Hello Spraguewell, 

We're nearing the end of October, which also means the end of our October Annual Appeal Raffle! Donate before November 1st for a chance to win one of two gift cards at the coffee shop of your choice. 

Why should you donate? 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

Best, 

Rose & Wendy

Join our 5th Graders in their efforts to make a difference to the children served by Cradles to Crayons! 

Drop off donations of new or gently used children's clothing at the front entrance from now until November 16th. 

Questions? Email SpraguePTO@gmail.com.

The 2nd Grade Social has been scheduled for October 26th, 7:30 PM at Lockhart. The 4th Grade Social has been scheduled for November 3rd at the Spivak's. Check your email for the invites!

Thank you to all of our hosts - we can't wait to see pics from your events!

Questions? Email denac916@gmail.com.

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

Our Creative Arts & Sciences team has been hard at work, organizing events for each grade that align with CAS curriculum. In addition to the brief update in the Pulse, updates with more pictures will be posted to our website each week. View CAS Updates.

Ask your THIRD GRADER about Plimoth Patuxet People's of the Dawn Land in-class presentation! Last Monday, an Indigenous museum educator discussed Wampanoag People's relationship to the land, respect for all living beings, and seasonal ways of life. 

Ask your KINDERGARTENER about their first CAS event! Last Monday, they had an in-class presentation about weather given by staff of the Discovery Museum! Our kindergarteners learned about the important role weather plays in daily life, the practice of using science and engineering by developing tools for forecasting and observing day-to-day changes and seasonal patterns over time.

WHEN: October 25th

GRADE: 4th

WHAT: Natural Resource Commission's Lisa Moore will take the 4th graders out for a nature walk to look for evidence of weathering, erosion, and deposition around the Sprague school. They will talk a bit about the geologic history of Wellesley and how that relates to oil soil and the types of rocks we find here.

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WHEN: October 27th

GRADE: 1st

WHAT: Lisa Moore will take the 1st graders out on their very first "field trip" around the Sprague school campus to observe evidence of plant and animal adaptations to season changes. This will add to their ongoing observations of the trees near their classrooms. 

WHEN: November 8th at 7 p.m  

WHERE: Wellesley High School

The Wellesley Spelling Bee is an exciting, educational community event that raises money for WEF, a nonprofit organization dedicated to enriching, enhancing and supporting Wellesley’s public schools. WEF is grateful for the generous and faithful support we receive from the community.

The teams are made up of 3 participants and those groups included teachers, parents, principals, and in the older grades, students.  It is truly a fun event!

If you are interested in participating, please email spraguepto@gmail.com- we will put together a team (or more) based on responses.

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 Classroom and Event in the Subject Line of your message.

Submit your Sprague photos to spragueschoolphotos@gmail.com

Order from 1st Place Spiritwear

Click HERE to access our Family Directory.

Instagram @sprague_pto

Share your photos with our Social Media Chair, Nicole Katz (nicolestacykatz@gmail.com)!

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

CLICK HERE: SPRAGUE PTO Code is WESPE23

Have a GREEN Halloween

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!

Bring Dorothy, Harry Potter, and those Ninja Turtles back to life - you’ll feel good that your closet is cleaner and Mother Nature will thank you for cutting down on waste! Consider donating using the Facebook groups Wellesley Give and Take and/or Buy Nothing Wellesley, MA (must be Wellesley Resident). You can even post an "In Search Of" (ISO) if you are looking for a specific costume. Other options are: RDF Take-It-Or-Leave-It rack, the Schofield Shoppers Corner (open Wed. 8:30-noon) or the Sprague PTO Costume Sale (drop box at 9 Avon Rd) . 

Don't wait to donate!!! Questions? contact michelleofoster@aol.com

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

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