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TCW December Newsletter-2nd edition

Posted Date: 12/19/25 (06:33 AM)
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TCW Newsletter-December-2nd edition

from the office

Special Events Happening in December

HNY
  • Thank you for sharing your amazing children with us each day. Wishing you a happy and healthy new year!
  • Currently accepting school applications for the 2026-2027 school year. Spaces are limited. Apply Now:
  • 2026-2027 Application: https://forms.gle/SSEMgTzUtMfVotgq8
  • Teacher Pat brought her music to TCW classrooms on December 9 & 11.
  • Thank you to the TPO for sponsoring a lovely breakfast on Thursday, December 18. It was delicious and celebratory and enjoyed by all!
  • Next TPO Coffee & Connect: January 13 at 8:00 am.
 

Staffing updates

  • Ivana Rabay joined TCW this week supporting the children in classroom 1. Ivana comes to us with experience as a teaching assistant, having worked in Framingham and Milford schools. She also speaks English, Portuguese and Spanish.
  • Cori Anderson will be joining TCW in the new year. She will be supporting the children in classroom 3. Cori is a certified teacher and comes to us with experience as a teaching assistant within the Wayland Public Schools.
  • Emma Li will be working full time within classroom 4 to support the students and staff upon our return to school in January.
  • Nurse Dana Sullivan will not be returning to TCW in the new year. We have a substitute nurse filling in while we are actively looking for a full time nurse for TCW. Please direct all health updates to Patty Toohig Nardone.
staff update
cold wheather

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.

you need help getting any of these items, please reach out-we're happy to help so every child can enjoy outdoor time safely.

Community Happenings

  • Heat Assistance

  • Family Access Community Connection
is invested in helping to empower families by providing access to quality educational experiences for all young children. Through their programs, they build literacy rich homes, support parents and guardians in understanding their child's development, as well as their importance as their child's first teacher. Additionally, their programs offer opportunities for families to connect with each other and to resources in the community.

All of the programs are free for children from birth to age 6 with a parent/guardian.
Siblings are always welcome!


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 after December 6 are:
  • January 10
  • 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
Food

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.

Menu

Important Dates

  • No School, Holiday Break
  • December 22, 2025-January 2, 2026.
  • Happy New Year!

January Dates:
  • School resumes on Monday, January 5, 2026
For Families with children transitioning to Kindergarten next year
Dates to remember

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.