Wayland All Schools News 02-05-16

From Our Schools & Affiliates

Global Languages Classes Start Soon Elementary Students Through Wayland School Community Programs, elementary school students may study French or Spanish in after-school classes. The program is brought to Wayland by Global Child. Registration is open now, and the schedule for each of the three schools is posted on the WSCP website. Classes start soon.  For information or to register, go to:    http://www.wayland.k12.ma.us/district_info/wayland_school_community_programs/global_languages

School Committee Meeting Monday, February 8, 7:00 PM Public welcome!  The agenda is posted HERE.

Pegasus Registrations More than Triple Last Year's Numbers - 73 Sign Up in First Week PreK to Entering Grade 6 5% Early Registration Discount by 2/29! Enrollment for the school district's Preschool - Entering Grade Six summer program at Wayland Middle School is more than triple what it was a year ago at this time. To ensure a spot, families are encouraged to sign up soon. Important dates are: February 29- receive a 5% tuition discount if you enroll by this date; April 1, registration is closing. The $60 per family non-refundable registration fee is due at enrollment, and tuition will be due June 1st. Detailed information/registration is at   www.PegasusSummerExperience.com  or you can email  Julie_Potter@wayland.k12.ma.us or call  508-655-8146

Wayland Student Press Network Be sure to check out the award-winning Wayland Student Press Network HERE.

From the Community

Wayland Dads/WCPA - Drop-In Saturday, February 6 Usually Toddler to Grade 3 Loker School Join us for our Saturday morning Dads/Kids free play drop-in in the Loker gym. We open the gym & ball room, layout the mats and let the kids play. Dads have fresh coffee, bagels, a toaster oven and great conversation.

Congratulations, Wayland! Co-sponsored by Wayland Chinese American Association and Arts Wayland, our third Wayland Lunar New Year Celebration, known as Chinese New Year Celebration or Spring Festival brought the spring-like warmth to the community! On January 30th, the Wayland High School auditorium and the commons were packed with more than 500 smiling faces and joyful people. They had a blast with the stunning arts show, outstanding performances, family friendly crafts, fun games, engaging workshops and delicious food.  Both the young, talented students from Wayland Public Schools, and the Chinese Folk Art Workshop opened our eyes widely. What a show from the beginning to the end! How fun to welcome the Lunar New Year and the promise of spring as one big, happy family! It really took the whole community to make this wonderful event happen successfully. You supported our event with the greatest enthusiasm and best serving hearts. All the volunteers' selfless dedication made the audience feel so welcome. Well done, Wayland! ~ Nan Li, Chair of Wayland 2016 Lunar New Year Celebration Committee Special thanks to: Wayland Chinese American Association Town of Wayland Selectman Mary Antes Arts Wayland Director Nasser K WPS Superintendent Paul Stein WPS Faculty/Staff WHS Principal Allyson Muzoguchi and Assistant Principal Scott Parseghian WHS Foreign Language Department and Mandarin teacher Xiaohui Cao WHS Director of Choral Arts Rachel Carroll and Tech team &WSPN All the students who volunteered for the event Wayland Public Library Wayland PTO

Reminders (in date order)

School Lunch Menus February 2016 February school lunch menus are now posted HERE.

Brides of Yesteryear Sunday, February 7, 2:00 PM Wayland Museum & Historical Society 12 Cochituate Road Come to the Wayland Museum to see and learn about the history of wedding gowns from the 1850’s to the early 1930’s. As you travel through the rooms of the museum, you will hear about the many different styles of these dresses, the fabrics used and who wore them. What better time in preparation for Valentine’s  Day to view these precious gowns along with our vintage collection of valentines. Top off your visit with punch and a piece of wedding cake!

Coaches vs. Cancer Basketball Game Tuesday, February 9, 5:30 - 7:00 PM Wayland High School The WHS girls and boys varsity basketball teams will play in a double header at home vs. Weston High School, and dedicate the games to Jim Griffin, former WHS counselor and basketball coach, who passed away four years ago from pancreatic cancer. The teams will be selling Coaches vs. Cancer t-shirts with Jim’s initials on them for $10.00.  If you are interested in purchasing a t-shirt or would like to donate in Jim’s name, please email Coach Amanda Cosenza at   Amanda_Cosenza@wayland.k12.ma.us .

February Vacation Program February 17 - 19 Grades 3 - 5 10 Farm Road, Weston A fun, challenging, and interactive 3-day experience for students grades 3-5 at the Meadowbrook School of Weston.  Robotics, Mandarin & Chinese Culture, team building games, music, photography and more! Daily lunch and transportation is included in the $150 fee. For more information, visit http://www.meadowbrook-ma.org/page/News-Detail?pk=799660&fromId=188562 or call 781.894.1193.

Historical Society Program: Living In Long Ago Days  Registration Deadline February 23  1st & 2nd Grade Girls Grout Heard House Learn more or register HERE.

Pajama Drive Through March 1 Wayland Public Library February is just around the corner and with it comes the annual Cradles to Crayons/Boston Bruins PJ Drive. The goal is to collect over 6,750 new pajamas to keep children feeling warm, safe, ready to learn, and valued. The Wayland Public Library will have a collection box downstairs near the Children’s Room. Please consider donating to help keep kids warm in PJs this winter.

Register Today for Wayland Softball! Grades K - 9 Don't delay! Visit www.waylandlittleleague.org to learn more and to register.

Wayland Youth Soccer Grades K - 12 Register by March 1 Registration for the spring 2016 season is now available on-line at http://www.waylandsoccer.org/ . We set a March 1st target date to get registrations in so that we can finalize plans for the spring program.  Don’t delay.  Register now!

Wayland Winter Farmers' Market Saturdays 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Through March 12 Russell's Garden Center Visit more than 100 vendors over the course of our 10-week season. You can also meet authors, take workshops, watch free demonstrations, and enjoy breakfast/lunch in a tropical setting on a cold winter's day! More information available HERE.

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 ramah_hawley@wayland.k12.ma.us.

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