Originally delivered on 10/2/2022 5:57 pm

SUBJECT: Sprague PULSE - Week of October 3, 2022

Week of October 3, 2022

Hello Spraguewell Community! 

We can't believe how fast September has flown by! October is going to be a fun month filled with fun & exciting events and activities. Starting off with the Walk to School Day, Fall Fest, Bookfair and the Halloween Parade around the exterior of Sprague.  We hope to see you at these events! Please also consider volunteering for one of our open PTO positions, the more the merrier. 

We are also very excited for our 5th graders to attend the annual 5th grade Tree Top Adventures trip. A fun day in the trees!

Please continue to read the weekly newsletters to keep in the loop and look out for sign ups!


Warm regards,

Sneha & Rose

SpragueSchoolPTO.com
For Your Calendar
For Everyday Sprague

PTO MEETING

Join us for our next PTO meeting in the playground pavilion. It would be like, really cool if you came!

Tuesday, October 4th at 8:45am


Upcoming Meetings:

  • Friday, November 4, 2022 
  • Wednesday, December 7, 2022 
  • Friday, January 6, 2023 (via Zoom - link to come)
  • Tuesday, February 7, 2023 (via Zoom - link to come)
  • Friday, March 10, 2023 (via Zoom - link to come)
  • Tuesday, April 4, 2023 
  • Wednesday, May 3, 2023


ANNUAL FALL FESTIVAL & MOVIE NIGHT!

Celebrate fall the Sprague way with our Annual FallFest! 


Friday, October 14th

5:00pm - 8:00pm


Please RSVP so we may plan for plenty of food and treats!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080844a5af2fa02-fall2


The festival will take place in the playground area and on the field. 

This year we are so excited to be showing the movie CoCo once the sun goes down. Bring your sweaters and warm blankets! 

Enjoy fall treats like popcorn, cider donuts, apple cider, pizza and hot dogs and hamburgers! 

Don’t forget to BYOW (bring your own water). 

Pumpkin decorating $5. Food and drink ranging from $1-$5. 

Cash and Venmo will be accepted.  


YEARBOOK PHOTOS

In addition to needing volunteers to head up Yearbook Committee (email spraguepto@gmail.com if you are interested in getting involved), we need your photos! 

Submit your Sprague photos to the yearbook at spragueschoolphotos@gmail.com


SPRAGUE SCHOOL PTO DONATION ANNUAL APPEAL

Sprague PTO organizes and pays for multiple programs and events during the school year. Programs and events include:

  • Creative Arts & Sciences
  • Field Trip Entrance Fees & Bus Transportation
  • Teacher & Principal Support
  • School Yearbooks
  • Digital Family Directory
  • Curriculum Support
  • Community Support
  • Library Books

Typically we spend approximately $130 per student to operate programs including teacher classroom support and we plan to spend this amount this year. Funding from our budget comes from PTO donations and fundraisers. We thank you for any and all help that you can provide. 

Ideal donation is $65 per student.

PTO donations are 100% tax deductible (please ask if your employer matches). 

Employer Tax ID: 01-0694293

If you would like to donate via PayPal visit

https://www.spragueschoolpto.com/giving

and click the "DONATE"  on the right hand side of the page.


SPRAGUE GARDEN CLEANUP

Calling all gardeners and nature lovers! We have a family friendly Garden event planned for you and your family! If you've never visited our Sprague Garden, come join us and spend time in the garden! Click the link below for more information and sign up! 


Date: Sunday Oct. 23rd (Rain date: Sun Oct. 30th)

Time: 9am-11am  

Click on the link for details and sign up. 

https://tinyurl.com/sp-gardenFall2022  

Feel free to email SpragueGreenTeam@gmail.com if you have any questions.

Garden Committee


WALK, RIDE, & ROLL TO SCHOOL - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!

Can you volunteer for 45 minutes to help with Sprague/Hunnewell Walk, Bike or Roll to School? This monthly event is a great tradition and the kids love collecting their footies! 

Volunteer time is 8:00am - 8:45am. Volunteers help with table setup, assisting kids with signing in, and table breakdown. Available dates are in the SignUpGenius form

Questions? Contact Katherine MacRostie at kmacrostie@gmail.com & Doreen Barrett at mabarrett2012@gmail.com.

Sign Up Here:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080844A5AF2FA02-spraguehunnewell


GREEN TEAM MEMBERS WANTED

The Green Team is a group of people who work with students, teachers, administration as well as other schools via Wellesley Green Schools to reduce the Sprague's ecological footprint and inspire students to become ecologically-minded citizens.

