SUBJECT: Sheehan School PTA- Things To Know January 2026
Table of Contents
Fun Facts
What's Happening At Sheehan
Next PTA Meeting
Parent Social- Top Golf Ticket Link
Kristen Evans Core Values Scholarship Details
Volunteer Opportunity For Westwood HS
SEPAC News
Fun Facts
Have you ever noticed the animal on the giant mats at the gym/cafeteria entrance doors? The William E Sheehan School used to have a mascot, a Griffin. A Griffin is a mythical creature with the body, tail, and hind legs of a lion, combined with the head, wings, and talons of an eagle, symbolizing power, courage, and wisdom. And we will be bringing it back! Keep an eye out for a school store later this spring with items rockin our mascot and other Sheehan logos!
WHATS HAPPENING AT SHEEHAN
Mini Courses
Mini Courses begin Monday January 26th! Confirmation emails will be sent out this week with details of your students courses.
Due to high demand we added two additional courses; Potion Makers Club on Monday and The Art of Baking on Tuesday.
Grade 3 is "stocking the teacher lounge" this month. Click here for a link to their Amazon wish list or feel free to drop off any goodies to the teacher lounge when you want! Nobody loves a sweet treat more than a busy educator :)
Upcoming on February 12th- We have our 6th annual SOUPer-Bowl and need Sheehan volunteers to provide delicious soups, chilis, or stews to keep our staff warm on those chilly winter days.
Topics to be discussed: Outside Learning Center news, fundraising plans for the 2026-27 school year, open committee slots, principal search, special guest Lateefah Franck from the WPSD to discuss DEIB and the School Engagement Committee, and much more!
PARENT SOCIAL- TOPGOLF
Grab your clubs (or just your cheering voice) and join us for a fun Parent Night Out at Topgolf on Friday, February 27! 🎯⛳
Enjoy a relaxed night of friendly competition, laughs, and great company with fellow Sheehan parents—no golf experience required. It’s the perfect chance to unwind, connect, and have some fun off the sidelines. There will be prizes and games so you wont want to miss the 3rd annual event! Ticket will be on sale now through February 13th or until we are sold out and we have sold out the last 2 years. So book your babysitter asap!
The Kristen Evans Scholarship Fund was created to honor the lasting impact Mrs. Evans has had on the Sheehan community—not just as a principal, but as a mentor, advocate, and steady presence in the lives of countless students and families. For years, Mrs. Evans led with heart, integrity, and an unwavering belief in every child’s potential. She didn’t just shape a school; she shaped a culture rooted in kindness, inclusion, and pride.
This scholarship is a reflection of the values Mrs. Evans championed every day at Sheehan: Respect and Not Neglect, Voice the Right Choice, Listen, Learn, Try, Ask Why, and School Wide Pride. Through this fund, we hope to carry her legacy forward by supporting a former Sheehan student who exemplifies these core values and is ready to take the next step in their educational journey.
By investing in our students, we honor Mrs. Evans's belief that education is about more than academics—it’s about character, compassion, and community. This scholarship ensures that her influence will continue to be felt for years to come, empowering students to lead with the same heart and purpose she modeled so beautifully.
Thank you to everyone who has already donated to the get the fund jump started.
For more information, please visit this website below which explains the criteria for the scholarship and how the existing Sheehan community will play a major part in awarding the scholarship.
Interested in helping out with some of the graduation events for Westwood HS this coming Spring? Maybe you can spare a few hours decorating for the PROMenade, or are a night owl and want to be the blackjack dealer for the All Night Grad Party, grab your friends and do it together! We are all one small Westwood community so if you can help out visit this link to sign up! Sign Up To Help Here
The SEPAC Meeting will take place both in-person at the Westwood Library in the First Floor Community Room, as well as via Zoom.
The purpose of the meeting is to conduct SEPAC business and connect with other Westwood parents around topics related to raising a child with unique educational needs.
We are in need of parent volunteers for the library and lunchroom. This is a great opportunity to see your child(ren) and watch them interact with their classmates. Plus -- you can select the date and time that works best for YOUR schedule. Use the sign up genius links below to sign up for both lunchroom and library volunteer duties!
Don't forget: You MUST complete a CORI form before volunteering for lunchroom or library duty. Complete this CORI form and email it to eerwin@westwood.k12.ma.us with a copy of your driver’s license.
