Hello Spraguewell!

We hope everyone has had a nice weekend! Only 10 more school days till February break (who's counting?). Walk to School day is this Wednesday,  and we hope to see many of you walking, biking, or on scooters, as the weather is going to be nice. Also - our PTO meeting will be held in the Sprague library just after drop-off, please join us!

The staff and PTO are in the midst of planning a send-off for our Hunnewell friends that we’ve had the pleasure of hosting for the past 2 school years. They will be missed, but we are excited for them to move into their new school building. Details to follow regarding celebration.

Best, Rose & Wendy

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.

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JANUARY MEETING NOTES

Can you volunteer for 45 minutes to help with Sprague/Hunnewell Walk, Bike or Roll to School? This monthly event is a great tradition and the kids love collecting their footies! 

Volunteer time 7:45 - 8:30am. Volunteers help with table setup, assisting kids with signing in, and table breakdown. Available dates are below. 

SIGN UP HERE

Questions? Contact Ezra Englebardt at ezra802@gmail.com or Alex Baker at alexander.baker@icloud.com

**Correction from Leigh’s newsletter that went out yesterday. Unfortunately, Red Sox ticket sales ended 1/26. No additional orders can be processed. We apologize for any confusion or disappointment!

Looking for a way to help? In addition to gift card donations from local shops and restaurants, we are still seeking Corporate Sponsors for the Auction. 

Do you work at a generous company looking to expand their customer reach? Do they know someone who does? Please consider reaching out to your company to ask if they would like to support Sprague! 

Contact our Auction Chairs, Bryanne Tartamella (bryanne.tartamella@gmail.com) and Sneha Patel (designsbysneha@gmail.com), with any questions!

Our yearbook is the culmination of a year's worth of school events... and we need YOUR Sprague 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

Earn money for the PTO with classroom Valentines from Minted!

Visit https://www.minted.com/kids-valentines-day-cards and use code FUNDRAISESPRAGUE to save 20% on your orders while earning 15% back for Sprague with every purchase! 

Note: as Minted changes their discount offers throughout the month, they will offer the same discount to you when use our code!

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

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

Join us on Thursday, March 7th 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, April 4, 2024

Thursday, May 2, 2024

Thursday, June 6, 2024

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