PTO's Westword Newsletter October 8, 2014

PTO's Westword Newsletter
October 8, 2014
Westword is brought to you by the Weston PTO. Don't forget to
join the PTO or renew your membership at www.westonpto.org.
You can also join or renew in person at Case House (see Janet
Bohlin in the Superintendent's office on the second floor). If you
have any membership questions, please contact Julianna Kaden.
The Weston PTO Board meets monthly and we welcome you to
attend. Our next meeting will be held today, Wednesday,
October 8 from 9-11 at Case House in the Large Conference
Room. Please contact Rebecca Parkhill (PTO President) at 781489-5762 with any questions.
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October 9.
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Weston PAC Meeting
Join us for the second meeting of the Weston Parent Advisory Council (PAC) for Special
Education on Friday, October 10 in the Case House large conference room from 910:50am. October is Dyslexia Awareness Month. This meeting will include a discussion
of programs for students with language-based learning disabilities as well as a report on
2014 MCAS results for Weston students with special needs. In addition, the PAC will cosponsor a screening of the film The Big Picture: Rethinking Dyslexia on October 16 at
7pm in the WHS Media Center, followed by a panel discussion. Visit the PAC website for
more information or contact Christen Lacey with any questions.
Weston School Committee Meeting
The next Weston School Committee meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 14 at
7pm at Case House, 89 Wellesley Street. The tentative agenda includes WEEFC
Proposals, Approval of FY16 Budget Guidelines, Discussion and Approval of Proposed
Long Range Plan, Proposed High School Student Trip to Argentina, Field School and Case
Complex Project Updates, and Discussion of the Superintendent Search Process and
Plan. All members of the community are welcome.
Weston Public Schools K-12 World Language Program Review
The Weston Public Schools are participating in a K-12 World Language Program Review
on October 7-9. An external visiting committee will review materials, observe classes
and meet with students, faculty, administrators and parents. Parents are welcome to
attend a forum today, Wednesday, October 8, from 8-8:45am at the HS Global
Education Center (GEC) to provide feedback or may email their thoughts to Pamela
Bator, Assistant Superintendent.
BWMPO Parent Meeting
The next BWMPO parent meeting will be held Thursday, October 16, 7pm, at the 12th
Baptist Church, 160 Warren St, Roxbury. This is an important parent meeting. Meeting
topics: Weston/METCO Musical Concert, WEEFC and Transportation. Any questions,
please contact Cheryl Antoine 617-407-7464 or Elizabeth Nagarajah 617-590-0549.
Creative Arts Committee Meeting
The next Creative Arts committee meeting will be held on October 20 from 9:30-11am
at 60 Sunset Road. Please note the new meeting location. Questions? Please
contactLynn Song Brown. All are welcome!
WEEFC Auction Planning Meeting
Please join us Thursday, October 9, 10:30am at 60 Sunset Road to help plan WEEFC's
Annual Auction, scheduled for April 11, 2015. The event will be all new and we are
looking for fresh ideas to make the evening memorable. To RSVP, or to be included on
our volunteer list, please contact Allyson Jaffe. Many thanks to our Diamond Level event
sponsors: Benoit Mizner Simon & Co., Chrisicos Interiors, and Hammond Residential.
Weston High School 2014 Fruit Sale
The Weston High School Black Student Union is again sponsoring a fruit sale to raise
money to support the activities of the Weston High School Black Student Union and the
Weston METCO Program. You can purchase a variety of Indian River fruit direct from
Vero Beach, Florida. Friday, November 14, is the last day for orders. Fruit orders will
arrive the week of December 15. Visit the Fruit Order Form to order. Questions? Contact
the METCO office at 781-786-5850.
Pre-School / Elementary School News
Country School Grade Specific Coffees
On Thursdays in October, Country School will host grade specific coffees. Please join us
from 9-10am in the library. 3rd Grade - Oct 9; 2nd Grade - Oct 16; 1st Grade - Oct 23;
and Kindergarten - Oct 30. Questions, please contact Annie Mittelstadt.
Woodland School Grade Level Forums
The grade level forums will be held during the month of October in the Woodland
Library. Please join us for these informative meetings where the grade leaders will
provide a curriculum overview. All forums begin at 8:45am. Grade 3 Homework Forum:
Tuesday, October 14; Kindergarten: Friday, October 17; Grade 1: Tuesday, October 21;
and Grade 2: Tuesday, October 28. Any questions, please contact Linda O'Connor orJen
Betty.
Field School - International Walk to School Day
On Thursday October 9, Field will be participating in the International Walk to School
Day. Children will be bussed from Field School to Regis College, with parent chaperones
on the bus, and walk to back to Field, chaperoned, using the Wellesley Street sidewalks.
If interested in serving as a chaperone or if you have any questions, contact Attia
Linnard.
Middle School / High School News
Weston High School Class of 2015 Parent Discussion Group
The Class of 2015 Parent Discussion Group will kick off Senior year with a meeting at
Beth Keane's house (37 Juniper Road) on Thursday, October 9 at 9:30am. Please join
us, we have much to discuss! Any parent/caregiver of a 2105 member is always
welcome. Questions or comments, contact Alicia Primer.
Weston High School PTO Principal's Coffee
Join Anthony Parker for a Principal's Coffee and open discussion about current high
school issues on Tuesday, October 14. There will be a morning session from 8-9:30am
and an evening session from 7-8:30pm in the Media Center. Contact Shannon
Burrow orBarbara Critchlow for details.
