List of 3 news stories.

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  Sixth graders design no-idling posters

  6/10/2025
  As we head into the season of air-conditioning, sixth graders in collaboration with tech, science, and the TPA have designed signs for the parking lot and driveway, encouraging an open-your-window approach to staying cool this summer. Our sixth-graders dove deep into the art of persuasion, studying propaganda posters from 1900 to today to understand how design influences behavior. They discovered multiple compelling reasons to turn off engines: idling increases CO₂ emissions, wastes fuel and money, creates unnecessary noise for our school community, and puts unnecessary wear on vehicles not designed for prolonged idling. Monitoring air at schools has shown increased levels of formaldehyde, benzene, and other toxins during the pick-up hour. For children’s developing lungs, this increases the risk of respiratory problems and other long-term adverse health effects. Plus, it's a Wellesley town ordinance! With parents as their target audience, students crafted messages that balance environmental responsibility with practical health and economic benefits. Their colorful, thoughtful designs remind us how a simple turn of the key can make a big difference for our planet, our bodies, and our pocketbooks. Let’s take our cues from the sixth-graders and be an idle-free community!
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  Students gather for beloved Field Day tradition

  6/10/2025
  Tenacre had a beautiful day for Field Day last Friday, when the whole community gathered on the fields for fun and games. Under sunny skies, students from pre-kindergarten through sixth grade played a variety of games throughout the morning. One of the highlights was the annual relay race in which students race to fill up a bucket using a cup with a hole in the bottom!
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  First graders showcase their writing skills

  6/5/2025
  This week showcased first-grade Author Parties, where students celebrated their writing projects alongside classmates and families. During these special gatherings, the young authors proudly shared their work by reading aloud and explaining key elements of their books to an engaged audience. The Author Parties serve as the capstone experience for the first-grade writing program, allowing students to spotlight the culmination of their hard work. Each first grader crafted a nonfiction chapter book focused on a topic that captured their interest and curiosity. Their books included a table of contents, introduction, chapters that explore their chosen subject, conclusion, glossary when appropriate, and a personal touch with a brief "About the Author" section. Through this process, students developed their writing skills and experienced the pride and satisfaction that comes with being published authors.