November 18 - PTSO Meeting (8:45 - 10:30am via Zoom) *please note slightly earlier start time
PTSO Meeting Reminder - Wed, Nov 18th (8:45am via Zoom)
This meeting will be held as a webinar, and you must REGISTER IN ADVANCE for the access link.
In addition to updates from the WHS Leadership Team, we will be continuing our "Spotlight" series with Elisa Morris (WHS Department Head for Math) and Mike Reidy (WHS Department Head for Social Studies).
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:
November is a great time for parents/guardians to check in with their students and how they are doing in their classes. Here are five recommendations from Dr. Chisum and the WHS faculty:
View the teacher class videos from Back to School Night on the WHS Staff Directory. It's also great to watch these videos while sitting with your child. (Please note: Teacher class video links will expire after the Thanksgiving break.)
Go through your child's Canvas with them. Set some time aside to sit down with your kids, and have them log into their Canvas so they can show you the assignments they've been doing and the feedback our teachers have given. This is a great way to see what they are learning.
Look at the course syllabus for each course your child is taking. This document is located with the video in each teacher's staff directory page, and will give you information on curriculum, grading and contact information.
Use that contact information! Email the teachers if you have questions, concerns or even compliments!
Take a look at Powerschool. This software platform mostly provides grades and attendance, but some teachers have added comments if you click on the small blue box next to the course name in Powerschool.
A Word from the WHS Library
The WHS Library is offering some new services this year for students such as "Ask a Librarian" appointments for students who have questions on research, databases, books and more. Please visit the WHS Library website, and follow them on Facebook and Instagram (@wellesleyhslibrary) for the latest WHS library news and events.
Our Gratitude
Thank you to Linda Messore, Sarah Greene and Stephanie Parker (Team MRS - Most Reliable Spellers) for representing the WHS parent community in the Wellesley Education Foundation's 31st Annual Spelling Bee.
Thank you to Sue Morris, Cindy Malloy and Susan Fontana for putting together a wonderful appreciation lunch for the WHS faculty/staff during last week's beautiful summer-like weather.
Thank you to Kate Staehly for creating our beautiful planters that brighten the WHS doorstep.
Thank you to our PTSO Advisory Board members for their thoughtful insights at our kick-off meeting this week. We appreciate your time and partnership.
WHS Virtual Bulletin Board
This week's posts in the WHS Virtual Bulletin Board include plans for honoring our veterans in town during the month of November, as well as a notice from Kids Backing Kids.
WHS Guidance Department
Upcoming Guidance Events
November 18 - Junior Parent Night (Class of 2022 Parents/Guardians), 6:45pm via Zoom.
This event will provide an overview of the post-secondary planning process and insight from college admissions representatives.
