Hello Spraguewell, 

What a weekend - from 80 and sunny to 50 and rain... you never know what New England weather will serve! 

We are very excited to see you at this week's events: our Halloween Parade on Tuesday, as well as Walk/Ride/Roll-to-School and the November PTO Meeting, both on Friday. Topics will include our annual budget review and plans for Sprague's first-ever Thanksgiving Fun Run (details will be shared SOON). As a reminder, PTO meetings are open to ALL parents and caregivers of the Spraguewell community. 

Best, 

Rose & Wendy

Every parent and caregiver is encouraged to join us at our next PTO meeting. 

DATE: Friday, November 3rd 

TIME: 8:35 - 9:25am

Sprague Gazebo (by playground) or join by Google Meet.

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October Meeting Notes

Thank you so much to those who volunteered for the Garden Clean up on Sunday, October 22nd.  Our garden looks so clean and ready to winter! Special thanks to:

Josh, Oliver, and The Englebardt Family

Kenneth and The Cong Family

Ryker and The Zi Family

Kobe and The Chiu Family

Ray, Sihan, and The Chen Family

Lucas and The Newman Family

Marilyn and The Baker Family

Ceren Bayulgen

Diana Anderson

- Tomoe Harrison, Rose Nolan and Margaret Flitsch

   Garden Committee

Thanks to the 5th Grade Team, Spraguewell collected SO much in a short period of time, that Cradles to Crayons has already picked up a first round of donations!

You may continue to 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.

Exciting news! Our School Store is now open every Thursday from 8:15 to 8:30 AM, offering a delightful array of items at just 25 cents each. There's a simple joy awaiting every visitor!

Here's a glimpse of what’s in store:

• Origami Creations: Handcrafted wonders by our students.
• Marbleized Envelopes: Send your messages in a swirl of elegance.
• Sprague News: Get the scoop on the latest buzz around our school.
• Pencils & Erasers: Your tools for creating and correcting.
• Stickers for Young Kids: Little embellishments for big smiles.
• Handmade Bookmarks: Mark your pages with a touch of artistry.

Every penny spent at the School Store will be directed towards donations, amplifying the impact of your 25-cent treasures. Visit with your child(ren), celebrate the value in little things, and contribute to a larger cause!

The store is located inside the building, in front of the Office. We are looking forward to seeing you there!

Warmest regards,

5MH Class

Scam Alert - Before you click, check twice!

Some Hardy parents/caregivers recently received an email purporting to be from the Hardy PTO requesting donations, signed with the name of one of the Hardy PTO Co-Presidents. The email was sent from a gmail account with the address "pto.president.school1@gmail.com".

What do we need from you?

Be on the lookout for similar scams that may be targeting Sprague families. 

If you receive a suspicious emails from an address pretending to be Sprague PTO:

1. Take a screenshot of the email. 
2. Report or block the email in your account. 
3. Send the screenshot (NOT the original email) to spraguepto@gmail.com. 

Thank you for your help in protecting the community from scammers!

The 4th Grade Social has been scheduled for November 3rd at the Spivaks. 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.

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.

We were excited to welcome Natural Resource Commission's very own Lisa Moore, who is a Wellesley resident and parent of former-Sprague students for TWO events last week. 

As your FIRST GRADER about their very first "field trip" - a nature walk with Lisa Moore around the Sprague campus. She showed the many ways Sprague is a great habitat for many animals - from bunnies to deer to many species of birds - and how both animals and plants adapt to changes in weather and prepare for winter. The students saw examples of different kinds of seeds and how they are spread (fur, wind or...poop!)

Ask your SECOND GRADER about their special visit from Leland Faulkner, member of the Bad River Band of Chippewa tribe Mr. Faulkner gave a highly engaging performance sharing Native American heritage, mythology and fables. 

Ask your child:

• What is the story of how the Dream Catcher was created and why? 
• How do you say “greetings” in Ojibwe? (Answer—Boozhoo)
• How is North America referred to by many Indigenous people? (Answer- Turtle Island*) 

*The name comes from several Indigenous oral histories with different variations, however a common version tells the story of a turtle that holds the world on its back.

