1. Wellesley Public Schools Superintendent’s
40 Kingsbury Street Bulletin
Wellesley, Massachusetts 02481
www.wellesley.k12.ma.us/district/bulletins.
Bella T. Wong Bulletin #20
Superintendent of Schools February 4, 2011
The Superintendent’s Bulletin is posted weekly on Fridays on our website. It provides timely, relevant
information about meetings, professional development opportunities, curriculum and program development,
grant awards, and School Committee news. The bulletin is also the official vehicle for job postings. Please
read the bulletin regularly and use it to inform colleagues of meetings and other school news.
Dear Colleagues,
Well, this winter has just been a hum dinger! In my household we have been
chipping at the ice on the roof to no real avail and mopping up the water that has
been edging in through the windows. We are somewhat grimly bracing ourselves for
when the thaw comes and what that will bring. This is reminiscent of my first winter as
superintendent when there were seven possible weather events over a three-week period. I
remember there were a lot of flooded basements (forget the snow blower, you should get your sump
pump now!) and my sleep deprivation from waking early to check the morning precipitation and road
conditions. From where I sit I see that everyone is working very, very hard doing the best they can
to manage the complications the weather has wrought on our personal and professional lives. It has
been hard, and I can also see that we are tired dealing with cranky people and maybe a tad bit
cranky ourselves.
Well, here is some excellent news to share and celebrate… no less than three babies were born
during Wednesday’s snow day, one each to Dara Gaul, Sprague School teacher, Jamie Chisum,
High School Assistant Principal, and Lindsey Yamaguchi, High School Adjustment Counselor! How
great is that?
Take care this weekend,
Calendar
Tuesday 02/08 School Committee Meeting – 7:30 pm Town Hall
Wednesday 02/16 Teachers for Safe Schools – 3:30 pm WMS Rm 245
February 21 – 25 February Vacation Week – no school
Monday, 3/7 Spring Grant Applications Due to WEF

2. Are you interested in a job share? Would you like to be considered for a
transfer?
Teachers with professional teacher status who would like to request a job share position or a
transfer in the 2011-2012 school year must notify Salvatore Petralia in writing by May 2, 2011.
Requests should be sent to: Salvatore_Petralia@wellesley.k12.ma.us
Teachers for Safe Schools
Teachers for Safe Schools will meet at the Middle School in Room 245, from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. on the
following Wednesdays: February 16, March 16, April 27, and May 18, 2011. The mission of
Teachers for Safe Schools is to consciously create, support and encourage a safe professional and
emotional school climate that allows for staff of all sexual orientations to be acknowledged and
respected.
Graduate Course Reimbursement
Course reimbursement funding of $22,500 is available to distribute in FY12 among
qualified teachers for graduate course work which is done as part of a master’s
degree program to fulfill a teacher’s obligations for the Massachusetts Educators
Professional License and for course work required to achieve the next stage of
licensure culminating in a professional license. To apply for this course
reimbrusement, please send, by June 1, 2011, your name, evidence of your enrollment in an
applicable master/doctoral degree program, name and description of the course, evidence of course
cost, proof of payment, and transcript to Valerie Spruill, Administrative Assistant to the Assistant
Superintendent, Valerie_Spruill@wellesley.k12.ma.us. You will be notified of the amount awarded
to you by July 1, 2011.
Apply Now to Enroll Children of Non-Resident WTA
Members in Wellesley Schools. Children of teachers or nurses residing
outside Wellesley shall be entitled to attend Wellesley Public Schools without charge
for tuition on a space available basis. (Article 12, WTA Unit A Contract). If you are
interested in this benefit in the 2011-12 school year, please contact
Valerie_Spruill@wellesley.k12.ma.us, include your child/ren’s name, birth date, and current grade
level. Application Deadline: May 2, 2011
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3. Wellesley Education Foundation (WEF) Grants
WEF Spring Grant Applications – Proposals due Monday, March 7, 2011. WEF is now accepting grant
proposals from all Wellesley Public Schools teachers, administrators and specialists. For elementary school
grants: up to 20% of the WEF grant budget may be allocated to individual elementary school grants providing
they have potential for replication. Be sure to include shipping and handling expenses in your cost estimate.
Note: All technology requests must be reviewed by Rob Ford, Director, Technology.
Ruth S. Walter Environmental Education Fund – Proposals due Monday, March 7, 2011. WEF makes
additional funds available for projects related to science and the environment. Through the generosity of the
family and friends of Ruth S. Walter, a fund for environmental education, was established to award grants to
educators for innovative projects and teacher travel that focus on environmental education. Please apply
using the general application form and see the WEF website for more details.
