Hello Spraguewell!

Although the weather changes every day (and sometimes, a few times within the day!), the days are getting longer as we inch toward Spring. 🌸 

With that, we have many exciting Spring events planned - and looking for volunteers to make them amazing!

• Spring Auction Planning Kick off Coffee on Tuesday, January 30 at 8:45 am. Details below!
• We need a second Wellesley Wonderful Weekend Parade Co-Chair, joining Kindergarten parent Alejandra Tejada to lead Sprague's participation in this fun annual event. Email us to volunteer - it's a light lift, but guaranteed to bring a lot of joy to our community!
• Next month, we'll bid farewell to our Hunnewell friends, whose last day at Sprague is Friday, February 16. Email us if you are interested in helping to plan a Clap-Out to celebrate their time at Sprague and send them on their way to their beautiful new building!

Best, Rose & Wendy

JOIN US 

Tuesday, January 30th at 8:45am

6 Pleasant Street (The Sower's)

for our Kick Off Spring Auction Planning Meeting

This will be the first Spring Auction Event for many Sprague Families and we are excited to share the many fun low stakes ways to get involved, from picking up a gift card at a local store to helping out the day of the event. 

Join us to learn about the Auction and its impact on our community, catch up with new and old friends, and enjoy coffee and treats!

Sincerely, Your Sprague PTO Auction Chairs, 

Bryanne Tartamella & Sneha Patel

Our yearbook is the culmination of a year's worth of school events... and we need YOUR photos to capture it all!

We are looking specifically for photos from:

• Walk to School
• The 1st Day
• Halloween Parade
• Playground Shots
• 
  

***When submitting photos: Please note the Classroom and Event in the Subject Line of your message.

Submit your Sprague photos to spragueschoolphotos@gmail.com

GRADE: 4TH

EVENT: Discovery Museum

The Discovery Museum of Acton, MA visited the 4th Grade students this week for a hands-on workshop about Sound Waves.  Students actively engaged in exploring the source of sound and created unique sound makers with household materials.  

Ask your 4th grader the following questions about their experience:

• What exactly is sound and how is it created?  (Sound is energy created by vibrations)
• Can you think of a place where there is no sound?  Why isn't there sound there?
• How can you move a ball with a tuning fork without actually touching it?
• Is sound fastest through a solid, liquid or gas?  (The answer is solid)
• Do sound waves look like ocean waves?  How would you describe them?

Our next few PTO Meetings have been set. 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, February 7th

TIME: 8:35 - 9:25am

LOCATION: Sprague Library

As always, you may join by Google Meet.

Add to calendar

JANUARY MEETING NOTES

Earn 20% back for Sprague PTO by dining in, taking out, ordering delivery or pickup, the first Tuesday of every month!

Learn more & RSVP for the following dates:

February 6, 2024

March 5, 2024

April 2, 2024

• Call 774-290-5106 and mention that you are with Sprague PTO before placing your order. This does not include 3rd-party delivery apps.
• Order Online at Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza's website. In the section for order notes, comment or special instructions, mention your group’s name to receive 20% of your meal’s price donated back to Sprague PTO. This does not include 3rd-party delivery apps.
• Visit the location at 219 N Main Street, Natick 01760 and they will take your order from their storefront for take-out. Mention that you are with Sprague PTO before placing your order.

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:

• Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza - February 6th Earn 20% back for Sprague PTO by dining in, taking out, ordering delivery or pickup, the first Tuesday of every month!

• 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!

• 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

Join us on Thursday, February 1 from 9-10:30 for our monthly PAC coffee!  The coffee will be at the home of Christine Mizzi at 16 Suffolk Road. The PAC supports families in town who have children (PAWS through WHS) that are receiving special education services from the district. 

If you are unable to attend this first coffee of the year, following are the dates for the 2023-2024 school year. Please feel free to bring a friend or forward to someone that you think may benefit from meeting others within the PAC community. 

Thursday, March 7, 2024

Thursday, April 4, 2024

Thursday, May 2, 2024

Thursday, June 6, 2024

DON'T FORGET TO REGISTER FOR SPRING WELLESLEY BASEBALL & SOFTBALL!

Baseball Leagues for kids in Pre-K - 9th grade
Softball League for kids in Kindergarten - 8th grade

Visit: http://wellesleyybs.org/

Wellesley Service League was established in 1928 by women residing in Wellesley to provide volunteer services to the community. We engage directly with community members through partnerships with organizations such as The Council on Aging, Food Pantry, Wellesley Historical Society, Friendly Aid, Library, Ellie Fund and more. 

The Wellesley Service League annual membership drive kicks off on February 28, 2024 with a prospective member informational coffee. Applications are due on March 22, 2024. Visit http://www.wellesleyserviceleague.com/ to learn more about the organization and membership. Email reachwsl@gmail.com for more information.

WYFH Spring Program Registration is still OPEN! 

Spring Skills & Scrimmages - $150/player
Grades 1st - 2nd: https://go.teamsnap.com/forms/399772

WYFH Spring League Play - $350/player
Grades 3rd - 8th: https://go.teamsnap.com/forms/399715

For more information, please visit our website:
About Wellesley Field Hockey 

https://www.wellesleyfieldhockey.com/fall-programs2023

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:

1/30, 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.

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 list of organizations that will take furniture, building materials, and much more. Some will even pick up! Thank you for making the effort divert items from the landfill!

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