Students design and carry out an independent research project and we hope you would like to be a part of it. The PTO Science and Math Council is recruiting community members to help students clarify their experiment and projects. Advisors meet with students on Feb 2 and 3 during regular class blocks. Time commitments can be as short as 1.5 hours and as long as 2 days. Advisor background should be in science, research, medicine, or other health backgrounds. Easy Enrollment click here.Questions? Contact Marilyn Savage.

On Tuesday, Jan 24th at 7pm in the Weston High School Media Center: "Raising Healthy Teens in Challenging Times", a presentation by Dr. Robert Evans, Ed.D.   The discussion will focus on the challenges of raising competent, caring children and offer concrete suggestions to address.  Dr. Evans is a clinical and organizational psychologist and the Executive Director of The Human Relations Service.  Sponsored by Weston PTO and Weston Health and Wellness Project. 

The Weston Public Library is offering three new session of After School Book Clubs for kids in grades 1-5.  First, second and third graders can choose either our Tuesday or Thursday session.  Children take bus #6 to Field School, where they're met by a librarian and walk over to the library in a group to listen to a story and discuss books they're reading.  Pick up is at 3:15.  Fourth and fifth graders can sign up for our Monday session. For more information or to register, please visit the library or call us at 781-786-6150.  

Jump into the winter season and join us on Wednesday, February 1st (early release day) from 1-2:15pm in the Weston Public Library's Community Room to learn how to create animal greeting cards made of paper heart shapes.  Snack on cookies and sip some hot cocoa while listening to stories.  Open to children in grades K-5.  Please email Patty Dacey to RSVP as space is limited. 

Bring your family to join friends at the WCCA Pancake Breakfast for pancakes, fruit, bagels, coffee, and hot chocolate on Saturday, January 28th from 8-10am at Weston High School.  There will also be stories, crafts, and a visit from Clifford the Big Red Dog. Adults $7; Children $5 (under 1 free); $35 max per family.  Please contact Debbie Eakin Boshart or Jennifer Yates to volunteer.  Check BigTent or www.wccakids.org for weather updates. Snow Date: Sunday January 29th 11am-1pm. 

Students in 6th, 7th and 8th grades can be involved in all phases of maple sugar production and earn a share of the profits. Learn the rich heritage of sugaring in New England from past to present, as well as the science behind the sugaring process. The season ends with the popular Land's Sake Sugaring Off event, held at the Sugar House, where students lead tours using the knowledge acquired through this unique 8-week educational experience. Please visit our website, for more information and to register. 

Amnesty International is hosting a benefit concert for Invisible Children on Saturday, January 21st from 4-8pm in the Weston High School cafeteria. Cost is $10 per person. Performances include Town Criers, Pralines, and more! Contact Deniz Cataltepe or Edom Wessenyeleh if you are interested in donating to the organization or performing at the concert. Food donations for the concert are also appreciated!  Invisible Children helps child soldiers and war struck communities in Eastern Africa. If you would like to learn more about the organization, visit  here.

Regis College Sat. Jan. 28 Noon-4pm. Make snowmen, snowflakes and snowballs using postage stamps plus create winter stamp mosaics. Play stamp games and do stamp puzzles for prizes. Arts and crafts with stamps. Design your own winter stamps. Have your photo made into a stamp. Create your own envelopes and cards to send to friends (including Valentine's cards). The Museum pays the postage. Free packet of stamps for each child. Free refreshments. Gift shop open. Special exhibit of Winter sports on stamps. Wear your mittens or earmuffs and get a special stamp gift. Coming Sunday, Feb. 5 - A visit from the Higgins Armory Museum.

What is the best way to discuss the scary topics of crime and "bad people" with children?  How do we answer our children's questions about the crime they see in the media?  On Wednesday, Feb 1st, Weston Police Officer Kelley Connarton will provide parents with strategies for discussing the difficult topics of crime and safety with our pre-school and early elementary-aged children.  Light refreshments will be available at 7pm, followed by Officer Connarton from 7:15-9pm.  Sponsored by the WCCA, this event is being held at a private home in Weston.  For event location and to RSVP, please email Nicole Papas.

As you probably already know, the Town of Weston established a Committee to
coordinate activities for Weston's 300th Anniversary Celebrations in 2013. There are two things you can do now: Complete a Questionnaire.  This lists some possibilities and is one way you can let us know your thoughts. To get one, contact Pat Gowdy.  If you can, please reply to us by January 23. The next Weston300 town-wide meeting will be Thursday, Feb 9th at 7pm at the Weston Community Center.   

The 6th grade potluck dinner will be on Saturday, January 28th from 6:30-10pm at the home of Rob and Justine Morris, 53 Shady Hill Rd. Please bring an appetizer or dessert to share, as well as beverage of your choice. RSVP to Mariana Hersum with number of people and food item you plan to bring.  

Please join the Class of 2015 Parent Discussion Group on Friday, Jan 20 at 9:15am for our first meeting of the year. We will meet at the home of Claudia Krimsky (111 Radcliffe Road) to talk about any academic and social issues of interest to the group, which welcomes all parents and caregivers of 9th Graders. RSVP/Questions: Alicia Primer. 

Please join us on Thursday, Jan 26 from 11am-12:30pm at the home of Cindy Cobb (500 Wellesley Street) to discuss the ever continuing college process, prom, teen driving, partying, and other topics of your choice! RSVP Debbi Darling.