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85VOL. 01 NO. 01
Sepetember, 2009
Welcome back
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Wells International SchoolON NUT
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Recognizing that the most vital transformations often result from small
changes, we have continued to develop the familial atmosphere of the campus
through the addition of homeroom teams and mascots at the secondary level.
These teams serve as a competitive, yet friendly, means to motivate students
to both support one another and achieve their full potential. Another equally
significant event is the addition of several new, highly qualified instructors, all of
whom complement the talented, conscientious teaching staff. All instructors, new
and returning, encounter frequent opportunities for professional development
through workshops, collaborative sessions and Wells’ ground-breaking in-house
graduate courses. In order to offer much needed guidance and support, a full-
time counselor has also joined the Wells team, providing a means for students to
express their difficulties and concerns in a positive, constructive manner.
Wells International School begins every year with a simple, yet
fundamental, question: How can we continue to improve as
a world-class educational institution? This passion to grow
and refine our school continually drives us to develop new
strategies and research-driven programs to ensure that
we offer only the highest quality learning experience.
Indeed, this academic term—our first as a full member
of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and
the first to see off a graduating senior class—brings a
multitude of changes and innovations, all intended to
provide the students under our care with a balanced,
inclusive education that will truly prepare them to be
global citizens and lifelong learners.
Message from the Headmaster
In its infancy stage, it is to be ex-
pected that school-produced media
be a bit rough around the edges.
However, a sure sign of Wells Inter-
national School truly developing into
a reputable educational institution is
the emergence of high-quality, stu-
dent-produced media, such as last
year’s Wells Yearbook. This year, the
ICT Department rides on last year’s
success with the premiere of not only
a couple of new print media produc-
tions, but also Wells first video news
magazine Wells Rewind, further re-
inforcing Wells’ commitment to pre-
paring our students for their future
as well-rounded, effective communi-
cators and global citizens.
I trust you will enjoy reading
through the premier issue of 85 Mag-
azine, which celebrates the skills and
accomplishments of our talented
student journalists, photographers,
graphic designers, and future tech-
nology gurus.
I would like to thank Mr. Joseph and
the entire 85 Magazine staff for the
enormous amount of dedication and
time needed to make its launching a
success. As we embark on this next
leg of Wells’ extraordinary journey,
I am confident that such successes
will help steer us toward our goal
of both regional and international
distinction.
Ray D. de la Peña, Headmaster Wells International School – On Nut Campus
Yet all of these additions
would be insufficient if not
for an extensive, progressive
educational curriculum. Given
the use of English as the
standard of communication,
steady language acquisition
remains a priority, and the
implementation of the Fast
ForWord program ensures that
our younger learners will be
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by Ivory Chang
The National Taipei Col-
lege of Nursing Informa-
tion and Computer Ser-
vice Group visited Wells
International School on
August 21st. The chairman,
Mr. Chang, welcomed the
visiting guests at On Nut
campus and gave a speech
entitled “Changing with
Opportunity,” in which Mr.
Chang shared many of his
valuable life experiences
with them.
The purpose of the ser-
CHANGING WITH
OppOrtunityvice in Thailand is to be volun-
teers by teaching Chinese and
computer technology in the Col-
lege of Asian Scholars, which is
located in Khon Kaen City.”
fully prepared for the robust demands
of our secondary program. Secondary
students receive intensive reading,
writing, grammar and vocabulary
in language arts courses, solidifying
past knowledge and providing
rigorous preparation for SAT 10 and
TOEFL examinations and university
entrance requirements. Similarly, the
launch of the Wells Math Program has
allowed many students to develop
their mathematics skills at previously
unattainable rates, as well as receive
highly individualized attention from
the diligent instructors. Not to be
outdone, the science, social studies,
fine arts and other departments have
continued to refine their offerings,
focusing on a holistic approach that
accentuates critical thinking and
practical applications. Finally, several
other computer programs in the
administrative sphere have facilitated a
streamlined tracking system for student
progress and curriculum development,
guaranteeing that all students receive
consistent, measurable assessments
and individualized attention.
