Hello Spraguewell, Happy October! It's the season for all things spiced and spooky, which means it's almost time for Fall Fest. If you haven't yet signed up to volunteer, there are still a few time slots available. Each time slot is just 30 minutes, so you can quickly do your part and then get back to partying! Three Cheers to the 5th Grade for adding three new exciting "Cs" to the event - Cake Walk, Cotton Candy, and Costume tag sale!
But before Fall Fest come two of our favorite activities - Book Fair and Walk-to-School Day. Thank you to the many parents (and kids) who came to Sprague on Friday to help set up - there was so much to do in a short period of time but many hands made light work, and now we're excited for everyone to see what's available. Take a few minutes today to fund eWallets for your child(ren) and their teachers... and then sit back and relax, knowing your kid won't lose their money at school.
We look forward to seeing everyone again at Walk-to-School Day on Tuesday - fingers crossed for great weather!
Best, Rose & Wendy |
SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR: THIS WEEK! The annual Book Fair will be held October 2nd-6th in the Sprague Library. - Students will shop at the Book Fair during their scheduled library classes that week
- Two family shopping events are scheduled:
- Wednesday, October 4th BEFORE school from 7:45 am to 8:45 am
- Wednesday, October 4th AFTER school from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Visit the Book Fair homepage(www.scholastic.com/bf/spragueschool) to learn more, set up an eWallet, and online shop.
Reminder payment options: eWallet, cash, check (payable to Sprague School PTO), credit card or Apply Pay
A successful Book Fair depends upon parent volunteers: Sign Up to Volunteer for the Book Fair |
WALK, RIDE & ROLL TO SCHOOL Our next Walk/Ride/Roll to School is Tuesday, October 3, 2023.
This monthly event is a great tradition and the kids love collecting their "footies"! Participating is simple:
We need Volunteers to help with table setup, assist kids with signing in, and table breakdown, from 7:45 - 8:30am for the following dates: - Friday, November 3, 2023
- Thursday, December 7, 2023
- Friday, January 5, 2024
- Wednesday, February 7, 2024
- Thursday, March 7, 2024
- Tuesday, April 2, 2024
- Wednesday, May 1, 2024
- Wednesday, June 5, 2024
Volunteer for Walk-to-School
Questions? Contact Ezra Englebardt (ezra802@gmail.com) or Alex Baker (alexander.baker@icloud.com). |
FALL FEST - FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13 Fall Fest 2023 is almost here! Enjoy fall-themed goodies, play games, and enjoy Hocus Pocus on the big screen after the sun sets. DATE: Friday, October 13th (spooky!) TIME: 5:00 - 8:00pm (Hocus Pocus will start around 6:15pm) The event's success depends upon many parent volunteers to manage the food, ticket, and activity tables. Questions? Contact Social Chair Dena Giggie (denac916@gmail.com). Volunteer for Fall Fest! |
GRADE SOCIALS All invitations to the Grade Socials will have been sent by the end of this week. Thank you to our hosts - we can't wait to see pics from your events!
Questions? Email denac916@gmail.com. |
SPRAGUE SCHOOL PTO DONATION ANNUAL APPEAL Sprague PTO organizes and pays for multiple programs and events, including: - Creative Arts & Sciences
- Field Trip Entrance Fees & Bus Transportation
- Teacher & Principal Support
- School Yearbooks
- Digital Family Directory
- Curriculum Support
- Community Support
- Library Books
This year, we plan to spend approximately $130 per student to operate programs, including teacher classroom support. Funding from our budget comes from PTO donations and fundraisers. Suggested donation: $100/student. Donate to the Annual Appeal
PTO donations are 100% tax deductible (Ask if your employer matches). Employer Tax ID: 01-0694293 |
5TH GRADE ACTIVITIES FUND Fifth Grade Parents and Caregivers, Help make this their Best. Year. Ever. Activities include a TreeTop Adventures Field Trip, DJ Mike Dance Party, Day of Play, Family Picnic, Graduation Events and Activities, t-shirts, and more. The cost of 5th grade activities is approximately $150 per child and is covered by parent donations and fundraisers. Donate to the 5th Grade Fund |
YEARBOOK PHOTOS Our yearbook is the culmination of a year's worth of school events... and we need YOUR photos to capture it all!
***When submitting photos: Please note the name and date of the event and the names of children in the photo (when possible).
