Author: Amy Ritterbusch

Dear Colleagues, Earlier this month, voters in Wellesley approved the funds to construct a long-discussed senior center.  While perhaps less noteworthy to families with school-aged children, I think this project is actually very important for several reasons. First, ours is… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin 05/20/16

ENJOY THE WEEKEND!!! Calendar 05/20/16 – Deadline – Re-enrollment in Certain Health Insurance Options (see below) 05/24/16 – School Committee Meeting – 7 pm – Town Hall 05/30/16 – Memorial Day – No School 06/01/16 – Deadline – Graduate Course… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin 05/13/16

Dear Colleagues, This was Teacher Appreciation Week throughout the nation; a time for us to pause and give thanks to the educators who assume the extraordinary responsibility of educating our children and shaping the future. Teaching is the profession that… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin 05/06/16

Dear Colleagues, Welcome back from April vacation, which I hope was restful for everyone.   This is the time of year when we are engaged in many activities related to students transitioning from our elementary schools to the Middle School and… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin 04/29/16

Dear Colleagues, As many of you know, I have been meeting with the faculty and staff at each of our ten schools—as a sort of  listening tour—to check on our progress and better understand how we can improve.  The feedback… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin 04/15/16

Dear Colleagues, I have two very good news items to share.  First, our FY2017 Budget was approved at Town Meeting this week as part of the Town’s overall budget.   Wellesley continues to be a community that places a premium on… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin 04/08/16

Dear Colleagues, Last night I attended a powerful event at WHS where our outgoing METCO seniors had a chance to reflect on their experiences in WPS.  The courage of these students to share deeply personal stories, often filled with emotion,… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin 04/01/16

ENJOY THE WEEKEND!!! Calendar 03/25/16 – No School – Good Friday 03/28/16 – Annual Town Meeting Begins – 7 pm – WMS 03/31/16 – Deadline for C & I Proposals 03/31/16 – Deadline for WellesleyPD Course Proposals 04/12/16 – School… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin 3/25/16

March 18, 2016 Dear Colleagues, One of our great traditions in Wellesley is to honor our staff members who have served for 25 years in the Wellesley Public Schools.  In partnership with Wellesley College and the Wellesley Education Foundation, we… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin 3/18/16

March 11, 2016 Dear Colleagues, Spring fever is here!  I hope everyone is enjoying these unseasonably warm temperatures.  Count me among those hoping that winter is truly in the rearview mirror. This week, we honor the service of School Committee… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin 3/11/16