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Students at Tenacre School in Wellesley had a sporting chance at writing contest

April 9, 2022 by Deborah Brown Leave a Comment

Four Tenacre Country Day School students were recognized in the annual Boston Globe-sponsored writing contest, named for the late, legendary sports writer, Will McDonough. More than 1,000 students in grades 4 – 12 from across New England participated in the contest. The winners were chosen by Globe sports editors, who judge the 400-word essays based on topic development, organization, style, and mechanics.

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From left: Emma Beswick of Wellesley took second place; Lilly Singh of Natick came away with first place; Lily O’Toole of Medway and Jack Zavratsky of Weston each received an Honorable Mention

Every member of the fifth-grade class at Tenacre submitted an essay to the contest as part of a class writing assignment.

Congratulations to all.

Filed Under: Education, Sports, Tenacre Country Day School

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Tenacre School students hit it out of the park in essay contest

May 6, 2021 by admin Leave a Comment

A number of Tenacre Country Day School fifth graders, including seven Wellesley residents, were recognized for their essays in the annual Will McDonough Writing Contest, named in honor of the legendary Boston Globe sportswriter. Over 1,200 students in grades 4 – 12 from across New England participated in the contest. The winners are chosen by Globe sports editors.

All Tenacre fifth-graders submitted a 400-word essay to the contest as part of a class writing assignment.

The award-winning Tenacre students who are Wellesley residents are:

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David Zhou was awarded first place for his 400-word essay in the Will McDonough Writing Contest.

 

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Six Tenacre School students earned honorable mention for their 400-word essays in the Will McDonough Writing Contest. Front row: Ellie Culleton, Matthew Walter, Jackson Burns Back row: Brooks Carter, Cooper Schuldt, Kate Somerville

Congratulations to all.


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Wellesley schools roundup — student safety; Hardy author visit; Upham kids on TV; at State House against pesticides; Tenacre Curriculum Night; Dana theater

November 14, 2019 by Deborah Brown Leave a Comment

Wellesley Middle School students and internet safety

Katie Greer, internet safety expert
Katie Greer, internet safety expert

Katie Greer, national expert in youth technology and cyber-safety, came to Wellesley Middle School (WMS) to speak to 6th and 7th graders about the latest in internet risks, safety, and responsibility. Later that evening, in an effort to promote communication between parents and their children, Greer spoke with the Wellesley Public Schools parents. The engaging and informative presentation provided parents with answers to help their kids stay safe in a technology-driven world. This WMS PTO funded event allowed parents to prepare for tough, but essential, conversations about responsible internet use with their children. Topics included social media sharing, cyber bullying, privacy, sexting, gaming and parental controls. The WMS PTO thanks all the WMS families who have donated to the PTO annual drive, which makes such lectures possible.


Active shooter training at WHS

In a Nov. 13 post on the Wellesley High School website, Principal Jamie Chisum reminded the school community that all students need to be out of the high school the afternoon of Thursday, November 14 from 2:45 until 3:30.  During this time the faculty and staff will be doing a joint active shooter training exercise with the Wellesley Police Department. All the school’s internal organizations this affects have been notified and are prepared for this occasion. This is the only day WHS will have to do this for the year.


Hardy School hosts author Lisa Rogers at Book Fair

Author and Wellesley resident Lisa Rogers was on hand at the Hardy School Book Fair to showcase her new nonfiction picture book 16 Words. The 40-page hardcover book, geared toward readers ages 4 – 8, tells the story of how beloved American poet William Carlos William’s process of mindfulness helped him come up with his well-known 16-word poem “The Red Wheelbarrow.”

At the Book Fair, Rogers helped children pick out books and then read to them from 16 Words. “The children were so excited to ask her questions about her book and the process she went through to come up with idea, write the story and to see it in final print.,” said Hardy parent Jamie Fussner.

Williams’ poem has a special place in The Swellesley Report’s household. The wise words were long ago inked onto the interior of Mrs. Swellesley’s backyard shed for her to ponder as she heads out into the garden:

Mrs. Swellesley's shed


Here’s how to get your school’s news into Swellesley’s weekly Schools Roundup post:

Send in a short blurb and/or picture about news and events going on at your school. Email: deborahcb100@gmail.com

Stuff that’s newsworthy:

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Dates such as for Back to School Night, meetings, etc.

Pictures of events that may not have been open to the public but that give people an idea of great things that are happening in your school, such as author’s visits.