Please only use the application form from the WEF website,
http://www.wellesleyeducationfoundation.org. (The WEF website can also be found on the Wellesley
Public Schools website under District Information – Wellesley Education Foundation.) Application
instructions, criteria for funding, and some examples of well written grants are also posted on the WEF
website under "Grants to Educators."
Send applications to Janice Gross in the Central Office of the Superintendent by Monday, March 7,
2011.
Questions about potential grant ideas or the application are welcome. Feel free to email WEF Grant Chair,
Beverly Donovan, at beverly99@comcast.net with any questions.
2010-2011 Professional Development
Opportunities
Professional Development opportunities for 2010- 2011 are posted at
http://wps-professionaldev.wikispaces.com. Course descriptions and
registration instructions are included. This link can also be found on the
WPS website under 2010-2011 Professional Development Offerings.
COURSE AVAILABLE:
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4. Understanding Basic Statistics
Intended Audience: Internet, Elections)
Anyone interested in learning about statistics. Sources of Bias – Random Rectangle Activity
Interpreting Survey Results (WHS and Chi
Pre-assessments for Participants: None Running)
Meaning of Confidence Intervals (Flipping Tacks
Outcomes: Activity)
After taking this course, participants will know: Meaning of Margin of Error (Polling Results)
• the differences between mean, median and Experiments vs. Studies
mode and how those different measures of Good Statistics (Sports and Medicine)
center can be used to distort conclusions; Needs of the Class (Manufacturing Quality Control
• the different ways you can take a sample Example)
(random, convenience, voluntary response) or
census and what conclusions, if any, can be Requirements:
drawn from these sampling techniques; • class participation;
• the meanings of margin of error and • completion of in-class and out-of-class
confidence interval; worksheets and problems; and
• how to read and interpret graphs; and • completion of two assignments (finding graphs
• how to correctly use and interpret the language or surveys in the media and interpreting those
of statistics. findings)
Sessions: Instructors: Caroline Bell and Jill Lapato
Mean/Median and Mode Dates: Mondays, February 28 – May 9, 2011;
Scale, Source and Types of Graphs (Newspapers, Time: 3:00 – 5:30
Advertising) Location: WHS Room 237 or 229
Survey Types and Sampling Techniques (TV, PDPs: 15 Inservice Credit(s): 1
CPI Refresher Training
Prerequisite: Full CPI Training during the 2009-2010 School Year. The cornerstone of CPI
since 1980, this program is considered the worldwide standard for crisis prevention and
intervention training. With a core philosophy of providing for the care, welfare, safety, and security
of everyone involved in a crisis situation, the program’s proven strategies give human service
providers and educators the skills to safely and effectively respond to anxious, hostile, or violent
behavior while balancing the responsibilities of care.
Spring Offering: March 15, 2011 Time: 3:00–6:00 pm Instructor: Adam Diliberto
PDPs: 3 Information regarding location will be posted on Wiki.
To register, go to http://wps-professionaldev.wikispaces.com/ to the online registration form. This is
listed as a new course under “School Safety.”
LOTS OF BABY NEWS !! . . . . . CONGRATULATIONS to
Patty Bird and her husband Cameron on the birth of their son, Alexander, on
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5. January 25, 2011. . . . .Katie Bender and her husband Mike on the birth of their daughter,
Brooke Elizabeth, on January 30, 2011 . . . . .Travis Taylor and his wife Vicky on the birth of their
son, Patrick, on February 1, 2011 . . . .Jamie Chisum and his wife Kristen on the
birth of their daughter, Hadley Nichole, on February 2, 2011 . . .Dara Gaul and her
husband, Nathan, on the birth of their son, Asher Robert, on February 2, 2011 . . . .
and Lindsey Yamaguchi and her husband Yuhgo on the birth of their daughter,
Mia Jolie, on February 2, 2011.
WINGS Summer Openings 2011
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Registrar- March 1- July 5: Responsibilities (skills/strategies for grades 1/2, 2/3 or 4/5), and
include entering all registrations in the written language (grades 3-5).
