Weston Youth Services has a very useful document full of useful information and resources about parenting teens today?  Click here to be directed to “A Weston Parent's Guide to Helping Teen's Thrive”.

If you were not able to attend our last PTO general meeting on October 14th, you can access the recording HERE. 

The next monthly PTO General Board Meeting will be on November 4th.

In our last PTO General Meeting Director of College & Career Counseling Randi Green recommended her all-time favorite book related to the college admissions process: 

'Where You Go Is Not Who You'll Be: An Antidote to the College Admissions Mania'  by Frank Bruni

Randi discussed how the book highlights the importance of guiding our children to find the right fit, a place where they can thrive academically, socially, and extracurricularly. As well as an important reminder that attending that one specific name school will not determine our child's outcome; instead, it's what they will put into their college experience as a whole that will make the ultimate difference.

Click here to learn more about this book or if you wish to purchase it using WHS PTO Amazon Smile.

Mark your calendars! We are excited to welcome guest speaker Weston High School School Resource Officer Joe Mogollon. 

Please plan to attend or view our next General Board Meeting on November 4th.

Click here for details

To learn more about SRO’s at WPS, this month’s podcast What’s up in the Weston Public Schools? features a conversation with WMS School Resource Officer Jason Kim. They discuss the role of the SROs and how they partner with the schools to support our students.

You can read a summary of the October BOE meeting HERE

The recording of the meeting can be viewed here.

Come cheer on the Weston Trojans football team under the lights at the upcoming home games. 

• Friday, November 4 @ 7:00 PM
• Wednesday, November 23 @ 4:30 PM

To buy tickets in advance, click here

Thanksgiving Eve Football Game—please consider volunteering

The last game of the year is played against Joel Barlow and this year we are hosting the game.  

We could really use your help!!  Please consider volunteering, working the concessions in the Booster Barn, so the Football Families can watch their kids play their last game.  This is a “give-back” that we like to do for the Gridiron Club families.  And you are helping to support Boosters, which gives back to ALL athletes at Weston High School.  

Please help us staff this event:

      Wednesday, 11/23

         •   4-5:30 pm

         •   5:30-7 pm

         •   7-7:30 pm (clean up)

       CLICK HERE to sign up for a shift

Thanks,

Tammy Roberts

WHS Boosters Club - President

The County Assemblies, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) charity that promotes inter town friendliness and each year holds The County Assembly Charity Ball for high school juniors and The Red and White Charity Ball for high school seniors. The charity donates net proceeds through a grant application process to organizations serving children and teens in need in Fairfield County.  Click Here to read about the 2023 assemblies.  

We are seeking an additional chairperson to represent Weston and would be so appreciative if you’d consider volunteering for this very enjoyable role.

If you have any questions, may reach out to Kristana Esslinger (who has taken on this role in the past ) at kristana.esslinger@gmail.com.  You can also contact The County Assemblies directly via email at: info@thecountyassemblies.org or you can message them on Facebook at The County Assemblies.  

Please check their website at: www.thecountyassemblies.org  for more information and pictures of the events.

AP Test Registration - Due November 4th

In last week’s message home, Principal Meghan Ward shared this useful information and reminder: On October 19th Ms. Starzyk sent an email home to families and students wishing to register for an AP exam. Please refer to that email for the registration form. Each student registering for an AP exam in May will only fill out one form that lists all of the AP exams you wish to take. This form must be completed and returned with one check for the total cost of all exams taken. Checks are to be made out to WHS-AP. Each exam is $98.00. All completed forms should be returned to the WHS School Counseling Office. The deadline for these forms is November 4th. 

AP Exams take place during May 1 – 12, 2023. Please be advised that these tests are 3+ hours long. Here is the link for the exam dates: 

https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/exam-administration-ordering-scores/exam-dates

Weston HS PTO has a Special Education (SPED) group of parents that host informational presentations and informal get togethers to share ideas and thoughts. If you're interested in joining please email Jean-Claude Oligario at jc@oligario.comto be invited to the Google group.

