Author: School Messenger

Dear Colleagues, I hope you each had a productive week.  As I’m writing to you this afternoon, our temperatures continue to drop and I know we can expect a frigid overnight and Saturday.  Fortunately, we should warm back up on… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin: 02/03/2023

Colleagues,   I hope you each had a productive week.  I write to you with a heavy heart after a week framed by violence that has had a profound impact on our Asian, Asian American, and Pacific Islander (AAPI) and… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin: 01/27/2023

Dear Colleagues, Wishing you a great weekend, stay warm! Best, David Calendar February 20th Presidents’ Day – Schools and Offices Closed February 20 – 24 (Monday- Friday) February Break No School   Last chance to sign up! As part of… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin: 01/20/2023

Colleagues, I hope you each had a productive week.  Following our staff preview of the FY24 budget on Monday, we presented the Administration’s recommended FY24 Budget to the School Committee on Tuesday evening.  The full budget document is posted on… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin: 01/14/2023

Colleagues, Happy new year and I hope you each had a productive return from our December break.  This week I’ve been thinking a great deal about grading structures in schools.  In reflecting on my own preparation for teaching, I don’t… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin: 01/06/2023

Colleagues, After dealing with sickness, stress, and the everyday demands of our work, I’m sure everyone is looking forward to the December break, which will begin this afternoon.  Please know how grateful I remain for your good work throughout our… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin: 12/23/22

Dear Colleagues, Have a nice weekend, everyone. Best, David    Wellesley Scholarship Foundation Needs You for the Boston Marathon!  We are looking for a WPS faculty or staff member to run the Boston Marathon on our behalf! We have the number…we… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin: 12/16/22

Colleagues, I hope you each had a productive week.  Lots of activity happening throughout the district as we approach the December break in just two weeks.  First, I want to thank the METCO Directors Association for hosting a terrific annual… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin: 12/09/22

Colleagues, I hope you each had a productive week.  I wanted to thank the members of the Teaching and Learning Team for all of their work to support our district-wide day of professional learning on Monday.  I also thank the… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin: 12/03/22

Colleagues, I hope you each had a productive week.  I also hope that some of you had a chance to check out our High School musical, “Something Rotten” last weekend, which was spectacular! Special thanks to Director Kara Sullivan and… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin: 11/19/22