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Dear Colleagues,
My father is a veteran of the Korean War, and as a result, he is a member of the Veterans of Foreign War and
the American Legion. But not until the Gulf War did he begin marching with his local chapter of the American
Legion in the annual Veterans Day Parade in Boston. Every year when I’ve asked if we could come watch him
march, he has declined. So Wednesday afternoon, when I barely remembered Dad might be marching on
Veterans Day, I left him a voicemail asking the same question I’ve asked year after year, expecting him to
return the call to tell me “no”.
This year, he surprised me by calling back to say “yes” and even offered to call my brothers as well and also,
“Why don’t we meet in Chinatown for dim sum, before?” Why the change of heart? Maybe it is because my
father turned 80 this year. Maybe it is because an old friend who was a veteran recently passed away and the
wake was on Tuesday. Whatever the reason, my mother, my brother and our children went to see my Dad
march in the Veterans Day Parade for the first time.
The parade itself is a modest event that starts at the base of the Boston Common and goes around the block,
up Boylston Street to the State House and back. The parade includes many groups representing different
branches of the military and different chapters within those branches. Groups with more senior members, such
as my father, have fewer representatives marching. The spectators are largely members of the families of the
veterans.
The oldest of my father’s grandchildren is 9. I know they don’t yet fully appreciate the symbolism behind
Veterans Day nor of the significance of those who live to participate in its celebration. But they will some day,
and I am so glad they have had at least one time, if not more, to come and watch their grandfather march
among veterans who represent many decades and backgrounds, unified in their past service.
I know the death of a former veteran and friend was fresh on the mind of my father and his colleagues who
marched that day. I know that the memories of past losses, whether due to combat or non-combat causes, are
also on their minds when they march. There were certainly protesters against war present during the march.
The fact that veterans of war exist is undoubtedly a valid point of departure for many discussions.
My Dad, along with many others, was drafted into active duty upon graduation from high school. For me, his
marching in a parade more than 50 years after serving is a celebration of life, his life and the lives of his co-
veterans. When I watched my Dad march with his friends, I was awash with the relief that he did come back to
become my father and my children’s grandfather, and to have the life he does. Many of those who work
among us have close ones now serving in different capacities in active military service. Needless to say, it is
an anxious time for them – a worry that stays in the back of one’s mind. This Bulletin is for them with an
expression of my hope that all goes well for them as it did for my father.
Wellesley Public Schools
40 Kingsbury Street
Wellesley, Massachusetts 02481
Bella T. Wong
Superintendent of Schools
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.
Superintendent’s
Bulletin
www.wellesley.k12.ma.us/district/bulletins.htm
Bulletin #11
November 12, 2010

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Calendar
Tuesday 11/16 School Committee Meeting – Town Hall
Wednesday 11/17 Flu Clinic for Staff & Faculty – WMS Room 204
Wednesday 11/24 Early Dismissal all Schools -Thanksgiving Break
Thursday 11/25 Happy Thanksgiving!
Monday 11/29 Professional Day – No School
FLU CLINIC – November 17th
The Wellesley Health Department will be offering flu shots for WPS faculty and staff on
Wednesday, November 17th
, from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Wellesley Middle School,
Room 204.
School Committee Agenda – November 16, 2010
Complete School Committee Minutes are posted at
http://www.wellesley.k12.ma.us/schoolcom/PAGES/minutes.html
Town Hall, 7:30 pm Personnel Announcements: Superintendent’s Award, Consent Agenda, Reports, Citizen
Speak, Action/Discussion Items: Green Schools Committee, Special Education Report, and Recreation
Commission – Town Pool Study Committee
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.
Full CPI Training
Target Audience: Special Educators, Specialists, TAs, and Regular Education Teachers
The cornerstone of CPI since 1980, this program is considered the worldwide standard for crisis prevention
and intervention training. With a core philosophy of providing for the Care, Welfare, Safety, and SecuritySM of
everyone involved in a crisis situation, the program’s proven strategies give human service providers and
educators the skills to safely and effectively respond to anxious, hostile, or violent behavior while balancing the
responsibilities of care. Attendance at all three sessions is required for participation in this course.

