The Superintendent's Bulletin provides timely information to Wellesley Public Schools staff such as meeting announcements, professional development opportunities, curriculum updates, grant awards, and job postings. It is posted weekly on the district website. The Superintendent notes the challenges of the past few months and congratulates staff on their accomplishments. Upcoming events and deadlines are listed in the calendar section.

1. Wellesley Public Schools Superintendent’s
40 Kingsbury Street Bulletin
Wellesley, Massachusetts 02481
www.wellesley.k12.ma.us/district/bulletins.
Bella T. Wong Bulletin #22
Superintendent of Schools February 18, 2011
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.
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Dear Colleagues,
I’ve always thought the tough weeks were those between February and April school vacation.
But what a stretch of various challenges we've had between December break and today!
Tuesday evening I dreamt that the next day was Saturday and was planning the day out in my
mind. When I realized in the morning that not only was it not Saturday but only Wednesday, I
thought to myself, I've either become accustomed to having four day work weeks or it might just
be time for a break to re-boot.
Congratulations to all of you on the great assemblies I've seen, and the numerous and various
student accomplishments and awards that have been achieved these past few months. I know
many of you are on field trips this weekend and next week. To you, take good care and to the
rest of us, have a nice break!
Calendar
February 21 – 25 February Vacation Week – no school
Monday, 3/7 Spring Grant Applications Due to WEF

2. A Note from the Health Department . . . . . . .
Dear Wellesley Public Schools Faculty and Staff:
As if we don’t have enough headaches with disruptions in our lives caused by
snow and ice, it is now apparent that flu season has kicked into high gear. You
may have heard that students at a college in Cape Cod have been diagnosed with
the H1N1 flu virus. As is typical with seasonal flu, the number of cases has risen in recent weeks, and
will continue to increase and peak in the weeks to come.
The good news is that it’s not too late to get your flu vaccine, which offers the best protection against
the flu viruses that are now circulating. This year’s seasonal flu vaccine protects you from three strains
of flu virus, including H1N1. Flu vaccine is in abundant supply at the Wellesley Health Department,
health care provider offices, and at pharmacies, and I strongly encourage everyone to now take the
time to be vaccinated if you missed our clinics in the fall.
There are also everyday preventive measures that you can take to keep yourself well, as outlined in
the information included on the last pages of the bulletin.
For further information or to make an appointment for a free flu shot, please call me at the Health
Department at 781- 235-0135.
Thank you, and take care.
Mary Suresh, Director, Wellesley Health Department
msuresh@wellesleyma.gov 781-235-0135
Are you interested in a job share? Would you like to be
considered for a transfer?
Teachers with professional teacher status who would like to request a job share position or a
transfer in the 2011-2012 school year must notify Salvatore Petralia in writing by May 2, 2011.
Requests should be sent to: Salvatore_Petralia@wellesley.k12.ma.us
Teachers for Safe Schools
Teachers for Safe Schools will meet at the Middle School in Room 245, from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. on the
following Wednesdays: February 16, March 16, April 27, and May 18, 2011. The mission of Teachers
for Safe Schools is to consciously create, support and encourage a safe professional and emotional
school climate that allows for staff of all sexual orientations to be acknowledged and respected.
Graduate Course Reimbursement
Course reimbursement funding of $22,500 is available to distribute in FY12 among qualified
teachers for graduate course work which is done as part of a master’s degree program to fulfill
a teacher’s obligations for the Massachusetts Educators Professional License and for course
work required to achieve the next stage of licensure culminating in a professional license. To
apply for this course reimbrusement, please send, by June 1, 2011, your name, evidence of
your enrollment in an applicable master/doctoral degree program, name and description of
the course, evidence of course cost, proof of payment, and transcript to Valerie Spruill, Administrative
Assistant to the Assistant Superintendent, Valerie_Spruill@wellesley.k12.ma.us. You will be notified of the
amount awarded to you by July 1, 2011.
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3. Apply Now to Enroll Children of Non-Resident WTA
Members in Wellesley Schools. Children of teachers or nurses residing
outside Wellesley shall be entitled to attend Wellesley Public Schools without charge for
tuition on a space available basis. (Article 12, WTA Unit A Contract). If you are interested
in this benefit in the 2011-12 school year, please contact
Valerie_Spruill@wellesley.k12.ma.us, include your child/ren’s name, birth date, and current grade level.
