Wellington PTO
Hello Wellington! You may notice a new look and feel for the Whaley Weekly. The BPS district rolled out new software this week and we're testing it. Please excuse our appearance while we familiarize ourselves with the new process. One very exciting new feature is the ability to translate the newsletter. You'll find the translate button in the upper right corner on this page. More to come!
Volunteer at the Wellington Library: End of Year Shelf Reading!
The Wellington Library is looking for volunteers to join us on Monday, June 10th from 9am-10:30am (after the 4th grade showcase) to help go through shelves, put things back in order and pull out books that need repair or replacing. Help Wellington and get a chance to meet other volunteers! No experience necessary, though you need to have an up to date CORI. If you're able to join us, even if only for a short amount of time, please follow this link to let us know you'll be there: Sign up Here!
Calling all Green Thumbs!
This summer we will be rejuvenating the garden boxes outside of Wellington. We are hoping to get a few volunteers to help clear and replant the garden this July (great for kids!). If you are interested in helping please contact us at: wellingtonptopresidents@gmail.com . We are targeting the following dates to get started.
Garden Meet Up Dates:
July 13th-14th
July 20th-21st
In School Enrichment!
This week the Kindergarten classes had a chance to explore MA Audubon Habitat. While exploring and learning about different habitats, they also observed a white-tailed deer, turtles, ducks, frogs, hawks and many insects!
The 3rd graders enjoyed a visit from the Tanglewood Marionettes for a performance of Perseus & Medusa!
June:
June 13: 3rd Grade Send-Off*
June 14: Last Day of School. 4th Grade Send-Off*. Early Release 11:40am - No Lunch Served
*Attention 3rd and 4th grade families - This week you will receive an email from your student's teacher providing specific details for the Ceremony and Clap-Out for the 3rd and 4th grade send-off celebrations. If you have any questions you can message us at farewellington@gmail.com.
Our PE teachers Aimee Doherty and Darren Martinez for organizing a fun filled day of activities for Field Day and to all of the volunteers who helped things run smoothly!
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.
Here is a list of some of our open positions for the 2024-25 school year:
Treasurer
Community Events Coordinator
Fundraising Coordinator
Preschool Representative (new)
Directory Coordinator
If you are interested in one of these roles and would like to learn more, please email Aisha and Lindsay at: wellingtonptopresidents@belmontschools.net
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.
We invite you to visit the Belmont Department of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion website to learn more about the BPS commitment to DEI and how to sign-up to receive the DEI newsletter - https://www.belmont.k12.ma.us/bps/dei
For all of the 3rd and 4th grade families who have students heading up to the CUE (Chenery Upper Elementary School) next year:
If you're interested in volunteering at the CUE, please fill out their volunteer interest form here.
Annual Appeal!
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:
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.
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Lindsay Kalmakis & Aisha Foxx Telfort
Wellington PTO Co-Presidents
wellingtonptopresidents@belmontschools.net
