Author: School Messenger

Dear Colleagues, There were a number of important activities that occurred this week. On Tuesday, I had the pleasure of participating in the METCO day of legislative advocacy at the State House in Boston.  Along with Mr. Cash and Mr.… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin: 03/24/23

Dear Colleagues, I hope you each had a productive week.   On Monday evening, I had the pleasure of attending the talk given by author Steve Pemberton as part of a WEF-sponsored speaker series.  Steve’s memoir, A Chance in the… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin: 03/10/23

Dear Colleagues, Wishing you a great weekend! Regards, David March 28 – Town of Wellesley Annual Town Meeting April 7 – Good Friday / School Closed April 17-21 – April Break  April 24 – School Resumes   Spring Reminder  Tuition… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin: 03/03/23

Colleagues, I hope you each had a productive week.  One highlight from this week that I wanted to share was the kickoff to the 8th grade civics projects at WMS.  Civics is a relatively new state requirement for our 8th… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin: 02/10/2023

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