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Originally delivered on 9/10/2021 2:51 pm

SUBJECT: The WhIStle newsletter - September 10, 2021

September 10 2021

Edition # 183

UPCOMING DATES & EVENTS

SEPTEMBER

16 SeptemberNO SCHOOL - YOM KIPPUR
20 September
BoE Meeting- 7pm LIVE (YouTube)


22 September - First GENERAL PTO MEETING


QUICK LINKS

2021-22 SCHOOL CALENDAR

WIS PTO WEBPAGE

WIS MAIN WEBPAGE

WIS PTO FACEBOOK PAGE - Please follow us to get updates on WIS PTO news!

IN THIS ISSUE


  • PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
  • 2020-21 YEARBOOK UPDATE
  • CONTACT INFORMATION FOR ROOM PARENTS
  • PTO MEMBERSHIP DRIVE
  • WALL CALENDAR PRE-SALE
  • NEXT PTO GENERAL MEETING
  • WIS SPIRIT STORE
  • WESTON PRIDE STORE
  • AROUND TOWN

PTO & SCHOOL NEWS

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
                                                                        

Dear WIS Families,

                       

It is my pleasure to inform you of a few new additions to the WIS PTO Executive and General Boards. The Executive Board welcomes Chris Bryant as Treasurer and Staci Dunbar as BOE Representative. The General Board welcomes Shari Day as Memorial Day Fair Co-Chair and Susan Valentino-Hersey as Book Fair Chair. We are so excited to have them join the PTO Boards. We still have a need for a Yearbook Chair, Odyssey of the Mind Chair, and additional Memorial Day Fair Chairs (1-2 more) please let me know if you are interested in joining our amazing team of volunteers.

I hope you were able to zoom in to Back to School night. In case you missed Thursday evening’s back to school live zoom meetings, recordings will be available on the school website - including messages from Mrs. Falber and Mrs. Wilhelm, the specials teachers and I believe the homeroom teachers.                       

I encourage you to join the WIS PTO so you’ll continue to receive The WhIStle email newsletter, be included in the printed and online directory and hear the latest about what is going on at Weston Intermediate School.                       

Thank you for your continued support of the WIS PTO.

                       

Best Regards
Debbie Carrothers
WIS PTO President 2021-2022

YEARBOOK UPDATE
                                                                        

If you ordered a yearbook they will be arriving next week. Since volunteers can’t go into school the yearbooks are being delivered to the Weston Public Library. After they are sorted, they will be ready for pickup.

Pickup is scheduled: September 16th (Conference Room A) and the 17th (Conference Room C).

Stay tuned to your Class Facebook Pages for more info. Please let me know if you are available to help sort the Yearbooks.                       

I also will have about ten books for purchase. Contact me if you would like to purchase one.

                       

Thank you,                       

Daniella Swetland                       

daniellarc@aol.com

NEEDED: YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION FOR WIS ROOM PARENTS
                                                                        

Please be on the look out for an email coming from school asking you to fill out an online form with your contact information.  This form is the sole vehicle by which Room Parents gather parent/caregiver contact information. Without this information your Room Parents will have no way of keeping you informed of important information. In addition to filling out the form, we ask that you do so in a timely manner so Room Parents can start their outreach to you. Thank you in advance.

PTO MEMBERSHIP DRIVE

Join the PTO!!


Membership for the PTO is NOW OPEN!  You can sign up for membership, purchase extra directories, and make a tax deductible donation to the PTO.

Why join the PTO?

An important component of the PTO is our communication program, which includes our website, email communication, weekly newsletters and social media. Not only do we keep our PTO website up-to-date but we also utilize email to send urgent news and timely reminders to our parents.

  • Be connected! 
    • Receive a copy of our school directory (only PTO members will be included in the directory)
  • Be informed!
    • Receive weekly emailed newsletters outlining all recent and upcoming school events, as well as pertinent events happening around town
    • Receive emails notifying you of other important and timely school and PTO information.
  • Be involved!
    • Throughout the year the PTO members and parents volunteer for classroom activities, school fundraisers and events. The WIS PTO makes an essential connection between our families and our school. We encourage you to join today. Both our school and your children will benefit from your involvement! 


