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Author: Amy Ritterbusch

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Welcome New P.A.W.S. School Secretary

Dear P.A.W.S. Community, Please help me in extending a warm welcome to the new P.A.W.S. Preschool Secretary, Sandra DiBona. Sandy comes to us having worked in the WPS Central Office a few years ago as the secretary to the Elementary… Continue reading Welcome New P.A.W.S. School Secretary

Amy Ritterbusch June 6, 2016June 7, 2016 News & Updates Read more

Update on P.A.W.S. Proposed Schedule

Dear P.A.W.S. Families, As many of you know, P.A.W.S. presented the proposed preschool schedule for the 2016-2017 school year to the School Committee on Tuesday, May 24, 2016. The School Committee will be processing their decision about the proposal and… Continue reading Update on P.A.W.S. Proposed Schedule

Amy Ritterbusch May 28, 2016August 27, 2016 News & Updates Read more

P.A.W.S. NEWS UPDATES FOR MAY

Dear PAWS Community, Thank you to everyone in the P.A.W.S. community for the outpouring of kindness shown to the teachers and staff last week for Teacher Appreciation Week! Your cards, notes, goodies, and flowers were enjoyed and savored by all.… Continue reading P.A.W.S. NEWS UPDATES FOR MAY

Amy Ritterbusch May 9, 2016June 7, 2016 News & Updates Read more

P.A.W.S. Updates and News

Dear P.A.W.S. Families, Tomorrow, Friday, April 29, 2016, we understand there will be a school concert at the Fiske School. Please be prepared for limit parking and extra traffic. We will have P.A.W.S. staff on hand at the 8:45 a.m.… Continue reading P.A.W.S. Updates and News

Amy Ritterbusch April 29, 2016June 7, 2016 News & Updates Read more

PAWS News Update

PAWS News Update

Dear P.A.W.S. Community, Here are some dates to remember: NO SCHOOL, tomorrow, Good Friday, Friday, March 25, 2016.  I hope you all enjoy the long weekend together!   SPIRIT DAY, Tuesday, March 29, 2016 – Wear something green – in case you… Continue reading PAWS News Update

Amy Ritterbusch March 24, 2016February 28, 2018 News & Updates Read more

Special Invitation – Speaker Jessica Minahan @ Sprague

Special Invitation – Speaker Jessica Minahan @ Sprague

The Sprague Elementary School PTO has generously extended an invitation to the parents at P.A.W.S. to attend a special PTO sponsored evening on March 22 featuring author and child expert, Jessica Minahan.  The title of her talk is, “Effective Strategies for… Continue reading Special Invitation – Speaker Jessica Minahan @ Sprague

Amy Ritterbusch March 18, 2016February 28, 2018 News & Updates Read more

PAWS March Update

PAWS March Update

Dear PAWS Families, Spirit Day: This Thursday, March 17 and the last Thursday of the month, March 29, everyone is invited to wear something GREEN to school for our Spirit Days! Wear your green on either day or on both days! Parking… Continue reading PAWS March Update

Amy Ritterbusch March 15, 2016February 28, 2018 News & Updates Read more

PAWS February Updates

PAWS February Updates

Dear PAWS Community,             Please read on for updates on several great up-coming PAWS events!  Attached is the February Newsletter 2016.pdf with some helpful tips from Nurse Ann! As you know, many of our students at PAWS are getting ready for Kindergarten!  The… Continue reading PAWS February Updates

Amy Ritterbusch February 3, 2016February 28, 2018 News & Updates Read more

PAWS January Update

PAWS January Update

Dear PAWS Families, Happy New Year and welcome back to PAWS!  We have returned to school after the winter vacation with renewed enthusiasm for our work and the preschoolers seem more excited than ever to be back at school with… Continue reading PAWS January Update

Amy Ritterbusch January 13, 2016February 28, 2018 News & Updates Read more

PAWS December Newsletter

PAWS December Newsletter

Dear PAWS Families, Attached to this email, please find the PAWS Dec Newsletter (2).pdf filled with information and updates. Holiday Helper Thank you to all who have supported the Holiday Helping Hands program!  We have a few mittens remaining.  Please stop by… Continue reading PAWS December Newsletter

Amy Ritterbusch December 14, 2015February 28, 2018 News & Updates Read more
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