Colleagues, I hope you each had a productive week. One highlight from this week that I wanted to share was the kickoff to the 8th grade civics projects at WMS. Civics is a relatively new state requirement for our 8th… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin: 02/10/2023
Superintendent’s Bulletin: 02/03/2023
Dear Colleagues, I hope you each had a productive week. As I’m writing to you this afternoon, our temperatures continue to drop and I know we can expect a frigid overnight and Saturday. Fortunately, we should warm back up on… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin: 02/03/2023
2-2-2023 Update from the School Committee on Negotiations
To Members of the WPS Community, We wanted to share a further update on our negotiations with the Wellesley Educators Association (WEA). We are looking forward to meeting with the WEA on Wednesday, February 8, to continue our negotiations and… Continue Reading 2-2-2023 Update from the School Committee on Negotiations
Dr. Kevin McDonald, WHS Choral Director, to Receive State Award
The Wellesley Public Schools Performing Arts Department is excited to announce that Wellesley High School Choral Director Dr. Kevin McDonald has been selected to receive the Massachusetts Music Educators Association (MMEA) Lowell Mason Award for 2023. The Lowell Mason Award… Continue Reading Dr. Kevin McDonald, WHS Choral Director, to Receive State Award
01-28-2023 Update on Status of Negotiations
Dear Members of the WPS Community, We wanted to send you a brief update on the status of the School Committee’s negotiations with the Wellesley Educators Association (WEA). Late Friday afternoon, January 27, we received a letter from the Department… Continue Reading 01-28-2023 Update on Status of Negotiations
Superintendent’s Bulletin: 01/27/2023
Colleagues, I hope you each had a productive week. I write to you with a heavy heart after a week framed by violence that has had a profound impact on our Asian, Asian American, and Pacific Islander (AAPI) and… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin: 01/27/2023
Superintendent’s Bulletin: 01/20/2023
Dear Colleagues, Wishing you a great weekend, stay warm! Best, David Calendar February 20th Presidents’ Day – Schools and Offices Closed February 20 – 24 (Monday- Friday) February Break No School Last chance to sign up! As part of… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin: 01/20/2023
Superintendent’s Bulletin: 01/14/2023
Colleagues, I hope you each had a productive week. Following our staff preview of the FY24 budget on Monday, we presented the Administration’s recommended FY24 Budget to the School Committee on Tuesday evening. The full budget document is posted on… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin: 01/14/2023
Superintendent’s Bulletin: 01/06/2023
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