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The Auction Needs YOU...Saturday, March 31 7 -11 pmThe Hunnewell Building at Elm Bank900 Washington Street, WellesleyPlanning to come? Be sure to get your tickets before we sell out!Can't attend? Please consider being a sponsor.Have something to donate? We are still looking for great family donations.Need an idea? Take a look at the Wish List.Able to lend a hand? There are lots of ways to volunteer.Want a sneak peek? Check out the catalog to see some of the great things.For complete details, visit the Auction page. We're looking forward to seeing you on March 31st!
Leap into the Auction by taking part in our CPK FUNdraiser
Just because there's another day in the year, doesn't mean you have to come up with another idea for lunch or dinner. Bring your family to CPK on Wednesday, Feb 29 and 20% of your bill with coupon goes to Sprague. Coupons will be sent via backpack this week.
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HEARTSONGS
Meetings start this week to organize our Kids are Authors book entry. We can't wait to see what the kids have come up with! Click here for your child's assignment and details. We will meet in the alcove after school. Meetings will last up to 90 minutes and your child may stay for a shorter time or up to the end. Parents are welcome to attend.Tuesday, February 28Wednesday, February 29Thursday, March 1Tuesday, March 6Wednesday, March 7Thursday, March 8
Deadline for submission is March 15. Contact Yolanda Tong bytong@verizon.net for more info.
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Community Notices & Events
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Wellesley Symphony Orchestra Family Concert
Sunday, March 11, 3 pm
MassBay Community College 50 Oakland St., Wellesley Hills, MA Max Hobart, Music Director and Conductor Music in the Schools Month Host: Brian Hagar-McKee 1:30 Instrument Petting Zoo and Show 'n' Tell "The Little Engine that Could*," Leslie Holmes, narrator Wellesley Middle School String Orchestra Winner of the 2011 WSO Young Soloist Competition: Sasha Scolnik-Brower, cello Special Achievement Award: Yugo Okutomo, violin, 9 years old $25 Adults $20 Senior/Student Children under 12 FREE Tickets available at the door, by phone, online, at Walgreen's in Wellesley and Wellesley Books. For more information, please visit info@wellesleysymphony.org, www.wellesleysymphony.org or call 781-235-0515. * Based on the book THE LITTLE ENGINE THAT COULD (Original Classic Edition) by Watty Piper, illustrated by George & Doris Hauman. © Penguin Group (USA) Inc. The Little Engine That Could, The Little Engine, engine design and I Think I Can are trademarks of Penguin Group (USA) Inc. Used with permission.
Wellesley's Renewable Energy Program
Choose renewable energy today! It's easy, affordable and benefits our town, children and schools. Doing so will reduce Wellesley's dependence on fossil fuels, increase energy stability in NE and give a healthier planet to the children of Wellesley.
Wellesley's Renewable Energy Program is an easy and affordable way to reduce your household's carbon footprint, and supports the town's goal of reducing emissions 10% by the year 2013. Currently, the Wellesley Municipal Light Plant offers local sources of wind, water, solar and biomass power - all clean, reliable and affordable.
Signing up your household for 100% renewable is the equivalent of taking your car off the road for nine months - that's how much CO2 you will save!
What will it cost?
Cost is based on the percentage of energy you would like to come from renewable, local sources, at 4 cents per kWh more than Wellesley's already low rate.
For a typical Wellesley home (using 850 kWh per month) signed up for 10% of its electricity from renewable sources, the monthly surcharge would be only $3.40. This is less than the current cost of a gallon of gas a month. Or you may choose:
25% renewable = $8.50 per month
50% renewable = $17.00 per month
100% renewable = $34.00 per month
When combined with energy conservation/efficiency measures, the increase in your bill may be less. You may cancel at any time.
What are the benefits?
Aside from the obvious benefits to the environment, Wellesley Renewable Energy helps New England's economy by using local sources of renewable power. It also reduces our dependence on foreign sources of energy, and our reliance on finite resources such as natural gas.
As an incentive to promote participation, each school that gets 25% of its population to sign up, will be awarded $500 for their PTO. This money can be used for library books, field trips, pizza parties, or an eco-themed assembly for the students.
In addition, for participating schools that have auctions this year, they will receive an auction item: a year of free Wellesley Renewable Energy at the 100% level for one household (approximate value $400).
If your family already buys Wellesley Renewable Energy, you can increase your enrollment to the next level (25%, 50% or 100%) or simply indicate you are a renewable energy user, and still qualify for the school's PTO prize.
How Do I Sign Up? - To sign up right away, or to learn more about this program, go to www.wellesleyrenewableenergy.com or call 781.235.7600 x 3366
- Your child will be bringing home an enrollment card from school on March 5. In order for your enrollment to qualify for the PTO prize, please return the card, or indicate your school affiliation on the web before March 16. If you have already enrolled; would like to increase your percentage of renewable energy; or have signed up for your household at another school, simply indicate that on the card and we will credit all schools accordingly
- Encourage friends and neighbors in your community to do the same.
- Feel good about being part of the solution!
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