Despite such rapid growth and
changes, Wells International School
remains committed first and foremost
to the students themselves. We take
pride in the inclusion of both students
and parents in the learning process
and look forward to further developing
that bond through heightened
collaboration and involvement,
including by taking a more active role
in serving the surrounding community.
Though the new term has brought its
own unique challenges and obstacles,
our teachers and students have sought
to face those obstacles head-on,
determined to once again prove that
Wells deserves its place in the top tier
of Thailand’s international schools.
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Parent OrientationOn Friday, August 21st, Wells welcomed our parents back to school.
Parents were reminded that they are the most valuable resources in
their children’s lives, and we strongly encourage parents to work hand
in hand with the school to help our students succeed.
Parents that attended the orientation were:
• IntroducedtotheWellsfaculty
• GivenanoverviewoftheWellsInternationalSchoolcurriculum
• InformedaboutWASCaccreditationupdates
• Introducedtoournewacademicprograms
• FamiliarizedwithWells-school.comandwellsonline
Parents that were not able to attend the orientation will have another chance for parents
to learn more about this exciting new year at Wells. We would like to have our families
help set up our first Parent Teacher Association. On September 10th we will be hosting a
parent meeting for our middle and high school students. On September 17th the parents
of primary students will be invited as well to help create the best learning environment
for their students.
Students and are better off when
parents participate in the educational
process. Parents are invaluable to their
children, our staff and the entire Wells
community. Parental involvement
occurs in a variety of different ways.
We would like our parent body to be
involved in planning fairs, concerts,
volunteering in the classroom, on
the sports field or just by supporting
a positive environment that enriches and supplements students through awareness.
The WPTA gives parents the ability to be on campus, get to know their children’s
friends and teachers and form lasting friendships. We look forward to having all of
our parents attend these upcoming meetings. During the meeting we would also like
to help parents even further understand our new academic programs. Details and
demonstrations on the will be available. Please don’t miss this opportunity.
Once again, WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL and please feel free to contact the office if you
have any concerns or questions.
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Back at Last When the new school year started after two
months of vacation, we were really excited to
finally come back to school. During the holidays,
we were away from most of our friends. On the
first day of school we were all very excited to
see our friends and meet our teachers again.
The halls were bustling with joy and laughter.
Everyone was excited to tell each other how
their holidays went.
Wells Updateby Gautham
& Alina
As days passed, we were introduced to
many new things that the school had re-
cently implemented. This year we get to
work with many new programs. Many stu-
dents who did not have the opportunity to
participate in Fast ForWord last year were
able to do so this year. We believe that Fast
ForWord is a good program to improve our
English ability, especially our listening skills.
We were also introduced to ALEKS. Some
students participated last year; now all
students in grades 5-12 are involved. We
feel this program is really helping our math
abilities.
The grade 12 students have also been in-
troduced to a program called APEX. This
program offers credits that can be used
when working on your college degree. This
helps prepare our school seniors for univer-
sity level classes.
There have also been other changes in
our school. There are new rooms, including
a classroom for the grade 12 students. This
will be the first batch of graduating seniors
from Wells International School. This year
we also have LCD TVs and a computer in
every room. Teachers can also use the in-
ternet and show videos to help students
understand concepts better. Students can
also use this to present their own findings.
The event that we are all looking forward
to this year is the graduation of our seniors.
All of the grade twelves are working hard to
graduate this year.
This is the Wells update for September.
The students, teachers and the school staff
are all excitedly looking forward to the up-
coming events that are going to keep this
school year interesting.
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both style and design on last
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ate the look and feel of an old
newspaper.
Seahawk prideby Jay and Shin
Following the beginning of the semester, the players of Wells have started
their effort to become champions of TISAC. Although last year was the first we
participated in TISAC, we won several games. Our under 13 team even won the
championship. Now we have great teams that will only continue to improve. We
are much more organized and skilled players than ever before. I believe we have
a bright future. To help our school, we should all cheer for our Well’s teams!
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My blog will be my online portfolio. It will have games
and other fun stuff, too. I have icons on my home page
to help you find the links to other pages. My favorite
flash game is Age of War; I don’t play anything other than
that. Anyway, if you want me to add a video or game to
my blog, please inform me by leaving a comment on my
blog. It is not fully finished, and I’m sorry for leaving some
pages empty.