Last week WHS played Unified Soccer (A) versus Bethel High School.

It was a great time and the hosts treated our team to pizza and snacks afterwards. It's a great program run by Erik Brudvig and Eric Horton. They're always looking for more players. Contact erikbrudvig@westonps.org or erichorton@westonps.org for more information.

Last week our group hosted an informational webinar on what happens when your SPED child finishes school, outside financial programs, healthcare and legal documents you need to be aware of as your child progresses past 18. For a copy of the deck or questions please join the parent Google group above.

In the next 2 weeks there will be two webinars/meetings. The first (November 3) is entitled Understanding Special Education Policies. Contact jc@oligario.com or join the Google group for a link to register. The second will be hosted by the District and the topic is understanding and navigating the new IEP. This meeting will be live on November 15. Please see the recent email from Tracy Edwards for more information and signing up.

Our deepest condolences go out to the family on the passing of Kerry McNulty. Grocery store gift cards and a meal train are being organized to help support them through this difficult time. Please reach out if you’d like to contribute.

Janet Hoffman, Maureen Weinbrum, Maggie Kins & Jen Socha

PTO Parent Reps Class of 2023

Hi Class of 2024 Parents!

If you have not already, please join the WHS PTO Class of 2024 Parent Group where we share information relevant to our class.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/3162447787131719 

Please don’t hesitate to reach out to your PTO Class of 2024 Parent Representatives:

Christine Harris - crizpto@yahoo.com

Carlye Adler Nussbaum - carlye@carlyeadler.com

Lauren Carter - laurenjcarter5@gmail.com

Casey Saussy - caseysaussy@mindspring.com

Hello, Class of 2025 sophomores and families!

If you have not already, please join the WHS PTO Class of 2025 Parent Group

Facebook Page where we share information relevant to our class. Please spread the word to other 2025 parents that may not have joined yet, as it is one of our most effective ways to communicate with you!

 Please do not hesitate to reach out to your PTO Class of 2025 Parent Representatives:

• Megan Burns - meganschmaling@gmail.com

• Gayle Costello - cassandracostello@gmail.com

• Juad Masters - jbmasters@gmail.com

• Carrie Shaffer - shaffercp@gmail.com

Have a great week!

Class of 2025 PTO Reps

We are excited to welcome our Class of 2026 freshman and families! 

Your Parent Representatives are Joslyn Crowe, Ann Kyle, and Lori Umhoefer.

The WHS Class of 2026 Parent Group, PTO Sponsored Facebook group is live!   It is intended to serve solely as a communication vehicle between the PTO and the parents of the Class of 2026. 

You can easily join this group here: WHS Class of 2026 Parent Group, PTO Sponsored | Facebook

Parents:  please encourage your son or daughter to join the student-run Class of 2026 Facebook page.  Students are encouraged to have a Facebook account, as many WHS groups and sports communicate via Facebook.

Tues., Nov. 15th @ 7-9 pm At Norfield Grange 12 Good Hill Road, Weston

$35/Person

Future Dates: 12/6, 1/17, 2/7, & 3/7. 

With Guided Instruction by Weston Artist Agata Tria 

Pre-Payment Required. Sorry, No Walk-Ins. 

Venmo: @LynKimberly or Check to: Norfield Grange. Limited capacity. 

Come have fun and take home a treasure!!! 

Grange Events Benefit The WHS Scholarship Fund.

Tickets are on sale now for the Harlem Wizards vs. Weston Brainy Bunch fundraising game on Saturday, November 19!  

Click here for ticket information and to purchase. The best seats sell out quickly so don’t miss your chance!

"The Curious Case of Eleven O'Clock Road - How Weston Got Its Place Names"

Open every Thursday and Sunday from 1pm – 4pm and runs until March 26, 2023.

Admission is $5.00 per person. Free admission to current Weston Historical Society members.

More information at: https://www.westonhistoricalsociety.org