Wayland All Schools News 6-10-15
From our Schools & Affiliates
BASE Option for Half Day Kindergarten
2015-2016 School Year

Through the WSCP Before-After School Extension (BASE), there is an extended day program for kindergarteners in the district's half-day program. There will be one half-day classroom in each of the three elementary schools this fall. To learn about the program, go to the link here:
http://www.wayland.k12.ma.us/UserFiles/Servers/Server_1036352/File/WSCP/BASEkindergartenstayday2015.docx

From the Community
WCPA's 2nd Annual Golf Tournament
Sunday, June 14, 12:00PM
Sandy Burr Country Club
103 Cochituate Road

Join us for the WCPA's Second Annual Golf Tournament! The day kicks off with a BBQ lunch at 12pm. Join us after the tournament for cocktails and an awards presentation. Cost is $125 per golfer or $115 if prepaid by May 18, 2015. Contact Shane Capron at [email protected] with any questions. Purchase your tickets here: waylandwcpa.org/ eventticketsales/Sponsored by Lynch Landscape & Design, Doug McNeilly - Coldwell Banker Realty.

Blue Man Group Offers
Sensory-Friendly Performance in Boston
Autism Speaks - New England Chapter
Saturday, June 20, 11:00AM

Minor production changes will make the Blue Man Group show more sensory-friendly, including the reduction of sound and light levels. Audience supports will be in place including headphones, trained volunteers, and a calming area. 

Summer Violin
Ages 3 & 4 and 5 & 6
Instruments Provided
Offered through Wayland Recreation

Have a young child who’d like a taste of violin in a fun group class? Try our “Introduction to Suzuki Violin” summer classes. Mention this special for $50 discount when you sign up by 6/30.  Wayland Recreation at 508-358-3660.

Wayland Weston Youth Football & Cheer
Boys & Girls Grades 2 - 8
Preseason starts August 10

Please register NOW at wwyouthfootball.com!
Football Equipment Distribution Nights - June 15 & 16
If you have completed registration online, join us at WHS on Monday and Tuesday to be fitted and pick up your football equipment. 5:30 - 7:30 PM Wayland High at the Equipment Box

Reminders (in date order)
Wayland "Selfie" Contest

Arts Wayland has kicked-off a Wayland Selfie contest . The Local Wayland restaurant has kindly offered five $50 gift cards for the top five selfies, and Arts Wayland will select and exhibit the top 30 of the selfies in July at the Wayland Library.  Here is the link to some of the submissions and more info: http://www.artswayland.com/selfie-exhibition

"Choreo for a Cure" Benefit Concerts
June 11 & 12, 7:30PM

This powerful event brings awareness of IBC (inflammatory breast cancer) to young women and adults, while coming together as one 'global' community of dancers!  Two dance studios in neighboring towns have come together, offering performance and leadership opportunities at no cost to their young dancers. All proceeds will be donated to the IBC Network Foundation.

WPSF HATS Off!
Deadline June 15

Looking for a way to acknowledge a special teacher or staff member? A way to say thank you to a retiring teacher?  Making a donation to the Wayland Public Schools Foundation is a perfect way to say "Thank You!" to that special teacher or staff member.  For over 30 years, the WPSF has supported teachers by funding classroom innovations and creative units of study not covered by the regular school budget. 

Dex Chadsey Retirement
June 15, 6:00 to 8:30 PM
The Local, Wayland

Join us as we celebrate and say thank you to Dex Chadsey for his 40 years of dedication, enthusiasm and hard work as one of Wayland’s greatest elementary school Wellness teachers. Swing by to wish Mr. Chadsey a fond farewell as he begins his well-deserved retirement! Complimentary appetizers sponsored by The Local.

WHS Trainer Chris Brown Retires
Boosters Host Party
June 16, 6:00PM
Sandy Burr Country Club

Please join us to celebrate Trainer Chris Brown's 33 years of service and dedication to WHS. Tickets are $15 and include appetizers and a donation to the Pan Mass Challenge, a fundraiser Trainer Brown has participated in for many years.  

3rd Annual Eric Chase Blood Drive
June 20 at WHS
Bloodmobiles from Dana-Farber and Children’s Hospital are coming again on Saturday, June 20, to Wayland High School.  Eric, WHS Class of ’08 was a senior at University of Vermont when he lost his fierce battle with leukemia. Honor his zest for life while meeting old and new friends at our day-long festivities. New this year; the New England Donor Bank will be on hand with organ donation info. 
WaylandOneMile Swim
June 21
Wayland Town Beach
Please join us for the 6th annual WaylandOneMile swim and the third swimming of the 3Mile Challenge. Thanks for helping us keep our community swimming all year at the Wayland Community Pool!
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2015-2016 Bus Registration
June 22 Deadline
Questions? Contact Dianne Potter at [email protected].
WSCP Summer Programs
Please visit our website for information about week-long summer offerings in Math, Drama, and Music. 
Water Wise Workshops
July 6 - August 12
Ages 6 - 10

These free, outdoor, community workshops offer children ages 6-10 a fun, hands-on chance to explore rivers, creatures, water conservation, and much more in our watersheds, at Lake Cochituate State Park in Natick.

Sticks in Training - Girls Field Hockey
July 13 - July 16
Grades 4 - 12
Framingham High School
Sign Up Deadline June 15

This clinic will provide players of all ages and abilities with the opportunity to experience instructional sessions, small games situations, and fun skills competitions. No experience necessary. To learn more contact Ellen Sowa at 508-826-1002 or [email protected].

Girls Basketball & Lacrosse Clinics
July 20 - July 24, at WHS
Entering Grades 3 - 8

Elevate your game through skills-focused drills, small-sided games, and age-appropriate activities, athletes will learn both individual and team skills while gaining confidence and having fun! Register through Wayland Recreation online or at 508-358-3660.

Teachers Looking For Host Families
If you would like to learn first-hand about the Chinese culture, consider sharing your daily life with a teacher from our sister school in Beijing and perhaps learn how to cook a few authentic dishes. Wayland’s China Exchange Program is looking for two families to host two female teachers for eight weeks this fall, from approximately September 1 to November 1. To learn more or to speak with a former host family about their experience, please contact Donna Fong, [email protected]
Making Plans for Next School Year?
2015-2016 School Calendar

School starts on Wednesday, September 2 this fall, BEFORE Labor Day.  

Please note, not all announcements included in the Wayland All Schools News are school sponsored, but are community based, non-sectarian activities, and are included here as a service to the Wayland school community. News items for consideration should be submitted to [email protected].
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