Ask your FOURTH GRADER about their nature walk with Lisa Moore around the Sprague campus! Topics of discussion included our Earth's changing surface, weather, erosion and deposition.

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

PAC is a group of parents who foster a community in Wellesley for children with an array of special needs and their caregivers, and who help advise the WPS District on children with disabilities. Email pacwellesley@gmail.com to join Wellesley PAC's email list or learn more. 

Coffee & Conversation
Meet other parents in the community who can answer questions and offer support when it comes to navigating the complicated and sometimes isolating world of IEPs and 504s! 

• Coffees are hosted at the home of Christine Mizzi at 16 Suffolk Road from 9-10:30am. Feel free to bring a friend. No RSVP is necessary. 
• The next coffee is Thursday, November 2, 2023.
•  A full calendar of meetings is available on the PAC website.

Thanks to local sponsorship, we are pleased to now offer FREE registration for girls to rock our Fenway Flag Jamboree Saturday, November 25th at Fenway Park!  

Limited space remains so if your family is local and hasn’t registered we hope you RSVP soon to experience what will truly be a special event.  For our many GirlPower Sunday night families registered, we encourage you to invite your friends to join us to Rock Fenway Flag!!  Beginners are more than welcome!

Join here TODAY: https://communityinvestors.net/fenway-flag-1

We have openings for girls in all age groups and boys grades 6-8. There's limited space for boys grades K-2 and 3-5. 

Don't want to play but still want to be part of the action? Purchase your spectator tickets here: 

PlayRox Flag Football at Fenway Spectator Ticket Link

Beyond the opportunity to play on the historic Fenway field, local student musicians and bands will super charge our musically energized inclusive experiences creating lifetime memories!!  

Connections & Questions are always welcomed!

Let's Go! 

Joe Roberts, Community Investors

joe@communityinvestors.net

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Wellesley Hills Junior Women's Club (WHJWC) is pleased to present the 45th annual Marketplace on Saturday, November 18th from 9:00am - 4:00pm at Wellesley High School.

Marketplace is an annual retail favorite for those seeking unique holiday gifts for family and friends. Shoppers have access to over 200 vendors and artisans from New England and afar. Available wares include gourmet foods, handmade jewelry, artwork, crafts, and clothing. Proceeds from Marketplace are used to provide impactful scholarships and grants to support those in need in our community. Find us on social media to learn more and receive updates!

TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE NOW! PURCHASE TICKETS NOW OR AT THE EVENT (at an increased price). 

Please follow us on Instagram and Facebook to receive updates regarding Marketplace.

If you have any questions regarding Marketplace, please contact us at marketplace@whjwc.org.

Excellent opportunity for individuals concerned about the safety of children. The Town of Wellesley Police Department is currently looking to hire School Crossing Guards.  

• Seeking dependable individuals to assure the safety of school children crossing the streets as they go to and from school. Interested individuals need not be Wellesley residents.  
• The morning shift is 7:55-8:25 a.m., afternoon shift is generally 3:05-3:35 p.m. On Wednesdays, afternoon shift is 12:05-12:35 p.m. 
• Salary is $18.39/hour, plus a $7.50 stipend for each shift.  
• Fresh air and smiling children's faces are included. 
• Send a resume in word or PDF form to jobs@wellesleyma.gov or submit a Town of Wellesley Employment Application to the Human Resources Department, Town Hall, 525 Washington Street, Wellesley, MA 02482. AA/EOE.

Say "NO" to single use water bottles at school events!

Did you know?

• Each day, people in the U.S. throw away more than 60 million plastic water bottles of which only 12 percent are recycled meaning most end up in landfills or as litter.

• It takes up to 1,000 years for every single bottle of water to decompose leaking harmful chemicals into our environment causing a variety of health issues.

• The production of bottled water uses 17 million barrels of oil a year. 

• Single-use water bottles have been banned at MA State Agencies.

Want to help?  Collaborate with your PTO and Wellesley Green Schools on how to make school events plastic bottle free!!

Co-Presidents: Rose Nolan & Wendy Englebardt

Vice President: Ezra Englebardt

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