Hello Spraguewell, 

Happy November! Just a few weeks remain before Thanksgiving break, but we still have plenty of time for some community fun:

• Save the date of Wednesday, November 22 for Spraguewell Fun Run & Walk - more details will be shared soon.
• If you haven't already registered for the Wellesley Turkey Trot, be sure to join the Spraguewell team! 

And for a NOT fun, but hopefully useful update... 

Is your kid missing a favorite sweatshirt or coat? Check out the Lost & Found area in the front hall! Please note that any unlabeled items left behind after November 15 will be donated to Cradles to Crayons. 

Want a sneak peek of what's there? See photo below. Thank you to our Laundry Fairies for restoring this clothing to its full potential!

Best, 

Rose & Wendy

Save the date for our first-annual Fun Run & Walk! 

Students and staff will be assigned a 30-minute block to complete a run or walk around a course on the turf.

Students and staff will be asked to donate a non-perishable item to be donated to a local organization.

Details will be shared soon. 

Want to help? Email Liz Cheron.

We hope you will join the Spraguewell Team for the 2023 Wellesley Turkey Trot. The deadline for race shirts is quickly approaching, so register now to make sure you receive a shirt. There are participant caps for both the 5k and the kids' fun run. 

Last year, the Sprague PTO received a $200 prize for having the Largest School Team - and we want a repeat win, so sign up today!

Some Sprague parents/caregivers recently received an email purporting to be from the Sprague PTO requesting donations, signed with the name of one of the Sprague PTO Co-Presidents, Wendy Englebardt (see screenshot below). 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 email from an address pretending to be Sprague PTO, report or block the email in your account. No further action is required, but to be safe, do NOT forward the email to anyone else, including Sprague PTO.

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

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.

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.

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

DATE: Friday, December 8th 

NEW TIME: 8:35 - 9:25am

NEW LOCATION: Due to expected cold temps, we will be moving our meeting indoors. A location will be confirmed soon. As always, you may join by Google Meet.

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November Meeting Notes

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

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.

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, December 7th, 2023.
•  A full calendar of meetings is available on the PAC website.

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

Parent 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

Sprague Night at Fenway Coordinator: John Wells