Dear Colleagues, We were saddened to hear of the tragic loss of life at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, FL. An event like this challenges us at our core both because it involves our most precious asset, our… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin 02/16/18
Superintendent’s Bulletin 02/09/18
Dear Colleagues, Among the many efforts in place to support the transition of our 8th graders to WHS are the annual “Step-Up” concerts that provide our rising freshmen with a chance to preview and participate in the music program at… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin 02/09/18
Superintendent’s Bulletin 02/02/18
Dear Colleagues, We reached an important budget milestone this week with the School Committee approving our FY19 Budget, which represents a 3.5 percent increase over our current operating budget. While we had requests that could not be funded this year,… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin 02/02/18
Superintendent’s Bulletin 01/26/18
HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND! Calendar 1/30/18 – SC Meeting – 6:30 pm – Town Hall 1/31/18 – Deadline for Filing HRA Expense Reimbursements for 2017(see below) 2/6/18 – SC Meeting – 6:30 pm – Town Hall 2/19-2/23 – Winter Break… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin 01/26/18
Superintendent’s Bulletin 01/19/18
Dear Colleagues, I hope everyone had a productive week. Last Friday, I appreciated the chance to engage in a provocative conversation with superintendents in reaction to an article by Joel Westheimer entitled, “What Kind of Citizens Do We Need?”. The… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin 01/19/18
Superintendent’s Bulletin 01/12/18
Dear Colleagues, Happy New Year! I hope everyone had a great holiday break and weathered our recent cold spell and snow. It’s hard to believe it may reach 60 degrees today! As we begin our work in 2018, I want… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin 01/12/18
Superintendent’s Bulletin 12/15/17
HAVE A NICE WEEKEND!!! Calendar 12/15/17 – FSA Enrollment Deadline (see below) 12/25/17 – 1/1/18 – Winter Break 1/2/18 – School Reopens 1/9/18 – SC Meeting – 6:30 pm – Town Hall 1/15/18 – MLK Jr Day – No School… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin 12/15/17
Superintendent’s Bulletin 12/8/17
Dear Colleagues, It was great to see many of you yesterday at our FY19 Budget briefing after school. Let me provide a quick overview of what was shared in advance of our formal presentation to the School Committee on Tuesday… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin 12/8/17
Superintendent’s Bulletin 12/1/17
Dear Colleagues, Hard to believe it’s December 1st! I hope you found Monday’s Professional Development Day valuable. Ken Kay had important messages for us about 21st Century Learning and why our work in this area is so critical. It’s important… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin 12/1/17
Superintendent’s Bulletin 11/17/17
Dear Colleagues I hope you had a chance to come out and see Sweeney Todd last weekend at WHS. What an extraordinary show that included nearly 10 percent of the student body participating in the cast, musical score, stage construction… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin 11/17/17