Dear Colleagues,
I hope you each had a productive week. On Wednesday, our elementary staff and students all donned “One Wellesley” shirts to highlight the unique collaboration among the seven elementary schools that has allowed our building projects to proceed this year. A special shout-out to staff member Jackie Hoglund for her shirt design as well as the parent volunteers who helped with the shirt distribution last week.
I also want to share that I have received incredibly positive feedback from parents after the many back-to-school nights that have occurred over the past few weeks. (Thank you to Dr. Ito and the WMS team for your work last night!) I believe parents are relishing these in-person events and responding to the energy and caring so evident in our buildings. Thanks to everyone for creating such strong impressions this year.
Finally, this will be a busy weekend for our community. Tomorrow, the A Better Chance (ABC) program will be hosting two events honoring the 50 years of the program in WPS. Our varsity football team will be home vs. Newton North on Saturday at 3pm. (If you’ve never been to the high school track and field, it’s a beautiful venue, especially on a fall day!) On Sunday, our Girls and Boys varsity soccer teams will be matched against Natick at Gillette Stadium. Finally, the Jimmy Fund walk will begin on Sunday morning from WHS.
However you spend your time, I hope you each have a relaxing weekend.
–David
Calendar
10/05/22 – Yom Kippur – No School
10/10/22 – Indigenous Peoples Day – No School
Reminders Regarding Salary Lane Change Process
Letters of Intent to Change Lanes are due annually by November 1 for the following school year. The letter/email should include your present lane, intended lane and year in which you plan to make the change. Please email or send your letter of intent to Jackie Meyer meyerj@wellesleyps.org. To change lanes in SY23-24, your letter must be submitted no later than November 1, 2022. Please note that your letter of intent does not carry over from year to year.
Also: For professional staff slated for a lane change this school year (SY22-23): All transcripts and other proof of completion must be submitted by November 1, 2022.
Human Relations Services
The Human Relation Services (HRS) can help. Wellesley Public Schools has contracted with HRS to provide up to ten free counseling visits for you and/or your family members. This program is designed to help you deal with stresses of life and work –including personal and family issues, drug or alcohol problems, and job related tension. It offers prevention and intervention to reduce these stresses and improve coping skills.
HRS is located at 11 Chapel Place in Wellesley and can be reached at 781-235-4950. This is a confidential service. Wellesley Public Schools is not aware of the names of employees or their family members who utilize this service.
Do you have a question for the WPS Human Resources Department?
Email AskHR@Wellesleyps.org. The Human Resources Department is happy to assist you.
WPS Internal Job Postings on District Website
For all Internal Job Postings, please go to “Internal Job Postings” under the Faculty tab of the District’s website.