CLICK HERE--PTO Membership to sign up.  The payment link will be visible once your information is entered.  If you have any issues with registering, please contact membership@westonpspto.org.

 

Please NOTE:  You can purchase Family Sponsorships in the directory by clicking this separate link:  CLICK HERE--Family Directory Sponsorship.

 

ADDITIONALLY:  For anyone who has signed up and paid for membership by September 27th, you will automatically be entered into a giveaway for a $50 Gift Card, one to a HES/WIS parent and one to a WMS/WHS parent.  The winner will be notified via the email address that is registered, by the end of October.

Thank you!

HES, WIS, WMS & WHS PTO


WALL CALENDAR PRE SALE

The Weston Wall Calendar is back!

The 2021-2022 Wall Calendar is now on pre-sale. Not only does it showcase amazing artwork by Weston students, we are also supported by many local businesses and organizations and includes important dates for all four schools. Calendars will arrive soon and with purchase we will share all dates for September via pdf.  


Make sure you pre-order yours today HERE.

FIRST PTO GENERAL MEETING

A reminder that our next PTO General Board meeting will be Wednesday, September 22nd, at 9:30 am via Zoom (see details below).  

We look forward to seeing everyone who can make it then! 


Topic: WIS and HES PTO General Membership Meeting

Time: Sep 22, 2021 09:30 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)


Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88579514906?pwd=Um5oVTZrWkUvVjVPZDJZUkZ5d2lPUT09


Meeting ID: 885 7951 4906

Passcode: 551908


Dial by your location   +1 646 876 9923 US (New York)


WIS SPIRIT STORE

Welcome to the WIS spirit store!

A special welcome to our new 3rd graders! And welcome back 4th & 5th graders!

It’s time to show your WIS spirit - and how excited you are to be IN school - with:

  • T-shirts - $10

  • Hats - $20

  • Mask lanyards - $5, 2 for $9, 3 for $12

  • Picnic blankets (with pocket and waterproof back) - $40

  • Super Cozy stadium blankets (also great on your bed or couch) - $40

CLICK HERE to order. 

You will be contacted about pick-up/delivery. 

Thank you for supporting the WIS PTO, and for showing your WIS SPIRIT!


WESTON PRIDE

Show your WESTON spirit this  season, with your STADIUM SEAT (20$) & CAR MAGNET (5$).


CLICK HERE to order 

AROUND TOWN

WESTON CUB SCOUTS


Weston Cub Scouts is kicking-off!

 

Open to Grades K-5.  We focus on getting kids out and about through Scouting!  Come learn more about our program on Friday 9/10 at 6.30pm at our Kick-Off Meeting, outside Norfield Church.  All are welcome!

 

Email any questions to goldstein.monica@gmail.com

WESTON PUBLIC LIBRARY

Big things are happening at the Weston Public Library in September!

The Children's Library will be closed for approximately two weeks beginning September 7th for the Children's Room Remodel! Don't worry, you still have options to get materials and that information can be found in our newsletter. We are super excited for everyone to see the Children's Room once it is complete! We also have lots of virtual and outdoor events that you can take part in at the library in September, including Food Explorers, Pokemon Club and an Outdoor Movie with our giant blow up screen! 

Find out how you can access materials while the Children's Library is being renovated and learn how to register for the programs that interest you all in our LATEST NEWSLETTER HERE. 

You can check for library updates and program information on our website at www.westonpubliclibrary.org.


WESTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Bring the family to a 1920’s themed afternoon at the movies!

 

Hosted by the Weston Historical Society. Experience the thrill of a real 1920s movie theater at the Silent Film Matinee of Charlie Chaplin’s “The Gold Rush” on Sunday, September 19, 2021 at 2:00pm at Norfield Church, 64 Norfield Road in Weston, CT.  

Dr. David H. Connell, Director of Music, will play the score to the film live during the movie! Experience an authentic 1920s silent film complete with live accompaniment. 

