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 PTO's Westword Newsletter
March 10, 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 10th issue no later than Thursday, March 4th 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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School Committee Meeting
The next School Committee meeting is scheduled
to be Monday, March 15 at 7:00 PM at Case House, 89 Wellesley Street.
The tentative agenda includes the School Committee Vote on the FY11
School Budget, Special Education Program Report, Nurses Report,
Superintendent's Mid-Year Report, Policy Review: Second Discussion of
Revised Technology Appropriate Use Policy, Field School Project Update,
High School Science Facility Update, and Discussion of WEEFC
Proposals. All members of the community are encouraged to attend this
and all School Committee meetings.
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Kindergarten Registration
Kindergarten
Registration for the 2010-11 school year will be held on Thursday,
April 1st, 8am-12pm. Parents of eligible children will be notified to
come to Case House at an appointed time that will be devoted to
registration only. Parents of eligible children who do not receive an
appointment by March 12th for the April 1st registration should call
one of the primary school secretaries: Diane Sears at Country School
(529-8020) or Mary Gallagher at Woodland School (529-8100).
Children who are five years old on or before September 1st are eligible
for kindergarten in the Weston Public Schools. We waive this age
requirement in very few circumstances. Parents whose children do not
meet the September 1st birth date requirement, but want their children
considered for early entrance to kindergarten must contact the
Superintendent's Office (529-8080) by March 31st for an explanation of
the process for requesting a waiver of the age requirement.
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PTO Board Meeting
The next PTO Board Meeting will take place on March 10th at 9:15am at Case House. The public are welcome to attend. Any questions, please call or email Ellen Livingston, PTO President, at (781) 416-7323. |
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. PLEASE NOTE THE LOCATION:
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).
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PTO's First Annual Community Day
Join us, Wednesday, April 7th for the Weston PTO's First Annual Community Day! Heading into Spring, Weston elementary
students are invited to make our town brighter. Whether creating traffic signs at the Council on Aging or collecting rocks at
Land's Sake Farm, students will work towards a common goal - helping
others. The event will conclude with a "celebration" at the Field
School Cafeteria. For more information/registration information, visit PTO . Please contact Deb Sullivan or Carolann Augustine
with any questions. Registration is limited - so sign up now!
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Building Libraries of Memories EXTENSION
The Community Outreach Committee of the Weston PTO is partnering
with Reach out and Read (ROR) to provide new books to the children,
mainly those in poverty. Now through March 12th, you will
be able to donate by clicking
here or accessing the link on the PTO website. On this site you can: Donate $5 for one book (selection of books provided)
Donate $40 for ten books that will provide the complete, five-year Reach out and Read program for one child
Donate any amount you would like to support ROR's overall mission
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Pre-School / Elementary School News |
WEEFC Wordfest
WEEFC WORDFEST welcomes author and illustrator Jarrett Krosoczka (www.studiojjk.com) to
the kindergarten classes on Tuesday, March 16. He will be doing two
presentations in the morning at Woodland School and two in the
afternoon at Country School. Jarrett has written and illustrated
several books including "Punk Farm" and the hilarious graphic novel
series "Lunch Lady". His books will be available for purchase through
the libraries. Parents are invited to attend his presentations.
Please contact your child's teacher for specific times.
Wordfest also welcomes the return of author Suzy Kline (www.suzykline.com) to
the 2nd grade classes at Woodland School on Friday, March 19. 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 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. 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 |
Blood Drive
The National Honor Society is sponsoring a blood drive on Wednesday, March 10th
from 8-1 PM. Any student age 17-18 who is in generally good health and
weighs 110 lbs or more is welcome to donate blood during a free
period. All donors must have a permission slip signed by a
parent/guardian in order to participate. Permission slips were
distributed in homeroom but are also available outside of Ms Parker's
classroom (room 22). Sign up for a time slot in the cafeteria during
lunch or email at
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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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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.
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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.
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11th Grade Parent Discussion Group
Please join us for discussion this Friday, 3/12, at the home of Beth Keane,
37 Juniper Rd, 8:30-10am. The starting topic will be Social Norms, but
discussion will include other timely topics of interest.
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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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Weston High Theater Company
Is performing in the State Semi-final Round at Weston High auditorium, Saturday, March 13 at 12:30 pm. - Weston High is hosting a semi-final round of the Massachusetts High School Drama Guild Play Festival.
Weston's original play, There Will Be No Journey,
was a winner in the preliminary round of the festival and will perform as one of six schools at the semi-final
site. General admission tickets for any or all of the
festival day will be available at the door for $10. Don't miss this
fun-filled day of award-winning high school theater!
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Weston Junior Broadway Presents....
Weston Junior Broadway presents Weston's 5th graders in the musical: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory:
Performances
are Friday, March 12th, at 5 pm; Saturday, March 13th, at 11 am and 5
pm; and Sunday, March 14th, at 2pm in the Middle School APC. All
proceeds from ticket sales and donations benefit the Make-A-Wish
Foundation. Tickets are $8. It is strongly recommended that you reserve
tickets in advance. Last year's shows all sold out. For questions, to reserve tickets, or to make a donation, please contact
westonjb@yahoo.com.
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Weston Friendly Society
The Weston Friendly Society closes its
125th Anniversary Season by bringing one of musical theater's masterpieces, Rodgers & Hammerstein's
Carousel, to the Weston stage. In 1999, Time magazine named
Carousel the Best Musical of the 20th century, writing that
Rodgers and Hammerstein "set the standards for the 20th century
musical." With a moving and dramatic storyline and hit songs like "If I
Loved You," "June is Bustin' Out All Over," and the timeless "You'll
Never Walk Alone," it is easy to understand why the show received this
distinction. For tickets or more information visit our web site or call 781-893-9883.
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Keep Your Dog Leashed
Please check out Weston's town laws as it relates to dogs on or near school property. With spring around the corner and children playing outdoors everyone needs to be safe. Dog Laws |
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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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Summer Camp @ Weston Recreation
It is time to sign up for Weston Recreation
Summer Camps! We offer a wide variety of camps for children ranging in
ages from 4 years old through entering 9th grade. Check out our programs at
our Website. Registration begins online on March 1st at 7pm and walk in registration begins on March 2nd at 8:30am. All forms and calendar of events are available in the Recreation Office.
Also, the Spring and Summer brochures are being combined this year and are available for registration online starting on March 9th at 7pm and walk
in registration here in our office on March 10th at 8:30am. |
Weston Boosters Bash
Send in your RSVP today for the 2nd Annual Boosters Bash! Come out for a fun night to support Weston Athletes and the Weston sports programs! Don't miss a chance to win tickets for Boston sports teams as well---including Red Sox Opening Day! Join the Weston Boosters on Saturday night, March 13th for dinner, dancing and a Live Auction! Tickets $100 a person. |
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Reduce, Reuse, Recycle |
Keep your brown paper bags from the grocery store and use them as gift bags. Using paint, crayons and stickers to personalize.
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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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