Dear Sprague Families,

STEAM Week was recognized and honored at Sprague School and the other Wellesley schools this week.  In recognition of the importance of science, technology, engineering, arts, and math, a variety of STEAM related activities challenged and engaged students throughout the building.  Thank you to Ms. J, Sprague librarian, and Ms. Belli, Sprague art teacher, for their work in honor of STEAM Week.

Please enjoy your well-deserved weekend!

Surveillance Testing – Tuesdays

  • Please note that surveillance testing will be a regular weekly occurrence happening on Tuesdays at Sprague

  • The National Guard are present assisting with the testing

  • This is a pool testing scenario

  • The results take 24 to 48 hours to receive

  • Only students with consent will be tested

Parent/Teacher Conferences

  • Wednesday, October 27th – Parent/Teacher Conferences Afternoon

  • Tuesday, November 2nd – Early Release (12:00 pm) Parent/Teacher Conferences 

  • Wednesday, November 3rd – Parent/Teacher Conferences Afternoon

Halloween Parade

  • Friday, October 29th

  • 8:45 am start time!

  • All families are welcome to join as we will be marching outside.  Please gather in the bus circle area and in the car line road as the marching will start at the labyrinth and run along the bus circle sidewalk and the car line sidewalk ending in the access road area – please see the parade map below

  • Parade Route Map.2021.png 

  • If there are weather challenges, a final decision will be made by 7:30 am Friday morning as to whether or not the parade will continue

  • All students are asked to wear costumes to school and wear their regular school clothing underneath the costume

  • We are not able to freely use the bathrooms for changing purposes as was done in the past

  • Please note, marching in the parade and wearing a costume is optional for students.  If students are not interested in marching, a small group will gather in the library to engage in games during the parade.

  • Happy Halloween!

Picture Day Retake and Late Ordering

  • Success!  The photographers were gracious, kind, and flexible during what was a busy day at Sprague

  • If there are any late orders, please submit to the main office no later than October 29th

  • The scheduled retake day is December 9th

Vigilance Needed When Driving in/through the Parking Lot

  • Unfortunately we have received communication that when entering and exiting the Sprague parking lot – both morning and afternoon – cars are driving at excessive speeds

  • Please note that both young students and adults actively travel the parking lots to access and leave school grounds each day

  • Your diligence and vigilance is much needed and appreciated – thank you!

Communication from the Wellesley Nursing Department

Calling All Veterans!

  • On November 10th, Sprague will be hosting an all-school assembly in honor of Veterans Day

  • If you have a loved one or a friend that is a veteran, we would be proud to honor and recognize he/she during our assembly

  • Please contact me directly if you would like to share a loved one’s name to be honored

  • I have happily heard from a few parents – yeah!  More are always welcome!

Dates

  • Tuesday, November 2nd                                    Early Release (12:00 pm) Parent/Teacher Conferences 

  • Friday, November 5th                                        Walk-to-School Day

  • Thursday, November 11th                                 No School – Veterans Day

  • Wednesday, November 24th                             Early Release (12:00 pm)

  • Thursday/Friday, November 25th-26th            No School – Thanksgiving Recess

  • Monday, November 29th                                   No School – Professional Day

  • Thursday, December 2nd                                  Walk-to-School Day

  • Thursday, December 9th                                   Picture Retake Day

  • December 24th – 31st                                        No School – Year-end Vacation

  • Wednesday, January 5th                                  Walk-to-School Day

  • Tuesday, February 1st                                       Walk-to-School Day

  • Friday, March 4th                                               Walk-to-School Day

  • Thursday, April 7th                                            Walk-to-School Day

  • Tuesday, May 3rd                                              Walk-to-School Day

  • Wednesday, June 1st                                        Walk-to-School Day

 

Looking forward to seeing you next week!

Fondly,

Leigh

 

 

Updates – October 23, 2021