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Weston Intermediate School
May 4, 2025
Dear WIS Families,
Welcome to the month of May. I hope everyone is having a nice weekend. This month we will be recognizing and celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month and Jewish American Heritage Month. I have included more details below on how you and your child can share family traditions with our school community.
Last week, students began taking the Smarter Balanced assessments.Testing continues this week. You should have received a detailed schedule of testing dates from your child’s teacher. These assessments are computer adaptive, untimed, and are designed to measure your child's mastery of the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics, in grades 3 through 8. Please note that students need headphones for testing so please make sure that your child has headphones for all testing days.
The WIS Daily News Needs YOU!
May is a significant month for recognizing and celebrating the diverse tapestry of our community and world. We are excited to embrace this opportunity by observing Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month and Jewish American Heritage Month throughout May, along with the United Nations' World Day for Cultural Diversity on May 21st. Our WIS Daily News team plans to interview students and their families throughout the month for our morning news show. Please consider sharing your family’s traditions by signing up to be interviewed here!
Final Session of Book Club - Come Share Your Ideas!
Thank you to the parents who have helped us explore Jonathan Haidt's The Anxious Generation and engaged with us in insightful discussions. We now turn our attention to the most vital part: action. We've learned about the challenges our students face, and now we want to hear your brilliant ideas for fostering their emotional and mental well-being right here at WIS. What practical steps can we take as educators, parents, and community members? What changes can we advocate for in our schools and beyond? Let's come together to brainstorm ideas that can make a real difference in our students' lives. Please join us for our final session of our book club on Wednesday, May 21st, in the WIS Library. Whether you've joined our previous discussions or are new to our conversation, please know all are welcome to this final book club session!
The WIS School Store is OPEN!
The WIS School Store is open again this week! Our student-run store will be open this week on Wednesday for 5th-graders, Thursday for 4th-graders, and Friday for 3rd-graders during morning arrival. All items are $1, two for $5, or $5. Our Webster the Wolf mascots were so popular, the Student Council has decided to take pre-orders this week at the store. The large Webster is $15, and the mini Webster is $10. All proceeds from the school store will go toward the 5th-grade class gift, which will be unveiled at the 5th Grade Ceremony in June. Thank you for supporting our 5th-grade class fundraiser!
The WIS Feel Good Club - Session Tomorrow!
Back by popular demand...the WIS Feel Good Club has been extended through the end of May! The next session of the WIS Feel Good Club is tomorrow, Monday, May 5th, at 8 AM in the WIS Library. All students are welcome. This club was created by a team of five 5th-graders, and their mission is to offer a calm, fun space for all WIS students to kick off their week with positivity and friendship. Please do not drop off your child prior to 8 AM
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Please join us for the District Wide Art Show!
Thursday, May 15, 2025
HES & WIS: 5:30-6:45 PM
WMS & WHS: 6:15-7:30 PM
We look forward to a wonderful evening exhibiting the talents of our students!
Wait Until 8th
The Wait Until 8th pledge—in which families commit to delay giving smartphones to kids until the end of 8th grade—is active in Weston. Over the last year, families at HES and WIS have signed, including about 30% of the current 5th grade class. Parent-organizers would love to continue the effort as we head to WMS.
More information has surfaced about the impact of smartphones and social media on children's mental health and development—Jonathan Haidt's book "The Anxious Generation" has presented findings on depression, anxiety, bullying and suicide rates. The benefits of delaying smartphones can be especially powerful for our rising middle schoolers as they face the emotional rollercoaster of puberty, social pressures, etc.
This is, of course, a personal choice for each family, but organizers are sharing information to make parents aware and to build solidarity.
To sign the pledge and learn more about WU8th, click here: https://www.waituntil8th.org/take-the-pledge
WIS Yearbooks
The yearbook committee encourages parents to continue to submit pictures to be included in this year’s yearbook.
Please use this link for purchases and photo submissions: https://wispto.membershiptoolkit.com/yearbook
Communication Protocol Link to Website
Please remember we have a WIS Communication Protocol 2024-2025.pdf to help you navigate the common occurrences in the daily lives of students, families, and staff. For many of your concerns, this protocol will let you know how to proceed.
Important Upcoming Dates:
May 15: Art Jam 5:30 - 6:45 p.m.
May 16: 12:35 p.m. Early Dismissal - Professional Development
May 21: 4th and 5th Grade Chorus Concert, 7:00pm
May 22: WIS Talent Show, 6:30pm
May 23-May 26: Memorial Day Fair
May 26: Memorial Day, No School
May 28: 4th and 5th Grade Orchestra Concert, 7:00pm
May 29: 5th Grade Band Concert, 7:00pm
June 3: 3rd and 4th Grade Field Day
June 4: 5th Grade Field Day
June 12: Fifth Grade Celebration, 9:00am - 2 guests only per student
June 13: 12:35pm Early Dismissal
June 16: 10:35am Early Dismissal, Last Day of School for the 24-25 school year
Thank you for your continued partnership and support.
Warm Regards,
Patricia Falber
Principal
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