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Fiske Families,

This week WPS received guidance from the state regarding  the relaxing of the mask mandate when outdoors at school.  I can tell you there were smiles across all faces when this announcement was made at school. A Kindergarten student said to me yesterday, “Mrs.McGregor, I’ve never seen your face before.”  This comment was a reminder of what a different year this has been.

This week marked the end of many things.  We had our last PTO meeting of the year on Thursday.  A huge thank you to our PTO Board;

  • Co-presidents Atul Varma and Mike Stokes

  • Vice President Scott Barton

  • Secretary Kim Eberling

  • Communications Dannielle Nixon

  • Co-Treasurer Aaron Gardiner and Jamie Davis 

Thank you for your  incredible work on the board and to all those who joined the committees that support our daily work. If you would like to join this amazing board then please reach out to the PTO. Be a part of what makes Fiske Fisktastic!

We also had our last School Council meeting on Thursday. Thank you; 

  • Mike Casey-Parent

  • Ericka Leonard – Parent

  • Terri Ebersole-Parent

  • Maura Renzella- Community Member

  • Michele Mendoza-Teacher

  • Kelly O’Sullivan-Teacher

We had a very successful year creating and implementing goals for Fiske.  We look forward to our work together next year.

The end of the year is coming and we have lots of activities happening for the students.  Please take note of these dates.

  • Ruby Bridges Virtual Visit for grade 4 and 5- Monday, May 24th

  • 5th Grade Move up ceremony- Tuesday, June 15th (rain date is Wednesday, June 16th) at 9:00 am-Families will be allowed to attend

  • Wednesday, June 16 is a full day of school

  • Last day of School- Thursday, June 17th –EARLY RELEASE day

Third – Fifth Grade students will be participating in the math MCAS next week.  Here are the dates;

  • Tuesday, May 25th – 5th grade Math

  • Thursday, May 27th – 4th grade Math

  • Friday, May 28th – 3rd grade Math

  • Tuesday, June 1- 5th grade Science

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Staff Snacks

Thank you to the Nass Family for the wonderful snacks for the staff this week. The teachers enjoy these treats throughout the week. We appreciate your kindness.

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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:

  • Tuesday, May 25th – 5th grade Math

  • Thursday, May 27th – 4th grade Math

  • Friday, May 28th – 3rd grade Math

  • Tuesday, June 1- 5th grade Science

  • Tuesday, June 15 – 5th Grade Move-up Ceremony

  • Wednesday, June 16th – 5th Grade Move-up Ceremony Rain Date

  • Wednesday, June 16th- Full day of school

  • Thursday, June 17th – Last day of school for students-Early Release day

Friday Fiske News 5/21/2021