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 PTO's Westword Newsletter
March 17, 2010
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PTO's Westword Newsletter is published weekly during the school year. Announcements may be included in Westword if sent by 3 pm the Thursday prior to publish date. Please submit announcements for the March 24th issue no later than Thursday, March 18th to westword@mail.weston.org.
For more information about the Weston PTO, please visit the Weston PTO Website at www.westonpto.org or follow us online at  and / or  .
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Middle School / High School
Youth Sporting Activities
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 All Grades
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Kindergarten Registration
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Developmental Screening
Weston Public Schools is currently conducting its annual developmental screening for preschool-age children. The screening is a survey of the child's skills in the areas of speech and language, reasoning, gross motor, fine motor, and personal/social development to identify children who may be disabled. This screening is not designed to determine kindergarten readiness. Parents who have concerns may request a screening by calling Chris Thurston at (781) 529-8020 x 1106. |
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Boston Weston/Metco Meeting
The next Boston Weston/METCO Parent Organization (BWMPO) meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 18, 7-9 pm. The meeting will take place at the Mildred Ave Middle School, 5 Mildred Ave, Mattapan. This month's meeting focus is on feedback of the Rally & Lobby Day, Nominations, and continuing discussion on building relationships with host families. Questions? Please call Cheryl-Ann Antoine (617-407-7464). |
PTO's First Annual Community Day Registration is almost full! Join us on April 7th as we spruce up the town and have fun along the way! For more information/registration information, visit the PTO website. Please contact Deb Sullivan or Carolann Augustine with any questions. Registration is near capacity, so if interested, please sign up now! |
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Pre-School / Elementary School News |
WEEFC Wordfest
Wordfest welcomes the return of author Suzy Kline (www.suzykline.com) to the 2nd grade classes at Woodland School on Friday, March 19th. Suzy has written and illustrated dozens of books including the "Herbie Jones", "Horrible Harry" and "Song Lee" series. Suzy will be doing two presentations in the library at 9:30 am and 10:30 am. Parents are invited to attend. Suzy's books will be available for purchase through the library. |
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Middle School / High School News |
Binge to Blackout
"From Binge to Blackout" Join the Weston Health and Wellness Project and WHS PTO for a panel discussion on Thursday, March 18th at 8am in the High School Media Center. This book focuses on the effects of binge drinking and the many warning signals their family missed as alcohol and drugs invaded the perfect American family. The book is available at Dragon Books, Weston Library, HS and MS Libraries. Click here for more details. |
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Middle SHow Art Show
March 24th, the annual Middle School Art Show will be held in the Amy Potter Center from 7-9 PM. This year's theme, RALI Around Art, will showcase the mural created by our middle school students under the direction of Thomas Burns and will include hundreds of pieces of students' artwork masterfully displayed for all to enjoy. Members of the Jazz Band will provide background music and light refreshments will be served. We hope that you and your entire family will join us for this celebration of our children's creativity! |
Weston HS Career Day 2010
Click here for the latest information about Career Day and to review the 170 speakers (and their biographies) that are available on April 7th. Sign-up for your five sessions in your Homeroom now. For more information contact (781) 529-8030 x7042 or career.day2010@gmail.com. |
7th Grade Discussion Group
Please join the 7th Grade Parent Discussion Group on Friday 26 March at
9:15 a.m. for an open discussion of current parenting issues. We will
meet at the home of Mary Jean Keany, 215 Boston Post Road. Any parent
or caregiver of a 7th Grader is welcome. RSVP/questions/ to be added to
our email list, please contact Alicia Primer.
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9th Grade Parent Discussion Group
Class of 2013 - 9th grade discussion group- March 26th Friday - Genevra Casais, Nurse Practitioner from Weston Pediatrics, will present about how brain development in adolescents impacts their psychological and social behavior. Please join us at the home of Diane Douglas, 48 Black Oak Road at 12:45 PM to 2:15 PM. A donation will be requested to cover Genevra's time. Please R.S.V.P. to Debra Darling and please forward any questions you would like Genevra to address. |
10th Grade Parent Discussion Group
Please join us Friday, March 26th at 10:30am in the High School Media Room. Everything you need to know for next year from the Guidance Department, but are afraid to ask! Here's a chance to ask Gretchen Gugliotta all those questions about curriculum, honors, AP, SAT, SATII, ACT, or anything else on your mind. R.S.V.P. to Lisa Lewtan. |
12th Grade Parent Discussion Group
The 12th Grade Parent Discussion Group will hold a meeting on Wednesday, March 24 at the home of Peggy Koenig, 209 Ridgeway Road from 9:00 to 10:30 AM. Three members of the College Coaches Consortium will join us to discuss your child's transition to college. All 12th grade parents are welcome. R.S.V.P. or (781) 642-0547. |
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Youth Sporting Activities |
Weston Youth Softball Clinic
The Weston High School Softball coaches and players are conducting a two week softball clinic on Sunday, March 21 and Sunday, March 28. Throwing mechanics, fielding, batting, baserunning, pitching and catching will all be covered. The clinic is for girls in grades K-3 from 1-2:30 pm and the clinic for girls in grades 4-8 is 2:30-4pm in the Middle School gym. Come join the Weston High School coaches and players to have fun and improve your softball skills. Cost of the clinic is $10 per participant.
