Fiske Falcon
Fiske Families,
As you are aware, during arrival today a med-flight landed on our field for a non-school related accident. A huge thank you to all the Fiske staff for ensuring children got into the school in an orderly way to assure all were safe. Well done Fiske Falcons!
Congratulations to our Third, Fourth and Fifth Grade students for completing the ELA MCAS. All the students worked very hard. The Math MCAS will take place the week of May 24th-28th. 5th grade Science MCAS will take place on Tuesday, June 1.
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Tuesday, May 25th – 5th grade Math
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Thursday, May 27th – 4th grade Math
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Friday, May 28th – 3rd grade Math
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Tuesday, June 1- 5th grade Science
*Students in Kindergarten – Second Grade do not take MCAS.
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Staff Snacks
Thank you to the Barton and Peters families for the delicious staff snacks this week. The teachers enjoy these treats throughout the week. We appreciate your kindness.
Community Events
RETURN TO SCHOOL LISTENING SESSION
The Wellesley Public Schools will host a listening session to gather the opinions, beliefs and attitudes about the reopening of schools this spring, and later in the fall, and the impacts of COVID19 on community members. We value the voices of all community members in the District’s ongoing decision-making. Please join us on 5/19/2021, 6:00- 7:30 p.m., via Zoom. You may register here.
Boston Bridges Program– Mark your calendars and come join me for this exciting event!
Boston Bridges is an initiative designed to promote meaningful social interaction between city and suburban families. To help foster lasting friendships and dialogue among students and families within racially diverse communities and between suburban and urban communities. Boston Bridges Initiative is partnering with METCO district partners to support programs for K-12 families.
Join us for our first Boston/Wellesley Building Bridges event
Hike/walk around the Millennium Park trail!
When: Saturday, May 22nd at 3:00 p.m. (rain date, May 23rd)
Where: Millennium Park, 300 Gardner St, West Roxbury, MA 02132
Registration: Please click here to register – additional information will be emailed prior to the hike.
• Meet at the flagpole next to Field B (see map below)
• Everyone (Wellesley/Boston Families and all WPS staff) and their leashed pets are welcome!
• After the hike, please join us at the picnic area (see map) for some beverages and snacks approximately 4:00pm.
• Social distancing will be practiced
I wish you all a wonderful weekend!
Important Dates:l
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Thursday, May 20th- School Council Meeting 3:30 p.m.
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Thursday, May 20th, PTO Meeting – 6:30-7:30 p.m.
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Tuesday, May 25th – 5th grade Math
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Thursday, May 27th – 4th grade Math
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Friday, May 28th – 3rd grade Math
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Tuesday, June 1- 5th grade Science
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Tuesday, June 15 – 5th Grade Move-up Ceremony
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Wednesday, June 16th – 5th Grade Move-up Ceremony Rain Date
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Thursday, June 17th – Last day of school for students(assumes no snow days)