Wessagusset Elementary School
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October 2, 2022
Dear Families,
It was fantastic to see so many families at Open House on Monday evening! Our students were so excited to introduce their teachers and show off their classrooms. As we enter into October, our classroom routines and expectations are in place, and teachers are beginning to shift into small-group, differentiated instruction. We are launching our new ELA programs, Fundations and Wit & Wisdom, so your child will have lots to share about what is happening at school!
We held our first PBIS Assembly on Friday, and reviewed our school-wide ROAR expectations of Respect, Ownership, Achievement, and Responsibility. Please encourage your children to explain to you what ‘ROAR’ looks like at school and home. Congratulations to our ticket winners, William T. (3K) and Emma H.(2DW) for their outstanding behavior, and to our PBIS Paw Count Winners:
1st Place - Mrs. Ferreira’s 3rd Grader
2nd Place - Mrs. Cosgrove & Mrs. Loud’s 1st Graders
3rd Place - Mr. Carey’s 2nd Graders
Other helpful information:
The WHS Cheerleaders are excited to offer their fun, “Cheer with the Wildcats” event on October 1st from 4-7. Info can be found here: Cheer Flyer
The Weymouth Fire Department Open House will be held on Sunday, October 9th - info can be found here: WFD Open House
Parent Council meeting - Wednesday, October 5th from 6:30-7:30 in the Wess Library - more information can be found below in the ‘Parent Council Corner’.
Support Unified Sports at Weymouth High School! This awesome program supports inclusion and friendship in our community - we hope you’ll check it out! Unified Sports
Pond Meadow Park’s Pumpkinfest is back! This will be a fun fall day of family events on October 22nd from 11am-4pm. Details can be found here: PMP Pumpkinfest
Picture retakes will take place on Friday, November 4th.
Wessagusset Staff Spotlight: This week’s staff shout-out goes to Mrs. Alycia Lindquist. She jumps in and helps out whenever she is needed, and is always happy to share her behavioral expertise. Thank you, Mrs. Lindquist!
Have a great evening!
Sincerely,
Lindsey Frat
Nicole Doherty
Grade 5 All Stars of the Week & Month!
4L shares their daily pledge at the PBIS Assembly
Staff Star: Mrs. Lindquist! 💗
Parent Council Corner
- The Open House raffle basket event last week was wildly successful. Thank you to Mo Fox and Kristin Travers for organizing the event and selling tickets on the night of the event.
- After school clubs are back. Applications for participation will be coming home in the coming week and should be returned to your child’s teacher no later than Friday 10/7/22. This session will include Arts and Crafts, Lego Challenge and Newspaper/Journalism.
- We are looking for 2 families to stock the teacher’s lounge with yummy snacks and /or drinks the first week of each month. Thank you to the Cheever and Fidalgo families who have generously offered to stock the teachers lounge in October. If you are willing and able to assist in future months please sign up below: https://signup.com/go/wSnoRNi
- Don’t forget to join us for the next Parent Council Meeting on Wednesday 10/5/22 @ 6:30PM in the Wessagusset Library. For those who can’t make it in person here is the ZOOM link:
- https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86126019270?pwd=dmJMSHJOTzlqU2c3RG8xYVZ1djdDQT09
- Meeting ID: 861 2601 9270, Passcode: 325253
Upcoming Events - September:
No School - Monday, October 10, Columbus/Indigenous Peoples Day
Half-day - Tuesday, October 11th - Dismissal at 11:50am
Picture Retakes - Friday, November 4th
Parent Conferences: November 15th, 5:00-8:00 pm, November 16th, 12:25-3:25 pm
District Links & Information:
- Tech Support for Families
- Champions Before and After School Care - 781-812-8735 or lolee@discoverchampions.com
- Blackboard Communications - Opt In and Opt Out Instructions
- Town Wide Parent Council - Meets the Second Tuesday of Each Month
COVID Resources
- DESE/DPH School Guidance
- Video: How to Administer an At-Home COVID Test
- Text Guide: How Do I Administer an At-Home COVID test?
- Weymouth Public Schools Transportation Webpage
75 Pilgrim Road
Weymouth, MA 02191
(781) 335-2210
Instagram: @wess_wildcats