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Posted Date: 01/16/26 (11:18 AM)
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TCW Newsletter-January

from the office

Preschool Updates

Welcome 2026

Welcome January 2026!

  • Wishing you a happy and healthy new year!
  • Currently accepting preschool applications for the 2026-2027 school year. Spaces are limited. Apply Now:
  • 2026-2027 Application: https://forms.gle/SSEMgTzUtMfVotgq8
  • Report cards and Progress Reports will be going home in backpacks with students on February 6.
 

January Staffing Updates

  • Please join me in welcoming Sara Keating Ross. She is our new preschool teacher. Sara comes to us from Claypit Hill School. She has experience working in kindergarten classrooms as well as the district's summer programs. She will be teaching in classroom 4.
  • A new permanent school nurse will be joining TCW on January 26. More details to follow.

District Updates

Kindergarten 2026-2027

Wayland residents with children who will be 5 years of age as of August 31, 2026 are eligible to enroll in Wayland Public Schools Kindergarten for the Fall of 2026. 

A virtual Kindergarten Information Meeting took place on January 6, 2026, and provided parents and guardians with an overview of the Kindergarten programs offered for the 2026-2027 school year.

Access the meeting recording and presentation via the link provided below:


Spanish Immersion Kindergarten 2026-2027
For those interested in the Spanish Immersion Kindergarten program, a parent/guardian information virtual meeting will take place on January 20, 2026 from 7:00-7:45 PM. 


Zoom Link:
Meeting ID: 232 469 1198

Note: Attendance at this Spanish Immersion Information meeting is required if you are interested in your child(ren) participating in the Spanish Immersion Kindergarten lottery in February 2026.

Wayland 2026 Lunar New Year Celebration
Saturday, February 7,
1:00–5:00 PM
Wayland High School Auditorium
Participate in: Cultural performances, hands-on activities, and delicious food as we welcome the Year of the Horse.

Event Flyer Link provided below includes a QR Code for purchasing tickets:

Snow & Cold Weather Reminders

Classes will continue to have outdoor recess time even as the weather changes and temperatures begin to fall. Please be sure your child comes to school dressed for outdoor play in winter conditions. Proper clothing helps to keep children warm, dry, and comfortable. Layering is key.

We recommend dressing your child in multiple layers:
  • Base layer: long-sleeve shirt and pants
  • Middle layer: sweater or fleece for extra warmth
  • Outer layer: warm coat, snow pants, boots, hat, gloves or mittens (mittens are usually easiest for preschoolers)

Please also send: extra socks and a change of clothes in case items get wet during play.
These items are needed even if there is no snow on the ground. We often play on cold or damp surfaces, and having warm outerwear helps make outdoor time safe, warm, and fun.

Do you need help getting any of these items? Please reach out-we're happy to help so every child can enjoy outdoor time safely.
Cold Wheather Clothing
 

Community Events

WINTER PROGRAMS via Family Access Early Literacy Services

Free Program Offerings for this Winter!
Registration is live on the website and required for groups listed below.

TUESDAYS
Play & Learn Together (1-4 yrs)
  • 10:30am @ Lexington Community Center
  • Starting Jan 27th
Circle of Security Parenting
  • 7:30pm on TEAMS (virtual)
  • Starting Jan 27th

WEDNESDAYS
Play & Learn Together (1-4 yrs)
  • 9:30am @ Wayland Library
  • Starting Jan 28th

THURSDAYS
Ready for Kindergarten (children starting kindergarten in Sept '26)
  • 10:00am on TEAMS (virtual)
  • Starting Jan 28th
Play & Learn Together (1-4 yrs)
  • 10:30am @ Needham Library
  • Starting Jan 29th

FRIDAYS
Friday Family Play & Learn (0-5 yrs)
  • 10:00am @ Family ACCESS Newton
  • Starting Jan 23rd
Play & Learn Together (1-4 yrs)
  • 10:30am @ Wellesley Fells Branch
  • Starting Jan 30th
VISIT THE WEBSITE FOR MORE INFO & TO REGISTER:

FINE MOTOR FUN HOUR
Enjoy activities that support strengthening the small muscles in children's hands, getting them ready for writing, buttoning and many important life skills! All activities inspired by the Boston Children's Museum's Tools for Tiny Hands curriculum.

Geared to 2-5 yrs old
January 22 | Newton Library | 3:30PM

SING MOVE AND A STORY
Have fun and support your child's growth and learning through songs, movement and a story. And receive a free book!
Birth - 5 yrs old
January 13 | Burlington Library | 1:30PM
More coming in 2026!

 
TPO

The Parent Organization (TPO)

Thank you to the TPO and parents for donating toys to TCW!
 

Community Resources

Heat Assistance:
https://www.wayland.ma.us/council-aging/pages/fuel-assistance

Wayland Dads – Dad & Kid Saturday Morning Drop-In
A favorite Wayland Dads tradition is back! Volunteer dads open the Loker School gym for play and social time for preschoolers through 3rd graders. We roll out mats, open the big room, and bring out toys for the younger ones — while dads enjoy coffee and bagels (free of charge), thanks to the Wayland Dads Golf Tournament and our generous sponsors. Learn more at our website -https://www.waylanddads.org/drop-in

Remaining 2025–26 Drop-In Dates are:
  • February 7
  • March 7
We’re always looking for more dad volunteers to help open and close the gym. The WCPA covers insurance, and Wayland Dads provides the janitor, coffee, and bagels.

Interested in helping out? Email wayland.dads@gmail.com to join the volunteer organizers list.
 
 
Wayland Public Schools-Calendar
 

Breakfast and Lunch

As a reminder, free breakfast & lunch are available to all TCW students.
Please be sure to place your orders by Sunday evening for the week ahead.

Please contact food services directly for orders placed after Sunday evening.

See the attached monthly school menu.
Food
TCW Menu
 

Important Dates

  • No School, January 19, MLK day
  • January 20, Spanish Immersion Information Meeting
  • February 2, Kindergarten Pre-registration opens
  • February 16-20, February Vacation, No School
  • Mid-February Spanish Immersion Kindergarten lottery, Parents notified late February
  • Late April, Kindergarten Registration Opens opens online via Power School
 

Reporting your child absent

  • If your child will be absent, please be sure to report this using the absence line: tcw_attendance@waylandps.org
  • It is important that your child arrive to school on time. Please reach out if we can help support you in getting your child to school on time.
Attendance