December 1, 2024
Dear WIS Families,
I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend. It looks like the cold weather has arrived, with even the possibility of snow later this week, so please make sure your child is dressed for going outside, as we go out for recess every day with the exception of rain.
Please note the upcoming events this week and in the weeks ahead.
Picture Retake Day:
Picture Retake day is Monday, December 2. There is no need to sign-up, students should just come to school “picture ready” and let their teacher know that they’d like a retake. Students who want to have their picture taken will be called down by grade-level.
Reading Informational Session for Families:
Save the date of Tuesday, January 28 at 9:15 a.m. for this informative session with our Curriculum Instructional Leader, Alex Bluestein. Mrs. Bluestein will share information about our new reading program, ARC Core, and strategies for promoting literacy at home. A registration will be sent out in the next weekly update.
Social Media Presentation:
On Thursday, November 21, Weston had the pleasure of welcoming Max Stossel, an award-winning storyteller, filmmaker, and founder of Social Awakening, to our district. Max's work focuses on the intersection of technology, human well-being and connectedness. His presentations are designed to spark meaningful conversations about how we can support students in navigating the challenges of the digital world.
During his visit, Max delivered two impactful presentations to our secondary students and hosted an evening event for members of our parent community. The parent presentation offered valuable insights into the challenges our students face with technology and provided strategies for fostering healthier relationships with it.
Whether or not you were able to attend the event, I encourage you to watch the recording that Max has provided to us, available free on his website for the next month. You can access the recording here:
Max Stossel Parent Presentation
Thank you for taking the time to engage with this presentation. It directly supports two of our district improvement goals:
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Providing professional learning opportunities for staff and families about the impact of social media on connectedness and belonging.
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Creating a distraction-free environment that encourages positive interactions within our school community.
The presentation is relevant to all of us regardless of the age of our children. It encourages us to reflect on our own use of social media and the impact it has on our well being and our community.
Important Dates:
December 2: Picture Retake Day
December 20: Early Dismissal, 12:35 p.m.
December 23-January 1: School closed for Winter Break
January 20: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - No School
January 28: Reading Informational Session for Parents, 9:15am WIS Cafetorium
Warm Regards,
Patricia Falber
Principal
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