Submit your Sprague photos to spragueschoolphotos@gmail.com |
WAIT UNTIL 8TH Thank you to Sprague mother Allison S. Baker, MD, Child, Adolescent and Perinatal Psychiatrist, for spearheading this initiative. Did you know? The mere presence of one's own smartphone reduces available cognitive capacity. As a child psychiatrist and Sprague Mom, I am deeply invested in our school community's health. We all want our children and one another to thrive at school, at home, and in our lives. Being fully present and with all of our available cognitive capacities is an essential ingredient of health. Sign Sprague's Wait Until 8th Pledge This is a national pledge that empowers parents to rally together to delay giving a SMARTPHONE* until at least 8th grade. When we band together as a Spraguewell community, it decreases the pressure to give our children a smartphone at an early age. Ten years old is the average age children get their first smartphone. We can change this as a community and directly improve the mental health of our children and families. More than 50,000 parents have said yes to waiting on smartphones for their children. Signing the pledge is easy - visit https://www.waituntil8th.org/, enter your information, and look up Sprague using the "*Find Your Child's Current School" tool to join our community. *Flip phones, watches with calling functions, etc. are not considered to impact children's mental health in the same negative way as smartphones. Sign Sprague's Wait Until 8th Pledge! |
SPRAGUE SCHOOL FAMILY DIRECTORY Click HERE to access our Family Directory. |
PTO ALL HANDS ON DECK VOLUNTEEER LIST Interested in occasionally volunteering at Sprague PTO events? Sign the All Hands On Deck volunteer list. You'll receive emails when volunteer opportunities arise (i.e., shifts at the Fall Fest, set up a teacher appreciation lunch, hand out popsicles at playdates, pick up groceries or a gift card to meet a Give From the Heart request, etc...). This is a great way to get involved when you can!
Sign the All Hands on Deck Volunteer List |
WELLESLEY FOOD PANTRY'S RIDE FOR FOOD The Wellesley Food Pantry is seeking contributions to help fund their work and enable them to offer their clients healthy food choices. Did you know: - WFP serves ~400 clients who are all Wellesley residents, ensuring food security
- About 40% of our clients are seniors and another third are youths (up to age 18)
- WFP donations have dropped significantly as inflation has increased and their purchasing power has eroded
- This is WFP's largest fundraiser of the year - they need your support today!
DONATE NOW TO WFP |
BOSTON COLLEGE YOUTH SOCCER CLINIC Boston College Youth Soccer Clinic Sunday, October 15, from 2-5 PM
The event will feature three notable BC athletes — Christian Bejar, CJ Williams, and Erick Almendares — who will lead a skills training session and team play, concluding with a panel to speak with the players about student-athlete life at the Division I level. This event will take place at Downes Grass Field located at 24 Highland Rd, Brookline, MA 02445.
This is an incredible opportunity for your boys, who will not only develop as athletes but learn about the collegiate athlete experience. Spots are limited, and we would greatly appreciate you passing this along to your young athletes and their families.
Sign up HERE
Use discount code - BC10 - for $10 off for youth athletes referred through their PTO! |
WELLESLEY YOUTH HOCKEY LEARN TO PLAY PROGRAM Wellesley Youth Hockey is proud to offer our Learn to Play Hockey (LTP) and Pre-Mite Development (PMD) program as part of a multi-year introduction for those new to the sport of hockey. We encourage you to Learn to Play or Pre-Mite Development programs. We look forward to seeing you on the ice during the 2023-24 season!
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN Click here to register your skater. SEASON SCHEDULE - Start Date: Week of October 16, 2023, through March 2023 (35-40 sessions)
- Wednesdays: 5-6pm (Coaches-led practice)
- Thursdays: 5:10-6:10pm (Driscoll Skills)
- Saturdays: 8:10-9:10am (Coaches/Volunteers/Parent-led practice with direction from WYH and USA Hockey)
- Where: Boston Sports Institute
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PARENTS ADVISORY COUNCIL (PAC) Please join the Wellesley PAC for our monthly coffee on Thursday, November 2 at the home of Christine Mizzi at 16 Suffolk Road from 9-10:30 am. These meetings are great opportunities for families with children getting special education services to connect. Bring a friend or forward to someone that you think may benefit from meeting others within the PAC community. We hope to see you at a coffee soon!
2023-2024 PAC Meeting Dates: - Thursday, November 2, 2023
- Thursday, December 7, 2023
- Thursday, January 4, 2024
- Thursday, February 1, 2024
- Thursday, March 7, 2024
- Thursday, April 4, 2024
- Thursday, May 2, 2024
- Thursday, June 6, 2024
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THE SPRAGUE 2023-24 PTO BOARD |
Co-Presidents: Rose Nolan & Wendy Englebardt Vice President: Ezra Englebardt & Alex Baker Treasurers: Hande Alparslan & Jill Wells Creative Arts and Sciences: Carolyn Kornwitz Secretary: Ceren Bayulgen Communications: Liz Sower Social Co-Chairs: Dena Giggie & Tanya Johnson Social Media Chair: Nicole Katz Spirit Wear Chair: Inia Perez Raffle Co-Chair: Bry Tartamella & Sneha Patel Wellesley Wonderful Weekend Co-Chairs:Open Positions Yearbook Coordinators: Julie Covino-Vogel, Ambika Hoguet, & Hadley Stephens METCO Liaisons: Kasia Schwarzman & Nicole Katz Parents Advisory Council Rep: Nicole Katz Walk-to-School Coordinators: Ezra Englebardt & Alex Baker Green Team: Tomoe Harrison & Jenny Lee Garden Masters: Tomoe Harrison, Rose Nolan, & Margaret Flitsch |
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