Dear Sprague,

Hello.  As we are a few short days into the new year, it is of the utmost importance that we continue to hold our heads high, think positive thoughts, and follow our professional/personal core values/beliefs each and every day.  The first week of the year has been less than peaceful, unfortunately.  At Sprague, we continue routines and structure allowing a sense of comfort and safety for our students.   

 Wednesday, January 20th 

  • Wednesday, January 20th is a full, in-person school day

  • Students in Cohort A and C will attend school in-person

  • This calendar adjustment is due to the Monday Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday

 

MCAS Testing – Grades 3-5

  • The Department of Elementary/Secondary Education (DESE) released a statement this week stating that MCAS testing will take place for students in grades 3-5

  • Limited to no details were shared other than the testing periods will be shortened

  • As details unfold, more will be shared

 

A Call to the Community – Kathy Poirier, WPD, School Resource Officer

  • Schools are short staffed in an important safety position

  • Crossing Guards are needed 

  • If parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, or anyone else are interested in a morning and/or afternoon crossing position, please contact Kathy Poirier – kpoirier@wellesleyma.gov

  • The following is the need:

7am-7:50am – Route 9 @ Kingsbury Street (with a functioning pedestrian light) for WMS

8am-8:30am – Weston Rd in front of Hardy School (with a functioning pedestrian light)

8am-8:30am – Oak Street by the Sprague School

2:25pm-2:55pm – Route 9 @ Kingsbury Street

3pm-3:30pm – Weston Rd in front of Hardy School

3pm-3:30pm – Oak Street by Sprague School

 

Standards-Based Report Cards

 

Flu Vaccine – New Due Date

  • The MA Department of Public Health has extended the deadline for flu vaccines

  • Previous deadline was December 31, 2020

  • New deadline is February 28, 2021

  • If there are any questions, please contact Chris Babicz

 

WPS 2020-2021 Academic Calendar

https://wellesleyps.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/WPS-Academic-Calendar-2020-21.pdf

Dates:

January 18th                         Martin Luther King Day – No School

January 20th                         Cohort A In-School – Full Day Wednesday for all

January 29th                         SBRC Report Cards – Available in Parent Portal

February 15th – 19th            February Vacation Wee

 

Keep up the great work, Sprague!  I am proud of you.

Respectfully,

Leigh

Updates – January 9, 2021