Gobind, Grade 9B
A while ago the school let us make our own WordPress
blogs. We’re supposed to post articles and anything
else that we’re interested in. It has to be educational
and appropriate for young students.
I already posted some of my assignments and
essays that I did as homework. I think this is a good
opportunity to improve our skills at blog-making. Most
of all, though, we can have a lot of fun blogging and
working with each other.Gautham, Grade 9A
Hi, This is my online portfolio. You can find various
things such as games, tutorials and more. This blog is
mostly educational purposes. This blog was created for
all ages.
Visith’s Area is a fun area where I will post games
and funny videos. The purpose of Visith’s Area is for
entertainment. In the tutorials section I will be posting
tutorials from different software. There might be some
tutorials that you are sure to be interested in.
Visith, Grade 9A
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It has been a full
swing beginning to a
new academic school year
for our students in the Primary Department. Everyone is excited to return after the summer break, and once again they are thrilled to continue their journey of learning in a well-nurtured and caring environment that is provided at Wells International School. To start with, we have amongst us three new teachers in the Primary Department. Ms. Mary Ferris, from America, is our Grade 1 homeroom teacher. Ms. Rekha Sachdej is our Grade 2 homeroom teacher. She is from Guam. Mr. Aaron Davis, who is also from America, is our Grade 3 teacher. They have all been welcomed and well greeted by all members of the school.
On the academic side, the structure of classes for our upper primary students in Grades 4 & 5 has been partitioned into subject
specific classes taught by three different teachers. Whether it is language arts, science, social studies
or math, the students have had an opportunity to gain from the teachers who are experts in their fields. Classes for Grades 1 through 3 remain in the same composition in which the homeroom teachers teach all core subjects.Our primary students have already been involved in various projects in class. They have demonstrated their zeal for learning by getting into cooperative groups and building their foundation of understanding the subject content. This has provided our students an opportunity of a fun way to interact with other students
and their teachers to make learning fun. In addition to the implementation of SSR (Sustained Silent Reading), Wells primary students have shown perseverance in reading. The Wells primary students are definitely going to have a year filled with fun and educational opportunities to strive and shine as bright individuals.
Mrs. Prerna
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introDucing the Primary DePartment
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introDucing Language arts anD sociaL stuDiesLanguage
Artsby Mr. Rhys
We are fortunate to
have started this
new year with two
highly qualified and
enthusiastic new
teachers: a warm
welcome to Mr. Joe
and Ms. Maneka.
Mr. Joe teaches
Grades 6, 7 and also
High School 2 (Grade 10). Ms. Maneka teaches TOEFL for
Grades 11 and 12, and also ESL students in Grades 7 to 12.
They join Mr. Jared, who teaches High School 1 (Grade 9),
and Mr Rhys, who teaches Grade 8 and High School 3 and 4
(Grades 11 and 12). Dr. Del teaches ESL students in the high
school.
Our big drive this year is to improve the fluency of our
students through reading and to increase vocabulary. To this
end, in the middle school we are on a drive to read much
more!
In the U.S. native English speakers in middle school
are expected to read 1,000,000 words a year. This is the
equivalent of 11 pages (2,550 words) a day!
There is talk of prizes for the widest read, greatest
readers and also the most effort in each year. More later!
From Grades 6 to 12 we are also concentrating
on vocabulary. This is not only for the SAT tests in
Grade 12 but also - obviously - for more fluent
students who can express themselves confidently
and articulately. Watch this spot for more information
on both these and other topics in future issues!
Social Studiesby Mr. William
The Social Studies
Department is excited
about what the 2009-2010
school year will manifest.
So far this year, the Grade
6 students are learning
about early humans,
the Grade 7 students
are studying about Rome, and the Grade 8 and 9 students are
studying about the Renaissance.
Every month, the Social Studies Department will showcase
special events in some of the classes. This month, we will
describe one of Mr. Bob’s classes.
