Hello Sprague!

Whether you traveled afar or enjoyed the comfort of home during winter break, We hope it was a time of relaxation and connection for you and your loved ones.

As we reunite, let's carry forward the spirit of renewal and togetherness into this new season of learning and growth. Welcome back!

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, March 6th

TIME: 8:35 - 9:25am

LOCATION: Sprague Library

As always, you may join by Google Meet.

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FEBRUARY MEETING NOTES

Do you know about the Wellesley SEPAC, often just called the PAC? The state of Massachusetts requires all public school districts to establish a SEPAC, which stands for Special Education Parent Advisory Council.  The PAC represents all families of children with disabilities from the entire district. 

Run entirely by parents of children who receive special education services, the Wellesley PAC plays an important support role to parents and also advises the district on topics pertaining to children with disabilities. 

If your child has an IEP or 504 please participate by:

• completing this DESE Survey by March 1st to provide feedback to the state on WPS’ special education services
• joining the next PAC meeting on Thursday March 7th 9am - 10:30a (stay as long as works for you) at the home of Christine Mizzi (16 Suffolk Rd)
• check out the resources from the Wellesley PAC and join the Google Group to stay informed and connected 
• Reach out to Sprague PAC rep Nicole Katz or pacwellesley@gmail.com if you would like to learn more

Can you volunteer for 45 minutes to help with Sprague 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

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!

Before February break, Puppet Showplace visited our first graders for a funny and engaging puppet show, "The Pied Piper of Hamelin," which perfectly coincided with the science unit on shadows. The students laughed and asked many questions relating to the story, the puppeteers' storytelling process, shadows and how the puppets and set were made. 

Ask your first grader:

- What problem did the town have? 

- How did the Pied Piper solve the town's big problem? 

- What are the 3 components needed to make a shadow? 

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

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

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

Earlier this month, Wellesley Middle School 8th graders enthusiastically presented their House Unplugged projects where they researched and built prototypes of homes designed to produce net-zero emissions. 

In addition, during Wellesley High School Seminar Day, students will be embarking on a postcard writing campaign to MA legislators about climate action & environmental justice bills.  Many of our students are not old enough to vote so please help their voices get heard by voting locally and beyond for candidates that support your values. 

Election Day is Tuesday, March 5th and polls will be open 7am - 8pm. Early Vote by Mail (VBM) and Absentee Ballot applications are available online NOW until 5:00pm on Tuesday, February 27th.  See the Town Clerk's Website for more information.

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