Hello Spraguewell!

Looks like a chilly week ahead of us - don't forget to pack extra warm, labeled clothes for your kiddos to make sure they don't miss outdoor recess time. We all know how kids like to shed hats, coats, and gloves... "It's NOT cold!" Yeah, sure.Mabel's Labels will help ensure their clothing gets returned to them. Abandoned items are regularly donated.

Our next PTO meeting is Wednesday, January 17th in the library. ALL parents and caregivers are encouraged to attend. As always, Google Meet is available to anyone who can't join in person. Learn more or add to your Google Calendar.

Our Scrubadub fundraiserends on January 18th - purchase an Express Wash for $10 and 50% of the proceeds will benefit the PTO. There is no expiration date to use the coupons. 

Looking WAY out - Red Sox Night is Saturday, June 1st at 4:10 pm vs the Detroit Tigers. Check your kid's take-home folders for the order form, or purchase tickets on our website by January 26th. 

Best, Rose & Wendy

Our next few PTO Meetings have been set for the winter. Visit PTO Meetings for the full schedule. Want to work on an upcoming project? Let us know!

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

DATE: Wednesday, January 17

TIME: 8:35 - 9:25am

LOCATION: Sprague Library

As always, you may join by Google Meet.

Add to calendar

DECEMBER MEETING NOTES

Join Us for the annual Sprague Family Red Sox Night

Saturday, June 1st

Tickets are available now - Deadline to Order is January 26th!

Families may purchase tickets by check using the form arriving home in your student's backpack on Tuesday or online HERE. 

Financial assistance is available to cover the ticket cost for a student and chaperone. Please contact Karalyn Kickham at kickhamk@wellesleyps.org for confidential support.

Save the Date! The Sprague Spring Auction will be held at the Charles River Country Club on May 17, 2024. 

We are planning a super fun social event for our community while also raising much-needed funds for the PTO. We can't do this on our own and would love some helpers! There are many ways to lend a hand and get involved:

• Request Donations from local businesses (we need many people for this)

• Donate Goods/Services: Do you have season tickets to a local sports team? A vacation house that you would be willing to offer? If you don't, do you know someone who does? We could use it! 

• Grade Level Parents to coordinate baskets to be raffled

• Coordinate Sign up Parties (think Ping Pong Party, Bingo Night but if you have a better idea, we are all ears!)

• Designer - Can you help us design the invitation? Can you help us with the signage for the event?

• Run the games at the event (in shifts, we want you to still have a great night!)

• Day of Set Up

• Day of Cleanup (TBD)
  
  

Email with any questions, or to volunteer. 

Thank you,

Bryanne Tartamella (Mom to Josie-3JL and Jack-6th @ WMS)

bryanne.tartamella@gmail.com &

Sneha Patel (Mom to Leela-3KF and Ilina-6th @ WMS)

designsbysneha@gmail.com

January 16: JFK Library Visit, Fifth Grade (Sprague cohort)

January 23: JFK Library Visit, Fifth Grade (Hunnewell cohort)

January 25th: Sound Waves, Fourth Grade

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

There are many opportunities to support Sprague while you shop! 

Below you'll find 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:

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

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

• 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!

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

Find all the details and links HERE

ORDER SPRAGUE GEAR 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

Wellesley Green Schools is a collaborative group of caregivers, students and staff working together to reduce Wellesley schools' ecological footprint and to inspire students to create a healthy sustainable world. 

Please join us Thursday January 25th @7:30pm via Zoom.  Come share what is important to you and your school community!

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/2512735419?pwd=THVjS3I1RkJhNVNPb09EZzVkc0hzUT09&

Upcoming Meetings:

Save the date:   3/21 & 5/16

Have the holidays left you bursting at the seams with more "stuff' than you need?  With the RDF Take It Or Leave It closed for the season, it can be hard to find a home for items you no longer need but are too good to send a landfill.  Consider posting items on Wellesley Facebook sites Buy Nothing Wellesley and Wellesley Give & Take or Greater Boston Suburbs Give & Take which encompasses nearby suburbs.  The State of MA also has a https://www.mass.gov/lists/donation-reuse list of organizations that will take furniture, building materials, and much more and some will even pick up! Thank you for making the effort divert items from the landfill!

Is your child interested in learning more about Girl Scouts?  As the preeminent leadership development organization for girls, Girl Scouts helps build girls of Courage, Confidence, and Character who make the world a better place.

Kindergartners, First Graders, and their families are invited to attend any of the upcoming informational "Try Girl Scouts" events in Wellesley:

1/16, 5pm at Bates - Robot Building Party

1/18, 4pm at Fiske - Robot Building Party

1/30, 5pm at Bates - Trolls Party

2/1, 4pm at Fiske - Trolls Party

(Children from all schools in Wellesley are invited to attend these events.)

Please RSVP here: https://www.gsema.org/en/get-involved/event-rsvp-region-3.html

Girl Scouts is a volunteer-led organization where adults volunteer their time to create a cooperative learning experience for girls with hands-on, girl-led activities.  We are currently forming new Troops in Wellesley and are looking for a few adult volunteers.  Check out our Ways to Volunteer page for more information.

KidStrong Natick is a milestone accelerator and work on brain, physical and character development. 

Don't miss their upcoming events:

Family Fitness Night (Boston Marathon Fundraiser)
Friday, January 26th

6:00-7:30pm

KidStrong Natick

**All proceeds go directly to Boston Children's Hospital

Open House

Friday, January 19th

5:00-6:00pm

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