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Originally delivered on 1/17/2022 11:30 am

SUBJECT: The Word newsletter - January 17th, 2022

WHS THE WORD

January 17 2022

Edition # 47

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UPCOMING DATES


JAN 20End of Q2 - Day before Mid-terms
JAN 20Public Comments on the 2022-2023 BOE Budget
JAN 21-27Mid Terms
JAN 21General PTO Meeting (Guest: College Counselor Randi Green)
JAN 28Start of Q3
FEB 4General PTO Meeting (Guest: Superintendent Wolak)


IN THIS ISSUE

  • PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
  • PTO GENERAL MEETING
  • 2022-23 PTO NOMINATION PROCESS
  • PTO DIRECTORIES
  • RIGHT FIT COLLEGE FOR NEURODIVERSE STUDENTS WEBINAR
  • BRICK BY BRICK
  • WESTON PRIDE
  • WESTON SWAG
  • CLASS NOTES
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

Dear Weston High School Parents,

A belated Happy New Year to all of you!

As we enter this new year, I reflect on where we are.  No one would have thought we would still be here 2 years later.  While so much is better, so much is still not close to normal.  One of my words for the year is 'patience' which I will need almost daily as so much is still out of our control. But I am optimistic we will turn the corner soon.

The school budget process is underway.  Superintendent Wolak and the BOE are hard at work and about halfway through their discussions.  There is public comment this Thursday 1/20.  The BOE will vote on the proposed budget on Tuesday 1/25. Lisa will be presenting to our General Board at our February meeting and will answer questions you may have at that time. I highly encourage you to join the meeting or watch the video to understand this year's budget as we as citizens will vote on it in the spring. BOE Meeting links: https://westonps.org/district/about/district-calendar/

I had a few questions come my way regarding tools parents should be using with the schools. The Parent Portal/Powerschool is the primary website/tool to use.  The other tool is Canvas.  You should refer to the email from the school on August 25th for details on how to access it as parents.

And Good Luck to our students on Midterms!

As always, if you have any ideas, comments or questions, please reach out to me at kristana.esslinger@gmail.com or (203) 981- 0582.

PTO GENERAL MEETING

Please join us this Friday, January 21st at 9 am for the PTO General Meeting.

We’ll be joined by Interim Principal Givoni, WHS College Counselor Randi Green and a WHS graduate going to college abroad.


Join the Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81240003994 

Password: WHSpto


Meeting ID: 812 4000 3994 

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Meeting ID: 812 4000 3994

Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kdiEFzjSr0

2022-23 PTO NOMINATION PROCESS

Please consider joining the PTO board next year.  It is the BEST way to have a say in your children’s WHS experience & work with and learn from other parents who also care deeply about our schools. We have positions perfect for stay at home parents, working parents, parents with young children, & parents who want to discuss ideas with others or work alone on a computer.  I have raised 4 children through the Weston school system since kindergarten. My 4th is a junior and I am happy to answer any questions you might have. I can truly say some of my most treasured friendships and rewarding learning experiences have come from serving on the PTO. 

If you are interested, CLICK HERE


Janet Hoffman 

janethof@optonline.net

WHS Past President & Nominating Committee Chair

PTO DIRECTORIES

If you were unable to pick up your PTO Directory in December you can pick them up this week.  The directories will be placed in the cubbies outside the school during school hours for you or your student to pick up this week.


Any questions, please contact Elizabeth O'Connor at eaoconnor123@gmail.com.

RIGHT FIT COLLEGE FOR NEURODIVERSE STUDENTS WEBINAR

The organization Versed, which hosts many parent education events throughout schools and libraries across NYC, Westchester and Fairfield County on all topics related to Education, is pleased to invite you to an event focusing on college admissions for students with learning differences. 


Finding and Funding the Right Fit College for Neurodiverse Students

https://askversed.com/content/finding-and-funding-right-fit-college-neurodiverse-students

Tuesday, January 18, 2022 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM (EDT)


https://askversed.com/content/finding-and-funding-right-fit-college-neurodiverse-students

BRICK BY BRICK
WESTON PRIDE

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


CLICK HERE to order stadium seats.

For MAGNETS please email alimelito818@gmail.com


WESTON SWAG

It’s a New Year and we have a 

 NEW PTO STORE ITEM!


PRE-ORDER ONLY! 

2 Weeks only!


Leggings will arrive by Valentine’s day!!

Just in time to gift it to the one you love 

so that they can show off their 

WESTON LOVE!

Click HERE to order



CLASS NOTES
SENIOR CLASS
                                                                        

In just a short 7 months, our children will be donning their cap and gowns. To say the least, our kids have been through a lot over the past 18 months and a lot has been taken away from them. As class reps, we are working hard to make sure their senior year is as memorable as possible. We have been providing monthly “Senior Specials” which will continue throughout the year. On graduation day, we will end our 4 year parent rep term with the post graduation event (fondly known as PGE).

                       

Over the past couple of months, we have been asked over and over....”How can I help?”..to that we say “click HERE to learn how!”

                       

Thanks to all for your continued support!
Your class reps,
Jen Atsumi, Kristin Brooks, Sam Leuzzi, and Ali Melito

                                                       

    

JUNIOR CLASS
SOPHOMORE CLASS

Class of 2024 PTO Parent Reps


Christine Harris - crizpto@yahoo.com

Carlye Adler-Nussbaum - carlye@carlyeadler.com

Lyn Milliman - lynmilliman@gmail.com

Debbie Morvillo - debbiemorvillo@gmail.com 


FRESHMEN CLASS

Please join our new WHS Class of 2025 Parent Group, PTO Sponsored Facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/151335050501844/


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