Hello Spraguewell!

First, the good news - it's a five-day week! Woohoo!

Second, even MORE good news - we've lined up fundraising opps for almost every day of the week to make your holiday season shopping and dining better:

• Sunday-Monday: Learning Express (in Natick Mall, Needham, and Newton) - Mention Sprague PTO. 20% of proceeds!

• Tuesday: Anthony’s Coal-Fired Pizza - Our first “Takeout Tuesday." 20% of proceeds!

• Tuesday: Isabel Harvey - Join our private shopping event on December 5th, 6-8pm. 15% of proceeds!

• Wednesday: The Painting Place - Mention Sprague PTO. 15% of proceeds!

• Thursday: Fiorella’s - Use code Sprague PTO for curbside, dine-in, or takeout orders. 15% of proceeds!

PLUS many more ongoing programs, which are included below as well as on our Fundraising page.

Thank you,

Rose Nolan and Wendy Englebardt

Co-Presidents

Sprague PTO

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

DATE: Friday, December 8th 

TIME: 8:35 - 9:25am

LOCATION: Gazebo by playground. Bundle up!

As always, you may join by Google Meet.

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Greetings Sprague/Hunnewell,

BIG congratulations for our first (of hopefully many!) Fun Run/Walk! What a wonderful community building event- and I entered into the Thanksgiving break with my heart full. Special thanks to Liz Cheron for pulling together so many details (coordinating all the volunteers, problem solving a switch to indoors and adding fun touches to the event). Thank you, as well, to all of the parent volunteers who collected food donations, walked and ran during the event, and transported our donations to Wellesley Food Pantry! It brought a tear to my eye to see adults and kids walking, talking, laughing and running together. So very proud of the 500+ items of food that we donated as a community to the Wellesley Food Pantry. That donation alone helped a great number of people in need. Looking forward to building on all our successes for next year! 

All the best, Ms. Flitsch

As we gear up for the Sprague Spring Auction on Friday, May 17th, we’re looking for volunteers to pick up gift cards to local shops. 

If you are interested in helping while you’re out doing your holiday shopping around town, please email bryanne.tartamella@gmail.com. 

Don't miss out on the opportunity this week to save on holiday shopping, dining plans, and children’s activities while you support Sprague! 

Below you'll find a list a list of participating local stores who have generously offered a portion of sales to benefit Sprague PTO - and many are offering us exclusive discounts or shopping events.

New partners are still being added. More details about this program - including our special codes - are available on our website.

Partners include:

• Anthony’s Coal-Fired Pizza - “Takeout Tuesdays” starts THIS Tuesday, December 5th. 20% of proceeds!

• Boston Ski & Tennis - $2 of every seasonal lease.

• Box Tops for Education - Earn money for Sprague PTO just by grocery shopping! 

• Fiorella’s - Dining event Thursday, December 7th. Use the code Sprague PTO for dine-in or takeout orders. 15% of proceeds!

• Isabel Harvey - Join our private shopping event on Tuesday,December 5th, 6-8pm. 15% of proceeds!

• Learning Express - Mention Sprague PTO from December 3rd-5th for 20% of proceeds!

• Mabel’s Labels - 20% of proceeds!

• Minted - 20% off, 15% of proceeds! Use code FUNDRAISESPRAGUE.

• Robotfun Academy - Mention Sprague PTO to book a class or camp. 5% of proceeds!

• ScrubaDub - 50% of proceeds!

• Shutterfly - Use the link on our Fundraising page for us to receive 8% of proceeds!

• The Painting Place - Mention Sprague PTO on December 6th. 15% of proceeds!

• White Dahlia - 20% off AND 20% of proceeds! Use code FUNDRAISESPRAGUE.

Find all the details and links HERE

If you know of any other companies who would be interested in participating in this program, or contributing to our Spring Auction (save the date for Friday, May 17th), reach out. As always, if you would like to get more involved with Sprague PTO, we’d love your help. Email spraguepto@gmail.com to get started.

GRADE: Kindergarten

EVENT:  The kindergarteners were delighted by the puppet show Word Play, presented by the PuppetShow Theater last Wednesday. 

Word Play" uses clowning and puppetry to take audiences on an adventure through the alphabet. Words come to life in the hands of two skilled performers, who clown around with sounds and letters to create dozens of interactive characters and imaginative scenes. Audiences can make friends with vowels, teach tricks to a “C-A-T” and “D-O-G,” and visit a whole ZOO full of surprises. It’s the perfect blend of education and entertainment—a play on words, literally! 

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.

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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

New York, London, Chicago, Berlin, Tokyo, and Boston… Ever imagined yourself running THE Boston Marathon? Are you interested in raising funds to support the Friends of Wellesley METCO, Inc? We’re looking for a dedicated supporter to train and lace up their sneaks and tackle 26.2 miles on the historic course, while progressing the educational experience of over 150 METCO students in Wellesley Public Schools. That person could be YOU! 

If you’re interested in receiving an application or have questions, please contact Erica MacInnes, Boston Marathon runner and Friends of Wellesley Metco Inc. Board Member at emacinnes14@gmail.com or 617-784-9428.

YOU can make a difference by running for FWMI. The Friends of Wellesley METCO, Inc is an independent charitable ordination program dedicated to helping Wellesley's METCO students make the most of the education opportunities and enriching experiences provided by the METCO program. See FWMI link below to learn more. THANK YOU.

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: Alejandra Tejada & Open Position

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