NOVEMBER

2021-22 SCHOOL CALENDAR

WIS PTO WEBPAGE

WIS MAIN WEBPAGE

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

** NEW - WIS PTO YOUTUBE CHANNEL **

• PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
• WIS YEARBOOK
• PHOTO RETAKE DAY
• SQUARE1 ART
• FAMILY FUN NIGHT
• NEXT BOE MEETING
• NEXT PTO GENERAL BOARD MEETING
  
• WESTON SWAG
• SHARE THE PIE
• AROUND TOWN

I hope everyone has been enjoying this amazing weather and spending as much time outside as possible to enjoy every last minute of fall. 

This week, our students observed Veteran’s Day in school with a school assembly. The students wrote poems about Veteran’s Day, they are wore red, white and blue to school, and did other projects in school to learn the meaning behind Veteran’s Day. My kids have been coming home singing American the Beautiful, The Star Bangled Banner, Yankee Doodle and This Land is Your Land. I have finally found a good use for YouTube!! 

Veteran’s Day isn’t just about singing songs and doing fun projects at school, but also honoring our military veterans for their service and sacrifice that the they and their families have made to provide Americans with the freedoms that we enjoy on a daily basis. I would like to thank all of our teachers, staff and Weston families who have served in our military. 

Have a wonderful weekend!

Debbie Carrothers

WIS PTO President

2021-2022

WIS 2021-22 YEARBOOK NOW ON SALE - Order now and save! 

WIS 2021-22 Yearbooks are NOW ON SALE! We are offering an EARLY BIRD SPECIALof $35. Ordering online is the quickest and most efficient way to order. The yearbook will be at our lowest price, $35 until December 31, 2021. The price will go up as of January 1, 2022, so do not miss the opportunity to order now. 

To order, visit https://store.shopyearbook.com/wis-2021-22.The password is wis2022.  

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Sarah Gargiulo (yearbook chair), at seobrie@hotmail.com. 

WIS Photo Retake day is coming up this Wednesday, November 18th.  

If you aren’t happy with your pictures for any reason, or if you missed photo day please use this as our only makeup day.  

If you are doing a retake please return your old photos.

If you still need to order photos, click here, enter the following code  EVTG6DKDG, then order your perfect package!

Any other questions please reach out to Michelle Mecca at smmecca@optonline.net

Need gifts for the holidays?

It’s time to order keepsakes with your child’s ART 

and support the WIS PTO!

1. Look for your child’s personalized catalogue in their school folder/backpack.
   
2. Log onto this link: Square1 Art Shop
   
3. Use the unique code on your child’s catalogue to browse items with their art
   
4. Place your order for amazing keepsakes and gifts
   

DEADLINE (no expectations!): November 26 

SHIPPING: Everything will ship to your home before the holidays

Not in love with your child’s artwork, or want them (or siblings) to create another? 

1. Print this art paper (or use any paper you have!): Art Paper for Square1
2. Make some art or use art you already have. Here is a short video on Art Tips & Tricks
3. Upload (an unlimited number of) new artwork here: Art Upload Link for Square 1
4. Order keepsakes online instantaneously

Need ideas for additional artwork your kids can create?

• Make art just for Grandma or a favorite Aunt. Our Gaga loves her “I love you Gaga” mug!
• Have all your kids draw on one art sheet, so that you can buy 1 item with all your kids’ art represented.
• Make “Happy Father’s/Mother’s Day/Birthday” art and you’re covered when this holiday rolls around!
• Have a sibling not at WIS make something so s/he gets a keepsake too!
• A paw print from your dog makes a great keepsake! Anyone can make art to upload!

QUESTIONS? Email Stephanie.Feingold@gmail.com

Thank you for supporting the WIS PTO!

Family Fun - Chalk the Walk with Gratitude on Sunday, Nov 14th 

Please join us for our second annual Chalk the Walk! This Family Fun event is an opportunity to get creative and write thank you messages for our faculty and staff! No registration is needed. Chalk will be available at the front of each school. If you have any questions, please contact Family Fun Chair Kate.Vivalo@gmail.com

A reminder that the next Board of Education meeting will be Monday, November 15th, at 6 pm via YouTube.  It can be viewed via LiveStream or as a recording.

You can access the LiveStream and Recording HERE!

Weston Hats and Blankets SOLD OUT in record time!

Don’t worry if you didn’t get one, we have other great items in the WIS Store, and more to come! 

Does your child have a WIS PRIDE T-SHIRT to wear on Spirit Days? 

How about a warm WIS hat?

The drawstring bags and stadium cups are a steal!

And grab one of the few picnic blankets and cooler bags we have left now because they’ll be gone by summer!

ORDER HERE

Thanks for supporting the WIS PTO!  And showing your WIS/Weston Pride!

WHAT: Town of Weston Community Conversation: Strategic Town and Educational Assets Masterplan

WHEN: Wednesday, November 17th at 7 pm

WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN THE CALL:

• You will learn about the current conditions of the following school buildings: Hurlbutt, Weston Intermediate School, and Weston Middle School 

• You will have the opportunity to ask questions and be a part of the process

• Changes to Weston town buildings will impact future generations. Be informed now. 

Please note, this call will not highlight planning options or recommendations. Upcoming Community Conversations in January and March will focus on these topics. Don’t delay...be a part of the process today! 

WHERE: Zoom | Link to meeting will be found here:

https://www.westonct.gov/about-us/town-hall/meeting-calendar

A Message from Weston Youth Services

Weston Youth Services is thrilled to be back this winter with a variety of fabulous and fun in-person after school and before-school programs for students in Grades K – 8. We’re excited to introduce several new classes and of course see the return of our old favorites. Program dates, descriptions, cost, and other details are available on our website at www.westonyouthservices.org. Registration opens Tuesday November 16^th at 10:01 a.m. and classes begin the week of January 3^rd 

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/

• 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.