Pre-register by e-mailing Coach Kelly Harrington. Include your child's name, age, grade and indicate if they are interested in learning how to pitch or catch. Thank you! |
Used Lacrosse Equipment
Do you have any boys or girls lacrosse uniforms/equipment that is no longer being used? "Stick to Your Goals", a Weston Highschooler's community service project, donates your unwanted and outgrown lacrosse gear to youth players who want to play the sport but can't afford it. This is a great opportunity to recycle and reuse old uniforms and equipment! Please consider sharing the game of lacrosse with others. If you have any questions or to schedule a pick-up, please email Chase. |
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Community News |
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Land's Sake Sugaring-Off Festival
Saturday, March 27th, 10am - 1pm at the Bill McElwain Sugar House next to the Weston Middle School (456 Wellesley St. Weston, MA). Come celebrate the craft of maple sugaring in New England! This popular event features a pancake breakfast, hot beverages, maple sugar treats, live music, and free tours of our Sugar House in full operation. All are welcome! Contact at Dave with any questions. The rain date for the event is Sunday, March 28th. |
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Get Your Wheels Turning for the 4th Annual Wellesley-Weston Kids Ride!
4th Annual PMC Kids Ride. Register now!! Rider and volunteer registration for PMC Kids Ride alumni and their families opens on March 25. General registration opens April 1. Click Here to register. |
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Boy Scout Troop 153 Pasta Supper
Sunday March 26, 5-7 PM take the night off from cooking and come to our annual pasta supper at the First Parish Church. Supper includes all you can eat pasta, salad, bread and homemade desserts. Tickets $8 adults, $4 children. Questions contact Laura Pendergast. |
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Weston Scouts Save A Life Drive
Weston Scouts Inc. is sponsoring a Bone Marrow Match Registration and Blood Drive @ the Weston Middle School on Monday, March 22nd 1:00-6:00. Each year thousands of children and adults require a bone marrow transplant which, in many cases is a life saving procedure. Joining the Be a Match Registry is as simple as meeting the basic registry guidelines and a swab of your cheek cells at the drive and the need for blood is constant. For a blood donation appointment please call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE. For more information please contact Meghan or Azita @ 781-373-1587. |
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Asia Night Friday, March 19th
The Weston High School Asian Student Union is pleased to welcome the Weston
community to its annual Asia Night. Join us at this all-student run celebration of Asian culture, entertainment and food. Our program runs from 6:30-9:30 pm. Tickets are $14 in advance, and $18 at the door; $8 for children under 12 and senior citizens. Purchase a ticket in advance at the High School from Monday March 15th to Friday March 19th during High School lunch periods and afternoons. Asia Night is a fantastic night of family
fun. We hope to see you all there! |
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WCCA Kindergarten Forum
All parents of children entering kindergarten in September 2010 please join the WCCA on Thursday, March 18th, 7-9pm at the Country School Cafetorium to learn about the kindergarten enrollment and school assignment process, timeline and the Weston kindergarten experience from Weston Superintendents, Principals, teachers and parents. |
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Reduce, Reuse, Recycle |
Consider purchasing a re-usable insulated beverage carrier. Most coffee houses offer discounts for bringing your own capsule.
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Please note, not all announcements included in Westword are PTO sponsored. They are included as a service to the Weston community. Criteria for inclusion are as follows:
"Community based, non-profit, non-sectarian, children's acitivities and parenting oriented activities."
The Superintendent's office will continue to review and approve the form and content of each issue of Westword, including the "Community News."
Sincerely,
The Weston PTO
email: westword@mail.weston.org
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