WHS PTSO - November 14, 2021 Newsletter

PTSO Newsletter - November 14, 2021

Upcoming Events

November 15: National Honor Society Induction (Virtual)

November 17: Junior Parent Guidance Night; Orchestra Concert

November 18: Fall Jazz Concerts

November 24: Early Release (Thanksgiving)

November 25-26: No School (Thanksgiving)

November 29: No School (Staff Professional Day); Winter Athletics - First Day of Practice

WHS PTSO Annual Appeal

WHS PTSO annual appeal postcards are in the mail! Please consider making a contribution today using this link.

POSTPONED: Annual Joint WMS/WHS Parent/Guardian Community Meeting

The annual joint WMS/WHS parent/guardian community meeting was originally scheduled for this week but has been postponed. We will include further information about the rescheduled meeting when we receive it.

School Committee Office Hours

The Wellesley School Committee holds monthly office hours via Zoom. Please use this link to sign up for a spot and to view the School Committee office hours calendar for the year. The next session is scheduled for Thursday, November 18th from 10:00 - 11:00 am.

How to Run for Local Public Office

Considering becoming a candidate for town office? On December 1 at 7:00 pm, the League of Women Voters of Wellesley will (virtually) present everything you need to know about offices on the ballot for the March 1, 2022 Town election, understanding Wellesley's Town government and how to run a successful campaign. Register here.

Useful links:

Road Map to Running for Office

2022 Election Candidate Handbook

Wellesley Educational Foundation: Our Students are Scientists!

WEF has awarded grants to provide portable microscopes, supplies for chemistry labs, infrared cameras, lung models, spirometers, mini PCR thermal cyclers, and radiation sensors for science classes at all learning levels. Click here to learn more and help WEF support our students!

Wellesley Middle School Presents "Matilda, Jr." (November 18-20)

WMS is thrilled to present four live, in-person performances of "Matilda, Jr." November 18-20! Limited tickets went on sale to the general public on November 10 and are still available. Use this link to purchase tickets. Refreshments, roses and treats for the cast and crew will be sold at the performances. Information about dates, times, safety protocols and ticket sales can be found here.

Guidance Evening - Junior Night

The next Guidance Department Parent Evening will be on November 17 at 7 pm and will cover information relevant for parents of current juniors (Class of 2023). Click here to register.

Recordings of prior Guidance Department Parent Evening events can be found at this link at the bottom of the page under "Parent Night/Parent Coffee Presentations".

Support our School - In-Kind Donations

We still need your help! Use this link to sign up to donate items for upcoming needs at WHS.

Wellesley Green Schools - SMART Event Guide

Wellesley Green Schools would like to share this SMART Event Guide with suggestions for how to make your event more sustainable and environmentally conscious.

PTSO Newsletter Archive

PTSO newsletters sent during the 2021-2022 school year may be accessed on the WHS PTSO website at www.whsptso.org/newsletters.

WHS Guidance Department

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