Hi everyone, 

This is a bittersweet note to write today... on one hand, we could really use a rest this summer (see list below), but on the other hand, we've had a blast this year! 

With that, we'd like to take a moment to thank our incredible PTO Board, which has done a tremendous job in every regard. We are lucky that most of these volunteers will be continuing their commitment next fall, and will really miss those volunteers leaving us for Hunnewell or middle school!

We are so proud of this team that produced:

• 30 CAS events
• support and funding for our CARES program
• impeccable and timely meeting notes
• weekly Pulse updates (and a few thrown in between each!)
• a well-oiled treasury process that cuts reimbursement checks faster than you can believe
• Fall Fest, Ice Skating Party, Aloha Dance Party, popsicle parties
• the most fun and informative social media presence (Sprague School PTO, hint, hint)
• the popular and very profitable Book Fair
• highly-attended and well-promoted Walk-to-Schools
• Spiritwear for all (including free swag for incoming Kindergarten and transferring Upham students)
• an absolutely LIT and highly profitable Spring Auction
• a winning float for Wellesley Wonderful Weekend
• a beautifully-run METCO program
• a soon-to-be revealed Yearbook
• hundreds of dollars in profit through our Fundraising programs
• representation at SEPAC (Special Education Parent Advisory Council)
• welcome events for incoming Kindergarten and Upham families 
• a fruitful, veggie-filled, flowery Garden
• a Green Schools program
• an incredible Night at Fenway Park
• leadership for Wellesley's Wait Until 8th program
• gorgeous and informative signs to promote all of these programs (thanks to a certain "Sign Fairy")
• Field Day, A-Cat-Emy Awards, and other school event support
• 100th Anniversary Celebration activities (more to come this Fall)

The list is long, and yet we've likely missed a few other accomplishments! 

Please join us in thanking our Board (their names are at the bottom of this and every Pulse), CAS representatives, Room Parents, and thank yourself for volunteering your own time and money to the Sprague PTO. 

Our hearts are filled with gratitude for this special community, and we look forward to serving as your Co-Presidents again in the fall. 

Best, 

Rose & Wendy

If you're feeling some FOMO, never fear! There's always next year — email us at presidents@spragueschoolpto.com to learn how to get involved! 

SPRAGUE YEARBOOK

A HUGE thank you to our Yearbook Committee, Julie Covino Vogel, Hadley Stephens and Ambika Hoguet who are responsible for the creation of the 2023-24 Sprague Yearbook. It is a massive undertaking and they've done and incredible work, we are truly grateful!

SPRAGUE SUMMER GARDEN SIGN UP

Now the vegetable seedlings are in the ground, they need your help to continue growing throughout summer. Care is straightforward, so consider signing up for one week or more to experience how vegetables grow with your family. Details and the signup here. Questions? Email greenteam@spragueschoolpto.com.

WPS GIFT GUIDELINES FOR STAFF

As we come to the end of the year, you may be thinking about teacher and staff gift. We've outlined best practices on our site, or you can review the District's policies on gifts for Staff. 

2024-2025 CURRENT BOARD OPENINGS

We promise, it really doesn't take a lot of time each month to hold a Board Seat. Information about all Board Seats is available on our website.

NEW SPRAGUE PTO EMAIL ADDRESSES

Sprague PTO has upgraded our emails! From now on, watch for communications coming from addresses ending in @spragueschoolpto.com; however, it may take some time for the migration to be complete. We appreciate your patience.

A perfect day for a baseball game! Thank you to Jill and John Wells for coordinating this fun yearly event! You can find more photos of the day HERE.

Thank you to our Social Committee for organizing such a fun end of year event! Special thanks to all of our parent volunteers who helped to create a great night for the kids!

The Hunnewell PTO would like to extend a very warm welcome to those families joining the Hunnewell community this fall. For those that would like to start learning more about Hunnewell now, we’d love to get connected! Complete this Google Form to share some information & we’ll reach out to guide you on accessing PTO communications and invitations to PTO activities.

Additionally, as we're filling PTO positions for the upcoming school year, we encourage parents from our redistricted schools to consider taking on roles. Explore our PTO and volunteer opportunities on our website at www.hunnewellschool.org and feel free to express your interest in the Google Form. For any inquiries, please email our co-presidents, Heather Conway and Lillian Lau, at info@hunnewellpto.org.

ORDER SPRAGUE GEAR FROM 1ST PLACE SPIRITWEAR

We're excited to announce this year's WMS summer reading program! 

Students entering 6th grade at WMS are required to read two books over the summer. One of the books should be from the list of required options for their grade level, and the other can be any book of their choice. This year's required options are made up of fun and upbeat stories from diverse voices we hope your students will enjoy. To see the list CLICK HERE.

More info about the WMS summer reading program and additional recommendations are available HERE. 

Wellesley Free Library and Wellesley Books also have the lists on hand, and there are printed copies in the WMS Main Office.

Thank Teachers for a Great Year with a WEF Red Apple!

Give a Memorable and Impactful Gift

Show your gratitude to teachers and staff for a great school year by gifting them a cherished WEF Red Apple.  A Red Apple is a wonderful way to thank educators who have made a positive impact in your child's life, while also supporting new and innovative educational programs for our students from pre-k through 12th grade. CLICK HEREto donate a Red Apple today!

Click HERE to access our Family Directory.

Instagram @sprague_pto

Share your photos with our Social Media Chair, Nicole Katz (nicolestacykatz@gmail.com)!

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

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