DECEMBER

2021-22 SCHOOL CALENDAR

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• PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
• BOE REPORT
• WIS FOOD DRIVE
• WIS YEARBOOK
• NEXT PTO MEETING
  
• WESTON SWAG
• AROUND TOWN

I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving break with friends and family. I am so thankful for our teachers, staff, administration and especially our fabulous group of PTO volunteers. It is because of our PTO members, volunteers, and Executive Board that the PTO is able to partner with our schools to fulfill philanthropy requests, host speakers at our general membership meetings, host speakers for our students and plan amazing community events. 

With Thanksgiving in mind, I would like to thank Jen Rubin, WIS PTO Community Service chair, and all of the families who are supported our food drive to support the Weston Food Pantry. If you were not able to send non-perishable foods into school with your children, please consider sending in a financial donation through Venmo to @Weston-Foodpantry.

To provide exceptional programming, services and philanthropy requests. fundraising for Weston Intermediate School PTO it has never been easier with FlipGive, a free team funding app. The WIS PTO will earn cash back on every purchase made all year long! All you have to do is shop anytime with the brands you already love, like Athleta, Chewy, Home Depot, Under Armour, Walmart, Old Navy, Apple, Mobil, Dick's Sporting Goods, CVS, and Hotels.com. Join our team now and you’ll get a $5 bonus the first time you shop: https://flipgive.app.link/teams/join?joincode=NTFCQ3 

Or enter this code: NTFCQ3

Lastly, I hope you saw the email From Mrs. Wolak, Superintendent WPS, regarding the rollout of her new Podcast. is a monthly conversation with the different adults that comprise the Weston Public Schools. If you would like to listen, here is the link: https://open.spotify.com/show/6nyB2Tmkimva97EC3J9qBL

See you in the carpool line!!

Debbie DeLong Carrothers

WIS PTO President 2021-2022

The Board of Education held a special meeting on November 30, 2021 to discuss District Enrollment. 

WPS sought guidance from 2 research firms, NESDEC and Slam, and each presented their findings to the BOE. The results of these studies inform the District as we move towards budget planning for next year and beyond. The projections affect staffing needs, classroom size, facilities among other essential topics.

Each firm gave projections regarding enrollment based on a number of contributing factors, most importantly Birth Rates, In-Migration (students moving in to WPS), Out-Migration (students moving out of WPS), and Real Estate Sales. 

They presented both historical findings, looking back at past trends, as well as estimating future trends. 

The BOE needs to review the data more closely and then will share more details with the public at the next BOE meeting. It will also be part of the overall budget presentations in January. 

To watch the meeting in its entirety, please follow the link below. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AuPLTeDMyxo

The next BOE meeting is on Monday, December 20 at 6pm. 

WIS Food Drive to Benefit The Weston Food Pantry

This Holiday season, please consider donating to The Weston Food Pantry.

Kids can bring in their food donations and leave in the front hallway. 

Or you can Venmo directly @Weston-FoodPantry.

Please see attached flyer on what items are needed!

      Anything you can do will make a difference!

Thank you

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. 

We will not have a PTO General Board meeting in the month of December.  The next meeting will be Wednesday, January 19th, at 9:30 am via Zoom (see details below).  

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

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Dear Weston Community, 

We hope this email finds you healthy and well!  

Even during these most challenging times, Weston’s Scouting BSA Troop 788 is determined and excited to launch their Annual Holiday Fundraiser. This has been a long-standing and cherished tradition in our town, which has brought joy to the troop and to our community, and one which the Scouts have pledged to continue safely, even amid the backdrop of an ongoing pandemic. Their commitment is admirable! 

Again this year, they will be selling premium fresh cut Christmas Trees and hand-made Balsam Wreaths as a service to Weston and as a fundraiser to help defray the cost of their scouting activities throughout the year. 

The Scouts will be selling trees and wreaths at the Onion Barn on 12/4 and 12/5 each day at 9am-3pm.

You can also place your orders online now at: www.westontroop788.org.

The trees are grown in New Hampshire and fresh cut a few days before they arrive on our lot. Supplies are limited, so please make sure to reserve your trees and wreaths early. We sell out every year and have to finalize orders soon. We’ll have your items tagged and ready to pick up at the Onion Barn after Thanksgiving or we can deliver them to your door for only $15.  

Please note that this year, due to availability and supply constraints, if you wish to order a tree larger than 10’ or wreaths sized 36” – 48”, they will need to be pre-ordered. Although the troop will work hard to fulfill your order, they are not able to guarantee delivery. In the event that they can’t deliver your item(s), a refund will be issued.

We thank you in advance for your continued support of the Weston Boy Scout Troop! 

Wishing you and your loved ones continued health and happy holidays! 

The Weston Boy Scouts

The Children's Room Remodel had been complete and we invite you to come and see the rooms new shelving, furniture, fun and interactive seating areas and our new fish! We also have lots of virtual and indoor events that you can take part in at the library in December including more Food Explorers, Clubs like Pokemon, Coding, LEGO and Harry Potter, Kid Realm: Switch it up, Pixel Art, our special Holiday Party: Gift it and our ongoing monthly Book Clubs- Wordworms, The 35 Kid Club and Genius Bookworms. Special this month- we will be making care packages for Weston's First Responders with our Weston Thanks programs and invite you to come help us and give your thanks to them for all they do! Find out all about these exciting updates and programs in our LATEST NEWSLETTER HERE with links to registration. You can also check for library updates and program information on our website at www.westonpubliclibrary.org.

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/

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