• Monday, October 3rd: MWC School Council 6:00 pm, Office Conference Room
• Monday, October 3rd: MWC Parent Council 7:00 pm, Library
• Wednesday, October 5th: Author Visit, Town Square
• Monday, October 10th: Columbus Day, No School
• Tuesday, October 11th: Early Release 11:15 am, Staff Development
• Wednesday, October 19th: CTE Information Night, 6:00 pm Town Square
• Friday, October 21st: Picture Retake Day
• Friday, November 4th: BoosterThon BASH

We are excited that we are able to offer free breakfast again this school year. To ensure that this is done effectively, we will be issuing breakfast passes to go along with your child’s soon to be distributed student ID. In order for your student to receive a breakfast pass, you must fill out this form. If you do not fill out the form, we will not be able to issue you a breakfast pass. Please allow 24 hrs for the pass to be distributed. Students will need their pass on hand every day to enter the cafeteria to receive breakfast.

In order to maintain a safe environment when students arrive in the morning, only students who are accessing breakfast will be allowed into the building at 8:00 am. All other students will wait outside until 8:10 am.

Parents or Guardians are required to attend athletic events with their child, this includes events held at Maria Weston Chapman Middle School and Weymouth High School. This is mandatory and there are no exceptions. There will be no re-entry if you leave the game early, no outside beverages will be allowed in the gym or stadium,. All primary and middle school aged students must be with an adult chaperone.

Congratulations to the Girls Volleyball Team for winning the first home game ever at Chapman Middle School. The girls beat Wellesley. Stars of the game were Amara Abderazzaq and Grace Lovering. The girls play there next home game on Monday.

Students are welcome to cheer on the Volleyball Athletic Team the team with an adult. Parents or Guardians are required for entry to watch the exciting matches. All student spectators must be accompanied with an adult chaperone at all times. No outside beverages are allowed.

Maroon Team Schedule

Gold Team Schedule

Congratulations to the boys AND girls cross country teams for their wins against Natick yesterday! Incredible races to all! Great work to Amadeo Young, Jeffrey Nippins, and Braeden McInnes on the boys side. On the girls side, we had amazing races run by Tess Manning, Julia Krawciw (Cross-o), Anna Mazzone, Sonia Souto, and Larissa DosSantos!

This week on Wednesday October 5th MWC will have our first author event of the year. Justin Baldoni is an actor, director and writer! He will be here talking about his new book Boys Will Be Human. Do Not make the mistake of thinking this book is only for boys, it is for all humans! We are very excited to show off our brand new school to Justin. As always these events are sponsored by independent bookstores who need your support. Please consider showing your support of An Unlikely Story by ordering his book! The link is below.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/justin-baldoni-school-visit-tickets-425219130867

Boxing Club Informational Meeting: Mr. Leahy will be holding a brief but mandatory meeting for any 8th grade students interested in the boxing club on Tuesday, October 2nd in room 2420 at 2:40.

Any 6th and 7th grade students interested should attend the meeting on Wednesday, October 3rd in room 2420 at 2:40. Students will be dismissed from there.

Team Aspire was busy last week utilizing the presentation room. Students worked on and presented Utopias they created.

Students in the culinary lab spent the past few weeks learning routines, cleaning the space, and independently stocking the pantry. Finally we completed our first recipe, a mini German pancake with a homemade berry compote, and then sat down to enjoy a meal together!

We are pleased to announce that we will be offering a Fall session of BOKS, a before school activity program at Maria Weston Chapman.

BOKS prepares children for a day of learning and is an important step in helping children gain an appreciation of the benefits of exercise and healthy choices that will last a lifetime. BOKS sparks a child’s mind and body for better learning during the school day.

Typical BOKS class: 40 minutes - 4 parts

1. Open Gym 2. Warm up 3. Running Activity 4. Fun Game

Dates: The Fall BOKS session will begin on Tuesday October 11th and will end

Thursday December 1st

Days: It will run every Tuesday and Thursday morning.

Time: BOKS begins at 7:30 am and goes to 8:10.

Students will enter the school through the main entrance starting at 7:30.

On days that we have a delay to school for poor weather BOKS will be canceled.

To sign up for BOKS students just need to show up.

Contact: Catherine.Gaudiano@weymouthps.org or Elizabeth.Gilmore@weymouthps.org with questions.

