Fun Run: We are at 20% of our goal! (and that extra recess reward is within our kids’ grasp!)

What an amazing start - we have already raised 20% of our goal ($4,000 of $15,000)! There are about 15 days left until the Fun Run on October 11. If we raise $15,000 or more, every child earns an extra recess, and we provide our children with amazing in-school enrichment programs and field trips! We are still looking for First and Third grade course volunteers and runners, but you must sign up and have an active CORI form on file by this Friday 9/27! Please sign up here! 

Here's how you can help us reach our goal:

• Register your child(ren) here: Wellington Fun Run Hub

• Email and Text your child(ren)'s student fundraising webpage to friends and family

• Sign the permission slip (going home in the blue folders this week) and return to school

ASE Sneak Peek is live! 

• Registration opens on Monday, September 30th at 7 am. 

• We have 17 classes this term - some very exciting new offerings: Slime Time with Ms. Ebdon; Kids Test Kitchen; & Painting with Ms. Tolleson just to name a few! 

• We have some favorites returning with new teachers! Chess Club with Ms. Clow and Newspaper Club with Ms. Mailloux! Mr. Ogilivie is back at Wellington with the popular Adventure Gaming Club. 

• A reminder that BOKS meets on Tuesdays AND Thursdays (14 classes total). 

• Please discuss classes with your students before registering them to ensure a successful fall session. 

Say Cheese!

Picture Day is Tomorrow, September 26 for preK-3rd grade students! The Lifetouch order sheets went home in your students blue folders. You can pre-order using the order sheet or this link: https://my.lifetouch.com/mylifetouch/#/pictureDayId/EVT2MK7K2?utm_source=Flyer 

• 20% of all pre-order proceeds will go to the PTO to support activities for your students. 

Parent/Caregiver Night Out -- after Curriculum Night on Thursday, Sept 26th

You already have kid coverage for Curriculum Night -- enjoy it fully by joining fellow parents, caregivers, and your PTO Board for food and drinks at Olespana (645 Mt Auburn St. Watertown). 

It’s a fun, low stakes way to meet other Wellington parents and ask any burning questions of PTO members. We'll be heading over in waves, starting at 7:30. Join whenever you're done at the school.

Are you interested in serving on the Student Advisory Council?

• The School Advisory Council is seeking members for the 2024 - 2025 school year. The Advisory Council is a group made up of parents/guardians and school staff that discusses big picture issues related to the governance of the school (school improvement plan, budget, etc.). 

• There will be only 5 meetings for the year, all taking place virtually in the evening, for 45 min. 

• The only requirement / qualification is being a parent or legal guardian.  There is a parity requirement per state guidelines.  This means that although as many people as are interested can attend meetings, only a limited number of parents/guardians will be able to be members of the council. 

• Interested? Email: wellingtonptopresidents@gmail.com

BPS School Calendar 2024-25

Our Community Events Coordinator Maggie Croy for organizing an enjoyable evening at our Welcome Back Picnic!

(If you'd like to partner with Maggie to help coordinate more community events, please contact us to learn more: wellingtonptopresidents@gmail.com)

The PTO Board is planning for the 2024-25 school year! Thanks to those who have reached out! It’s time to start building our volunteer village for next year. We have many board members graduating from Wellington which opens up spaces for new volunteers to join us, either as a board member or as a program/event specific coordinator. Show your interest here!

Here is a list of some of our open positions for the 2024-25 school year: 

• Community Events Coordinator

• Directory Coordinator

• Enrichment Coordinator for 2nd Grade

If you are interested in one of these roles and would like to learn more, please email Aisha and Andreina at: wellingtonptopresidents@gmail.com

• Important note to all volunteers: Everyone will receive a CORI form (one per household - feel free to make a copy) in your Communications Folder. If you can support the PTO and would like to volunteer, CORI forms are required for every parent volunteer. You must bring the completed form and a form of ID to the Wellington office to complete the process. CORIs are valid for three years! We highly recommend you get these completed early in the school year.

For Belmont town news you can check out the following websites:

Belmont Public Schools: https://www.belmont.k12.ma.us/

Belmont Voice: https://belmontvoice.org/

Belmontonian: http://belmontonian.com/

We ask that you consider a donation to the Wellington Fundraising Appeal. So far this school year, these funds have been used to reimburse teachers for their classroom supplies, purchase school supplies and grocery gift cards for Wellington students and families in need and fund school wide initiatives like new sports equipment, music stands, and storage sheds for both blue and green playgrounds. 

If you have a corporate or workplace match, this is an amazing way to DOUBLE your impact. 

To donate via PayPal using a credit card please use this link:

• Donate Here

• OR Send a check payable to Wellington PTO
  (Memo: “Annual Fund” and your child’s name) and return to school in their Communications Folder, or mail to: Wellington School

  ATTN: Wellington PTO

  121 Orchard Street, Belmont, MA 02478

• Check to see if your employer matches charitable gifts!

  • Wellington School PTO’s EIN is 04-3093301

  • Need a receipt? Email wellingtonptotreasurer@gmail.com 

• Traffic Safety - Please remember to be considerate when parking around Wellington and do not block the crosswalks or the driveways of our neighbors. There is no active pick up. Please do not pull into the parking lot or driveway at dismissal to retrieve your child.

• A Note about PTO Communication Channels:

  • Whaley Weeklys (the PTO newsletter you are currently reading!) will be emailed to you every Wednesday with updates on events, volunteer opportunities, school happenings and more! 

  • Communications Folders - Be on the lookout for a blue folder coming home with your student(s). They will include some pertinent information from the PTO, particularly our community and fundraising events. Your child’s folder comes home everyday as a way to get their school work and Wellington happenings into your hands! 

  • Room Parents - each classroom will have PTO volunteer Room Parents who act as liaisons between the classroom teacher and class parents/guardians. 

  • Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/wellingtonpto