The projects we have accomplished in the past:

  • Recycling in the cafeteria
  • Cafeteria Food pantry donation
  • Book Swap
  • Donated Lanyards to school office
  • Promoting Car line Anti-idling
  • Recycling/Zero Waste Lunch Raffles
  • Ongoing – Sprague Vegetable Garden (managed by the Garden Committee)

Just a few years ago, the Sprague Green Team was recognized by the Mass DEP for its effort to increase recycling and pollution prevention in the school and community, and won the grand prize!!  We have accomplished so much and would love to keep things going!

If you are a green-minded person and want to help school become more green, this position is for you. 

If you are interested or want to know more, please contact SpragueGreenTeam@gmail.com  

Both Sprague and Hunnewell parents are welcome!


GRADE SOCIALS

Each fall a family from each grade hosts a parent get together at their home. All parents are welcome and typically food and drinks are provided pot luck style, with the hosts sending out a Sign up Genius to the grade for those who wish to participate in contributing. 

We are looking for party hosts in Grades K, 1, 3, 4 & 5

If you are interested in hosting a grade level parent and caregiver social at your home please email spraguepto@gmail.com.


A MESSAGE FROM NURSE CHRISTINE

Wondering what happens if your kids forget their mittens, need a change of clothes (acccidents happen!) or even forget their snack? Nurse Christine is there to save the day!  She has a supply of new underwear, socks and clothes for the children to ensure they are taken care of when in need during the school day.

Nurse Christine is currently in need of mittens (can be worn across many ages), BOYS sweatpants (ages 5-7), and Saltine crackers (for snack or when kids have upset stomachs).

Please sign up below if you have LIKE NEW items at home or are willing to purchase.

Please send items into school with your child in a bag marked "FOR NURSE CHRISTINE".

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080844A5AF2FA02-wish

For Your Community

WORLD OF WELLESLEY EVENT

Wellesley Parents of preschool, elementary and middle school aged kids - Please join this upcoming community event on OCTOBER 17th at the Wellesley Middle School: 


Talking about Race with Children: 

Why It Matters and How to Start Doing It 


Register here: https://worldofwellesley.org/events/our-events/

JOIN US FOR A FREE EV TEST DRIVE & OWNER SHOWCASE

From the Wellesley Field Fund


Sunday October 16, 2:30 to 5:30 p.m.
MassBay Community College parking lot, 50 Oakland St.


Sign-up now:https://form.jotform.com/Go_EV/Oct16
Test drives available based on order of pre-registration. Valid driver’s license required.

EVs available to test drive:
BMW i4, BMW iX, Chevy Bolt EUV, Ford Mustang Mach-E, Ford F-150 Lightning, Tesla Model 3, Tesla Model Y, Volkswagen ID.4 Pro S AWD SUV.

Wellesley EV owners showcasing their EVs & plug-in hybrids, ready to answer your Qs.


Questions? Contact Lisa Wolf, lwolf@wellesleuma.gov, 781-489-7766 x3374

Sign-up now: https://form.jotform.com/Go_EV/Oct16


WELLESLEY YOUTH BASKETBALL

Registration is now open for Wellesley Youth Basketball 2022-23 season programs at www.wellesleybasketball.org.  Please click HERE to register for any of our winter programs. Detailed program info can be found on our website.

  • Wellesley Hoops is our balanced, in-town league for Grades 4th-9th.  Everyone makes a team.  Season: Mid Nov-early March. Fee: $245

  • 3rd Grade Hoops is a practice and play league of small teams.  Saturdays from mid Nov until February break. Fee: $175

  • Mini Raiders instructional program for 1st & 2nd graders: Saturdays from Dec until February break. Fee: $180

  • Metrowest travel team TRYOUTS for grades 5th-8th is a competitive league for dedicated players.  $25 tryout fee.   Season: Beginning of November - mid-March.  Team Fees approx.: $570 plus a $60 unifor


WELLESLEY GREEN SCHOOLS OCTOBER TIP OF THE MONTH: VIRTUAL COSTUME SWAP!

You know the scariest part of Halloween? Buying a new costume when there are so many hiding in the back of our closets that have only been worn for a few hours!!! Clean out your closets and bring Dorothy, Harry Potter and those Ninja Turtles back to life!!! You’ll feel good because your closet is cleaner and Mother Nature will thank you for cutting down on waste! Join the Facebook groups Wellesley Give and Take and/or Buy Nothing Wellesley, MA both of which are open to Wellesley residents who are looking for a new home for their treasures.  You can even post an "In Search Of" (ISO) if you are looking for a specific costume.  You might be surprised to see how the community comes together to help you out!!  If you are not on Facebook, maybe someone can post for you!  Happy Swapping!!