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Dates:
Fall Offering: November 16, 23 and 30, 2010 Time: 3:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Location: Sprague School Library Instructor: Adam Diliberto
PDPs: 12 Inservice Credit: 1 or C&I pay at the rate of $215/day for a 6 hour day
Summer Offering: June 28 and 29, 2011 Time: 8:00 am to 3 pm
Location: TBD Instructor: Elisa Buchsbaum
PDPs: 12
Inservice Credit: 1 or C&I pay at the rate of $215/day for a 6 hour day
To register, go to http://wps-professionaldev.wikispaces.com/ to the online registration form. This is listed as a
new course under “School Safety.”
CPI Refresher Training
Prerequisite: Full CPI Training During the 2009-2010 School Year. The cornerstone of CPI since 1980,
this program is considered the worldwide standard for crisis prevention and intervention training. With a core
philosophy of providing for the care, welfare, safety, and security of everyone involved in a crisis situation, the
program’s proven strategies give human service providers and educators the skills to safely and effectively
respond to anxious, hostile, or violent behavior while balancing the responsibilities of care.
Dates:
Spring Offering: March 15, 2011 Time: 3:00–6:00 pm Instructor: Adam Diliberto PDPs: 3
Information regarding location will be posted on Wiki.
To register, go to http://wps-professionaldev.wikispaces.com/ to the online registration form. This is listed as a
new course under “School Safety.”
Coaching Positions
Winter Season
HS Assistant Coach - Wrestling
Contact Athletic Director
John_Brown@wellesley.k12.ma.us
POSITIONS AVAILABLE
2010‐2011 OPENINGS
Kindergarten Long-Term Substitute needed to start in late March until end of school year. Salary
$170.10/day. Please send cover letter, resume, and three letters of reference, licensure and transcripts to
Salvatore Petralia, Wellesley Public Schools, 40 Kingsbury Street, Wellesley, MA 02481 or e-mail
Personnel@wellesley.k12.ma.us

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Long-Term Substitute High School History Teacher (Search Re-opened) needed to teach U.S. History and
World History starting January 3, 2011 until April 1, 2011. Salary $170.10/day. Please send cover letter,
resume, three letters of reference, licensure and transcripts 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 (.8FTE) High School English Teacher needed to teach Grades 9, 10 and Journalism
starting January 24, 2011 until the end of the school year. Salary $170.10/day. Please send cover letter,
resume, three letters of reference, licensure and transcripts 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 High School Adjustment Counselor in Bridge Program needed starting January 31,
2011 until the end of the school year. Salary $170.10/day. The responsibilities for this position are: Provide
clinical support and crisis intervention; facilitate communication between students, school personnel, therapists
and other agencies; assess student functioning and triage cases; provide consultation to school staff and
administration; collaborate with Academic Coordinator: oversee, facilitate the design, coordination,
implementation and evaluation of day to day activities related to programming; and supervise graduate intern. A
LISCW, MSW or comparable degree is preferred. Please send cover letter, resume, three letters of reference,
licensure and transcripts to Salvatore Petralia, Assistant Superintendent, Wellesley Public Schools, 40 Kingsbury
Street, Wellesley, MA 02481 or e-mail Personnel@wellesley.k12.ma.us
Elementary Long-Term Substitute. Grade 1 long-term substitute needed to start around January 3, 2011
until April 1, 2011. Salary $170.10/day. Please send cover letter, resume, and three letters of reference,
licensure and transcripts to Salvatore Petralia, Assistant Superintendent, Wellesley Public Schools, 40
Kingsbury Street, Wellesley, MA 02481 or e-mail Personnel@wellesley.k12.ma.us
Elementary Long-Term Substitute. Grade 1 long-term substitute needed to start around March 13, 2011
until end of the school year. Salary $170.10/day. Please send cover letter, resume, and three letters of
reference, licensure and transcripts to Salvatore Petralia, Assistant Superintendent, Wellesley Public Schools,
40 Kingsbury Street, Wellesley, MA 02481 or e-mail Personnel@wellesley.k12.ma.us.
Special Needs Van Monitor needed for approximately 20-22 hours per week. This is a split shift a.m.-p.m.
Must have current CPR and First Aid certification. Salary range $12.17-$13.80 per hr. Must be able to start
A.S.A.P. Candidates who wish to be considered for this position should send applications to Salvatore Petralia,
Assistant Superintendent, Wellesley Public Schools, 40 Kingsbury Street, Wellesley, MA 02481 or e-mail
Personnel@Wellesley.k12.ma.us. Application form:
http://wellesleyma.virtualtownhall.net/Pages/WellesleyMA_HR/ApplicationForEmployment.pdf
Wellesley Public Schools Actively Seeks to Increase the Diversity of its Workforce

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Due to a change in federal law, beginning in 2011 over-the counter
medications will no longer be eligible for reimbursement, but
A GREAT WAY TO SAVE MONEY!!!
Flexible Spending Account
OPEN ENROLLMENT FOR 2011
You can lower your federal income tax by using a Flexible Spending
Account to set aside money from each paycheck on a pre-tax basis for
dependent/day care expenses and/or out-of-pocket medical expenses,
including health and dental insurance co-pays; prescription eyeglasses;
hearing aids and batteries and more! (but NOT over-the-counter
medications).
For more information and help in determining how much to put in your
account for 2011 (use it or lose it!), and to get enrollment forms, call
Cafeteria Plan Advisors (CPA) at 1-781-848-9848.
DEADLINE FOR ENROLLMENT FORMS TO BE RETURNED TO CPA IS
DECEMBER 14, 2010.