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Author: Isabel "Kathleen" Cashman

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Introduction from Kristen Stacy

Introduction from Kristen Stacy

Dear P.A.W.S Families,   I am very excited to have been announced as the Interim Director of Early Childhood.     In the fall, I will be starting my 17th year in Wellesley.  I began WPS in the fall of 2008 as… Continue reading Introduction from Kristen Stacy

Isabel "Kathleen" Cashman July 15, 2024July 15, 2024 News & Updates Read more

Appointment of Kristen Stacy as Interim Director

Dear P.A.W.S. families,  We are pleased to share with you that Kristen Stacy has been appointed Interim Director of Early Childhood for the 2024-25 school year, effective immediately. As you likely know, former director Rebecca Zieminski has been on leave… Continue reading Appointment of Kristen Stacy as Interim Director

Isabel "Kathleen" Cashman July 15, 2024July 15, 2024 News & Updates Read more

End of the Year Letter

Dear P.A.W.S. Families,   As the school year winds down and we approach summer, we wanted to share resources that you might find helpful during the summer break. The links below a variety of home-based activities to community events in… Continue reading End of the Year Letter

Isabel "Kathleen" Cashman June 11, 2024June 11, 2024 News & Updates Read more

PAWS Announcement

PAWS Announcement

Good afternoon, We wanted to let you know that the 3 PAWS satellite classrooms, currently located at the Fiske elementary school will be relocated to the Sprague elementary school during the 24-25 school year.  This move will take place over the summer,… Continue reading PAWS Announcement

Isabel "Kathleen" Cashman May 24, 2024May 24, 2024 News & Updates Read more

2019-2020 Class Offering & Tuition

2019-2020 P.A.W.S. Class Offerings & Tuition

Isabel "Kathleen" Cashman July 8, 2019April 24, 2020 News & Updates Read more

Winter 2018 Illness Management Guidelines

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Wellesley Public Schools – Department of Nursing Services Winter 2018 – Illness Management Guidelines As we move deeper into the winter months, we often see an increase in illnesses.  While there is no need for alarm, it bears reviewing some illness management… Continue reading Winter 2018 Illness Management Guidelines

Isabel "Kathleen" Cashman February 5, 2018September 10, 2019 News & Updates Read more

Required Online Account Creation for ALL Students

REQUIRED ONLINE ACCOUNT CREATION All families must create an online account with the district for each child. All new and returning P.A.W.S. families must create an online account with the district. You must register each child. Click HERE to access… Continue reading Required Online Account Creation for ALL Students

Isabel "Kathleen" Cashman August 3, 2017May 26, 2021 Announcements Read more
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