Hello Spraguewell!

What a beautiful weather weekend, hoping everyone had time to get outside to enjoy! 

This week is going to be bittersweet as we bid Hunnewell goodbye as they leave for their new school. We are hoping you can join in a all school assembly for them on Wednesday at 11:15 in the gym.

Happy Valentines Day!

Best, Rose & Wendy

The Hunnewell Community would like to take a moment to express our sincere gratitude for hosting our students over the past school year and a half. The Sprague staff, teachers, students, and parents have welcomed us with such kindness and our students have flourished in this home away from home. At Sprague our kids have enjoyed learning and participating in your school traditions such as Fall Fest, the book fair, hat day, Walk to school days (with footies!),  and much more.

We appreciate the community coming together as One Wellesley to support us!

Thank you so much!

Sincerely,

Hunnewell Students, Parents, Teachers & Staff

Did you know Shopper’s Corner is a unique resale shop located right in the basement of Schofield Elementary School?  The shop sells new and gently used clothing and accessories from infant through adult. 

Not only do they promote sustainability, their prices are rock bottom: items start at $1 and most are less than $5!  

The store is open during the school year every Wednesday that school is in session from 8:30am to 12:15pm and the first Saturday of most months from 9am to 11am. 

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. 

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) & 

Sneha Patel (designsbysneha@gmail.com), with any questions!

GRADE: 1st

WHEN: Friday, February 16th

WHAT: Puppet Showplace, who will be performing "The Pied Piper of Hamelin."

The town of Hamelin has a rat problem, and there's only one person who can help! CactusHead Puppets brings the story of the Pied Piper to life in this kid-friendly comedic adaptation of the traditional folktale. Not only does the town find a musical solution to pest control, but the kids of Hamelin make a new friend and teach the grownups a lesson about generosity. This production features multiple puppetry styles, a silly hat contest, and plenty of dancing rats!

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, March 6th

TIME: 8:35 - 9:25am

LOCATION: Sprague Library

As always, you may join by Google Meet.

Add to calendar

FEBRUARY MEETING NOTES

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

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.

Our next Walk, Ride & Roll to school is March 7th

SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER HERE

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

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 - March 5th 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

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:

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.

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

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

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/

The League of Women Voters of Wellesley (LWVW) will be hosting their annual Meet the Candidates Night  Thursday, February 15, 2024 - 6:30-9pm at the Wakelin Room at Wellesley Free Library at 530 Washington Street.  This event is a great chance for voters to learn about candidates for town-wide office and hear their positions on issues of importance to the town.

The League is a nonpartisan political organization which does not support or oppose candidates.  In sponsoring an unbiased candidate event, the League’s goal is to help voters make informed choices as they cast their votes in the Annual Town Election on Tuesday, March 5, 2024.  

The event will also be live-streamed and broadcast live on Comcast 9 /Verizon 39 and will be recorded for later on-demand viewing on Wellesley Media.  

Click here for the program for our MEET THE CANDIDATES NIGHT with the town-wide candidates who will be attending. The full list of the 2024 town-wide candidates and Town Meeting Members can be found here.  For more information about these candidates, please visit our Vote411.org platform after February 15, 2024.

For more information on this upcoming election, please visit Local Election Information | Wellesley, MA

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