Dear Sprague/Hunnewell,
On this very important day, I would like to take a moment to honor and recognize all veterans for their sacrifice and service. Happy Veterans Day to our Sprague/Hunnewell veterans. In addition, thank you to all the veterans of the past, present, and future.
WEF Spelling Bee
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Thank you to the Sprague PTO for sponsoring and supporting WEF as all donations directly benefit WPS students!
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Thank you to Allie Baker, Jenny Lee, and John Wells, members of the Sprague parent team, for their spelling skills and Sprague spirit!
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Sprague has a strong parent contingent supporting WEF – thank you!
Blasting at Stearns Road Project
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As part of the Stearns Road project, blasting will occur most likely starting in the middle of next week
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I am happy to report that the company performing the blasting has been highly responsive and accommodating to both us and the Wellesley Fire Department (WFD)
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During blasting, the shocks will be extremely small and should sound like distant thunder
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The contractor is committed to timing the blasting to avoid drop off, pickup, and recess times for our school
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Our office will receive a notification about 30 minutes before each event and staff will be informed
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A Fire Department representative will be on site at all times
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The blasting is expected to occur twice a day and continue for about 20 days
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We do not expect notable disruption to our school days, nor do we have safety concerns
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For more information about blasting, please see the Town’s Frequently Asked Questions document
Sprague/Hunnewell Community Fun Run/Walk
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Grab your sneakers and join the Spraguewell community for the first Fun Run/Walk on Wednesday, November 22
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Students in each grade will have the chance to walk or run a course on the turf field with “pace groups” led by parent volunteers
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Get excited for this opportunity to enrich our community by coming together through exercise with some Spraguewell spirit!
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Since the winter holiday season is a critical time to enrich our broader Wellesley community, students are invited to participate in a food drive that same week to support the Wellesley Food Pantry
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Donations will be collected curbside during drop-off on Monday, November 20 through Wednesday, November 22, or you can bring your donation to the bin in the alcove near the main entrance
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Storage at the food pantry is limited so we ask that donations adhere to these immediate needs that they have identified:
Kindergarten & 1st Grade: Tomato Paste or Canned Tuna
2nd Grade & 3rd Grade: Canned Pineapple in Fruit Juice or Canned Tuna
4th Grade & 5th Grade: Canned Tomatoes (all types) or Baked or Refried Beans
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Parent volunteers are essential to the success of this event, and there’s lots of ways to be involved–whether you’re a runner, walker or general helper, and even if you can’t be present for the event itself
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If you have any questions about the event, please contact Liz Cheron (lizcheron@gmail.com)
PTO Updates
5th Grade’s Cradles to Crayons Donation Drive
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Join Sprague Elementary’s efforts to make a difference to the children served by Cradles to Crayons!
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Drop off donations of new or gently used children’s clothing at the front entrance from now until November 16th
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Questions? Email SpraguePTO@gmail.com
Dates
November 22nd ½ Day – Thanksgiving Break
November 23rd-24th Thanksgiving – No School
November 27th Professional Development Day – No School
December 7th Walk-to-School Day
December 13th Winter Concert – 11:00 am
December 25th-January 1st December Break – No School
Gratefully,
Leigh