Summer break is quickly approaching! We would like to let Waylanders know the spring campaign of HATS Off (Honor and Appreciate Teachers and Staff) has officially begun.

Parents, students and friends of the school system may wish to consider honoring special teachers, administrators and staff members with a gift to the Wayland Public Schools Foundation’s HATS Off program. Honorees will receive certificates acknowledging that a donation has been made in their honor with your personalized message. The amount donated will not be disclosed.

This spring, HATS Off is pleased to celebrate the retirement of Wayland Superintendant Gary Burton, as well as the retirements of Wayland High School teachers Emily Norton and Mike Rumrill. A donation to the Wayland Public Schools Foundation is a perfect way to say, “Thank you!”

For over 25 years, the Wayland Public Schools Foundation has supported our schools by funding teacher-led classroom innovations and creative units of study not covered by the regular school budget. In these challenging economic times, these additional funds are more important than ever. Donations also qualify for matching gifts at participating companies.  Please visit the foundation’s website (www.WaylandPublicSchoolsFoundation.org) for more information and to learn about specific grants for the 2010-11 school year.  Donations may be made online or mailed to P.O. Box 97, Wayland MA 01778. The deadline for donations is Friday, June 17.

For more information contact Sue Mitrano (smitrano@comcast.net) or Jen Murray (jbm723@comcast.net).