1. Wellesley Public Schools Superintendent’s
40 Kingsbury Street Bulletin
Wellesley, Massachusetts 02481
www.wellesley.k12.ma.us/district/bulletins.htm
Bella T. Wong Bulletin # 2
Superintendent of Schools September 10, 2010
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,
At some point in adulthood, before I had children, I always wished for world
peace when I blew out my birthday candles. After my children were born, the
birthday wish switched to one of good health and happiness for them. Perhaps
when the next birthday rolls around there is really room for both sets of wishes.
In my work and life I seek to work through dissonance and create accord through enhanced
understanding of differences and communication. While this may not lead directly to world peace,
I’ve always believed if we all did this, it must help in some way. I have yet to make sense of the
controversy that the ninth anniversary of 9/11 has generated. I am not sure there is sense to make
of it: nine years after that sunny beautiful September day, while we had kids in school, some lost
their fathers, and yet, these are the headlines. In what direction are we heading? Are we moving
forward?
As we reflect on 9/11, I wish you all a peaceful weekend.
Calendar
Tuesday 9/14 School Committee Meeting, Town Hall, 7:30 pm
Wednesday 9/15 PTS Reception, Sprague School Atrium, 3:30 pm
Teachers as Scholars Intent to Register Deadline
Back to School at Bates, Fiske, Hunnewell, Schofield
Thursday 9/16 Middle School Back to School Night
Monday 9/20 Kindergarten begins 2 stay days
Thursday 9/23 Back to School at Sprague, Upham
Friday 9/24 Night High School Football Game
Saturday 9/25 Fiske Wild West Roundup
Wednesday 9/29 Back to School Night at Hardy

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Teachers as Scholars
Deadline to submit request for approval to register: September 15, 2010 – NO EXCEPTIONS
Information is outlined on the wikispace (http://wps‐professionaldev.wikispaces.com). The catalog of
Teachers as Scholars offerings for 2010‐2011 is available online at teachersasscholars.org/seminars.asp. Please
be advised that there will be no hard copy distribution of the catalog.
Registration is a three‐step process.
1. Obtain approval from your Department Head (needed because you will be missing school days).
2. Email Janice Gross (and copy your department head) three choices of seminars you would be interested in
attending in order of priority. Please include the seminar name and the seminar number. The deadline to
email Janice is September 15, 2010 – there can be no exceptions to this date.
3. If approved by Becky McFall, you will be notified that the next step in the process is to register online with
TAS. Attempts to register before receiving this approval will be deleted.
Criteria for requesting approval to attend:
 you are a teacher beginning, at a minimum, your second year in Wellesley (first‐year teachers are not
eligible);
 you have the approval of your department head; and
 you have not attended Teachers as Scholars in the past three years (2009‐10, 2008‐09; 2007‐08)
N.B. Regardless of the criteria above having been met, preference may be given to teachers who have never
participated in the TAS program.
2010‐2011 Professional Development Opportunities
Professional development offerings for 2010‐2011 are posted at
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.
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3. Are You Working Toward
a Higher Salary Lane?
All teachers who expect to receive a Master’s degree, M+30, or M+60/Doctorate during the 12 month period
July 1, 2011 - June 30, 2012, must send formal notification of intent to change salary lanes to Addie Doherty,
c/o the Superintendent’s Office, no later than November 1, 2010. This early notification deadline is required
so that provisions for anticipated salary lane changes may be made within the new fiscal year budget. Please
note: The list does not carry forward. Teachers must provide written notice each year until they have
received their new degree.
Congratulations to Stephanie (Roy) Lamprey on her marriage to John; and to
New Parents Nia and Dan Benoit on the arrival of their son Julian James.
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Condolences to Elin Grady on the loss of her sister, Margaret Gunning.
WHS FITNESS CENTER
Thank you for your interest in the Wellesley High School Fitness Center. As a
school year resident member, you may use the Fitness Center during the
scheduled hours, which are currently 6:00 am‐7:15 am, Monday, Wednesday
and Friday; 2:45 pm ‐ 5:30 pm, Monday through Thursday; and 2:45 pm ‐ 4:30 pm on Friday .
Please note: Due to construction, morning parking will be limited to visitor spaces in the
front of the high school and MUST leave by 7 a.m. The afternoon parking will be in the
various parking lots around the school after 4 p.m.
Questions? Contact Stephanie Boggs, 781‐446‐6250, extension 4694.
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4. SUBSTITUTE COORDINATOR/PROCEDURE FOR REPORTING ABSENCES
Nancy Finn is our Substitute Coordinator.
The phone number for calling in your absences is: 781.446.6210, Ext. 4550
Please remember:
 Report ALL absences, even absences that do not require a substitute.
 Please utilize email to Nancy for your substitute requests whenever possible to cut
down on the number of calls to the sub line.
 If you find a substitute on your own, please notify Nancy by email (nefinn@msn.com) or
on the sub line so that the substitute can be paid.
Please call me if you have any questions or concerns.
