Thank You.
As we approach winter break, we want to thank all our PTSO volunteers for their dedication to the WHS community. We are so fortunate to have such a talented and generous group working to support our students, faculty and staff at WHS. Thank you!
We also want to take this opportunity to thank everybody who has generously donated to the "Advance the Excellence" campaign. Your financial support allows us to assist WHS teachers and staff with their professional development and classroom needs. We couldn't do it without you!
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JANUARY 11TH PTSO MEETING AT 7P, IN WHS LIBRARY
Featuring an update on
CHALLENGE SUCCESS
What is Challenge Success?
For now, we'd like it to be a conversation. How do we (as teachers, students and parents) define academic success? Are we too focused on grades, test scores and academic performance? How do we ensure our young people are developing the necessary skills to become resilient, ethical and motivated learners? The folks at Challenge Success say, "Success is measured over the course of a lifetime, not at the end of a semester."
To learn more about CHALLENGE SUCCESS, CLICK HERE.
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THE WELL BALANCED STUDENT:
Academic, social and emotional skills kids need
to succeed now and in the future
Tuesday, January 24, 7:00 pm in the WHS Library
It's no secret that students today are more stressed out than ever.
Come hear about Challenge Success, a new initiative in the WHS to address growing concerns about the increasing level of stress and anxiety. How? Through teachings in resiliency, better student engagement and broadening the definition of "success."
We are thrilled to have Challenge Success Co-Founder Denise Pope launching the Wellesley's Challenge Success initiative on January 24 at 7p in the WHS Library. Our partnership with Challenge Success has been made possible through a generous grant from the Wellesley Education Foundation (WEF).
To learn more about Denise Pope and Challenge Success in Wellesley High School,
CLICK HERE.
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ISABEL HARVEY FUNDRAISER FOR CLASS OF 2018
Get your last minute holiday shopping done and pick out your cotillion jewelry too - all while supporting the Class of 2018!
Join us next Tuesday night, December 20th from 6-7:30p at Isabel Harvey in downtown Wellesley for an evening of wine, cheese and shopping! 15% of the proceeds will be donated to the Class of 2018! Isabel Harvey is a beautiful boutique that specializes in unique accessories and home decor. A Capella Anonymous, one of the four a cappella groups at the high school will be caroling! Thanks in advance for supporting our class while shopping! Gift wrapping on site and items can be shipped directly from the store.
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WHS CLIMATE ACTION CLUB CATALOG DRIVE
Have catalogues you don't want to get in the mail anymore?
Worry not! The WHS Climate Action Club will unsubscribe you from them. All you need to do is send your student to
drop off your catalogues in the boxes in any house office at the high school until January 4
or
look for us at the RDF on Saturday December 17
.
Don't feel like carrying the whole catalogue? Just bring us the back page with the catalogue name and your address information.
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WELLESLEY COTILLION - Buy Your Tickets NOW!
A maximum of 800 tickets are available and ticket sales are first-come, first-served. This 2017 Wellesley Cotillion will be held on Saturday, January 7th from 7:30-10:30pm at Boston University's Metcalf Hall, located on the 2nd floor of the George Sherman Union building, 775 Commonwealth Ave, Boston. Located in th
e center of BU's campus, the George Sherman Union (GSU) is a spacious venue with plenty of room for dancing, receiving lines, and the ever-popular photo booths.
The cost per ticket is $115 and includes bus transportation to/from the venue. All guests must ride and arrive/depart on one of the luxury motor coaches provided by the Cotillion Committee.
The Cotillion Website includes bus information, arrival & departure schedules, and other important policies that must be followed to help provide a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone.
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WELLESLEY EDUCATION FOUNDATION
The Wellesley Education Foundation Board (WEF) of Directors have pledged $22,000 for this year's Holiday Season matching challenge. Every donation made to WEF through the end of December will be matched dollar for dollar.
WEF's grants benefit every student in the Wellesley Public Schools. At WHS, you have seen WEF's impact through the funding of . . .
- CHALLENGE SUCCESS training, a new social emotional initiative;
- Vernier equipment to outfit a 4TH CHEMISTRY CLASSROOM;
- Permanent SPEAKER INSTALLATION for WHS little theater;
- A set of MacBook Air computers to help launch the BRING YOUR OWN DEVICE (BYOD) pilot expansion program in the English department;
- Android devices and other equipment to be used in the NEW HIGH SCHOOL CODING CLASS, Building Android Apps.
Nearly $2.2 million has been awarded in grants and assistance to
WPS educators in the last 10 years.
Please consider a tax-deductible donation to WEF during this Season of Giving. We are gratefully accepting transfers of stock, which may be an attractive giving option for many this year. All types of donations will be matched up to $22,000. Donations made before 12/31 are tax-deductible in 2016. Thank you and enjoy this beautiful season. Click here for all donation options.
Wellesley Education Foundation - Make A Donation Please also
like WEF on Facebook. Facebook followers will be among the first to hear about WEF's Fall grant awards!
P.S. If you work at a company that matches charitable donations, please remember to submit the paperwork.
To double your impact for public education in Wellesley today,
CLICK HERE.
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