FileMaker Pro database, honoring parent
requests while creating equitable classes, Academic teachers will teach two sections a
answering parent questions via the WINGS morning of the same grade level and content.
email address, creating class lists and the Teaching experience and license required and
other documents necessary to begin Week 1 familiarity with WPS learning goals is a plus.
classes. $3500 stipend Applicants for positions within the academic
Data Manager 7/5/11-7/29/11: Maintain strand must state their preferred grade level
accurate registration information on a daily and whether they are interested in teaching
basis; create weekly class lists and daily literacy, math, or written language. Academic
student nametags. Must be present at WINGS courses are not dependent on enrollment.
from 8:15-9:00 each day with additional work
and copying to be completed off site. $18/hr Enrichment teachers will teach two sections a
for 7 hrs. /wk morning or an afternoon. You will define
courses as the applicant so feel free to share
Elementary Summer Lead Teacher your passions, special interests, and talents
Openings 7/5/11-7/29/11: The WINGS’11 with students! Applicants must write an
Academic and Enrichment Summer Program is enticing description of their proposed course
seeking Lead teachers ($39.49 hr based on ’10 listing the grade levels (K-2, 3-5). The
rare) for both the morning (8:30-11:30) and enrichment courses will not be run without
afternoon (12:00-3:00) sessions. Academic sufficient enrollment so make your course
courses are offered in the AM only and description enticing. Enrichment teachers
teachers must commit to all four weeks. wishing to work a half-day must teach at least
Enrichment courses are offered in both the AM two different courses for the four- week period.
and PM and teachers must commit to at least Applicants wishing to work both the AM and
two of the four weeks. the PM sessions must submit proposals for at
least four different courses for the four-week
Academic courses will include concentrated period. Courses must be written to target
courses in reading (basic literacy for either students in grades K-2 or 3-5.
grade 1 or grade 2; comprehension/fluency for
grades 2/3 or grades 4/5) math
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6. 2/4/11 is the deadline for Registrar, Data Manager and Lead Teacher applications. Preference
will be given to returning WINGS staff, and to current WPS employees. Send you letter of interest
explaining why your are qualified and your enrichment course descriptions to Dr. Gretchen Bravacos,
WINGS Director, 63 Hastings St. Wellesley, MA 02481, or email wings@bach.wellesley.k12.ma.us
DO NOT USE Dr. Bravacos’ WPS email address to respond to this ad.
Coaching Positions
Spring Season 2011
Head Coach - Boys Outdoor Track
Fall Season 2011
Head Coach – Varsity Boys Soccer
Head Coach – Varsity Field Hockey
Contact Athletic Director : John_Brown@wellesley.k12.ma.us
POSITIONS AVAILABLE
2010-2011 O PENINGS
LONG TERM SUBSTITUTES NEEDED:
 Long-Term Substitute Grade 8 English Teacher needed starting March 28, 2011 until end of school
year.
 Long-Term Substitute Grade 8 History Teacher needed starting March 4, 2011 until end of school
year. Curriculum includes the Civil War and Reconstruction and experience with the “Facing
History and Ourselves” curriculum is beneficial.
 Long Term Substitute Preschool Special Educator needed to teach a substantially separate
preschool class beginning May 2, 2011 until the end of the school year and a six-week summer
program, experience working with children with moderate to significant special needs using the
principals of ABA required. Master’s degree and licenses in both early childhood and special education
required. BCBA preferred. (Salary from May 2 to June 2011 $170.10/day). (Salary for the six-week
summer program to be determined).
 Long Term Substitute Preschool Special Educator needed mid-March to early June 2011 to teach
two integrated preschool classes and to function as a member of an assessment team. Must have
experience assessing and teaching young children with special needs, Master’s degree and licenses in
both early childhood and special education required.
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7. Salary for Long Term Substitute Teachers is $170.10/day. Send letter of interest, resume, college transcripts,
copy of license, and three letters of reference to Salvatore Petralia, Assistant Superintendent, Wellesley Public
Schools, 40 Kingsbury Street, Wellesley, MA 02481 or via email to Personnel@wellesley.k12.ma.us.
TRANSPORTATION
Van Driver needed (35-38 hr./week) full year, less hours in summer to transport special education students. The
schedule is a split shift: am./mid./pm. 7D license preferred (not necessary; will train). $12.66 -$15.60 /hr. depending
on experience. Benefits available (health, dental, disability, and retirement). Please send letter of interest to
Salvatore Petralia, Assistant Superintendent, Wellesley Public Schools, 40 Kingsbury Street, Wellesley, MA 02481
or e-mail Personnel@wellesley.k12.ma.us
Wellesley Public Schools Actively Seeks to Increase the Diversity of its Workforce
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