Letter from the Co-Presidents Hello Sprague! It's said that March comes in like a lion and out like a lamb... here's hoping that all the March rain brings some lovely April flowers?! On the upside, mild temps means it's easier to be outdoors, and the WGS Green Tip of the Month, shared below, reminds us of all the amazing benefits of outdoor adventures. Don't miss it.
There's plenty of other activity this week to keep us all busy — a Fiorella's Fundraiser on Monday, a Spring Auction Meeting Tuesday, and a PTO Meeting on Friday. Phew!
And don't forget about the Sprague Ice Skating Party later this month — be sure to register your skaters soon. $10 covers an hour of skating AND rental ice skates! We hope to see everyone there; it's sure to be a "wicked fun" time!
Best, Rose & Wendy |
PTO MEETING Visit PTO Meetings for the full schedule. Want to work on an upcoming project? Let us know!
DATE: Friday, March 15th TIME: 8:35 - 9:25am LOCATION: Sprague Library
Please join us! Agenda includes: Spring Auction Redistricted Family Outreach Wellesley Wonderful Weekend Parade Sprague 100th Anniversary Planning Field Day
As always, you may join by Google Meet. Add to calendar FEBRUARY MEETING NOTES |
SPRAGE SCHOOL FAMILY ICE SKATING EVENT Please join us March 23rd for a fun-filled hour of skating! $10 ticket per skater, rental ice skates are included; however, the $10 ticket applies even if you're bringing your own skates. Helmets and gloves are recommended. This is not a drop-off event. All beginner-level skaters must be accompanied by an adult.
Purchase $10 tickets HERE*
We would love some parent volunteers to join us on the ice, if you're interested, please add yourself to our Sign Up Genius.
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5TH GRADE DJ DANCE PARTY! March 21st at 7:00pm -8:30pm Sprague School Cafeteria
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YEARBOOK PHOTO SUBMISSION DEADLINE - MARCH 25th 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.
Thank you to the 5th grade families who have completed their 5th grade student pages and sent in their baby pictures! If you need help completing your page please see your class rep as soon as possible! Thanks
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Our next Auction Meeting for ALL interested to attend, will be held Tuesday, March 12th @ 8:45 a.m. in Sprague Cafeteria. Many hands make light work and there are plenty of low-stakes way to contribute. Come learn how you can help in any capacity.
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!
Questions? Contact our Auction Chairs: Bryanne Tartamella (bryanne.tartamella@gmail.com) & Sneha Patel (designsbysneha@gmail.com) |
Our Creative Arts & Sciences team has been hard at work, organizing events for each grade that align with CAS curriculum. In addition to the brief update in the Pulse, updates with more pictures will be posted to our website each week. View CAS Updates
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RECENT EVENTS
WHAT: Bash the Trash GRADE: All School Event On Wednesday, March 6th Bash the Trash, an environmental education and musical performance group, visited Sprague, doing assemblies for K-2 and 3-5 separately. The performers - Jessica, JJ and Trevor - captivated the students' attention with ease as they weaved musical and scientific terms throughout their performance. The students hypothesized what noise different materials would make as the artists performed. The performers played instruments made out of all sorts of found, recycled materials and engaged the students in call and response, collaborating on a musical piece together at the end!
Ask your student: - What are the three "r's" they discussed and how are they important?
- How can we reduce? How can we reuse?
- What are some examples of materials that the performers used for their instruments?
- What materials could you use to make a guitar at home?
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WHAT: Potato Hill Poetry GRADE: 2nd Grade This past Friday, the 2nd Graders enjoyed a visit and poetry workshop with Andrew Green of Potato Hill Poetry. In addition to reading poems and writing their own poems, the students learned Andrew’s favorite habit for keeping track of ideas; he always carries a pocket sized notebook because he never knows when an idea will inspire him. Andrew also told us “ Poetry belongs to us all” and encouraged the students to write about anything and everything in their lives.
Nature, food, sports and people are all great jumping off points for poetry writing. The important part is to pay attention, observe and then describe.
Ask your second grader about some poetry writing prompts. For example: - What matters to you?
- Also using the 5 W’s: Who, What, When, Where, and Why can be helpful to structure your poem.
- Another way to help structure poems is by using the 5 senses ( taste, touch, smell, sight and sound) as prompts.
For more information on Potato Hill Poetry as well as info about their Summer Writing program visit: https://www.potatohill.com/ |
WALK, RIDE & ROLL TO SCHOOL Can you volunteer for 45 minutes to help with Sprague Walk, Ride 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 April 2nd SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER HERE
Questions? Contact Ezra Englebardt at ezra802@gmail.com or Alex Baker at alexander.baker@icloud.com |
EASTER BUNNY BRUNCH AT THE COTTAGE WELLESLEY Enjoy the "Easter Bunny Brunch" where the kids and their parents get to interact with the Easter Bunny, take pictures and have brunch. There are two slots for reservations. One at 8:45am for an hour and one at 10:30am for also an hour. Both will be buffet style, fruits, pancakes, french toast, bacon, sausage etc... The price is $35 for adults and $15 for kids. 10% of proceeds will be donated to Sprague! |
MABEL'S LABELS SALE Until March 24th, best-selling labels (and limited-edition label packs!) are up to 50% off! This is the best time of the year to stock up on labels at a big discount, and the Sprague PTO will receive a 20% commission! |
SPRAGUE SPIRITWEAR SALE We are very excited to host our first-ever clearance sale on Spiritwear items stored in the PTO storeroom. ORDER HERE We have limited inventory with a first-come, first-served policy.