WELLESLEY EDUCATION FOUNDATION (WEF)

Support WEF & its Back to School Campaign and Friend us on Facebook!

Help advance innovation & excellence in Wellesley Public Schools! WEF awards grants reaching all WPS students in all different subject areas. Over the past 10 years, WEF funded grants totaling over $2.8 million to WPS. Some of our recent elementary school grants include:

·       Ozobot robots and charging carts

·       Project Based Learning classroom materials

·       Author visits to schools

·       SEL & DEI age-appropriate books

·       Kits for programming and coding activities

 

Click here to support our initiatives today! WEF Back to School Campaign and click here to friend us on Facebook and stay informed!


FRIENDS OF WELLESLEY METCO

If you are  passionate about the value of a strong METCO program in Wellesley, we are looking for Volunteers from Boston or Wellesley. 


Friends of Wellesley METCO, Inc is an all-volunteer group of parents, teachers and community members, whose mission is to support the educational experience of the 158 METCO students in Wellesley Public Schools and build community between Boston and Wellesley families. 


We are a 501c3 and hold monthly board meetings (Sept-May) as well as occasional opportunities during the school year to connect with students and families. 


To learn more about what we do please visit our website at friendsofwellesleymetco.org or email us at FriendsofWellesleyMETCO@gmail.com


Thank you!


Susan Westmoreland and Tinea Rochelle, FWMI Co-Presidents

PARENT ADVISORY COUNCIL (PAC)

Come meet the new Director of Student Services!  Kat Bernklow will be the attending the first PAC coffee of the year.  The introductory coffee will be at 9 am on Thursday, October 6 at the home of Christine Mizzi at 16 Suffolk Road. 


If you are unable to attend this first coffee of the year, following are the dates for the 2022-2023 school year. All of them are on Thursday mornings as they have been for the past few years. The coffees will be hosted at the home of Christine Mizzi at 16 Suffolk Road from 9-10:30 am. Please feel free to bring a friend or forward to someone that you think may benefit from meeting others within the PAC community. 


Thursday, October 6, 2022

Thursday, November 3, 2022

Thursday, December 1, 2022

Thursday, January 5, 2023

Thursday, February 2, 2023

Thursday, March 2, 2023

Thursday, April 6, 2023

Thursday, May 4, 2023

Thursday, June 1, 2023

For Your Information

THE SPRAGUE 2022-2023 PTO BOARD


Co-Presidents: Sneha Patel & Rose Nolan

Co-Vice Presidents: Sita Mehta Merchea & Liz Sower

Treasurer: Hande Alparslan & Jill Wells

Creative Arts and Sciences: Wendy Englebardt

Secretary: OPEN POSITION

Communications: Liz Sower

Social Co-Chairs: Dena Giggie & Sangita Kalidas

Social Media Chair: Catherine Cerio

Spirit Wear Chair: OPEN POSITION

Auction Chair: OPEN POSITION

Yearbook Coordinator: OPEN POSITION

METCO Liaisons: Katie Sullivan & Kasia Schwarzman

Walk-to-School Coordinators: Katherine MacRostie & Doreen Barrett

Green Team: OPEN POSITION

Sprague Garden Masters: Tomoe Harrison, Margaret Flitsch, Xiaojing Su, & Rose Nolan


Sprague Elementary needs your help! In order to organize and facilitate all the wonderful programs for our kids, we need an amazing PTO Board to get the job done!

Please email spraguepto@gmail.com with any questions.


SPRAGUE SOCIAL MEDIA

Hi Guys! Today I just wanted to like, share our social media links with you. Be sure to like and follow! Thanks, byeeeee!


Instagram  @sprague_pto

and

Facebook  @spraguePTO


SPRAGUE SCHOOL FAMILY DIRECTORY 

Clickthis link to access our Directory and create/update your account and be sure to download the Membership Toolkit app onto your phone!

This will ensure that you are included in the 2022-23 Family Directory and that you will receive Sprague PTO communications.


AMAZON SHOPPERS HELP SPRAGUE

Did you know that every purchase you make at Amazon.com could - at no added cost to you - send a donation to our PTO?

A percentage of each sale adds up to major financial support for our school, especially during the holiday season. Follow these three easy steps:

1. Sign in to your account using this link EVERY TIME you make a purchase: https://smile.amazon.com

2. Set your Charity (found under Account Settings) to "Sprague School Parent Teacher Organization Inc. Wellesley, MA".

3. Make your purchase! Questions? More details can be found here.

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