ADVANCE THE EXCELLENCE!
Many thanks to those who have already contributed to the PTSO this year - we are off to a great start. "Advance the Excellence", our sole fund-raising activity of the year provides funding for senior projects and teacher requests, support for professional development, underwriting for new initiatives and programs, and much more.
To donate online, please click the DONATE NOW button above. Thank you!
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FIRST PRINCIPAL'S COFFEE
Please join us for our first Principal Coffee of the year on Friday, September 23 at 9:00 a.m. in the Faculty Dining Room.
Principal Dr. Jamie Chisum will be on hand to answer your questions and brief us on the first few weeks of school. This is a very informal meeting; come share what's on your mind !
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IMPORTANT DATES
Don't miss these informative meetings and discussions:
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METCO SOCIAL ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1ST
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DR. RUTH POTEE LECTURE AND PANEL DISCUSSION
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SCHOOL COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE ELECTION
Each Fall, parents elect representatives to the WHS School Council.
School Council is comprised of students, teachers, parents and community members who all work together with Dr. Chisum to examine and make recommendations on school policies, as mandated by the state education department. School Council meetings are held monthly, generally on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 2:40 pm.
We have two parent slots open for a 2-year term. If you would like to become a candidate , please contact PTSO Vice- Presidents Andrea Doglioli aadoglioli@hotmail.com and Evelina Taber
evelinataber@gmail.com.
Please provide a brief paragraph about yourself (approx. 250 words or less) and why you would like to serve on School Council .
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EVOLUTIONS PROGRAM TO CONDUCT INTERVIEWS
In the next weeks the Evolutions program will be undertaking a mini-cultural study of Wellesley. Our hope is that our students can gather a variety of stories and observations on some particular themes to "unflatten" their understanding of our community - to get beyond the surface of what they think they know or explore different facets that they may not be familiar with through personal stories. Think of Humans of New York, and The Moth.
Our possible themes about Wellesley are: Business / Economics, Food, Education,
Art / Music / Theater, Government / Law / Crime, Race, Gender / Sexuality, Religion, Age, & Athletics / Sports.
We are looking for a 20-30 min interview on either Wed. Sept 21 or Tues. Sept 27.
Students will then synthesize the interviews and portraits to create a "community culture box" that we hope to put on display somewhere in town.
If you are interested or have questions, please e-mail us at
evolutions@wellesleyps.org
Stay Curious,
The Evolutions Team
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SUPPORT THE WELLESLEY PARENTS OF PERFORMING ARTS
Great News! The Wellesley Turkey Trot Foundation (WTTF) has partnered with The Wellesley Parents of Performing Arts (POPS). WTTF will match up to $1,000 of donations made to POPS before Thanksgiving!!
Make a donation to POPS! Let your family and friends know and ask for their support to make this year
of performances the best ever!
MAKE A DONATION
2. Click on the blue "
Click to Donate" box and follow the directions to make a donation to the Wellesley
POPS
JOIN THE POPS TEAM AND RUN/WALK THE WELLESELY TURKEY TROT 5K
2. Scroll down and on the left side click: "
Click to Register"
3. Read down and select the "
Join a Team". Enter your initials and agree to the terms, then hit "Continue".
4. In the Select your team box choose "
POPS"
5. Select the 5k event for $33.00 and follow the directions to register. The $33.00 race registration fee
goes to the Wellesley Turkey Trot Foundation, which last year gave away over $60,000 to local charities
and activity groups.
The purpose of POPS is to foster, encourage and support the many aspects of performing arts education
in the Wellesley Public schools; to enrich the scope of student involvement; and to stimulate broad
community interest in Performing Arts programs. Wellesley POPS, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt
organization. Click here to learn more:
http://www.wellesleypops.org/
Follow us on Twitter: @WellesleyPOPS
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SUBSCRIBE TO THE BRADFORD, THE AWARD-WINNING HIGH SCHOOL NEWSPAPER!
For $25 dollars, receive every issue of this year's Bradford, including special editions, in your mailbox.
Read additional coverage and special features, including blogs, podcasts, and video at whsbradford.org.
Follow The Bradford on Twitter: @whsthebradford
Follow this link to access the fee payment portal and register for
The Bradford Newspaper.
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WEF ANNUAL FUND & BOSTON MARATHON OPPORTUNITY
The Wellesley Education Foundation (WEF) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to investing in programs that enhance, enrich and maintain educational excellence as well as foster innovation in all of the Wellesley Public Schools. Nearly $2.1 million has been awarded in grants and assistance to educators in the last 10
years alone.
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Support Educational Excellence and Innovation at WPS
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- Celebrate the new year with a gift to THE WEF ANNUAL FUND. Most of you have received a yellow half-sheet requesting donations in your back to school packets already. Giving is easy! Go to the WEF make-a-donation webpage to make a credit card or stock/securities donation, or mail your check made out to Wellesley Education Foundation to WEF, PO Box 812321, Wellesley, MA 02482.
- Looking for a few good runners to wear our charity bib at the Boston Marathon 2016: WEF is pleased to ANNOUNCE ANOTHER BIG OPPORTUNITY -- Join us in supporting our schools and representing WEF by wearing our charity bib at the Boston Marathon in 2017. Please contact Cecilia Brooks (ceciliabrooks@verizon.net) with interest and any questions.
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