November 23 - Monday schedule, B week
November 24 - Friday schedule*, B week
*this is a schedule adjustment to balance color block meetings prior to the Thanksgiving break
November 26 through November 30 - No School/Thanksgiving Break
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Recording of November 18th PTSO Meeting - Now Available |
If you were unable to join us live for our PTSO meeting this past week, we are able to offer access to the recording until Monday, November 30th: 11/18 Meeting Recording
This PTSO meeting included a continuation of our "Spotlight" series where we featured a deep dive into Social Studies with Department Head Mike Reidy, and Mathematics with Department Head Elisa Morris.
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Tips for Supporting Your Students |
At our November PTSO meeting, we revisited some tips for parents/guardians to stay well informed so they can support their student now and always:
- View Teacher Videos from Back to School Night for each of your child's classes through the WHS Staff Directory. (Please note: These video links will expire on December 1st.)
- Look at the Course Syllabus, also found on each teacher's staff directory page, for each class your child is taking. This document contains information on the course's curriculum, grading policies and teacher contact information.
- Take some time to understand how your child's teachers will be approaching grading in their courses. They all explain it in great detail in their course syllabus. If you or your child don't understand some aspect, email the teacher directly for clarification. They would welcome your email and be happy to explain. There is quite a bit of misinformation circulating in the community on this topic, so your child's teacher will be the best resource for accurate information about how grading in their particular class works.
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Don't worry alone. Again, reach out to your child's teacher to discuss any concerns you might have throughout the year. If you need additional support, please reach out to your child's Guidance Counselor or Assistant Principal for further assistance.
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Viral Testing Plan for Thanksgiving Break |
KIT PICK-UP
If you weren't able to get your viral testing kit during Saturday's windows, WPS is offering WHS families these additional times and locations to pick up their kits (look for the WEF banner in the parking lot):
- Monday, November 23 - WHS parking lot (5 - 7pm)
- Tuesday, November 24 - Barton Road Community Center (4 - 6pm)
- Friday, November 27 - WHS parking lot (11am - 1pm)
SAMPLE DROP-OFF
On the morning of Sunday, November 29th, students will collect their saliva samples at home according to usual protocols and drop off their samples at either of the following times/locations:
- WHS parking lot (9 - 11am)
- Franklin Park Zoo semicircle entrance (11am - 12pm)
Wellesley Public Schools sincerely appreciates everyone's participation to keep our community as safe as we can.
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The Wellesleyan - 2021 Yearbook |
"The Wellesleyan" is a student-created yearbook publication that is produced for the WHS community to commemorate each school year. To order your 2021 WHS yearbook, please visit the WPS Webtrac payment system under the "MS/HS Activity Fees" section. Early-bird orders are discounted as follows:
- October 6, 2020 - December 1, 2020: $95
- December 2, 2020 - February 1, 2021: $100
- February 2, 2021 - February 28, 2021: $110
The ordering window for the Freshman/Sophomore/Junior classes will close on February 28, 2021. Seniors will have the opportunity to purchase after February 28th, but the cost will increase to $115.
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A Word from the WHS Library |
On Tuesday, December 1st, the WHS Library will be hosting a virtual author visit with National Book Award and Carnegie Medal winner, Elizabeth Acevedo, funded by the WHS PTSO. Ms. Acevedo will be speaking to students and faculty at 9:30am and 11:30am that day, and we are pleased to be able to extend this invitation to any interested WHS parents/guardians. Parents/guardians will need to complete this pre-registration form if they are interested in attending, so that the WHS Library can send a Zoom link closer to the event. |
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December 1st Middle School Building Systems debt exclusion vote |
On December 1st, there will be a special election to approve a debt exclusion for a limited Wellesley Middle School renovation project. Residents who requested mail-in ballots for all elections in 2020 will automatically receive a ballot for this election.
The purpose of the project, at an estimated cost of $12.8M, is to extend the life of the Middle School building for 25 years through targeted infrastructure improvements.
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Full renovation of the kitchen, which provides food for the Middle School and all elementary schools
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HVAC system replacement in two gyms and auditorium, including the addition of Air Conditioning in the auditorium
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Casement replacement in approximately 62 classrooms and renovation of three art classrooms
For further information, please click here to watch the Special Town Meeting presentation on this project.
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WHS Parent/Guardian Question Box |
In these challenging times, we know that families may have questions and are not always sure where to find the answers. Our goal is to connect you with reliable information in a timely way. Please use the link below to submit your questions:
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