Weston High School Math Tutoring Program for Middle School
A group of mathematically talented Weston High School students are offering volunteer
tutoring sessions to Weston Middle School students. Registration is currently open.
Sessions will take place at the Middle School Monday-Thursday from 3-6pm. To learn
more about the program, please visit the website. To register your student, please
contact Kimia Shajii.
Youth Sporting Activities
Weston Skating Club
Registration has begun for the 2014-2015 Weston Skating Club season. Learn to Skate
programs will begin on Saturday, November 15 and Family Skating on Sundays from 46pm will start on November 16. Men's Hockey, Women's Hockey, and Girls' Hockey
programs are also available. Register online.
Weston Youth Lacrosse
WYL Registration opens October 15 and spaces will be filled on a first come, first serve
basis. Spaces are limited and once filled, registration will close. Questions for the Boys
Program can be directed to Allison Abrams and questions for the Girls Program can be
directed to Wink van Ogtrop. Register here.
Community News
Girl Scout Daisy Registration
Join us for the Daisy Kindergarten and Grade 1 parents-only Orientation & Information
Session Thursday, October 9, with Kristy Watkins, Beverly Dillaway and GS Council staff,
from 7-8pm at Weston Scout House, 86 School Street. "Getting Our Troop Started"
meeting is for already registered parents and those still interested. For all GS
registration information, contact Beverly Dillaway, Weston GS Coordinator.
Weston High School Pumpkin Festival
Saturday, October 18 is the 9th annual WHS Pumpkin Festival on the Town Green from
12-4pm (rain date Sunday, October 19). There will be great food, live music, a silent
auction, Bonaparte the magician at 2:30pm, pumpkin carving, face painting, and lots of
games and activities for all! All profits from this event will go to Camp Sunshine, a
retreat for children with life threatening illnesses and their families. Click here for more
information.
Weston Middle School Fall Drama Club Performance
Come to the performance of the WMS Drama Club fall production entitled OPEN
REHEARSAL! OPEN REHEARSAL is a collection of a variety of exciting scenes from
published plays being performed by 40 students in grades 6, 7, and 8. Shows are in the
Amy Potter Center at the Weston Middle School, Friday, October 24 at 3pm and 7pm,
and Saturday, October 25 at 5pm. All tickets are $5.00 and are sold at the door before
the shows. For more information, contact drama teacher and director of OPEN
REHEARSAL, Laurie Katz.
Weston Middle School Fall Drama Club Performance
Come to the performance of the WMS Drama Club fall production, entitled OPEN
REHEARSAL! OPEN REHEARSAL is a collection of a variety of exciting scenes from
published plays, being performed by 40 students in grades 6, 7 and 8. Shows are in the
Amy Potter Center at Weston Middle School, Friday, October 24 at 3pm and 7pm, and
Saturday, October 25 at 5pm. All tickets are $5.00, sold at the door before the shows.
For more information, contact drama teacher and director of OPEN REHEARSAL,
Laurie Katz.
Weston-Wayland Assemblies (AKA 5th Grade Ballroom Dancing)
The Weston-Wayland Assemblies are on Wednesdays for the 2014-2015 year from 4:155:15pm at St. Julia Parish in Weston. Please note the correct dates are as follows, as
two were printed incorrectly on the invitation: November 5, 19; December 3, 17;
January 7, 21, 28; February 4, 25. March 11, 2015 is the make-up date in the event a
class is cancelled.
WCCA Birthday Wishes Drive
The Weston Community Children's Association (WCCA) is hosting a donation drive
now through October 10 to benefit Birthday Wishes, a non-profit organization which
provides birthday parties to homeless children. Birthday Wishes gladly accepts donations
of party goods as well as unwrapped birthday gifts for children. Please note that all
items must be new. Donations may be dropped off at the collection bin at the Weston
Community Center at 20 Alphabet Lane in Weston. Visit WCCA for more information.
WCCA Fourth Annual Mini Marathon
Join us at the Weston High School track for the Weston Community Children's
Association (WCCA) Fourth Annual Mini Marathon on Saturday, October 18 (rain date
Sunday, October 19). Registration begins at 8am; race from 8:30-10am. This event is
open to Pre-K through 3rd grade. Register online. All fundraising to benefit the Blue Hill
Boys and Girls Club of Boston. Look for additional information in your child's
backpack. Email Natalie Finley or Ara Gershengorn with questions. Rain date is Sunday,
October 19. VisitWCCA for more information.
Lamson Park 'Park Hop'
The Friends of Lamson Park have planned a "Park Hop" to gather input for the new
playground to be built at Lamson Park in early 2015. Please join us as we "test" possible
equipment by observing our children play at three area parks on Monday, October
13 (Columbus Day): Esplanade Playspace, Boston 10-10:40am, Grimmons Park,
Somerville 11-11:30am, Cambridge Commons, Cambridge 11:45-12:15pm. We
encourage residents to visit the parks and provide feedback on various equipment
by contacting us.
October is National Stamp Collecting Month
The Spellman Museum of Stamps & Postal History at Regis College is celebrating this
month with several special exhibits including "The Alvin Research Sub; The Little Sub
that Could - 50 Years" and "Springfield USA: The Simpsons on Stamps." More
information on the website, email or call 781-768-8367. Coming Saturday October 25 Annual Halloween Family Day from Noon-4pm.
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 activities 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."
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The Weston PTO
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