Application Deadline: May 2, 2011
Wellesley Education Foundation (WEF) Grants
WEF Spring Grant Applications – Proposals due Monday, March 7, 2011. WEF is now
accepting grant proposals from all Wellesley Public Schools teachers, administrators and specialists. For
elementary school grants: up to 20% of the WEF grant budget may be allocated to individual elementary
school grants providing they have potential for replication. Be sure to include shipping and handling
expenses in your cost estimate. Note: All technology requests must be reviewed by Rob Ford,
Director, Technology.
Ruth S. Walter Environmental Education Fund – Proposals due Monday, March 7, 2011. WEF
makes additional funds available for projects related to science and the environment. Through the
generosity of the family and friends of Ruth S. Walter, a fund for environmental education, was established
to award grants to educators for innovative projects and teacher travel that focus on environmental
education. Please apply using the general application form and see the WEF website for more details.
Please only use the application form from the WEF website,
http://www.wellesleyeducationfoundation.org. (The WEF website can also be found on the Wellesley
Public Schools website under District Information – Wellesley Education Foundation.) Application
instructions, criteria for funding, and some examples of well written grants are also posted on the WEF
website under "Grants to Educators."
Send applications to Janice Gross in the Central Office of the Superintendent by Monday, March 7,
2011.
Questions about potential grant ideas or the application are welcome. Feel free to email WEF Grant Chair,
Beverly Donovan, at beverly99@comcast.net with any questions.
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4. 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.
News from the Collaborative for Educational Services:
Discussion and Information Session rescheduled (again) to
Wednesday, March 2, 2011, from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. at the Cary Memorial Library (Learning Center),
1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington. MA.
COURSE AVAILABLE:
Understanding Basic Statistics
(note time change for sessions)
Intended Audience: Internet, Elections)
Anyone interested in learning about statistics. Sources of Bias – Random Rectangle Activity
Interpreting Survey Results (WHS and Chi
Pre-assessments for Participants: None Running)
Meaning of Confidence Intervals (Flipping Tacks
Outcomes: Activity)
After taking this course, participants will know: Meaning of Margin of Error (Polling Results)
• the differences between mean, median and Experiments vs. Studies
mode and how those different measures of Good Statistics (Sports and Medicine)
center can be used to distort conclusions; Needs of the Class (Manufacturing Quality Control
• the different ways you can take a sample Example)
(random, convenience, voluntary response) or Requirements:
census and what conclusions, if any, can be • class participation;
drawn from these sampling techniques; • completion of in-class and out-of-class
• the meanings of margin of error and confidence worksheets and problems; and
interval; • completion of two assignments (finding graphs or
• how to read and interpret graphs; and surveys in the media and interpreting those
• how to correctly use and interpret the language findings)
of statistics.
Sessions: Instructors: Caroline Bell and Jill Lapato
Mean/Median and Mode Dates: Mondays, February 28 – May 9, 2011;
Scale, Source and Types of Graphs (Newspapers, Time: 3:00 – 4:30 pm
Advertising) Location: WHS Room 237 or 229
Survey Types and Sampling Techniques (TV, PDPs: 15 Inservice Credit(s): 1
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5. Coaching Positions
Spring Season 2011
Assistant Coach – Varsity Boys Outdoor Track
Assistant Coach - Sailing
Sub Varsity Coach – Boys Lacrosse
Sub Varsity Coach – Girls Lacrosse
Fall Season 2011
Head Coach – Varsity Boys Soccer
Head Coach – Varsity Field Hockey
Contact Athletic Director : John_Brown@wellesley.k12.ma.us
POSITIONS AVAILABLE
2010‐2011 OPENINGS
Elementary Clerk/Lunch Monitor needed. Position includes morning and lunch time recesses, covering a
lunch duty and doing some light office work such as copying and laminating. Interested parties should value
the benefits of physical activity for young children; appreciate the importance of pro-social skill building
through practical application of Open Circle strategies; and most of all, enjoy working with children. The hours
are 9:30 am to 1:30 p.m., Monday; Tuesday; Thursday and Friday. Salary $10.95/hr. Please send cover
letter, resume, and three letters of reference 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 Grade 8 English Teacher needed starting March 28, 2011 until end of school year.
