoming events for families to attend or maybe enjoy together! This list will be updated throughout the school year as new opportunities become available. We hope you'll be able to attend many of the events!

About this Series

The Backpack Connection Series was created by TACSEI to provide a way for teachers and parents/caregivers to work together to help young children develop social emotional skills and reduce challenging behavior.

Each Backpack Connection handout provides information that helps parents stay informed about what their child is learning at school and specific ideas on how to use the strategy or skill at home.

Meet the WECC Staff

Meet Mrs. Katie O'Connor and Ms. Kay O' Connor

Each week, we will feature a WECC staff member for you to get to know better.

This week, meet a few of the members of our Speech Team. Click on the link below

WPS District Organization Chart

Join the WECC Parent Council!

The Parent Council is an incredible support system for our WECC school community. They play a vital role in supporting school programs and fostering collaboration among parents, teachers, and the wider community. Together, they work to enhance the quality of education and create the best possible experience for our students.

We invite you to join this fantastic group of parents and guardians dedicated to supporting our WECC kids. Your involvement makes a difference! The next meeting is on Tuesday, 10/14 @ 5:30 p.m.

Become part of the WECC Parent Council today!

WECC Facebook link:

https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Chg2A9dDQ/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Special Education:

Holly MacKay, Assistant Principal holly.mackay@weymouthschools.org

Kimberly Hofeman, Evaluation Team Administrative Assistant kimberly.hofeman@weymouthschools.org

Address changes, Tuition, Registration

Kristen Clancy, Administrative Assistant kristen.clancy@weymouthschools.org

All other inquiries:

Maura Perez, Principal maura.perez@weymouthschools.org

Upcoming Events

October 7, Early dismissal @ 10:45 a.m. Staff Development
October 8, Positive Behavior Workshop for Families, Tufts Library @ 6:30 p.m.
October 13, NO School/ Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples' Day
October 14 @ 5:30 p.m. WECC Parent Council Meeting
October 20 @ 5:00 p.m. WECC School Council Meeting
October 22, 23 Lifetouch picture days

See the link below to access the October monthly newsletter and calendar.

September Newsletter Link:https://secure.smore.com/n/3a4e8g

The Dreamcatcher is back for its 33rd year on November 27, 2025! Register before October 8 using promo code whsathletics25 to save $5 on the registration fee.