Active Kids = Active Minds

Stay tuned for the full after school club listing, and late bus schedule to be rolled out in the next Weekly News. Students will be able to sign up for drop in clubs during homeroom on their chromebooks using the clever app. Parents/Guardian will receive information on how to sign their child up for the late bus. MWC has three late buses that service the different areas of town. Late bus stops may differ than the daily bus stops, please select the stop listed that is closest to your home. We will share the details as soon as they are finalized.

We are excited to announce that MWC Musical Club will be holding its first ever “Pink Concert'' in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Below you will find important information regarding participation in the fall season of Musical club, pertinent safety protocols, and performance dates. Students should join our google classroom to ensure they have access to the latest musical club information. Our classroom code is bctkypq.

Sign-Up Information:

There are no auditions required for our first performance. Please have those students return the google form titled “Pink Concert” found in our google classroom by October 4th in order to reserve their spot in the club.

Rehearsal Information:
Musical club will be meeting Monday-Wednesday from 3PM-3:40PM in the town square. Our first rehearsal will be Wednesday, October 5th. Rehearsal schedules will be released weekly and will detail who should attend rehearsal and when. Any long-term conflicts (i.e. dance classes, soccer practices, etc) should be communicated at our first rehearsal. There will be no excused absences the week of our show October 24th-28th. ALL STUDENTS MUST BE AVAILABLE THESE DAYS IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE. Musical Club will end for the fall on October 28th and reconvene in the spring.

Late Bus Service will be available starting on Wednesday, October 12th for bus students only.

PARENTS/GUARDANS PLEASE DO NOT PULL IN THE FRONT DRIVEWAY! THIS AREA IS FOR BUSES AND EMERGENCY VEHICLES ONLY.

PLEASE WAIT FOR YOUR CHILD IN THE DESIGNATED PARENT PICK UP/DROP OFF AREAS.

Show Dates/Information:

“Pink Concert.”will be performed at MWC on Friday, October 28th at 6PM. Tickets are $10 and proceeds from the concert will be shared between a variety of Breast Cancer foundations and funding our spring production.

Technical Theatre:

At this time, we are not looking for any student technical crew members (i.e backstage, lighting, etc). Please check in with us in the spring for an update on this program.

Performer Contract:

Finally, we require all performers to abide by the following:

I am available on Monday-Wednesday and agree to be at ALL rehearsals I am scheduled for unless I am absent from school. I understand that if I check into rehearsal, I am expected to stay in the rehearsal space until dismissal. I understand that it is my responsibility to keep track of the schedule and will use the Google classroom to help me if I am not sure. I also agree to take good care of my music, script and all other show materials. I will always come prepared for rehearsal. I will graciously accept any role I am assigned to, because I want to be a part of this experience. I understand that I must be focused and respectful at rehearsals. I understand that all of the director’s casting decisions are FINAL, and auditions cannot be discussed for privacy purposes. If I cannot keep these promises, I understand that I cannot be in the show.

Thank you for your continued support of our music and theater programs. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Ms. Colleen McDonough or Mr. Brendan Cawley.

Warmest Regards,

♫Ms. McD♫ and 🎭Mr. Cawley🎭

For a quick tutorial on how to login to Aspen, find your child’s report card, and/or find your child’s Special Education progress report:

• How to login into the Aspen Family Portal

• How to find your child’s report card

• How to find your child’s Special Education progress report

Ms. Gamache, Director Career and Technical Education at Weymouth High School, will be presenting information about the programs offered and our admissions policy. She will be visiting on October 19th to share with grade 7 and grade 8 students and will be offering an information meeting at night for families. The evening meeting will be held at Maria Weston Chapman School Town Square from 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm.

Celtics vs. Houston Rockets

December 27th , 2022 7:30 pm TD Garden

Only 115 Tickets available - $70 each

Sign up will be via google form! Look for it to be posted soon! A Google form will need to be completed, and a check dropped to the MWC main office within 2 days of completing the google form. Once the form is closed, there are no more tickets available. No more than 6 tickets can be purchased by any one individual. Tickets are electronic and will be distributed to the email that individuals provide when completing the google form and all tickets will be distributed 3 weeks prior to the game. Any questions reach out to Parent Council directly.

• The Maria Weston Chapman Bash Fundraiser is scheduled for 11/4 to raise funds for student enrichment and activities and to strengthen the Chapman school community. Registration opens on October 12 on mybooster.com

Sign up for the Virtual Backpack on our website www.weymouthschools.org to stay current with information. Follow us on Twitter @MariaWestonCha1 or Parent Council on Facebook @ Weymouth Middle School Parent Council.

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More to follow!

• 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