Colleagues, Happy new year and I hope you each had a productive return from our December break. This week I’ve been thinking a great deal about grading structures in schools. In reflecting on my own preparation for teaching, I don’t… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin: 01/06/2023
Superintendent’s Bulletin: 12/23/22
Colleagues, After dealing with sickness, stress, and the everyday demands of our work, I’m sure everyone is looking forward to the December break, which will begin this afternoon. Please know how grateful I remain for your good work throughout our… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin: 12/23/22
Superintendent’s Bulletin: 12/16/22
Dear Colleagues, Have a nice weekend, everyone. Best, David Wellesley Scholarship Foundation Needs You for the Boston Marathon! We are looking for a WPS faculty or staff member to run the Boston Marathon on our behalf! We have the number…we… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin: 12/16/22
Superintendent’s Bulletin: 12/09/22
Colleagues, I hope you each had a productive week. Lots of activity happening throughout the district as we approach the December break in just two weeks. First, I want to thank the METCO Directors Association for hosting a terrific annual… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin: 12/09/22
December 7, 2022 Statement from the Wellesley School Committee on Status of Negotiations with the WEA
To the WPS Community: After months of extensive good faith negotiations in which progress was made to improve working conditions, pay, and benefits for our educators, negotiators for the Wellesley School Committee notified the Wellesley Educators Association on December 7… Continue Reading December 7, 2022 Statement from the Wellesley School Committee on Status of Negotiations with the WEA
Superintendent’s Bulletin: 12/03/22
Colleagues, I hope you each had a productive week. I wanted to thank the members of the Teaching and Learning Team for all of their work to support our district-wide day of professional learning on Monday. I also thank the… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin: 12/03/22
Superintendent’s Bulletin: 11/19/22
Colleagues, I hope you each had a productive week. I also hope that some of you had a chance to check out our High School musical, “Something Rotten” last weekend, which was spectacular! Special thanks to Director Kara Sullivan and… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin: 11/19/22
Superintendent’s Bulletin: 11/04/22
Dear Colleagues, Wishing you a relaxing weekend, enjoy the warm weather. Daylight saving time ends on the first Sunday in November. Please remember to turn your clocks back one hour on Sunday, November 6th. Best, David 2022-2023 ACCEPT Educator Leadership… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin: 11/04/22
MCAS Presentation
School Committee Presentation November 1, 2022 Spring 2022 MCAS Results
Superintendent’s Bulletin: 10/28/22
Dear Colleagues, I hope you each had a productive week. This week, we were delighted to welcome Sharon Gray to our WPS team as the District’s Coordinator for Community Engagement. This new position, which we have long discussed, will help… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin: 10/28/22