Salary is $170.10/day. Send letter of interest, resume, college transcripts, copy of license, and three letters of
reference to Salvatore Petralia, Assistant Superintendent, Wellesley Public Schools, 40 Kingsbury Street,
Wellesley, MA 02481 or via email to Personnel@wellesley.k12.ma.us.
Van Driver needed (35-38 hr./week) full year, less hours in summer to transport special education students.
The schedule is a split shift: am./mid./pm. 7D license preferred (not necessary; will train). $12.66 -$15.60 /hr.
depending on experience. Benefits available (health, dental, disability, and retirement). Please send letter of
interest 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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6. Everyday Preventive Actions
That Can Help Fight Germs, Like Flu
CDC recommends a three-step approach to fighting the flu.
CDC recommends a three-step approach to fighting influenza
(flu). The first and most important step is to get a flu vaccination
each year. But if you get the flu, there are prescription antiviral
drugs that can treat your illness. Early treatment is especially
important for the elderly, the very young, people with certain
chronic health conditions, and pregnant women. Finally, everyday
preventive actions may slow the spread of germs that cause
respiratory (nose, throat, and lungs) illnesses, like flu. This flyer
contains information about everyday preventive actions.
How does the flu spread?
Flu viruses are thought to spread mainly from person to person
through the coughing, sneezing, or talking of someone with the flu.
Flu viruses also may spread when people touch something with
flu virus on it and then touch their mouth, eyes, or nose. Many
other viruses spread these ways too.
People infected with flu may be able to infect others beginning
1 day before symptoms develop and up to 5-7 days after becoming sick. That means you may be able to
spread the flu to someone else before you know you are sick as well as while you are sick. Young children,
those who are severely ill, and those who have severely weakened immune systems may be able to infect
others for longer than 5-7 days.
What are everyday preventive actions?
Everyday preventive actions are steps that
people can take to help slow the spread of
germs that cause respiratory illness, like flu.
These include the following personal and
community actions:
y Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue
when you cough or sneeze. This will block
the spread of droplets from your mouth or
nose that could contain germs.
y Wash your hands often with soap and
water. If soap and water are not available,
use an alcohol-based hand rub.
y Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
Germs spread this way.
y Try to avoid close contact with sick people.
y If you or your child gets sick with a respiratory illness, like flu, limit contact with others as much as
possible to help prevent spreading illness. Stay home (or keep your child home) for at least 24 hours
after fever is gone except to seek medical care or for other necessities. Fever should be gone without the
use of a fever-reducing medicine.
y If an outbreak of flu or another illness occurs, follow public health advice. This may include information
about how to increase distance between people and other measures.

7. What additional steps can I take at work to help
stop the spread of germs that can cause respiratory
illness, like flu?
y Find out about your employer’s plans if an outbreak of
flu or another illness occurs and whether flu vaccinations
are offered on-site.
y Routinely clean frequently touched objects and surfaces,
including doorknobs, keyboards, and phones, to help
remove germs.
y Make sure your workplace has an adequate supply of
tissues, soap, paper towels, alcohol-based hand rubs, and
disposable wipes.
y Train others on how to do your job so they can cover
for you in case you or a family member gets sick and you
have to stay home.
y If you begin to feel sick while at work, go home as soon
as possible.
What additional preventive actions can I take to
protect my child from germs that can cause
respiratory illness, like flu?
y Find out about plans your child’s school, child care
program, or college has if an outbreak of flu or another
illness occurs and whether flu vaccinations are offered
on-site.
y Make sure your child’s school, child care program, or
college routinely cleans frequently touched objects and
surfaces, and that they have a good supply of tissues,
soap, paper towels, alcohol-based hand rubs, and
disposable wipes on-site.
y Ask how sick students and staff are separated from
others and who will care for them until they can
go home.
Everyday preventive actions can help slow the
spread of germs that can cause many different
illnesses and may offer some protection against the flu.
For more information, visit www.cdc.gov , or www.flu.gov, or call 1-800-CDC-INFO.
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