Principals Message
Dear Families,
Welcome to Weston Intermediate School. WIS prides itself on being a caring community of learners that fosters pride in each student’s developing abilities while promoting social development. We are dedicated to helping each child succeed academically, socially and emotionally and to meeting the individual needs of all our students.
Our teachers use a variety of innovative instructional approaches such as Workshop to instill a love of learning and build confident, competent students. This approach naturally differentiates the learning for all students, to meet their individual needs, and to challenge each child to be their best. Our goal is not only to promote literacy, but more importantly, to inspire our students to read and write as part of daily life. Through hands-on learning, visualization, and pictorial representations, our students build their understanding, confidence, and love of math. Across all content areas we focus on enhancing students’ ability to think critically and creatively, to be innovative problem solvers and proficient communicators, and to speak and write effectively and clearly; skills that will help them become truly successful in this 21 st century.
WIS students also have a wealth of programs that we believe will enrich their appreciation of the arts, music, physical well-being, science, and sports. Students can participate in a variety of performing ensembles including chorus, band, and orchestra, as well as a school musical that has drawn over 100 students to the stage. Each student is given access to their own Chromebook, and participates in a variety of STEM and Makerspace activities.
As we teach our students how to become successful citizens, they learn that we do not tolerate bullying or discrimination at any level on the school grounds, the bus, or any school related activity, nor do we look the other way. Through Responsive Classroom and our work with RULER, an acronym for the five skills of emotional intelligence (recognizing, understanding, labeling, expressing, and regulating) we teach our students to be kind, to act responsibly, and to treat each other with respect. As a school community we focus on PRIDE, which stands for Personal Accountability, Respect, Integrity, Discipline, and Effort. We want our students to feel safe, and for all of us – students, teachers, and families, to take pride in all we do each day.
We believe that a strong school and family partnership is essential. At WIS we are fortunate to have a strong, active PTO and we encourage all parents to participate. I also urge you to take an active part in what your child is required to do at home and to support independent reading. The road to a successful adulthood starts early. We strive every day to make sure that while the path may not be easy at times, what is learned at WIS will inspire a student in striving to do the best work possible at every stage.
We are here for all our students and for you. It is a privilege to be principal of Weston Intermediate School, and I look forward to developing a relationship with your child and your family.
Sincerely,
Weston Intermediate Principal
Patricia Falber
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