Wampatuck Wave

October 21, 2022

A Message From Principal Riordan

Fall is in the air. I am impressed with how well we have settled into our new classrooms and have begun to form new friendships while engaging in learning opportunities. There is a lot happening in our school community for students and families.

Sailor Shout Out

Sailor shout out to Jen Murphy and all the parent volunteers who helped with picture day last week! It was a huge success.

Sam Schueler ready for his picture.

Lifetouch taking school photos.

Registration for SPS Early Childhood Center (ECC) begins November 1, 2022

Beginning Tuesday, November 1st at 9:00, the Early Childhood Center (ECC) will begin accepting applications for new students who wish to attend the program for the 2023-2024 school year.

Due to an increased interest in the ECC program and a need to provide more opportunities for students with disabilities, a full-day session will no longer be offered. By offering four classes with morning and afternoon sessions the ECC will be able to provide a high-quality early childhood education to more Scituate students and families.

The morning and afternoon session times will remain the same and the program will continue to run four days a week, Monday through Thursday.

AM Session - 9:10-11:40
PM Session - 12:25-2:55

The ECC program is for students who are three and four years old. Students turning five before 9/1/2023 will not be eligible to apply as they would move on to kindergarten.

To apply online please go to https://forms.gle/i1gbyhQfZQeXMwiTA on Tuesday, November 1.

If you have any questions feel free to contact Lisa Perreault, ECC Coordinator, or Tracy Riordan, Principal, via email.

Calling All Book Lovers

Do you LOVE Halloween? Do you LOVE to read? Have you ever “jumped” into the pages of a favorite book to connect with the story and the characters?

This Halloween season, come to school dressed as your favorite storybook character!

Who: All PreK up through Grade 5, students & teachers
When: Monday October 31, 2022

Veterans Day Speakers

We are looking for Veterans who would be interested in talking to a group of students about being in the military and defending our country. This would be a wonderful opportunity to share your stories and experiences with our students at Wampatuck. If you, or someone in your family, is a Veteran and would be available on November 10 for about 45 minutes please reach out to Principal Riordan by email (triordan@scit.org) or phone (781-545-8790). Thank you.

Celebrating 50 Years of Title IX

Hello, are you a Female Athlete that graduated from Scituate High School or do you know one? Particularly the class of 1972. We are Celebrating 50 years of Title IX and we want to recognize you at our Homecoming Football Game on Friday 10/28. We will celebrate Lady Sailors from the past, present and future. Please contact Athletic Director Scott Paine at spaine@scit.org. Thank you

All Things LIT

Caption: DEI Director Adams talking with 4th Graders about Love, Inclusion, and Trust

LIT is an acronym that stands for Love, Inclusion, and Trust. The Wampatuck LIT team is a family of staff and students that will meet weekly to nurture opportunities for love, inclusion, and trust in our school community. The team will be guided by Ms. Edgren, Ms. Carr, DEI Director Adams, and Mrs. Rosado. All 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students have been offered the chance to join this group. So far we have had an incredible response! Over 60 students have asked to join. Families will be getting information soon on the time and date of meetings. Thank you for your support.

Boosterthon

Our PTO is hosting a fundraiser starting on October 27, 2022. Boosterthon is a high energy week-long event that raises money for enrichment programs at Wampatuck and the ECC. At school students will learn about making a difference in their community and making healthy choices. The event will end with a Fun Run on November 7, 2022 and (if we meet our goal of $20,000 raised) sliming Mr. Greene! We appreciate your support.

Turkey Trot

The Scituate Public Schools’ Elementary Physical Education Department is sponsoring this year’s 4th & 5th Grade Turkey Trot!

This FUN RUN race is held under the lights at Hatherly’s Flannery Field!

DATE: Nov. 9, 2022(Wed.) / Rain Date: Nov. 10, 2022 (Thurs.)
TIME: Starts 4:30PM Sharp and Ends By 6:00PM
AWARD: Frozen turkey trophy to the winner of each race!
4th grade students - .50 miles (3 laps)
5th grade students - .75 miles (4 laps)

All athletes are encouraged to train on their own. Parents are encouraged to support all student participants. Please bring a canned good to benefit the Scituate Food Pantry.

Fall Festival and Trunk or Treat

The PTO is hosting a Fall Festival and Trunk or Treat family event. All are welcome to join the festivities on Friday October 28 after school. For more information go to the PTO website at https://www.wampatuckpto.com/

SCITUATE FIRE DEPARTMENT OPEN HOUSE

WHEN: October 29, 2022
WHERE: 800 CHIEF JUSTICE CUSHING HIGHWAY
TIME: 11AM-3PM
SHOOT THE FLAME, SMOKE HOUSE, FIRE TRUCKS,
SPARKY THE FIRE DOG, STOP, DROP AND ROLL MAT!!
STOP BY AND SAY HI!!
Free Pizza and Snacks!!
Wear your Halloween Costume!!

Flying Classroom Enrichment Opportunity For Grades 3rd-5th

Take flight with Captain Barrington Irving! This is an exciting STEM opportunity for our 3rd-5th grade students and families. Captain Irving is a motivational speaker who has a passion for STEM and has started a nonprofit organization that focuses on inspiring students to engage in STEM activities. Captain Irving presented to the whole Scituate Public Schools staff on opening day in August. He shared his inspiring story of becoming a successful pilot and entrepreneur. Captain Barrington will be presenting on October 26, 2022 from 6:00-7:00 at the Scituate Performing Arts Center at the High School. To learn more, go to https://www.scit.org/wampatuck/_ci/p/2055 All are welcome!

Included in our announcement is an exciting STEM+ opportunity for students in grades 3 to 5 to participate in their own free STEM+ expeditions. Check out our announcement at https://scit.org/_ci/p/2055 and then feel free to register for the STEM+ experiences at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdgJTm2uMEa__kqjMp_8FYK9tu0pnLFMKeKAv_k8yQJCI5jjQ/viewform?usp=sf_link

MCAS Results for 4th and 5th

MCAS result letters will be sent home on Monday October 24 in backpacks with all 4th and 5th grade students. Please look for these. If you have any questions please contact your child’s teacher or Tracy Riordan, Principal. Thank you.

Mrs. Dorgan, STEM Teacher, working with 3rd graders on how to solve an engineering problem.

Artist of the Week

You are looking at a piece of artwork by Artist of the Week. Each week, one young artist is awarded this title. This student is someone who has worked exceptionally hard to meet a challenge or reached high to try something new. The artwork you see may be a work in progress. I am excited for this opportunity to shine a light on these dedicated students and share their creativity with our community. We hope this artwork inspires you to create! Mrs. Donnelly, Visual Art K-5

Artist of the week, Will Sheerin.

Go Patriots

Our New England Patriots are playing in the Monday Night Football Game on October 24. Let’s show our support by wearing red, white, and blue and/or Patriots gear!

Upcoming Events

10/17-21 Scholastic Book Fair.
10/20 Family Night at the Book Fair and Movie Night 5:00-7:00pm
10/24 Patriots Gear Day - Wear your red, white, and blue or Patriots Gear!
10/28-11/7 Boosterthon!
10/28 PTO Fall Festival & Trunk or Treat event.
11/8 No School for Students - Professional Development for SPS staff
11/11 Veteran’s Day - School closed
11/22 Lifetouch retakes PreK-Grade 5
11/23-11/25 Early Dismissal at 11:25am for Thanksgiving Recess. Staff and students return on 11/28.