Upcoming Events
March 29: General POPS Meeting - Virtual (see below)
March 31: Facilitating Social Recovery - Virtual Event (see below)
April 1 - 4: MICCA - WHS Ensembles
April 6: Early Release; 3rd Quarter Ends; WEF Spelling Bee
April 7: Joint WMS PTO/WHS PTSO Community Meeting (see below)
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As the students head into the final quarter, we are already planning for the 2022-2023 school year. Whether you are interested in meeting new people within our community or you have big ideas on how our organization can best serve our community, we encourage you to get involved with the WHS PTSO.
We need volunteers at all levels for the 2022-2023 school year. At the leadership level, you have an opportunity to shape our organization and its future while forming a strong connection with our entire community. As a committee chair, you have the chance to organize meaningful support for our school. As a committee volunteer, you are part of a team!
Interested? Have questions? Email whsptsopres@gmail.com! More information is available on our website. In late April, we will host a "Meet the PTSO" event so you can come learn more about getting involved. Details will be shared soon. |
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Recording and Materials from March 16 WHS PTSO Meeting |
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If you were not able to attend our first in-person WHS PTSO meeting of the school year, please check out the meeting recording using this link. Thank you to Julie Spilka and the TV-Production students who made this recording possible!
The meeting included a keynote presentation on managing student anxiety after two years of pandemic life, led by Dr. Allison Ertl (School Outreach - Human Relations Service), Alice Goodrich (School Social Worker) and Lindsey Yamaguchi (School Social Worker; Bridge Program Coordinator). Here is a link to the keynote presentation slideshow. |
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Next Wellesley POPS Meeting
Please join the next general POPS meeting on Tuesday, March 29th at 7 pm. The meeting will be via Zoom (see link below). Agenda items will include updates from the PA Department, end of year performance, planning for next year and open POPS Board and rep positions.
Topic: POPS General Meeting
Time: Mar 29, 2022 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Meeting ID: 872 2095 9939
Passcode: 595910
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Facilitating Social Recovery Event |
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2022 is bringing new challenges for parents. Raising kids today may feel like a dizzying set of issues: managing screen use (especially during a pandemic); promoting healthy social relationships; and avoiding social problems like bullying and cyberbullying. This presentation will focus on concrete, down-to-earth approaches that emphasize ways that parents can help build their child's emotional resilience, improve social skills, reduce screen time use (without constant conflict), minimize fighting and bullying and help their child emerge successfully from a global pandemic. Research can give us clear guidance, and supporting families and communities can help everyone raise happier children.
This discussion is free and open to all members of the Wellesley community. Click here for the Zoom link. |
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WEF Spelling Bee
The 32nd Annual WEF Spelling Bee is Wednesday, April 6th at 7 pm. The Spelling Bee is a WEF community fundraising event which raises money to fund enrichment programs for the Wellesley Public Schools.
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Joint WMS PTO/WHS PTSO Community Event
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On Thursday, April 7th at 6:30 pm, the WMS PTO and WHS PTSO are hosting our annual joint community meeting in partnership with Wellesley Middle School, Wellesley High School and the METCO Program. The keynote speaker will be Dr. Nadja Reilly. Details on the location will be shared very soon. |
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Wellesley PAC Coffee
Please join the Wellesley PAC for our monthly coffee on Thursday, April 7 at the home of Christine Mizzi at 16 Suffolk Road from 9-10:30 am. It is a nice opportunity for families with children getting special education services to connect. We hope to see you at a coffee soon!
The dates for the PAC coffees for the remainder of the 2021-2022 school year are as follows:
Thursday, May 5
Thursday, June 2
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Wellesley High School Chorus Member
Accepted to All-National Mixed Choir
The Wellesley Public Schools Performing Arts Department is proud to announce that Wellesley High School Senior Molly Gandler was selected to perform with the NAfME (National Association for Music Education) Mixed Choir this past January. Molly is an active member of our WHS Choir program and has been recognized for her musical excellence through participation in the Massachusetts District and All-State festivals. Her acceptance into the Massachusetts All-State Choir qualified her to submit an audition for the All-National Choir this year.
Although the festival was online this year, Molly shared that it was still an incredible musical experience. 533 students from 48 States and Territories participated in the program over several days and recorded their selections. The final, recorded performance will be premiered this month to celebrate the month of March as “NAfME Music in Our Schools Month”.
Molly also stated “My acceptance to the National Choir could not have been possible without all the guidance and support from Dr. Kevin McDonald, WHS Choir Director. I could not be where I am today without his constant motivation and guidance.”
We congratulate Molly on this wonderful accomplishment and for representing our Department, School and Community so well! Molly performed as the Music Director of the A Cappella Group “Renegade” with her choir colleagues this past Friday and Saturday night (March 25th and 26th) at the annual “Acastock” at Wellesley High School.
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The class officers for the Class of 2023 would like to share that the annual Junior Boat Cruise tradition will take place on Saturday, May 21st. Students will be on board from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm, and buses will leave from the high school parking lot at 4:00 pm. Ticket sales will opening in the upcoming weeks in conjunction with the second parking raffle. Further information will be sent out to parents soon!
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Virtual College Readiness Event with NYT Bestselling Author |
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Join New York Times bestselling author Harlan Cohen during a live, virtual event on May 4, 2022 at 7 pm to learn about the 17 things you need to do before college! Harlan will deliver tips and strategies that are foundational for college success. Learn about the latest research, trends and plans that college campuses are making to welcome the class of 2026. This event is perfect for high school seniors, parents and juniors in the college planning process. Registration link will be shared soon. |
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Snacks Needed! Support the Nurse's Office |
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Don't forget to sign up to bring a box (or two!) of snacks so the Nursing Office can continue to offer snacks to students who visit. With spring athletics in full swing, the students are going through snacks quickly!
Please use this link to sign up! There are many open slots still available through the month of April.
Suggestions include granola bars, pretzels, gluten-free snacks, goldfish and crackers. Please put donations in the collection bin labeled "Nursing Office Donations" in the front vestibule at the high school next to the bookshelf.
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