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A Message From Your PAWS School Psychologist Terry

Message from Terry Weksel, your P.A.W.S. School Psychologist   Dear Families:   This morning, I found in my inbox a video about how relationship building with children and parenting/behavior management are connected.  Three important points are covered:  1) the importance… Continue reading A Message From Your PAWS School Psychologist Terry

Kristen Stacy May 12, 2020May 12, 2020 News & Updates Read more

Parenting in a Pandemic – A Survey from Terry Weksel

Dear P.A.W.S. Families,   Parenting young children in this unprecedented time presents many unique challenges.  The Human Relations Service, which is a private, non-profit mental health agency in Wellesley, is offering opportunities for parents of preschoolers to come together virtually… Continue reading Parenting in a Pandemic – A Survey from Terry Weksel

Kristen Stacy May 7, 2020May 7, 2020 News & Updates Read more

WPS Family Survey Due 3:00pm, May 4th

Dear PAWS Families,   The district has created a survey and would love to hear more voices from our preschool families!  Thank you to the 23 preschool families who have responded so far. Please take a few moments to share your thoughts and… Continue reading WPS Family Survey Due 3:00pm, May 4th

Kristen Stacy May 1, 2020May 1, 2020 News & Updates Read more

SeeSaw Email for PAWS Families

Dear PAWS Parents and Guardians,   Wellesley Public Schools (WPS) is pleased to announce that beginning on May 4, 2020, all PreK-2 students, teachers, and families across the district will utilize Seesaw as part of the remote learning model. (Some… Continue reading SeeSaw Email for PAWS Families

Kristen Stacy April 24, 2020April 24, 2020 News & Updates Read more

P.A.W.S. News and Updates 4.24.2020

Dear P.A.W.S. Families,   I hope this P.A.W.S. Posting and Update finds you all well, and learning to manage the news that we will continue remote learning for the remainder of the school year.  While this information was not unexpected,… Continue reading P.A.W.S. News and Updates 4.24.2020

Kristen Stacy April 24, 2020April 24, 2020 News & Updates Read more

SPRING PROJECT AT PAWS – BE A SCIENTIST!

Good Morning P.A.W.S. Families,   I would like to take a moment to express my gratitude to all of our families, faculty and staff members who are working so hard to adapt during these uncertain times. Thank you to those… Continue reading SPRING PROJECT AT PAWS – BE A SCIENTIST!

Kristen Stacy April 14, 2020April 24, 2020 News & Updates Read more

Tip of the Week #2 From PAWS School Psychologist

Weekly Message from Terry Weksel, your P.A.W.S. School Psychologist   Dear Families: I hope you had the opportunity to take a look at last week’s short video message about responding to your children with active and empathetic listening.  If this… Continue reading Tip of the Week #2 From PAWS School Psychologist

Kristen Stacy April 10, 2020April 10, 2020 News & Updates Read more

Why People Are Wearing Masks – New Link

Dear Families,   If you are looking for a developmentally appropriate way to explain to your preschooler why some people are wearing masks when they go out, HERE is a simple script you can use.     If your child will… Continue reading Why People Are Wearing Masks – New Link

Kristen Stacy April 7, 2020April 24, 2020 News & Updates Read more

Why are People Wearing Masks?

Dear Families,   If you are looking for a developmentally appropriate way to explain to your preschooler why some people are wearing masks when they go out, here is a simple script you can use.     If your child will… Continue reading Why are People Wearing Masks?

Kristen Stacy April 7, 2020April 7, 2020 News & Updates Read more

Weekly Message from P.A.W.S. School Psychologist

Weekly Message from Terry Weksel, your P.A.W.S. School Psychologist   Dear Families:   I miss all of you and your children!  Seeing you daily at drop-off and pick-up times has always been a joyful way to start the day at… Continue reading Weekly Message from P.A.W.S. School Psychologist

Kristen Stacy April 3, 2020April 3, 2020 News & Updates Read more
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