Happy Sunday!

We had such a fun week celebrating Read Across America! Check out our Picture of the week, Literacy coach, Kristina Melanson and second grader Evelyn Rakers from the Elephant and Piggie series!

Last week we also had our March school-wide assembly on Wednesday. We had a surprise visit from JiJi the penguin as we kicked off our Math Madness contest across Weymouth. We are competing against Murphy this week for the most completed puzzles! Go Pingree!! In addition, we celebrated PBIS winning classrooms Mrs. O'Neil and Ms. Marcella's class. The kindergartners chose a dance party (check out the pictures) and the 5th graders chose extra recess this coming week. Also happening this week, third grade will be visiting the Commonwealth Museum on Friday and as a school we will be celebrating Music Fridays all month long. Students and staff are encouraged to wear band or music t-shirts.

Finally this week, we were sad to say goodbye to our long-time bus driver Miss Sue! Although she will be so missed, we are happy for her and her next adventure! Thank you, Miss Sue!

We have lots of information in this newsletter, so please let me know if you have any questions. In addition to the March calendar, Parent Council also put together a newsletter for March, so please check it out below. We are starting the planning process for this year's field day and will be looking for volunteers.

MCAS is around the corner. See dates below:

Pingree MCAS Dates

April 4 and 6- Gr 3-5 ELA

May 10 and 11- Grade 5 Math

May 16 and 18- Grades 3 and 4 Math , Grade 5 STE

We are looking forward to another great week at Pingree!

Mrs. Ronan and Mrs. Lander

Thursday, April 27, 2023

(Rain Date: Monday, May 1, 2023)

10:00 am—1:00 pm

Weymouth High School, Sgt. Jeffery Mullin Football Field

1 Wildcat Way, Weymouth, MA 02190

Contact: Betsy Harris at 781-335-1100, x-28331 or elizabeth.harris@weymouthschools.org

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We know a lot of families are feeling financial strain these days. Below is a link to our Pop Up Pantry calendar. Families can get food on a weekly basis, no questions asked and no reporting. Tuesday's are drive through (nice and quick and easy for folks with kids in the car), Thursday and Saturday are walk-in. We also have a Portuguese translator available on Saturdays.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VRxcAWKDPTY0bGZ4qe4wi_TWC-Rc50TkIgLhT_fe460/edit

Given the recent spike in homelessness and housing instability the district has seen, we are partnering with NeighborWorks Housing Solutions to do an informational night for families on finding affordable housing and resources. The presentation will take place on March 7th at 7 pm via GoogleMeet.

FREE Parent/Guardian Workshop on Affordable Housing Resources with NeighborWorks

When: Tuesday, March 7th, 2023, from 7-8 pm

Virtual via GoogleMeet

You can find more information here.

March 10- Grade 3 to Commonwealth Museum

March 14- 1/2 day, 11:50 dismissal

MCAS Dates

April 4 and 6- Gr 3-5 ELA

May 10 and 11- Grade 5 Math

May 16 and 18- Grades 3 and 4 Math , Grade 5 STE

Aspen Log In Information

Welcome Letter and General Information

Champions Before/After School Care

Food Services Information

Student Handbook

Transportation Information

Virtual Backpack

WPS Calendar

• SEPAC - Special Education Parent Advisory Council
• Tech Support for Families
• Champions Before and After School Care - 781-812-8735 or lolee@discoverchampions.com
• Blackboard Communications - Opt In and Opt Out Instructions
• Town Wide Parent Council - Meets the Second Tuesday of Each Month

• COVID Resources

  • DESE/DPH School Guidance
  • Video: How to Administer an At-Home COVID Test
    
  • Text Guide: How Do I Administer an At-Home COVID test?
• Weymouth Public Schools Transportation Webpage