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Upham Elementary School’s Early risers

Check out the fun video of Upham Elementary School greeting TV news viewers with a big Good Morning.


Students Speak at Statehouse Against Pesticides

Three Wellesley sixth graders are asking State lawmakers to help towns protect residents and the environment from harmful pesticides.

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NRC Director Brandon Schmitt; Rep. Alice Peisch; Jack Burkhead; Kavin Shah; NRC member Raina McManus; Natalia Medina; and NRC Chair Katie Griffith. Photo: Town of Wellesley

The students joined members of the Natural Resources Commission (NRC) at the Statehouse on November 12  to advocate for local legislation relating to Pollinators, Pesticides and Miscellaneous Matters.

At a hearing of the Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture, Jack Burkhead, Natalia Medina and Kavin Shah gave testimony in favor of House Bill 776.

The proposed bill, sponsored by Rep. Dylan Fernandes (D-Falmouth), aims to give local governments more oversight on reducing toxic chemical use on private property and encouraging organic alternatives.

The students learned about pesticide dangers last year during a 5th grade project-based learning unit at Bates Elementary School.

As part of its Grow Green Wellesley initiative, the NRC has partnered with the Board of Health to educate residents about the effect of pesticides on public health.

In addition to testifying, the students met briefly with Rep. Fernandes and Rep. Alice Peisch (D-Wellesley).


Garden Club Federation writing contest

The Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts and National Garden Clubs, Inc. is sponsoring two writing contests for youths in the interest of raising environmental awareness.
The first is a poetry competition for kindergarten through ninth grade with the theme, “Adventures in the Garden”. There is a statewide winner at each grade level. For high school students, there’s an essay contest, “Challenges in Preserving Our Natural Habitats” with a top national prize of $1000.
The deadline is December 1, 2019
More information here.

Tenacre School Curriculum Night on Nov. 21st

Dive into Tenacre School’s curriculum on Thursday, November 21 at Curriculum Night. Learn from Tenacre’s teachers about specific components of the curriculum. Topics for the evening presented in brief will be 15-minute synopses including reading, writing, the arts, physical education and wellness, math, and science. For more information, contact Meg Burke at mburke@tenacrecds.org


Dana Hall fall plays, Nov. 20 & 21

Dana Hall SchoolThe Dana Hall Middle School will present three plays: Jane Austin: Action Figure; Too Many Daughters: A Jane Austin Parody; and a Dana Hall original, Sunset in a Cup: A Letter from Emily Dickinson. The performances are free and open to the public.

DATES/TIMES:

Wednesday, November 20, 7:30pm
Thursday, November 21, 4pm

LOCATION:

Bardwell Auditorium
Bardwell Auditorium is located on the Dana Hall campus at 37 Cameron Street. Please note that Bardwell is not accessible. For more information, please call (781)235-3010 ext. 2731 or visit www.danahall.org.

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Filed Under: Books, Dana Hall School, Education, Environment, Hardy Elementary School, Tenacre Country Day School, Upham Elementary School, Wellesley High School, Wellesley Middle School

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Wellesley schools roundup — Open Houses; WHS presents Hunchback of Notre Dame; Quiz Show team; WMS winter sports

November 7, 2019 by Deborah Brown Leave a Comment

Dedham Country Day SchoolThis 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 Open House

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 Country Day School, Wellesley MATenacre School tours

Tenacre 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.


Wellesley High School quiz kids

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/science/geography/vocabulary/math) quiz given at the school on a designated day to any and all who want to tryout for the team.  They’re a terrific group and I think they’re really enjoying the experience!”

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WGBH High School Quiz Show Team (from left):
Natalie Jain, Josh Metcalf, Sebastian Sanchez, Anjali Jain, Timothy Bonis, and Eren Michelet.

 


Schofield CARES with Fall Food Drive

Schofield Fall Food DriveStudents 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.


WHS Fall Musical, The Hunchback of Notre Dame

Wellesley, Hunchback


Wellesley Middle School Winter sports registration is open

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


Here’s how to get your school’s news into Swellesley’s weekly Schools Roundup post:

Send in a short blurb and/or picture about news and events going on at your school. Email: deborahcb100@gmail.com

Stuff that’s newsworthy:

Upcoming events such as bake sales, book sales, fairs, etc.

Dates such as for Back to School Night, meetings, etc.