The students of Mr. Bob’s Personal Financial Management
class have been given 200,000 dollars to invest. Some students
have purchased homes or condos on the beach, whereas others
have bought mutual funds or stocks. Actually, they were given
pretend money to invest because Mr. Bob did not have enough
money to give to everyone. No, seriously! Mr. Bob has set up an
exciting investment simulation for the students to learn about
how to manage their personal finances. From week to week, Mr.
Bob will be presenting the students with “Real Estate Chance
Cards” that will positively or negatively affect their mock real
estate investments. Some students may “make a killing” on the
stock market, but others may go bankrupt.
Along the way, there will be some
surprises! Regardless, the students
will learn a lot about how to deal with
money.
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introDucing the science DePartment
Feel the power of My Science by Mr. Brian
It’s been a busy start for the science de-
partment this year. The implementation
of our new comprehensive courses as
preparation for taking AP science course in
later years and a healthy array of experiments
and activities have seen both students and
teachers excited and challenged. This month
both middle school and high school students
have been busy learning the scientific method
so that they can begin investigating the world around them.
We are particularly excited about the offers available
through the science department this year. We will
be facilitating and organizing trips, including the
possibility of going to space camp in the USA! Internships, work
experiences and even high level courses through universities like
John Hopkins will be offered this year for gifted students. For more
information just ask your friendly science teacher!
Already there have been
excursions outside
school; Grade 11 and 12
students, in the environmental sci-
ences course, investigated and ana-
lyzed ecosystems and water qual-
ity from several local water bodies.
Results will be coming out soon,
but preliminary results confirm our
concerns about the health of canal water in Thailand. Environmental
scientists used Secchi discs, TDS meters and chemical analysis tech-
niques to compare the water content of the different samples.
Back in the laboratory students continue to analyze and
experiment in all areas of science.
Gautham’s Sudoku Singh’s Search
AARONNICKIASHOKPHILBRIANRAYCAMARINREKHADANROSHINIDELTANEAEUBINWILLIAMGARYGRAHAMJACKJOSEPHKERRMANEKAMARGARETMARY
*****
Social Studiesby Mr. William
The Social Studies
Department is excited
about what the 2009-2010
school year will manifest.
So far this year, the Grade
6 students are learning
about early humans,
the Grade 7 students
are studying about Rome, and the Grade 8 and 9 students are
studying about the Renaissance.
Every month, the Social Studies Department will showcase
special events in some of the classes. This month, we will
describe one of Mr. Bob’s classes.
The students of Mr. Bob’s Personal Financial Management
class have been given 200,000 dollars to invest. Some students
have purchased homes or condos on the beach, whereas others
have bought mutual funds or stocks. Actually, they were given
pretend money to invest because Mr. Bob did not have enough
money to give to everyone. No, seriously! Mr. Bob has set up an
exciting investment simulation for the students to learn about
how to manage their personal finances. From week to week, Mr.
Bob will be presenting the students with “Real Estate Chance
Cards” that will positively or negatively affect their mock real
estate investments. Some students may “make a killing” on the
stock market, but others may go bankrupt.
Along the way, there will be some
surprises! Regardless, the students
will learn a lot about how to deal with
money.
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and students will be encouraged to help each other using our TNT (Teach Not Tell) strategy. The system has no boundaries; some students may finish their grade level before the end of the school year. This is part of the beauty of ALEKS. Students aren’t restricted to their grade level; the sky is the limit.
Students are also working on cross curricular projects in groups of various sizes, ranging from individual and pair work to collaborations with other classes. This project work brings math alive and shows real life applications and context. They’re given tasks relevant to their current learning goals and are assessed on ability to work as part of a team as well as their findings.
Our system will continue to grow and improve as the year unfolds. It will flex to meet the learning needs of the students as new ideas will be incorporated. Our eyes and our ears are always open to new ideas; please get involved.
