Fiske Families,

A huge thank you to Dorota Strzelecki and Becca Sisitsky for co-chairing our incredible BINGO Night.Thank you to Morgan Healey, Kelly O’Sullivan, Lily Whalen, Elizabeth Trevasani, Hannah Atchue, Brandon Cox  and Michelle DeSantis for coming to join the fun with the Fisketastic Falcons.

 

Standard Based Report Cards

Today at 3:00 p.m. parents/guardians will have access to the first Standards Based Report Card (SBRC) of the school year.  Grades K-5 Standards Based Report Cards will be available in the PowerSchool Parent Portal under the “Student Reports” tab.  In addition, Kindergarten- third grade parents can access their student’s mCLASS/DIBELS report. Parents/guardians can use the same username and password from the fall. If you do not have your previous username and password then go to the Portal at https://wellesley.powerschool.com. If you need further assistance, please contact portal@wellesleyps.org, the portal team is available Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm.

For more information about the SBRC please click on this link. 

Traffic Safety Concerns

Safety is always at the front of our minds when it comes to our students.There is a growing concern that our arrival and dismissal plans are not as safe as they could be if everyone worked together.Here are some tips on how you can help to make sure that ALL children are safe;

  1. Do not park on Hastings Street in front of Fiske or P.A.W.S.  When cars park in these areas, it can create challenges for buses and other vehicles trying to pass and make it harder for drivers to see pedestrians.

  2. Do not park on either side of the corner of Sheridan Street and Hastings Street.   We have received multiple concerns about visibility in this area. Parked cars can make it difficult for vehicles to enter the car line safely and can create obstacles for buses.

  3. If you are walking, cross at the designated crosswalks where there are crossing guards or Fiske staff members.Crossing between cars on Cedar Street or Hastings Street can be unsafe, as drivers may not be expecting pedestrians outside of marked crosswalks. If you’re crossing Cedar Street, please be sure to use the crosswalk where our fantastic crossing guard, Mrs. Lyons, is there to assist.

In short, if you are walking to school, cross at the staffed crosswalks. If you are driving, use the carline.This will truly make it safer for all. Thank you

WCCC Openings

Need help with after school care? Please see the attached WCCC flyer.

WCCC ASP Flyer.pdf 

Kindergarten Registration

Did you know Kindergarten Registration for incoming 2025-2026 Kindergarten students is OPEN?  If you have, or know of, an incoming Kindergarten child then please click this link to register for the 2025-2026 school year.

Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt Book Club

Parents and guardians are invited to join the PTO board for a book discussion on Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt on Monday, February 10 at 7:00 p.m. You can get a copy of the book through the Wellesley Free Public Library or listen to it through Libby which can be accessed from the public library.

 

Important Dates:

  • Wednesday, February 5 – METCO Stay Day

  • Tuesday, February 11 – METCO Late Day  

  • Feb 17 – Feb 21 – February Break

  • Sunday, March 2 – 4:00-5:30 p.m. -STEAM Fair

  • Tuesday, March 4th – PTO Meeting 7:00 p.m.

  • Wednesday, March 5th – Walk to School Day

  • Wednesday, March 5th –  METCO Stay Day

  • Tuesday, March 11th – School Council Meeting 3:30 p.m.

  • Tuesday, March 18th – METCO Late Day

  • Wednesday, March 26 – Parent Teacher Conferences

  • Monday, March 31 – Eid al-Fitr – No School

 

Have a wonderful weekend!

 
Friday Fiske News 1/31/2025