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

September 14, 2019 by admin Leave a Comment

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

September 20, 2018 by Duncan Brown Leave a Comment

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

 

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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

 

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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

 

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A participant at one of the many games available
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Filed Under: Entertainment, Fiske Elementary School, Fundraising, Kids, Morses Pond, Outdoors, Shopping

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Wellesley Fiske School’s Wild West Round-up is September 22

September 19, 2018 by Deborah Brown Leave a Comment

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

May 16, 2018 by admin Leave a Comment

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.

 

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

 

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Filed Under: Bates Elementary School, Education, Environment, Fiske Elementary School

A real Wellesley snowbird

January 12, 2018 by Bob Brown Leave a Comment

Fiske Hawk in Wellesley
Photo by Samuel Liggero

 

Some in Wellesley take off for warmer climes at this time of year, but this hawk seems just fine with our up and down winter temperature. Vicky Liggero says this hawk has been seen frequently in the Fiske Elementary School area, but here’s a rare close-up.

MORE:  Hawk enjoys Wellesley fine dining

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Wellesley School Committee holding important meeting on FY19 schools budget, other issues

December 12, 2017 by Deborah Brown Leave a Comment

The Wellesley School Committee is holding an important public meeting on Tuesday, December 12 at 6:30pm in the Juliani Room at Town Hall, 525 Washington St.

On the agenda:

The Wellesley Public Schools FY2019 budget presentation (this one is last on the Action/Discussion part of the agenda, scheduled at 8:15pm, if all goes in a timely manner). For context, here’s the FY2018 budget request.

Earlier on the agenda:

Discussion about Hardy and Upham Schools Improvement plans

Discussion about Wellesley Middle School facilities projects

A vote on the WMS and WHS programs of studies

A vote on the 2018 – 2019 academic calendar

A vote on the PAWS (Preschool at Wellesley Schools) feasibility study. Some discussion points have been: whether to 1.build out of the existing site, 2. do an addition onto Fiske Elementary to hold the preschool, and 3. develop a freestanding model for potential relocation of PAWS to another site

If you can’t make it to the meeting, you can watch it on the public access TV via Wellesley Media Corporation. 

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Filed Under: Bates Elementary School, Education, Fiske Elementary School, Hardy Elementary School, Hunnewell Elementary School, Schofield Elementary School, Sprague Elementary School, Upham Elementary School, Wellesley High School, Wellesley Middle School

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