Pictures of events that may not have been open to the public but that give people an idea of great things that are happening in your school, such as author’s visits.

Congratulations to faculty/staff who are retiring, or who are new hires.

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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.

Filed Under: Dana Hall School, Education, Hardy Elementary School, Schofield Elementary School, Tenacre Country Day School, Uncategorized, Wellesley High School, Wellesley Middle School

Wellesley Schools Round-Up: Hardy/Upham meeting; congrats Nat’l Merit scholars; Step-Up Day; Dana Hall Open House; authors visit Tenacre

October 10, 2019 by Deborah Brown Leave a Comment

Wellesley Schools news:

Hardy/Upham feasibility study meeting, October 15th

The School Building Committee (SBC) invites all members of the community on Tuesday, October 15, 7:30pm, at the Wellesley Middle School Auditorium to come hear about the Hardy/Upham feasibility study process and timeline, ask questions of the project consultants, and learn about future opportunities to engage and provide feedback.

Topics will include the educational visioning process, key features of today’s elementary schools, the approach to sustainability and ways stakeholders will be included as the Town develops its plan to rebuild either the Hardy or Upham School in partnership with the Massachusetts School Building Authority. The SBC welcomes your comments and input Email

Congratulations, National Merit Scholars

Four Wellesley students have been named semi-finalists for the 2020 National Merit Scholarship Program. The semi-finalists who are among 16,000 high-school seniors who will go on to compete for the scholarships that will be offered next spring are:

  • Abigail Litvak – Dana Hall School
  • Rowan de Peyster – Wellesley High School
  • Andrew Kung, Wellesley High School
  • Gary Shou, Wellesley High School

More than 1.5 million students applied for the highly competitive scholarship, and the 16k semi-finalists represent fewer than 1 percent of all U.S. high-school seniors. For each state, the number of semi-finalists is proportional to that state’s percentage of the total graduating seniors in the country. Students will find out in February whether they make it to the finalist stage. The scholarship winners will be announced in April 2020.

Step-Up Day at Wellesley High School for sophomores and juniors, October 16th

Step-Up Day is Wednesday, October 16 for WHS sophomores and juniors. On Step-Up Day students come to school at 8am to take either the PreACT (10th graders) or the PSAT (11th graders). While no students will be turned away from testing, all students must pay for the exam in order to receive their scores.  Visit the WPS Fee Payment System to register for the exam.

Upper School Open House at Dana Hall School, October 20th

Dana Hall School, WellesleyDana Hall School will hold its fall Upper School Open House on Sunday, October 20, 1pm – 3pm. The event will provide prospective students for grades 9-12 and their families with introduction to the breadth and depth of the Upper School curriculum. Students and parents can visit demo classes to experience Dana Hall School’s dynamic teaching and learning. They will also have the opportunity to hear from current students, alumnae and administrators, and explore the School’s 55-acre Wellesley campus. Register here or contact the Admission Office at (781) 489-1331 or admission@danahall.org.

Tenacre School hosts young adult authors

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Tenacre School, in conjunction with Wellesley Books, welcomed young adult authors Veronica Roth and Sara Farizan to campus. Ms. Roth, the best-selling author of The Divergent series, spoke about her new book, The End and Other Beginnings. Ms. Farizan, a 1997 alumna of Tenacre School, moderated the lively, humorous, and engaging discussion.

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Filed Under: Dana Hall School, Education, Hardy Elementary School, Tenacre Country Day School, Uncategorized, Upham Elementary School, Wellesley High School

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Everybody’s coming to the Tenacre Fair in Wellesley — May 11

May 8, 2019 by admin Leave a Comment

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Save the date: Tenacre invites all to annual Fair, May 11

April 11, 2019 by Deborah Brown Leave a Comment

Tenacre Fair, WellesleyLOCATION: Tenacre Country Day School, 78 Benvenue Street, Wellesley

DATE & TIME: Saturday, May 11, 209 from 11am – 3pm. Rain or shine (indoors if it rains)

DESCRIPTION: The Tenacre Fair includes carnival rides, games, face painting, a raffle for fantastic prizes, and other family-friendly activities. It also includes grilled and baked goods for lunch or snacks. Everyone is welcome!

COST: Admission and parking are free. Most games cost $1 and rides cost $2 to $3.

PHONE: Call (781) 235-2282 for more information.

URL: www.tenacrecds.org/fair
HASHTAG: #TenacreFair
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