Weely Family Update!

Posted Date: 11/11/2024

November 10, 2024

Last week was another busy week. I hope everyone was able to meet with your child’s teacher last week. Parent-teacher conferences are an important opportunity for parents and teachers to collaborate and discuss a child’s progress in school. If for any reason you were unable to schedule a conference last week and don’t have one scheduled, please reach out to your child’s classroom teacher. At WIS we strive to have strong home-school partnerships. By keeping communication open, parents and teachers can understand each child’s unique strengths and needs, and help children feel safe, confident, and motivated to learn and grow. 

Tomorrow we will be recognizing and celebrating Veterans Day. We invite all of our students and staff to wear red, white and blue to show their support and thanks to our veterans.  We will start the day with a school-wide assembly which will be filled with songs and stories about the national holiday. We recently sent home a flyer that included a large star where students could list the names of any veterans they have in their family. The stars will be hung in the main hallway to recognize and remember these important people. 

Please take a moment to look at our other upcoming events:

Veterans Day Drive:

The fifth grade student council members kicked off a school-wide November fundraiser for Homes for the Brave, an organization in Bridgeport which supports our veterans and service people. The students chose this fundraiser as it aligns perfectly with Veterans Day. The collection will continue until Friday, the 15th. Bins are in the entrance of the school building.

Specific needs we are collecting are Paper Goods: 

paper plates

napkins

plastic utensils

paper cups

paper towels

toilet paper

and batteries

https://homesforthebrave.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/2024-Wish-List-Flyer-Updated-2.9.24.pdf

Parent Event, “Social Media and Our Kids”

In the district October newsletter, Lisa Barbiero, our superintendent, highlighted an upcoming parent event on November 21, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. in the High School Auditorium. Join us for an evening with Max Stossel, an award-winning artist and the founder of Social Awakening, an organization dedicated to helping young people navigate and thrive in today’s digital landscape. Max will share essential insights into the influence of social media on our children and how we can support their social and emotional well-being in the modern world. This event aligns with our district’s commitment to fostering a supportive school climate and enhancing the social-emotional wellness of our students, families, and staff. We believe that a well-rounded academic experience includes equipping our students with tools for emotional resilience, and this presentation will offer valuable perspectives for parents and guardians. A special thank you to all of the Weston School PTOs for sponsoring this important event and making this opportunity possible for our community. Find out more at www.socialawakening.org

Billboard Contest and Recycling:

All artwork must be submitted to the main office drop box by November 12.

Important information to enter the contest:

• Artwork must be submitted on the provided template and created in landscape orientation 10” x 4”. Artwork must be in color, in any medium of the student’s choosing. The ORIGINAL ARTWORK MUST BE submitted and completed by the student. One student per entry and only one entry per student allowed.

• Student’s name, address, school and grade must be printed on space provided.

• The 2025 Billboard theme is: “Batteries Can Cause Fires” Student’s artwork should teach residents that batteries don’t belong in the trash or household recycling.  Artwork should promote how to properly dispose of batteries.  HERE are some examples of previous years 

• Cash prizes are awarded to regional winners. 

• HERE is the official website with educational videos and more resources for this year’s contest and theme 

•  Artwork should be submitted to the main office drop box by November 12, 2024. 

Important Dates:

November 11: Board of Education Special Meeting, 7:00 p.m., remote

November 13: Grade 5 field trip to Sturbridge Village, buses leave at 7:00am

November 18: Board of Education meeting, 7:00 p.m., remote

November 20: 9:00am HES & WIS PTO meeting, WIS cafetorium

November 21: Max Stossel Social Awakening Parent presentation at WHS 7:00pm

November 27 - 29 Thanksgiving Recess

We greatly appreciate your ongoing support and partnership in making this school year a positive and rewarding experience.

Warm Regards,

Patricia Falber

Principal