-Department of Mathematics
introDucing the
math DePartmentOur brand new system incorporates technology with traditional strategies, bringing a unique and exciting learning experience to our students. The seamless combination of ALEKS software, textbooks, practice workbooks and
cross-curricular projects is bringing increased meaning and
depth to our students’ perception and
understanding of the world. Along with the introduction of the ALEKS program, we managed to integrate the important elements of traditional classroom instruction and individual attention. ‘Peer-to peer’ learning is an
important aspect of
our system
Grade 1A Theethut Vichitchoti Perth Thanat Mei Ten Michellie Reis De Sooza Michelle Pattaraporn Sakaorattanakul Patty Bavornpath Valaisathien Pau Piah Riddhi Rupeshkumar Tandon Riddhi Mahinsa Samanali Mahinsa Arun Schroder Peter Prasanth Giri Neelam Prasanth Jirath Tansukawat Dan Albin Joseph Akkara Albin Saranya Kongpradab Kay Hoo Sung Lee Hubert Nattanan Chaemcharat-anothai Pu Natcharee Chaemcharat-anothai Pup Eun Ji Sim Eun Ji Aryaan Dial Silva Ari Aryaan
Grade 2A Aryan Baid Aryan Yu Jin Shin Yu Jin
Grade 3A Bhoowit Lerttiendamrong Park
Grade 4A Siripreeya Ammaranantakij Pinny
Grade 4B Chae Jin Shin Cindy Beom Jin Kim BeomJin Saharat Raruairuen Arh Kanak Tak PaviGrade 5A Thanaphat Pitwavivit Book Kittipot Ratsamee Fiat Jooh Ah Lee Jessica
Grade 6B Alisha Kishin Dayaram Alisha Reo Mizuno Reo Jaroonroj Boubpawan James Arlindo Chan Borges Arlindo Angelo Chan Borges Angelo Kirara Kubo Kilala Ji Hyun Ryu Ji Hyun Rishika Sirsachdecha Rishika So Young An So Young Mark Pasong Mark Kaito Yamamichi Kaito Dhivesh Anand Kumar Dhivesh Sirin Trinetkamol Sirin Siraphat Ammaranantakij Pleng Sanjana Baid Sanjana Eun Chae Shin Eun Chae Nattacha Lertraikul Book Anisha Dodani Anisha
Grade 7A Pisit Aimsathaporn Mos Grade 7B Shir Lee Akazawa Shirlee Natalya Teresa Silva Nat Grade 8A Gyeong Yi Lo Dana Grade 8B Swasti Tak Aashi
Grade 9A Atima Kreemaha Mang-Por Yi An Feng Annie
Grade 9B Ittisak Aimsathaporn Golf Wongsatorn Prasertthavorn Jeep Piyathida Piyapornsiri Pare Grade 10A Xin Kai Dong Dong Chanakan Dangwang Pat Grade 10B Siradanai Chaomuangbon Joseph Xin Xian He Tiffany Sarali Phutiphat Tang-Or Grade 11A Arada Arayawuth Darling Krittayaporn Dhadasih Dream Saran Singsacha Saran
New Teachers
Joseph Kerr USA Secondary LAJack Ferris USA Secondary MathEubin Mpeta Zambia Secondary MathDonna Laya-Lago Philippines PEMary Ferris USA Grade 1 HomeroomRekha Sachdej Thailand Grade 2 HomeroomAaron Davis USA Grade 3 HomeroomTanea Hibler USA Secondary ScienceNicky Seghal Thailand CounselorIvory Chang Taiwan Mandarin
Welcome New Students and Teachers
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Counseling Department
them find passion in their lives and futures.
Our goal is to make your child’s school experience the best it can be. We will take students’ problems seriously and help find solutions.
All students are encouraged to see their counselors throughout the year. The atmosphere in the guidance office is friendly and informal, and the counselors are very accessible. Students may drop in at any time – before or after school, during study periods, during breaks or at lunch.
We have created a dropbox for students who may be shy, uncomfortable or aren’t able to come into the guidance room.
Students:, here are some of the reasons you may want to visit:
* “I am new here and I miss my old friends.”* “Everything’s fine. I just wanted to talk!”* “I don’t know what my goal in life is?”* “I can’t control my anger…HELP!”* “I get stressed every time I have to take a test.”* “I’m sick of being bullied and want help to stop it.”* “Someone special in my life has died, and I don’t know what to do.”* “I’m having problems paying attention and following directions in class.”* “So many universities? I’m confused….. I don’t know what I want to do in future.”