Valerie Spruill
Central Office (Centrex 6210, Ext. 4503)
Schedule of 403B
Individual Appointment Opportunities
(See back of bulletin for schedule)
403B Enrollment Information
Employees are eligible to participate in the Wellesley Public School's voluntary 403b plan with
Lincoln Financial Group. All employees are eligible to participate and the deadline to enroll for the
2010-11 school year is December 1, 2010. You will not be allowed to enroll after the December 1,
2010 deadline. Enrollment meetings and opportunities for an individual consultation with a Lincoln
Financial group advisor will be available at each school location during the month of September
and October. Employees should see their school Principal if interested in signing up for an
individual appointment with a financial consultant. The Fall 2010 schedule of meetings at each
location is also posted below. Enrollment can be done online at https://myretirement.lfg.com/ or
over the phone by contacting the 24 hour Lincoln Financial Group hot line at 800-234-3500.
Employees will need their pin number in order to enroll which is mailed directly to employees'
addresses from Lincoln Financial Group. Employees can contact Liam Hurley at the business
office at 781-446-6210 ext. 4515 if they would like a hard copy of the enrollment kit sent to them.
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5. POSITIONS AVAILABLE
2010‐2011 OPENINGS
Immediate Opening: Occupational Therapist needed to work in the integrated preschool from September
through December, 10 hours per week. Experience working with young children and appropriate license required.
Enclose a letter of interest, resume, three letters of reference and copy of your license to Dr. Gretchen Bravacos at
gretchen_bravacos@wellesley.k12.ma.us or mail documents to 63 Hastings St., Wellesley, 02481.
Long-Term Substitute
Elementary Special Educator (Grades K-2) needed for a substantially separate classroom/inclusion classroom
for children with multiple impairments.
Please send cover letter, resume, three letters of reference, licensure and transcripts to
Marie_Slyva@wellesley.k12.ma.us or mail to Personnel, Wellesley Public Schools, 40 Kingsbury Street, Wellesley, MA
02481
Van Driver
Immediate Opening 30-32 hrs/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 e-mail rmcgoldrick@wellesleyma.gov or call Deane McGoldrick at 781-446-6210, ext. 4514
Wellesley Public Schools Actively Seeks to Increase the Diversity of its Workforce
Coaching Positions
Winter Season 2010-11
Coach: Sub Varsity Boys Ice Hockey
Contact Athletic Director
John_Brown@wellesley.k12.ma.us
Associate Supervisors and Proctors Needed!
Associate Supervisors are needed to administer PSATs and SATs for the 2010‐2011 school year.
Proctors are needed to monitor the halls, direct students to their classrooms and assist the
Main Office staff with running the test center, as needed. Both positions are paid positions so
you will be compensated for your time. The dates are as follows:
PSATs SATs
October 16, 2010 November 6, 2010
May 7, 2011
June 4, 2011
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Associate Supervisors and Proctors need to report to the test site at 7:30 a.m. A brief training
for those who have never administered the PSAT or SAT will be held earlier in the week before
each test date. The length of the test day will vary depending on the proctoring assignment.
Please note the following:
 All tests will be administered at the Middle School this year so parking will not be an
issue.
 According to College Board guidelines, Associate Supervisors and Proctors must be
current or retired faculty or other professional staff of WPS or from a neighboring
institution or a graduate student.
 Also, according to College Board guidelines, an Associate Supervisor or Proctor cannot
administer any SAT Program test that will be taken by a member of their household or
immediate family at any test center nation wide.
If you are interested in any or all of the dates and are eligible according to the College Board
guidelines, please contact Janet Sozio (x5139) at the high school via email or phone. In your
correspondence, please indicate which position you would be most interested in filling. Please
also indicate what dates you are available.
IMPORTANT: Indicating interest doesn’t guarantee a position as the number of Associate
Supervisors and Proctors required to run the test center is based on the number of students
testing as well as their needs. Every effort will be made to make positions available to as many
people as possible.
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403B Enrollment Meeting Schedule
Fall 2010
School Based Schedule – Individual Meetings
Monday, September 13
7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Middle School
Individual Appointments
Wednesday, September 15
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Preschool
Individual Appointments
Tuesday, September 28 Tuesday, September 28
7:30 AM - 12:00 PM 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Upham School Hardy School
Individual Appointments Individual Appointments
Tuesday, October 5 Tuesday, October 5
7:30 AM -12:00 PM 12:15 PM - 1:00 PM & 3:05 PM - 5:30 PM
Sprague School Schofield School
Individual Appointments Individual Appointments
Thursday, October 7
7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Wellesley High School
Individual Appointments
Wednesday, October 13 Wednesday, October 13
7:30 AM - 12:00 PM 1:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Bates School Middle School
Individual Appointments (OPEN TO ALL WHO CANNOT ATTEND INDIVIDUAL SCHOOL
APPOINTMENTS)
Individual Appointment
Thursday, October 14
7:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Fiske School
Individual Appointments
Wednesday, October 20
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Hunnewell School
Individual Appointments
The above schedule is based on feedback provided by school principals. Every effort was made to accommodate
each school's request and schedule. If needed, additional days for individual appointments may be scheduled in
October. Sign-Up sheets will be made available at each school. The deadline to enroll during this school year is December 1,
2010. All staff members are eligible to participate and enroll
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