Please wait for the confirmation of your order before paying the Spirit wear through Venmo or PayPal (you will receive instructions via email).
If you don't find the item you want available in the form, it's sold out! Remember, you can order many more amazing Spiritwear items in our online store, 1st Place Spiritwear.
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CAN'T FIND WHAT YOU NEED IN THE SALE? ORDER SPRAGUE GEAR FROM 1ST PLACE SPIRITWEAR |
SPRAGUE SCHOOL FAMILY DIRECTORY Click HERE to access our Family Directory. |
PTO ALL HANDS ON DECK VOLUNTEEER LIST 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 |
SPECIAL EDUCATION PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS COFFEE 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, 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 Special Education PAC community.
Thursday, April 4, 2024 Thursday, May 2, 2024 Thursday, June 6, 2024 |
AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE Sponsored by Wellesley Educators Association and Wellesley Fitness and Health Department
WHERE: Sprague Elementary School 401 School Street Wellesley, MA 02482
WHEN: Wednesday, March 20th 12pm-6pm Click HERE to schedule an appointment |
5TH TO 6TH GRADE PARENT ORIENTATION NIGHT 3/26 5th Grade Parents/Guardians: Please join us on Tuesday, 3/26 from 6:30-8:00pm in the WMS auditorium for a parent orientation evening. Dr. Ito and selected department heads will introduce you to WMS and share important information. The WMS PTO will be selling Raiders hoodies and shorts from 6:15-6:30pm at the entrance on Donizetti Street (right by the auditorium). If you are unable to attend, the presentation will be recorded. We hope to see you there! Kate Mahoney Department Head of School Counseling, WMS |
WELLESLEY HIGH SCHOOL ROBOTICS TEAM EVENT The WPS community is cordially invited to watch the Wellesley High School Robotics Team compete in the First Robotics Competition (FRC)Team Ultraviolet #8567 on March 23rd and 24th. This competition is the culmination of months of work put into building their robot, and it is an exciting event for all ages, especially kids who are interested in STEM. It’s a preview of the enormous fun they can expect with high school’s STEM programs.
NE District Greater Boston Event 2024 When: Saturday, March 23rd & Sunday, March 24th Where:Revere High School, 101 School St, Revere, MA Details: There are 38 teams competing at this event. It's free and open to the public to watch. The qualification matches will start at 11am and run all through the day till 7pm on Saturday March 23rd. On Sunday March 24th, there will be additional qualification matches in the morning (10am-12pm), and playoffs and award ceremonies in the afternoon(1pm-4pm).
FIRST Robotics Competition is the ultimate sport for the mind. Under strict rules and limited time and resources, teams of high school students are challenged to build industrial-size robots to play a difficult field game in alliance with other teams, while also fundraising to meet their goals, designing a team “brand,” and advancing respect and appreciation for STEM within the local community. |
WELLESLEY A BETTER CHANCE IS SEEKING VOLUNTEERS For more than 50 years, Wellesley ABC has provided academically talented and promising young women of color A Better Chance of educational preparedness through enrollment at Wellesley High School. ABC scholars live in a family-style home with tutoring, meals, medical and social/emotional support. The program cannot function without an army of volunteers; we need your help! Volunteer roles range in time commitment and involvement; there is something for everyone. We are currently seeking both board and non-board positions, including a treasurer, drivers, and more. Please email office@wellesleyabc.orgfor more information about how to get involved with this great and fun organization!
“I’m grateful for what my Wellesley A Better Chance experience offered me… a chance to grow, to learn, and to become the person I am today.” – a 1988 Wellesley ABC alumna |
WGS GREEN TIP OF THE MONTH What if there was one thing you could do for your kids that would reduce stress and fatigue, promote creativity, teach responsibility and increase focus? And what if that one thing was right outside your front door? With Spring approaching, it's time to get outdoors!!! Time spent in nature is good for our kids! Check out this article: Why Kids Need to Spend Time in Nature - Child Mind Institute. With electronics seemingly taking control of our kids' free time, mental health experts remind us of the importance and value of staying in touch with nature; our kids' health and happiness may depend on it! |
TOWN OF WELLESLEY CLIMATE ACTION COMMITTEE EVENT Furnace ready for replacement? AC not cooling like it used to? Want to increase your property value?
Join us for a: Zoom Webinar Air Source Heat Pumps = Cost Savings, Cleaner Air, Heating & AC in One!
THURSDAY MARCH 21 at 7:00 p.m. Register at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYlf-qqqzopHtEjIRqAbsTrJS92ZuXOT7bC#/registration
Learn: How to earn up to $10,000 in rebates, tax credits, and 0% financing How heat pumps provide heating & cooling in one! Steps to get started How a free Wellesley Energy Coach can help From experiences of local residents
Read more.
Co-sponsored by the Town of Wellesley Climate Action Committee, Municipal Light Plant, Health Department, and by Sustainable Wellesley. |
SHOPPERS CORNER AT SCHOFIELD 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. |
THE SPRAGUE 2023-24 PTO BOARD |
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 |
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