More than you really want to know about Wellesley, Mass.
Well-wishers of Natalie Ruggles delivered birthday wishes directly to the Schofield School 4th grader on her big day. The newly minted 10-year-old may have missed out on a traditional party, but she got by with a little help from her friends.
Mom Christina said, “This may not be the kind of ‘party’ Natalie would have chosen, but I’ll bet it will be the one she remembers forever.”
#Wellesley drive-in birthday party#swellesley pic.twitter.com/QBl5Bei0IF
— swellesley (@swellesley) April 27, 2020
Updated: 3/12/20
The Town of Wellesley closed the public schools and Tolles Parsons Center for about 2 weeks starting 3/13/20, and had already canceled non-essential government meetings.
The list of events in Wellesley canceled or postponed due to coronavirus (COVID-19) concerns is growing. It’s worth checking in advance before heading to any event, as cancellations have come fast and furious. The latest:
Other events being canceled or postponed? theswellesleyreport@gmail.com
Meanwhile, this from the Evolutions program at Wellesley High:
More: Wellesley coronavirus catchphrase is “an abundance of caution”: cancellations pile up
Enterprising Wellesley Brownie Troop 82914 knows how to make productive use of an early-release Wednesday. The Schofield group turned up at the Wellesley College Lulu Wang Center, set up a tempting display of Girl Scout cookies, and raked in the sales. College students hungry for Thin Mints, Caramel de-Lites, Trefoils, and more rushed the table, cash in hand, as the scouts ran back and forth to fulfill orders. The chaos was beautiful and fun and exactly what everybody needed on a mid-winter day. Nice job, Brownies and moms, and a shout-out to Wellesley College for encouraging the mix and mingle of the town’s elementary school girls with college students they can look up to.
There are still opportunities to stock up on Girl Scout cookies. Stop by the Linden Square Courtyard on Sat., Feb. 1 or Sun., Feb. 2, 11am – 4pm to pick up your boxes at $5 each.
This week’s Wellesley Schools Roundup is sponsored by Dedham Country Day School. You are invited to come see DCD in action during Classroom Observation Day on Wednesday, November 13. Visit and get a sense of how DCD students learn to think creatively and critically. You’ll see that from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 8, kids are being kids — and being themselves. You’ll witness them tackling hands-on projects, collaborating, taking risks, solving problems, and most of all, enjoying their experience. Register here.
Dana Hall School will hold an Athletics Open House for girls grades 5 -12 and their families on November 19, 5:30pm – 7:30pm. Learn about the private boarding and day school’s athletic and equestrian offerings.
Tenacre School toursTenacre School will hold its weekly Tuesday tour on November 12, 8:15am – 9:15am. No reservation required, just come on by and see what makes Tenacre an exceptional place for your child to learn and grow. To learn more contact the Admission Office at 781-235-2282.
A team of students from Wellesley High School has qualified to compete as one of 17 schools from across Massachusetts on Season 11 of WGBH’s televised academic tournament, High School Quiz Show. Tapings of the show will take place in January 2020 and tests students’ knowledge in math, science, civics, literature, history, current events and more. No stranger to the high-stakes Q & A contest, this will be Wellesley’s fifth appearance on High School Quiz Show.
Look for the show to premiere Saturday, February 1 at 6pm on WGBH 2.
Coach Carol Campbell says that “in September there is a trivia (literature/history/civics/
Students and staff at Schofield School recently collected more than 33 bags of donations (see picture) as part of a Fall Food Drive for the Wellesley Food Pantry organized by our very own Schofield CARES committee. Schofield CARES is a PTO sub-committee who’s mission is to build community through families helping families. They organize and provide meals, rides, financial assistance, and gear to families who need it in our Schofield community.
Boys Basketball (2 teams) – Grade 8
Girls Basketball (2 teams) – Grade 8
Boys Ice Hockey – Grade 8
Girls Ice Hockey – Grade 6, 7, and 8
Wrestling – Grade 6, 7, and 8
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Hardy School second graders will take a field trip to the Wheelock Family Theatre in Boston next week.
Schofield School is standing behind Team Skofield Spellarz as they prepare for the Wellesley Education Foundation Spelling Bee. The Bee takes place on Wed., November 13 at Sprague Elementary School at 7pm.
Tenacre School fifth graders recently launched their hot air balloons on Centennial Field and were cheered on by parents and other classes who came to watch the event. The students constructed the 3-meter tall balloons in class from tissue paper, glue, string, and a copper ring. This is a great example of a STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) activity, because it integrates so much content across those disciplines. Some of the concepts and skills that students are exposed to during this activity are metric measurement, proportions, building models, density, gravity, buoyancy, convection, engineering, and design. The balloon launch is by far one of the favorite Tenacre experiences and captures the imaginations of students.
Shopper’s Corner, Schofield Elementary School’s PTO-run resale shop that sells sells gently used clothing, accessories and sports clothing, including skates and cleats at rock-bottom prices, is back in business. Shopper’s Corner is located in the basement of Schofield School at 27 Cedar St. The store is open during the school year every Wednesday that school is in session, 8:30am – 12:15pm, and the first Saturday of most months (starting 10/4/19), 9am – 11am.
Established in 1952, Shopper’s Corner stocks its inventory through consignments and donations. With a lot of hard work from dedicated volunteers, the PTO turns the good used stuff they get into almost $10k per year for the school.
While I didn’t run the Schofield 5K this year, I did nearly run into it. I was on my way to play basketball at the Ouellet Field playground on Sunday morning, and just as I was about to turn on to Cedar Street I saw the throngs lining up at the starting line. Oh yeah, the race…
I skedaddled and found another way to the court on the other side of the starting line, allowing the runners and walkers to make their way across the hilly course on the cloudy-then-sunny Sunday morning.
Wellesley’s Greg Caiazzo finished first in a time of 20 minutes, with Yimei Huang outpacing all female runners to repeat as the women’s champ in 20:27. Full race results here.
When I circled back after my basketball game to take a few photos, the prize announcer was surrounded by kids eager to get their medals, while other youngsters bounced around on giant Fun Fair inflatables set up on the Schofield Elementary School field.
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Don’t miss the Shoppers Corner Bag Sale on Wednesday, June 5, 8:30am – 12:15 p.m. You can’t beat the prices at this bi-annual store-wide clearance sale: for $5, fill a large bag from our inventory of new and gently used clothing and accessories, in sizes infant to adult, with many popular labels. All items must go as we clear the racks for the end of the season. Come early to find great bargains – or fill a bag to donate to charity.
Shoppers Corner, located at the Schofield Elementary School on Cedar Street, is entirely parent-volunteer run, and all proceeds benefit the Schofield PTO. Look for us in the lower level of the school, entry to the rear of the playground.
