The week ahead at WIS

Posted Date: 11/09/2023

Weston Intermediate School

Patricia Falber, Principal

Leslie Ford, Assistant Principal

95 School Road

Weston, Connecticut 06883

Telephone: (203) 221-6330

November 9, 2023

Dear WIS Families,

I hope everyone was able to meet with your child’s teacher during our parent-teacher conference days. These meetings are a great way for you to hear firsthand about your child’s successes and how they are doing in school. It’s also an important way for us to hear about any concerns you may have and how we can best support your child. 

This week we will be celebrating Veterans Day with an all-school assembly on Friday. The students have been busy learning a variety of patriotic songs that will help us celebrate and bring meaning to this important holiday. During the assembly the students will hear from Mr. Adams, a veteran from the Army, who will talk about his experiences serving in the military. Throughout the day, classes will get a chance to have an interactive visit in the LRC where they will get to see various artifacts from veterans. 

To add to the festivities of the day, we are encouraging the students to wear red, white and blue to show their patriotic spirit.

Speaking of Veterans Day, I’d like to remind everyone of the Veterans Day Drive which is running until Tuesday, November 14. The WIS PTO has partnered with Operation Shoebox to collect much-needed hygiene products and toiletries for our currently deployed troops! There is a friendly grade competition taking place for the most donated products, so stay tuned for the winner. As a reminder, some of the products needed are:

• Baby Wipes                        

• Feminine Hygiene Products (for female soldiers)

• Travel size body wash

• Deodorant

• Foot Powder

• Hand Lotion

• Q-Tips

• Razors (disposable)

• Travel Size Shampoo/Conditioner

• Sunscreen

• Tylenol (individual packets)

In addition, we are collecting hand-written notes of gratitude to show our appreciation for our troops' dedicated service to our country.

Donations and letters/cards may be dropped off at the "Veteran's Day Drive" table located in the WIS front hall entry.

Also coming up soon this month, on Saturday, November 18 at 4 PM, the high-flying Harlem Wizards will be playing Weston’s Brainy Bunch at the high school gym.  The Brainy Bunch is a team of Weston’s K-12 teachers, administrators and staff.  Players representing Weston Intermediate School, so far, are Ms. Rice, Mr. Adams, Ms. Jackson, Mrs. Huynh, Mr. Douglas, Mrs. Barlow and Mr. LaPlaca.  Additionally, entertainment and performances will be provided by Weston Youth Cheer and Weston High School’s very own band: Main Tain and singing group: Westones. This game is sponsored by the Weston Education Foundation.  All net proceeds will contribute to school-based grants.  Come out and support the team! Tickets may be purchased here: https://www.westoneducationfoundation.org/save-the-date-november-18/

Lastly, it’s hard to believe, but Thanksgiving is right around the corner. Schools will be closed on Wednesday, November 22 for the start of the Thanksgiving recess and will resume on Monday, November 27.

I hope you have a good week, and hope to see many of you next Saturday at the Harlem Wizards game.

Warm regards,

Patricia Falber 

Principal