Colleagues, This was a very busy week and in particular, I want to thank the many WMS and WHS colleagues who attended the joint PTO/PTSO meeting in Boston on Tuesday night. Each year, this is a chance to maintain an… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin: 1-17-20
Superintendent’s Bulletin: 1-10-20
Colleagues, Happy Friday! On Tuesday night this week, we made several important presentations to the School Committee on our district progress. The first was an overview of our 2019 MCAS results. As you know, MCAS has never represented our gold… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin: 1-10-20
Superintendent’s Bulletin: 1-3-20
Colleagues, Happy new year! I hope you each enjoyed the holiday break and found some down-time among the many festivities and family gatherings. I also hope our two-day week has allowed you to ease into the new year and get… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin: 1-3-20
Superintendent’s Bulletin: 12/20/19
Colleagues, As I was enjoying the amazing WHS Winter Concert last night, I was reminded of so many great things about our district. First, that we continue to believe in the power of a holistic education. Opportunities such as those… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin: 12/20/19
WPS Urgent Alert
Due to the weather conditions, all after-school and evening activities for the Wellesley Public Schools are cancelled for Tuesday, December 17, 2019. Tonight’s WMS & WHS METCO Parent Meeting at Shelburne Community Center in Roxbury, MA has also been cancelled.… Continue Reading WPS Urgent Alert
Superintendent’s Bulletin: 12/13/19
Colleagues, I’m happy to report a very positive outcome from Monday night’s Special Town Meeting, where detailed design funds for a new Hunnewell Elementary School were approved by an 82 percent margin. This overwhelming support was the result of work… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin: 12/13/19
Superintendent’s Bulletin: 12/06/19 Rev
HAVE A NICE WEEKEND! Calendar 12/10 or 12/11/19 – School Committee Meeting – Town Hall – 6:30 pm 12/23/19-1/1/20 – Winter Break – No School 01/06/20 – WEF Grant Applications Deadline 01/07/20 – School Committee Meeting – Town Hall –… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin: 12/06/19 Rev
WPS Urgent Alert: No School in WPS on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019
Dear Wellesley Public Schools Community: After reviewing the latest forecasts and consulting with our Department of Public Works, I have determined that we cannot open schools safely tomorrow, Tuesday, December 3, 2019. All WPS buildings will remain closed and staff… Continue Reading WPS Urgent Alert: No School in WPS on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019
WPS Urgent Alert
Dear Colleagues, I hope you enjoyed the Thanksgiving break. We have been tracking the storm closely throughout the weekend and the latest forecasts are for 4-6 inches of snow overnight, followed by rain in the morning, which will then turn… Continue Reading WPS Urgent Alert
Superintendent’s Bulletin: 11/22/19
Colleagues, While driving into work this morning, I listened to a local radio station playing clips from the “Butterball Hotline”. They recounted a variety of turkey preparation tips ranging from thawing a frozen bird (1 day of thawing for every 4… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin: 11/22/19