PTO Meetings 2013-2014
| Date | Time & Location | Agenda & Minutes |
|---|---|---|
| Fri, September 20 | 8:45 - 10:15 AM WMS Cafeteria |
Speaker: Superintendent David Lussier
Also, introduction and Q&A with Dean Blase, new Director of Curriculum & Instruction, and approval of PTO annual budget. - Read the minutes |
| Fri, October 18 | 8:45 - 10:00 AM WMS Cafetera |
Speaker: Principal Mark Ito.
Also, introduction and Q&A with Kate Mahoney, Guidance Department Head - Review the agenda - Read the presentation - Read the minutes |
| Wed, November 6 | 7:00 - 8:30 PM WMS Auditorium |
Speaker: Katie Greer, Social Media Expert - Read the notes from Katie Greer's presentation |
| Thu, November 14 | 7:30 PM |
Evening meeting combined with WHS in Boston
Roxbury Community College 1234 Columbus Ave. Roxbury Crossing, MA 02120 Student Center Cafeteria, 2nd Floor, Room 200 |
| Fri, January 24 | 8:45 AM coffee 9:00 AM presentation WMS Faculty Dining Room |
MetroWest Adolescent Health Survey
Presentation & Discussion of WMS students' data from the MetroWest Adolescent Heath Survey; e.g., Substance Use, Mental Wellness, Bullying, and School Attachment. - Read a PDF version of the survey |
| Fri, February 28 | 8:45 AM coffee 9:00 AM presentation WMS Cafeteria |
Course Transitions
Considerations and decisions related to choice of languages (6th grade); math levels (7th grade), and WHS (8th grade). Speakers will be the department heads of Language, Math, and Guidance. - read the minutes - read the Classical & Modern Languages presentation |
| Fri, March 21 | 8:45 AM coffee 9:00 AM presentation |
Speaker: WPS Director of Curriculum & Instruction, Dean Blase
What changes are being made to the WMS Science curriculum, as well as other subjects. Presentation and Q&A with the WPS Director of Curriculum & Instruction, Dean Blase. - read the presentation - read the minutes |
| Thu, April 3 | 8:45 - 9:45 AM |
"Mom's Group" discussion facilitated by WMS psychologist, Vicky Anderson. - read the minutes |
| Wed, April 9 | 7:00 PM WMS Auditorium |
Q&A with David McCullough
WHS English teacher and author of You Are Not Special and Other Encouragements. |
| Fri, May 16 | 8:45 AM coffee 9:00 AM presentation WMS Cafeteria |
Panel discussion of the book Mindset: The New Psychology of Success, by Carol Dweck A favorite book of the faculty and recommended reading for all parents. Panel will include WMS Principal, administrators, psychologists, dept head/s. Friday morning, 8:45-10:15, WMS Cafeteria - read the minutes |
| Mon, June 16 | 9:00 AM Library | - read the minutes |