Parents, you may have concerns regarding:
* “My child has nightmares and trouble going to sleep.”* “How do I talk to my child about ____________?”* “My child is having difficulties learning/has a learning disability.”* “We are new to Wells, and my child is
having a hard transition. What can I do to help?”* “We are moving away from Thailand. I’m afraid moving will be difficult on my child. What can I do?”* “My child won’t listen to a word I say!”* “I’ve noticed that my child is not making many friends. What should I do?”* “I notice that my child is anxious about ________. What do you suggest?”
Teachers, you may need assistance if:
* “My class is behaving poorly. Please help!”* “A student in my class is going through a family changes. What can I do to support him/her?”* “I notice that one of my students is having difficulty in certain academic areas, what can I do to help him/her be successful?”* “I am hearing a lot of complaints about teasing and bullying. What can I do in my classroom to help this problem?”
About me?
An optimist, travel adventurer and passionate life learner, I’ve journeyed from a kindergarten teacher to flight attendant, and in the process was exposed to a myriad of different people, of different
ages and from different cultures. I came to see that all people are representatives of their cultures, backgrounds and communities, and as such need to be approached and dealt appropriately. I gravitated naturally toward the field of counseling, and entered a masters program in counseling psychology. I have experience working with special needs at the Ministry of Public Health (Thailand) and The Village Learning Centre, where I facilitated group counseling and classes that allowed students to express themselves through drama, art, poetry and dance.
I’m a strong believer in the positive psychology approach to counseling. I feel that counseling the young is the most important aspect, for they are the next generation, and it is critical to instill the confidence and abilities necessary to succeed and be the future.
By Ms. Nicki
How are we doing this school year? The guidance department has an exciting and purposeful year awaiting you!
So far we have been dedicating our energy into:
* Guidance class for grades 6 to 10 * Outreach program for all grade levels* One on one doors open for a chat/discussion/counseling* University fairs – Thammasart Open House, Australian University Fair* All about University Workshop by Princeton Review at Senior Parent Meeting
Wells Guidance Department understands, respects and appreciates each student’s uniqueness; therefore we aim to assist all students in achieving their full potential in four broad areas of development:
academic, social, personal/emotional and career awareness.
Counselors have special training in how to help students solve problems, make decisions,and stand up for themselves. We help students not only by listening and talking, but occasionally by techniques such as using games, crafts, music and dance. We use other means of expression to help students open up and explore their feelings. That doesn’t mean that we will wave a magic wand and make problems disappear, but we will do our utmost to identify problems and give students the tools they need to cope. Should the need arise, we will refer for more specialized help.
Along with the guidance classes we are implementing a step by step four year plans for high school students to help
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85 Magazine CrewChih-Jau (Kelly) Wang: Cover, calendar and staff credits
Nitvaree (Nivan) Narula: Welcome Back and Back to School
Alina Sachdev: Lead writer
Surachaet (Nick) Charaschanya: Science and Math pages
Khanuenglak (net) Baipowongse: Language Arts and SS pages
Kongwut Sajjaphoorriphoom: Primary page
Visith ahuja: Design assistance
Ji Hae Lee: Design planning
Mr. Joseph: Pepsi Max Drinker / Teacher
Mr. Jared: Pirate Lord / Editor
SeptemberSep. 1: Senior Class Parent Orientation: 6:00-8:00 pm
Sep. 10: MS / HS Wells Parent Teachers Association Introduction
Sep. 17: Primary Parent Teachers Association Introduction
Sep. 24: AP Science Teachers’ Workshop at Wells On Nut
Sep. 30: Teachers in Service Day. Students dismissed at 1:15.
Sep. 28-30: Midterm Exams
Upper Primary and MS / HS students
OctoberOct. 2: Primary Students Super Achievers Awards Ceremony
Oct. 12-16: Parent Teacher Conference Week
(Midterm student grades available)
Oct. 16: Parent Teacher Conferences 8:00 - 3:30 [No classes]
Oct. 19-23: Midterm Break
Oct. 30: Halloween / Renaissance Fair
Important Dates
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