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Author: Amy Ritterbusch

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P.A.W.S. June Updates

Dear P.A.W.S. Community, As the month of May comes to a close and we look ahead to June and the last few weeks of the school year, there are a few reminders and resources for you to use as you… Continue reading P.A.W.S. June Updates

Amy Ritterbusch May 30, 2017 News & Updates Read more

P.A.W.S. May Updates

Dear P.A.W.S. Community, Thank you for for helping the preschool celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week this week! Your celebration of our wonderful teachers and staff at P.A.W.S., your individual kind notes and goodies, have made teachers and staff feel appreciated! Thank… Continue reading P.A.W.S. May Updates

Amy Ritterbusch May 10, 2017 News & Updates Read more

P.A.W.S. APRIL UPDATES

Dear P.A.W.S. Community, Just sending a reminder that there is No School on Friday, April 14, 2017 and next week is the School April Vacation Week. P.A.W.S. will be closed from April 17 to 21. We will return to school… Continue reading P.A.W.S. APRIL UPDATES

Amy Ritterbusch April 13, 2017 News & Updates Read more

Reminder: P.A.W.S. Auction This Saturday

Dear P.A.W.S. Community, We are excited about the P.A.W.S. Auction fund raiser event taking place this Saturday, April 1 at 6:00 PM at 219 Washington Street, Wellesley, MA at the Wellesley Community Center. Mr. Zieminski and I really enjoyed attending… Continue reading Reminder: P.A.W.S. Auction This Saturday

Amy Ritterbusch March 29, 2017 News & Updates Read more

March Updates @ P.A.W.S.

Dear P.A.W.S. Community, During the past two weeks, the children at P.A.W.S. have been celebrating the love of reading in honor of Dr. Seuss’ birthday. On March 2, 2017 children all across America celebrated Read Across America Day and at… Continue reading March Updates @ P.A.W.S.

Amy Ritterbusch March 12, 2017 News & Updates Read more

P.A.W.S. 2.17.17 Update & Dates to Remember

Dear P.A.W.S Community, This week Valentine’s Day was celebrated in a variety of ways. I thank you for sending in your lovely tokens of appreciation and caring to the children and staff at P.A.W.S.! We have a wonderful community and… Continue reading P.A.W.S. 2.17.17 Update & Dates to Remember

Amy Ritterbusch February 17, 2017 News & Updates Read more

P.A.W.S. February Updates

Dear P.A.W.S. Community, Here are some preschool updates and dates to remember: Wednesday, February 1 – 10:00 AM -1:00 PM – Kindergarten Registration Round-Up @ P.A.W.S. – For the the families with children registering for kindergarten next year, we provide… Continue reading P.A.W.S. February Updates

Amy Ritterbusch January 30, 2017 News & Updates Read more

P.A.W.S. MORNING DROP-OFF OPTION

REMINDER: Tomorrow, November 1, 2016 is an early release day. All preschool classes will dismiss at 11:45am. Dear Families, As you know, many parents have struggled this year to find a place to park in the new P.A.W.S. parking lot… Continue reading P.A.W.S. MORNING DROP-OFF OPTION

Amy Ritterbusch October 31, 2016November 7, 2016 News & Updates Read more

P.A.W.S. October Updates

Dear P.A.W.S. Community, This evening, as I sat in my office, I watched a crew of workers in yellow rain slickers planting shrubs and trees in the islands in and around our parking lot until it was quite dark. They… Continue reading P.A.W.S. October Updates

Amy Ritterbusch September 30, 2016 News & Updates Read more

P.A.W.S. Last Day of School

Dear P.A.W.S. Community Members, This week had been a whirlwind of excitement around P.A.W.S. as students and families get ready to begin their summer holiday and teachers savor their last opportunities to share a few more important lessons with students… Continue reading P.A.W.S. Last Day of School

Amy Ritterbusch June 17, 2016 News & Updates Read more
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