January 15, 2025

This E-Blast is full of school news and school-related community announcements that are not building specific. All announcements that interest families of multiple schools are published here, allowing each individual school to focus their e-blasts on announcements that are specific to their families only.

Please email any submissions to All_SchoolsNews@WaylandPS.Org no later than end of day on Friday for distribution on the following Wednesday. All Schools News is published every other week during the summer.

We would like to invite all Wayland families with children who will be 5 years of age as of August 31, 2025 to a Kindergarten Information session (virtual) to learn more about the Kindergarten programs offered for the 2025-2026 school year. Information regarding our programs may also be found on the Kindergarten Information website.

You will learn about the opportunities and unique characteristics of our programs and Principals from each of the three Wayland elementary schools will be available to answer your questions. Also in attendance will be Wayland’s METCO Director and after school program (BASE) Director.

Important Dates:
Spanish Immersion Information Meetings:

in order to participate in the Spanish Immersion lottery, a parent/caregiver MUST attend one of the two Spanish Immersion information sessions.
Wednesday, January 15, 2025, 10:45 - 11:30 AM (Zoom, Meeting ID: 232 469 1198)

alternative date already occurred on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, 7:00 - 7:45 PM

Traditional Kindergarten Information Meeting:
Already occurred on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, 7:00 - 8:00 PM

Join our Wayland METCO Community Celebration Luncheon!

This is an incredible opportunity for us to gather as a community to celebrate our AMAZING Wayland METCO Students.

Come and enjoy:

• Senior Reflections from Wayland METCO Class of 2025
• Performances from current METCO Students
• Artwork and statements from our Wayland METCO Students
• Performance by WHS Honors Jazz Combo
• Lunch catered by Murl’s Kitchen

The deadline for consideration for these awards is Monday, February 10, 2025. Submissions are limited to 500 words or less and must include your contact information.

Friday, January 24th! We'll be watching "Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace." Participants will be provided with materials to make their own pool noodle light saber and "galaxy in a jar" to take home. This event is open to neurodivergent tweens and teens aged 9-17.

Four sessions for grades K-8 from July 14 - August 8 (9am-3pm) at Claypit Hill (TBD); grades 9-12 at Wayland High from August 11-15. Registration will be open as of 7:30 pm on January 16th.

The Wayland Conservation Department has launched a new newsletter to help keep residents up to date about events, new volunteer and educational opportunities for adults and kids.

Check out the art exhibits, music, classes, performances and Community events currently being offered by ArtsWayland!!!

Check out the many classes, events and enrichment opportunities at the Wayland Public Library this week by clicking the orange button below.

Friday January 31stth Parents Night Out from 5-8pm. Drop your K-5 kiddos off for an evening of fun and pizza in the WHS Cafeteria! (sign up here)

Friday, January 24th at 7pm and

Saturday, January 25th at 5pm.

In the Wayland High School Auditorium

https://www.onthestage.tickets/show/wayland-high-school/671a63e308a9030f5ff4643a/

WSCP is offering classes designed to inspire, engage, and support children beyond the school day. This season, WSCP is offering a variety of creative, STEM-focused, and skill-building activities tailored for students in grades K-5.

Loker - https://secure.smore.com/n/w9vqj

Claypit - https://secure.smore.com/n/wq8b2

Happy Hollow - https://secure.smore.com/n/5pbzd

Registration for the Spring 2025 season for players in grades K through 12 is now open at https://www.waylandsoccer.org/fall-2024-season-info

Please note, not all announcements included in the Wayland All Schools News are school sponsored, but are community based, non-profit, non-sectarian, non-political, and are included here as a service to the Wayland school community.