Dear Colleagues,
I hope you each had a productive week. As I write this message, I’m looking at snow continuing to fall, which I have to admit, brings a beauty and excitement that transports me back to my youth. As I watched our middle school students dismiss earlier this afternoon, I could see that same excitement on their faces, which was likely due to the snow and the start of our winter break. As we head into some well-deserved time off, I want to express my gratitude for your work this year in service of our students, families, and each other, all across our district. I hope the coming days will afford you time to rest, connect with family and friends, catch up on your favorite shows, or simply have a quiet afternoon to read in your favorite nook. However you spend this time, I hope it is restorative and I look forward to welcoming you back in the new year. Happy holidays, WPS!
With appreciation,
David
Calendar
December 23 – December Break Starts (Schools Closed)
January 2 – School Reopens
January 7 – School Committee Meeting
January 20 – Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Schools & Offices Closed)
January 21 – School Committee Meeting
Apply For a WEF Grant
The deadline for submitting all grant applications is Tuesday, January 21st, 2025. Click here to apply for a grant!
Wellesley Scholarship Foundation Needs You for the Boston Marathon!
We are looking for a WPS faculty or staff member to run the 2025 Boston Marathon on our behalf! We are hoping to find a runner that has a great connection with students and can help share the mission of the Wellesley Scholarship Foundation!
We have the number…we just need the runner to “pin” our support on race day!
WSF will help you with all the fundraising and we’ll be cheering you on every step of the way!
If you are interested in running the Boston Marathon for the Wellesley Scholarship Foundation please contact WSF Trustee (Outreach) – Jen Mock at jennifer.mock23@gmail.com.
Nominate A Staff Member for the Educator Leadership Institute Program
Please take 1 minute and click on THIS FORM to nominate a member of your staff for the ACCEPT Educator Leadership Institute (ELI) Program.
We all want quality leadership in public education. We need your help identifying the next generation of educational leaders from your school. ELI candidates obtain DESE Administrative licensure while also earning a Master’s degree from Fitchburg State.
Our recruiting flier describes the program and info session dates at ACCEPT in Natick this fall.
Please take 1 minute and click on THIS FORM, and you will honor one of your educators with this leadership nomination. ELI will reach out to your candidate directly to invite them to the program.
Please submit your nomination now. You just might inspire the next great school leader!
COVID-19 Tests
Order your 4 free at-home COVID-19 tests by clicking this link.
Opportunities from the Town of Wellesley
Get your event featured!: The Town of Wellesley has a new Community Events Calendar on its website. Schools or departments hosting events are welcome to submit an event for inclusion on the town-wide calendar. Send details via the event submission form.
Human Relation 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. How to Apply for WPS Internal Job Postings as a New Internal Applicant