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WPS Urgent Alert: WPS Closed on 2/6/2025

Dear WPS Community, Due to the anticipated impact of the winter storm arriving later this morning, the Wellesley Public Schools will be closed on Thursday, February 6th, 2025. All WPS buildings will be closed throughout the day and all afternoon and evening activities are also canceled.   Dr. David… Continue reading WPS Urgent Alert: WPS Closed on 2/6/2025

School Messenger February 6, 2025February 6, 2025 WPS Urgent Alert Read more

First Day is Coming!

August 30, 2024 Happy Weekend! Our staff completed their first full week of work in a few months and are feeling excited to have our students all come together on Tuesday, September 3, 2024.   We are thankful for the PTO… Continue reading First Day is Coming!

Kristen Stacy August 30, 2024August 30, 2024 News & Updates Read more

Welcome Back

August 23, 2024 Dear Parents and Guardians, My feelings are filled with excitement and joy and the building is buzzing with energy!  I hope you are feeling the love and excitement from home. This week we finished up the first three… Continue reading Welcome Back

Kristen Stacy August 23, 2024August 23, 2024 News & Updates Read more

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

PAWS UP for April 5, 2024 (Solar Eclipse)

April 5, 2024    Dear PAWS Families, The Solar Eclipse is a big topic of conversation these days, with the Solar Eclipse showing on April 8th!  It is anticipated to start in our area at 2:15pm with the maximum view… Continue reading PAWS UP for April 5, 2024 (Solar Eclipse)

Kristen Stacy April 5, 2024April 5, 2024 News & Updates Read more

Early Release Day – Tuesday, April 2, 2024

Dear PAWS Families and Caregivers,    Tuesday, April 2, 2024 is an Early Release Day due to our Parent/Caregiver and Teacher Conferences. For each Early Release Day the PAWS dismissal is 15 minutes earlier than a typical day at PAWS.   … Continue reading Early Release Day – Tuesday, April 2, 2024

Kristen Stacy March 29, 2024March 29, 2024 News & Updates Read more

PAWS UP – March 28, 2024

Dear PAWS Families and Caregivers,   Please remember tomorrow is a No-School day. We will see you all next week!   As we head into another exciting month at our preschool, we want to emphasize the importance of kindness, care,… Continue reading PAWS UP – March 28, 2024

Kristen Stacy March 28, 2024March 28, 2024 News & Updates Read more
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