The Swellesley Report

More than you really want to know about Wellesley, Mass.

Fiske School in Wellesley to round up everyone for Wild West fun on Sept. 21, 2019

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The Fiske Wild West Round-UpFiske Wild West Round-Up, Wellesley is coming back on Saturday, September 21, 10am – 2pm, at Fiske School, 45 Hastings St. Come join the rootin’ tootin’ family fun. This town-wide event is a heap of fun with games, arts and crafts, dunk tank, music, petting zoo, food, face-painting, rides and much more.

This is a rain or shine event. If the weather doesn’t cooperate, the PTO will move all the fun indoors.

Fiske Wild West Round-Up is one of Fiske’s primary fundraising events. Each year Wild West raises more than $15,000 for Fiske School. The funds provide additional programs, services and learning opportunities above and beyond what the school system can provide.

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MOPO yard sale and Fiske Wild West Round-up round out Wellesley weekend

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There’s no such thing as a slow weekend in Wellesley, especially not with events like the Fiske Wild West Round-up and the Morses Pond (MOPO) yard sale.

At Fiske, students and parents alike enjoyed the rides, games, and food, and many could even be seen dancing to country music. With activities varying from face painting to fastballs, there was something for everyone.

For those looking for something a little more calm than the high speed of the West, there was the MOPO yard sale on the other end of town. Many Wellesley residents were setting up shop, and even more were looking for treasures to acquire.

Here are some photos from both events.

Wellesley, Morses Pond Yard Sale
Morses Pond vendors looking to make some sales

 

Wellesley, Morses Pond Yard Sale
A vehicle-laden table

 

Wellesley, Morses Pond Yard Sale
A colorful assortment of jewelry boxes

 

Wellesley, Morses Pond Yard Sale
A satisfied customer headed home

 

Wellesley, Fiske, Wild West Roundup
Wild rides on the baseball field

 

Wellesley, Fiske, Wild West Roundup
Wanted criminals stopping for a photo opp

 

Wellesley, Fiske, Wild West Roundup
Wild animals from the Wild West

 

Wellesley, Fiske, Wild West Roundup
A participant at one of the many games available
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Wellesley Fiske School’s Wild West Round-up is September 22

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Wellesley Fiske Wild West Round-UpThe Fiske Wild West Round-Up is coming back on Saturday, September 22, 10am – 2pm, at Fiske School, 45 Hastings St. Bring your whole crew to this family fair with a Western Flair. All the favorites games and activities are back — the Cowboy Strut, Gold Raffle Rush, Uncle Joe’s Store, Mug Shots, Cookie Corral, the Chuckwagon for grub,  games, crafts, entertainment, the Saloon Salon, and so much more! Questions call 781 235 0933

This is a rain or shine event. If the weather doesn’t cooperate, the PTO will move all the fun indoors.

Fiske Wild West Round-Up is one of Fiske’s primary fundraising events. Each year Wild West raises more than $15,000 for Fiske School. The funds provide additional programs, services and learning opportunities above and beyond what the school system can provide.

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State recognizes Wellesley elementary schools for Morses Pond rescue plan

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Wellesley Public Schools 4th grade teachers Irene Gruenfeld (Bates Elementary) and Anne Gayner (Fiske Elementary) and their classes were recognized this week at the State House for efforts to address erosion issues at Morses Pond. Nearly 3 dozen programs were honored at the Annual Secretary’s Awards for Excellence in Energy and Environmental Education.

The Wellesley classes did field work at the pond, designed scale models to illustrate solutions to erosion, and presented their results to town officials. The schools received guidance from the Natural Resources Commission on the project.

 

EEA awards
Wellesley teachers and students honored at the State House (photo via NRC)

 

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