Tickets: Adults: $5.00 and Child: only 10 cents – the same price as a movie ticket at the Fine Arts Theater in the 1920s!

Tickets can be purchased at www.westonhistoricalsociety.org and at the door.  The event will take place inside the Parish Hall. Masks will be required regardless of vaccination status. Thank you for your cooperation.


CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS AND LEARN MORE

PARKS & REC PROGRAMS

FALL PROGRAMS REGISTRATION

Registration for Weston Parks & Recreation programs is available on www.westonct.gov/parksandrec only.  We are pleased to offer our programs with various activities.   All programs have limited space.   See our separate brochure on the Town website.   You will also find on our website video tutorials to help with your registration.  Program questions should be directed to Program Director, Joe at 203-222-2675.

Prior to registration online make sure you have updated your household account for 2021-2022 school year.  Review your family’s household account with your child’s current age, grade, address, phone number, etc.  You will not be able to complete the online registration for any program if you do not do this.

To see the latest offerings from Weston Parks & Recreation visit Our Website.


***SPORTS & FITNESS – GRS. 3 - 5 ***

Join instructors Tom Ehret and Dan Ungar for another exciting season of outdoor activities.      Day/dates:  Monday, Sept. 13 – Nov. 8, Tues., Sept. 14 – Nov. 16, Wed., Sept. 15 – Nov. 3 and/or Thurs., Sept. 23 – Nov. 18.  Fee:  $160.00.     

***FIELD HOCKEY – GRS. 3 - 5***

We’re happy to bring field hockey at the youth level back to Weston!  Program goal is having fun while learn the fundamentals of the sport!  Day/dates:  Tuesday, Sept. 14 – Nov. 16.  Fee:  $160.00.

***TENNIS – GRS. 3 - 5***

Tennis lessons will focus on the secondary skills, using age appropriate racquets, nets and balls.       Day/dates:  Thursday, Sept. 23 – Nov. 11.  Fee:  $155.00.  All spaces are now full.   

***RUNNING – GRS. 3 – 5***

Participants will enjoy speed, agility and distance training! This is a great way to stay in shape.   Day/dates:  Wed., Oct. 6 – Nov. 10.  Fee:  $120.00.    

WESTON YOUTH SERVICES

Weston Youth Services is pleased to offer IN-PERSON WOW (and a few virtual) after-school programs for HES, WIS and WMS students. Please note that enrollment is limited in order to keep class size small and classes will be filled on a first-come, first -served basis.   We have a wide variety of classes to interest every student! Take a look at the class catalogues at Westonyouthservices.org 


Online registration will open on Thursday, September 2nd at 10:00 am and ongoing after that until classes fill. Classes begin the week of September 20th.

WESTON RESOURCES

Town Hall Link: https://www.westonct.gov/about-us  

Weston Public Library: https://www.westonpubliclibrary.org/ 

Weston Historical Society: https://www.westonhistoricalsociety.org/ 

Weston Garden Club: https://www.westongardenclub.com/

Weston Education Foundation: https://www.westoneducationfoundation.org/

SUBMISSIONS

  • The WIS PTO newsletter is distributed on Fridays, please send your submissions by the prior Wednesday, 2 pm.
  • It is your responsibility to write and submit your relevant WIS activity each week.
  • All submissions should be either included in the text of your email or attached in Word format and the content should be print-ready (please proofread!). Keep it simple and short.
  • If you have a flyer, please submit a brief write-up along with it in PDF format and we will link it to the newsletter.
  • Please send all necessary links, there will be a click "here" linking to the more detailed information.
  • If you want to re-run a write-up from the previous week, check to see if it requires updating, i.e. changing the wording from  "next week" to "this week", etc.  If so, please make appropriate changes and re-send the revised write-up.
  • All submissions should be sent to: wisptocommunications@westonpspto.org. All will be acknowledged.
  • Submissions should be relevant to WIS and the town of Weston (i.e., town sports programs, Town of Weston sponsored community events or after-school sports programs for students taking place in the Town of Weston). If there is any question regarding the relevance of submission, final approval will be determined by the HES PTO Communications Chair and/or President.
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