A Note from the Principal
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Dear Sprague Families,
Hello!
As we complete a full week of a new normal, I know that it may seem there are more questions than answers and in some cases, this may be true, which speaks perfectly to imperfection.
As we find ourselves in some sort of isolation, distancing ourselves from the world that we know, love, and miss, I want you to know that your Sprague family is with you and is thinking of you. Teachers are struggling with this new normal as it is in their genes to nurture, support, guide, and teach. To not walk into a bustling building full of child laughter, child hugs and smiles, and all sorts of child behavior, we find ourselves lost and helpless. At the end of a long work day, under normal circumstances, your Sprague family leaves the building ready for a long slumber because of the very busy nature of our work. These days, we find ourselves craving those child laughs, hugs, and smiles, and dare I say, all sorts of child behaviors.
This challenging time will pass and we will look back and admire our creativity as an individual, as a family member, as a member of a larger community, and a member of society. We will be proud of our ingenuity, creativity, and great patience. Rather than wrestle with imperfection, I encourage you to embrace it, and remember you are human. Please be patient with yourselves, each other, with this time period, with the process, and everything else that comes with it.
I am so proud of our Sprague budding young entrepreneurs, contractors, landscapers, designers, chefs, architects, mindfulness leaders, and artists, to name just a few. I am loving the pictures that fill my inbox each day. Each picture commemorates the ingenuity and spirit of our students, and their family, during this time. In moments of challenge, I continue to encourage the search for silver linings. As you find yourself juggling too many things at once, please know that those silver linings shine like the sun through those pictures. For that I continue to be grateful.
On behalf of Sprague, you are loved, missed, and thought of daily.
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Have a wonderful week and please remember to show your
H.E.A.R.T.
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Respectfully,
Leigh A. Petrowsky
Principal
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UPDATE! The Login snafus - that some of you experienced with CodeMonkey - have been fixed by Sprague Creative Arts & Sciences (CAS). So please try again!
-Sprague School PTO
Creative Arts & Sciences
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Hope everyone is staying healthy, safe and respecting social distancing. Last week as a roller coaster week with lots of information! Many thanks to Principal Petrowsky for staying connected with our school and our families! Big thanks to Charlene Oliver who is sharing fun, and informative content on the Sprague PTO Facebook page! Big thanks to all of you for being Sprague Strong. We look forward to seeing everyone in person at school in the future!
Send us an email to say hello at any time!
Warmly,
Marissa Rosenbaum and Lisa Neighbors
Sprague PTO Presidents
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The Wellesley School District sent out an school update on Friday with lots of resources. Here is recap for elementary schools:
- In Grades K-5, classroom teachers will prepare daily messages for their students.
- Specialist teachers (e.g. art, library, music, fitness and health, Spanish) will offer weekly messages.
These messages will be shared through Google Slides -- and will be located on the WPS K-5 Remote Learning website. These messages serve as points of engagement and encouragement for students and families.
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Additionally, on the WPS K-5 Remote Learning website, students and families can access and navigate remote learning resources across all subject areas (e.g. Reading, Math, Science, Writing, Art).
The site also offers suggestions for how families and students can track their remote learning activities. All remote learning activities are recommended and supplemental. When school reopens, students will not be expected to turn in assignments nor is it expected that they will have mastered new content.
To see all the content and resources, click
HERE
to be taken to the resources page or click the button above. Consider booking marking the link too!
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Just a reminder that the Sprague PTO Facebook page is a great way to stay connected with fellow parents and the community.
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Wellesley Campaign
Wellesley has launched the Wellesley Will Be Well campaign on social media
#wellesleywillbewell
, It is a fun way to stay connected with our neighbors, senior citizens, students, and children out of school, restaurants, and retail businesses. So if you post on social media, consider using the hashtag or follow the hashtag to see what is happening in Wellesley now!
Restaurants
If you want to eat out and support local restaurants, Wellesley has a page listing the businesses, and their hours
HERE
! Retail businesses will be added soon.
Be Active
The Wellesley Recreation Department is running a What’s Up Wellesley Challenge (#wuwc) for families on the
Recreation Facebook page
. This initiative features creative contests, weekly winners and prizes. Rules and details available through Wellesley Recreation.
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F
rom the Town of Wellesley, here are some mindfulness tips to remember:
- Take a break from constant news monitoring about COVID-19
- Take care of your body, eat healthy, get some physical activity, and enough sleep.
- Deep breathing, stretching and meditating helps.
- Take time to unwind and do activities that you enjoy.
- Connect with others. Talk with people you trust about your concerns and how you’re feeling.
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Wellesley Community Events
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Workshop
Attention 5th Grade Parents: You are invited to a workshop on Friday, May 1, 2020, from 9:00-10:30 am in the Wellesley Middle School cafeteria. A parent panel and student panel will present tips and information regarding the transition to the sixth grade. There will be time for Q and A. The workshop is facilitated by members of the Wellesley Middle School Guidance Department including Kate Mahoney, Department Head of Guidance, and counselors Jerrie Chandler and Tara Dufour. If you have any questions, please contact
Kate Mahoney
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Donate to the PTO! Funds for the PTO helps pay for school field trips, school supplies and other things for the School. Click the image for online payment or leave a check in the front office.
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Shop on Amazon & .05% of eligible products will go to Sprague. Under Amazonsmile.com, search "Sprague School Parent Teacher Organization" or click the image to go directly.
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The Sprague PTO has a Facebook Page! Click the Image to go to our page! Get updates, other elementary school news and connect with fellow families and the Wellesley Community!
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The Sprague Pulse is compiled by Charlene Oliver, Communications Chair. Images are public use and may be reformatted. Submissions should be sent by 12:00 p.m. on Friday - and may be edited or deferred.
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