Originally delivered on 10/9/2022 7:00 am

SUBJECT: Sprague PULSE - Week of October 10, 2022

Week of October 10, 2022

Hello Spraguewell Community!

Thank you to the students and families that participated in walk to school day! We had over 200 students participating. 

The Fall Fest is quickly approaching and we are excited to see the RSVP's rolling in. 5th grade families please remember to sign up for a volunteer slot, this event supports your children's activities!

The Scholastic book fair is the following week so be sure to keep your eye out for the signup sheet. Book fair times are being finalized and  sign up will follow.

We hope everyone is having a wonderful long weekend!

Best,
Sneha & Rose

SpragueSchoolPTO.com
For Your Calendar
For Everyday Sprague
Sprague Fall Festival and Movie Night

Celebrate fall the Sprague way with our Annual FallFest! 


All family members welcome! 


Volunteers Wanted! 

There are only a few slots left to fill - our goal is 100% coverage! If you are planning to attend, please consider spending 1/2 an hour of your time manning on of the food or event tables:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080844a5af2fa02-fall3


If you have not done so yet, please RSVP so we may plan for plenty of food and treats!

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


  • Enjoy fall treats like popcorn, cider donuts, apple cider, pizza,roast beef, pulled pork, hot dogs, and hamburgers!!
  • 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! 
  • 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
  • There will be lots of autumn goodies too!

SPRAGUE SCHOOL PTO DONATION ANNUAL APPEAL


Thank you to the 20% of Sprague Families who have donated!

Our goal is 100% family participation in the Annual Appeal.


The ideal donation is $65 per student, though any amount makes a significant impact. Please give what you are able so that our community can continue to provide programs and events during the school year like:

  • Creative Arts & Sciences Curriculum Enrichment in All Grades
    • Wingmasters New England Birds of Prey Presentation
    • Puppet Showplace Theater Visit
    • Fieldtrip to Plymouth Plantation
    • Techsploration Workshop
    • Origimoto Art of Origami Hands on Presentation
    • Author Visits
    • Ecosystem Nature Walk Fieldtrip
    • Potato Hill Poetry In Person Workshop
    • Black Heritage Trail Tour
    • Virtual JFK Museum Civil Rights Exhibit
    • And many more...
  • Field Trip Entrance Fees & Bus Transportation (example)
  • School Yearbooks 
    • The PTO provides a yearbook every year to every student
  • Digital Family Directory
  • Curriculum Support
  • Community Support
  • Library Books
  • Teacher & Principal Support


If you would like to donate via PayPal or Venmo visit

https://www.spragueschoolpto.com/giving

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


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

Employer Tax ID: 01-0694293


CREATIVE ARTS AND SCIENCES (CAS) UPDATE

Ever ask your kids, "did anything exciting happen at school today?" and get the answers, "Nothing," or "I don't remember" in return? If you're looking for better conversation starters to get them talking, check in with the Pulse each week for details about Creative Arts & Sciences (CAS) events! 

As a reminder, your PTO donations fund these informative, hands-on lessons. Thank you for your kind contributions! Here's what coming up:


Date: October 11th

Grade: 3rd

Event: Plimoth Patuxet Peoples of the Dawn Land

Students will learn about the daily life of the Wampanoag in the 17th century, as well as their current lives and communities. Students will gain an understanding of the connection the Wampanoag and other Native people have to Mother Earth, their seasonal way of life, and their respect for all living beings. Our Native American Museum Teacher wears modern clothing and speaks from a modern perspective so that they can discuss the story of their people in both past and present times. They will share artifacts of traditional life, such as wooden bowls and spoons, animal furs, and tools. 

Photos will be shared next week!


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


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

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


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!


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


YEARBOOK PHOTOS

We need your photos of your Sprague students and Sprague events! 

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


PTO MEETING

Bundle up, bring a fleece blanket and join us for our next PTO meeting in the playground pavilion. 

Friday, November 4th at 8:45am


Upcoming Meetings:

  • 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


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



EYES ON OWLS

Marcia and Mark Wilson, Eyes on Owls

teacher/naturalist and author/photographer/naturalist

Thursday, October 27, 2022 – 6:30pm

Wellesley Free Library

Join Marcia and Mark Wilson and SIX Live Owls for an exciting evening.  Learn owl field markings and skills you can use to find owls in the wild.  Participate in a hooting lesson and see owls up close and personal. 

For all ages.

Halloween Costumes and Masks are optional

Come one and All – It will be a Hoooot!!!


The Wellesley Conservation Land Trust is our local 501(c)(3) non-profit land trust that protects 14 sanctuaries across more than 45 acres of natural land in Wellesley and bordering lands in Needham and Weston. More information about our mission, the sanctuaries and membership can be found at WellesleyConservationLandTrust.org

44TH  ANNUAL WELLESLEY MARKETPLACE


Saturday, November 19, 2022

9 a.m.-4 p.m.

(9 a.m. – 10 a.m. for premium admission ticket-holders only)

Wellesley High School, 50 Rice St., Wellesley, MA 02481


Tickets: 

VIP admission tickets $25 (provides early entry from 9-10 a.m. and a complimentary tote bag),

General admission $20 (at door), or $15 (advance purchase).


Purchase Tickets Here: 

https://whjwc.org/fundraising-events/wellesley-marketplace/


Instagram: @wellesleymarketplace

Facebook: @Wellesley-Marketplace


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!!


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, November 3rd 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, 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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