This bulletin provides updates from the Wellesley Public School district. It announces that two student productions, a play at the high school and another at the middle school, were successful. It also notes that six high school athletic teams qualified for post-season play. Several professional development and training opportunities are advertised. The bulletin lists current job openings and provides well wishes to colleagues.

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Dear Colleagues,
Chicago was last week at the high school and now Fiddler on the Roof at the middle school. What an amazing
send off as we head into the days before Thanksgiving break! These two extraordinary student productions
highlight how much can happen in the first twelve weeks of school on top of all else that must be done in the
same timeframe---Plus, six high school athletic teams qualified for post-season play. How does it all get
done? It is certainly with much help from our friends and family within the school community. Congratulations
to everyone for a great fall thus far. It’s a good time to take a breather. For all of you who may be hosting for
Thanksgiving, I am going with a Butterball this year. Enjoy the break. Happy Thanksgiving!
Calendar
Monday 11/22 EF Prof. Development Tour Informational Session
Wednesday 11/24 Early Dismissal all Schools -Thanksgiving Break
Thursday 11/25 Happy Thanksgiving!
Monday 11/29 Professional Day – No School
Tuesday 12/7 School Committee Meeting
EF Professional Development Tour 2011
It's an amazing opportunity! Last year 29 Wellesley and Needham teachers went on an
EF Professional Development Tour to China. This year we hope to increase our
participation as we travel to another educationally diverse location of the world (Ghana or
India). Please come to an informational session at the Middle School (Room 206) on
Monday November 22 at 3:30pm. If you can't make the meeting, but would like more
information about the tour, please contact Colleen Tang.
Wellesley Public Schools
40 Kingsbury Street
Wellesley, Massachusetts 02481
Bella T. Wong
Superintendent of Schools
The Superintendent’s Bulletin is posted weekly on Fridays on our website. It provides timely, relevant
information about meetings, professional development opportunities, curriculum and program development,
grant awards, and School Committee news. The bulletin is also the official vehicle for job postings. Please
read the bulletin regularly and use it to inform colleagues of meetings and other school news.
Superintendent’s
Bulletin
www.wellesley.k12.ma.us/district/bulletins.htm
Bulletin #12
November 19, 2010

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2010‐2011 Professional Development Opportunities
Professional Development opportunities for 2010- 2011 are posted at
http://wps-professionaldev.wikispaces.com. Course descriptions and
registration instructions are included. This link can also be found on the
WPS website under 2010-2011 Professional Development Offerings.
CPI Refresher Training
Prerequisite: Full CPI Training During the 2009-2010 School Year. The cornerstone of CPI since 1980,
this program is considered the worldwide standard for crisis prevention and intervention training. With a core
philosophy of providing for the care, welfare, safety, and security of everyone involved in a crisis situation, the
program’s proven strategies give human service providers and educators the skills to safely and effectively
respond to anxious, hostile, or violent behavior while balancing the responsibilities of care.
Dates:
Spring Offering: March 15, 2011 Time: 3:00–6:00 pm Instructor: Adam Diliberto PDPs: 3
Information regarding location will be posted on Wiki.
To register, go to http://wps-professionaldev.wikispaces.com/ to the online registration form. This is listed as a
new course under “School Safety.”
Condolences to Brenda Hoye, Secretary at Schofield School,
on the loss of her mother, Ruth Henry, November 6, 2010
Congratulations to Julie Leondis who married Andrei Oei
in Bermuda on October 30, 2010

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POSITIONS AVAILABLE
2010‐2011 OPENINGS
Director of Facilities & Grounds. Reporting to the Superintendent of Schools, the director is responsible for
planning, organizing, directing, and controlling all aspects of school building operations, maintenance and
grounds. Bachelor’s degree required, extensive knowledge of building construction, engineering, and 7-10
years of related management experience. Construction supervision and public procurement experience
desirable. Send cover letter, resume, and three letters of reference by December 3, 2010 to Salvatore Petralia,
Assistant Superintendent, Wellesley Public Schools, 40 Kingsbury Street, Wellesley, MA 02481 or e-mail
Personnel@wellesley.k12.ma.us.
High School Cafeteria/Mezzanine supervision needed between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. (Monday –
Friday). Salary range: $17.88 - $21.74/hr. Please send cover letter, resume, and three letters of reference by
December 3, 2010 to Salvatore Petralia, Assistant Superintendent, Wellesley Public Schools, 40 Kingsbury
Street, Wellesley, MA 02481 or e-mail Personnel@wellesley.k12.ma.us.
Long-Term Substitute High School Mathematics Teacher needed to teach Geometry and Pre-Calculus
starting March 30, 2011 until end of school year. Please send cover letter, resume, three letters of reference,
licensure and transcripts to Salvatore Petralia, Assistant Superintendent, Wellesley Public Schools, 40
Kingsbury Street, Wellesley, MA 02481 or e-mail Personnel@wellesley.k12.ma.us.
Long-Term Substitute High School History Teacher (Search Re-opened) needed to teach U.S. History and
World History starting January 3, 2011 until April 1, 2011. Salary $170.10/day. Please send cover letter,
resume, three letters of reference, licensure and transcripts to Salvatore Petralia, Assistant Superintendent,
Wellesley Public Schools, 40 Kingsbury Street, Wellesley, MA 02481 or e-mail
Personnel@wellesley.k12.ma.us
Long Term Substitute (.8FTE) High School English Teacher needed to teach Grades 9, 10 and Journalism
starting January 24, 2011 until the end of the school year. Salary $170.10/day. Please send cover letter,
resume, three letters of reference, licensure and transcripts to Salvatore Petralia, Assistant Superintendent,
Wellesley Public Schools, 40 Kingsbury Street, Wellesley, MA 02481 or e-mail
Personnel@wellesley.k12.ma.us.
Kindergarten Long-Term Substitute needed to start in late March until end of school year. Salary
$170.10/day. Please send cover letter, resume, three letters of reference, licensure and transcripts to
Salvatore Petralia, Assistant Superintendent, Wellesley Public Schools, 40 Kingsbury Street, Wellesley, MA
02481 or e-mail Personnel@wellesley.k12.ma.us
Special Needs Van Monitor needed for approximately 20-22 hours per week. This is a split shift a.m.-p.m.
Must have current CPR and First Aid certification. Salary range $12.17-$13.80 per hr. Must be able to start
A.S.A.P. Candidates who wish to be considered for this position should send letter of interest and resume to
Salvatore Petralia, Assistant Superintendent, Wellesley Public Schools, 40 Kingsbury Street, Wellesley, MA
02481 or e-mail Personnel@Wellesley.k12.ma.us.
Wellesley Public Schools Actively Seeks to Increase the Diversity of its Workforce

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Due to a change in federal law, beginning in 2011 over-the counter
medications will no longer be eligible for reimbursement, but
A GREAT WAY TO SAVE MONEY!!!
Flexible Spending Account
OPEN ENROLLMENT FOR 2011
You can lower your federal income tax by using a Flexible Spending
Account to set aside money from each paycheck on a pre-tax basis for
dependent/day care expenses and/or out-of-pocket medical expenses,
including health and dental insurance co-pays; prescription eyeglasses;
hearing aids and batteries and more! (but NOT over-the-counter
medications).
For more information and help in determining how much to put in your
account for 2011 (use it or lose it!), and to get enrollment forms, call
Cafeteria Plan Advisors (CPA) at 1-781-848-9848.
DEADLINE FOR ENROLLMENT FORMS TO BE RETURNED TO CPA IS
DECEMBER 14, 2010.