Wessagusset Primary School
Weekly Newsletter - February 27, 2022
What's New At Wess:
Dear Families,
I hope you had a wonderful vacation week! It is always nice to take a break from our busy schedules and recharge. I know I speak for all of the Wessagusset staff members when I say that we are very excited to see our students' smiling faces tomorrow!
It is strongly suggested that you use one of the Covid tests (in the kit sent home before vacation) to test your child today before they return to school tomorrow.
Just a reminder, as of tomorrow masks will become optional at school. Bus students will need to keep their masks on while they are on the bus to and from school. Feel free to let your child's teacher know if you would like your child to keep their mask on throughout the day so that we can support you in this decision.
Every year, each public school and school district in Massachusetts receives a report card. Just as your child’s report card shows how they are doing in different subjects, the school’s report card is designed to show families how our school is doing in different areas. More detailed information about our school's results and plans moving forward can be found here: Wess 2021 Report Card Letter. A link to our school’s report card is available at this link: Wessagusset 2021 Report Card.
Weymouth Market: Wednesday, March 2nd, 3:30-5:30 at Weymouth High School.
Parent Council Meeting: Wednesday, March 2nd, 7:00 pm via Zoom
Meeting ID 878 5891 4587 Passcode 693370 https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87858914587?pwd=blM5VGlyVUNEQVZnTE5WZTd6MTZzQT09
Half-day: Tuesday, March 8th - Dismissal at 11:50 am
Here's to a fantastic week ahead!
Sincerely,
Lindsey Frat
Principal
Wessagusset Elementary School
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School Links
COVID-19 Updates & Protocols
Masks: Effective Monday, February 28 masks will be optional in all Weymouth Public Schools, pre-K through Grade 12, for all staff, students and visitors, with the exception of while riding school transportation (per federal public health order). Any individual who chooses to continue to wear a mask in school, including those who are at a higher risk of contracting COVID, will be supported in that choice.
At-Home Testing Resources:
- Opt-In Form for students and staff
- WPS At-Home Testing Information & FAQs
- About the Test: iHealth is a 15-minute at-home rapid antigen test
- Video: How to Administer an At-Home COVID Test
- Text Guide: How Do I Administer an At-Home COVID test?
- Coming Soon! Submit Positive Test Results - This is where you'll report a positive test result from your school administered at-home weekly test.
Additional Resources:
District Links
If you or know of someone whose child will be 5 before September 1st of this year please have them register for the 2022-2023 kindergarten year. To begin the process please follow the link to the district's registration site here.
Important Links
- District Calendar - School Committee approved holidays, vacations, tems and staff development
- Tech Support for Families - Submit a ticket for support. Reminder* be sure to update your child’s Chrome OS on the weekends, often and early!
- WPS Opportunities Resources - Family and community resources
- Special Education Parent Advisory Council - Meeting Dates
- Champions Before and After School Care - 781-812-8735 or lolee@discoverchampions.com
- Aspen Family Portal - Student Attendance, Contact Info & Communications or Locate Your Child's Report Card or Special Education Report
- Blackboard Communications - Opt In and Opt Out Instructions
- Town Wide Parent Council - Meets the Second Tuesday of Each Month
- Volunteer to Become a Parent/Guardian/Caregiver ELL Immigrant Liaison