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Next week, we are thrilled to celebrate School Counselors Appreciation Week, a time to recognize the incredible work of those who support the mental health and well-being of our students every day. We are so fortunate to have such a dedicated team working with our K-8 community. A special shout-out to our amazing School Adjustment Counselors, Christine Rayner, and our newest addition, Karli Beul, who provide invaluable guidance, support, and care for our students. Their expertise helps students navigate challenges, build resilience, and thrive both academically and emotionally. We would also like to thank the Shrewsbury Youth and Family Services Counselors, Olivia Schleyer and Rebekah Rano, who visit our school weekly to extend critical mental health services to our students. Their collaboration enhances our ability to meet the growing needs of our young learners. In today’s world, mental health is more important than ever. These professionals play a vital role in ensuring our students...

We had the privilege of hosting two WRHS juniors, who came down to speak with our 8th graders about what to look forward to at the high school and how to best prepare for this exciting transition. The juniors shared personal experiences, tips for success, and insights into the opportunities that await at WRHS. Adding to the excitement, they brought along some free WRHS swag, which sparked smiles and a sense of belonging among our students. This visit built enthusiasm and eased some anxieties, leaving our 8th graders feeling more confident and excited for the journey ahead! I appreciate that this idea came from the High School students while working on a DECA project. Great job!   We are thrilled to we lcome Karli Buel as our new adjustment counselor, who will be joining our team next week! She will be working collaboratively with Mrs. Rayner and the classroom teachers. Karli brings a wealth of experience in providing social-emotional support to students, most recently ser...

What an incredible evening of music! A huge congratulations to our talented strings, chorus, and band students for their outstanding performances at the concert. Your hard work, dedication, and love for music were evident in every note, and we couldn’t be prouder of you. A special thank you to our amazing music teachers, Mrs. Brais, Mrs. LeMay, and Mrs. Indrelie, for your leadership, creativity, and unwavering support in helping our students shine. The growth and confidence displayed by our young musicians are a testament to your passion and commitment. To our musicians: Thank you for sharing your talents with us and reminding us of the power of music to inspire, connect, and bring joy. It was a beautiful evening that showcased the heart and soul of our school community. Bravo to all!  The weather has been cold in January and I know I find myself excited to close the door during morning drop-off! Please remember that we try to get the kids outside every day. There are days when the...

The TPS Reading Challenge is back in the new year! Mrs. Dolat has kept it simple this month. Read ANY   books to participate! The form can be found online and has six spots to color in for each book read during the month of January. Students can turn in their form at the end of the month to receive a participation prize (even if they've only read one book). Students in K-1 can include books read aloud to them at home.  I'm excited to share that our boy's basketball team had their first win last Friday! The program has come a long way in the last three years and it's been great to see the kids grow and develop their skills. Thomas Burwell led the way scoring 11 points as the team cruised past Murdock 23 to 60! Other players capitalizing on multiple scoring opportunities included Jake Siedlecki, Blake Catlow, Niko Cruz, Owen Foley, Declan Keegan, Christian Kindorf, and Andrew Lovett. Everyone played well and I'm excited for the season! Great job Coach Foley! A note ab...

The week was a short one so there isn't too much to share.  However, over the break, HR was hard at work and was able to get our new 7th/8th grade Social Studies teacher onboarded. Alex Ruppert joins us from Framingham where he was teaching, yes Middle School Social Studies. He and Mr. Nichols have been working together as he gets acclimated to TPS and Mr. Nichols transitions back to ELA. Alex is a Wachusett graduate! Who says you can't come home again. We were lucky to get him and he's already started building great relationships with the students. The HR department was also able to get Katey Sweetser onboarded. She will start in the Kindergarten next week replacing Mrs. Syria. Katey is also local and has filled a similar role over in Paxton before. We are slowly getting to fully staffed! The Electronic Folder The Week Ahead:  Monday (1/6) Day C School Council Tuesday (1/7) Day D Boys basketball at home vs Mountview Wednesday (1/8) Day A Thursday (1/9) Day B Friday (1/10) ...