WS PTO Update

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Dear Woodland School families,

We hope everyone had a wonderful weekend! Remember, this Wednesday is early dismissal for conferences.

Important Dates:

  • Wednesday, October 26: Early Dismissal | 11:30am
  • Wednesday, October 26: Conferences
  • Thursday, October 27: Science/Social Studies Curriculum Forum | 8:30-9:30am | Field School
  • Friday, October 28: Trunk or Treat | 4:30-6pm | Field School Parking Lot
  • Wednesday, November 2nd: Responsive Home Workshop | 9:00-10:30am | Case House Large Conference Room
  • Wednesday, November 2: Early Dismissal | 11:30am
  • Wednesday, November 2: Responsive Home Workshop | 9-10am| Sign Up Here
  • Thursday, November 10: Intervention/Title I Curriculum Forum | 8:30-9:30am | Country School
  • Friday, November 11: No School | Veterans Day
  • Monday, November 14: Picture Retake Day | Woodland School
  • Wednesday, November 23: Early Dismissal | 11:00am
  • Thursday, December 1: Reading, Fundations, & Heggerty Curriculum Forum | 8:30-9:30am | Field School
  • Thursday, December 8: Tech & Libraries Curriculum Forum | 8:30-9:30am | Field School
  • Thursday, December 15: Writing Curriculum Forum | 8:30-9:30am | Country School

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Upcoming Community Events ….

Trunk of Treat! Trunk or Treat is this Friday, October 28 from 4:30-6pm in the Field School parking lot. If you haven’t signed up to host a trunk and would like to, there is still time. You can access the event sign-up here. This event is free to all families of Weston Elementary Schools PreK-5.

Visit Weston High School’s “Haunted Hospital!” Walk through the hallways of Weston High School’s “Haunted Hospital” on Saturday, October 29 from 6-8pm at WHS…if you dare! Cost is $13 per person or $40 for a family. Pay in advance with MySchoolBucks or pay at the door with cash, check, or credit card. The Haunted Hospital is hosted by the WHS Class of 2025. Bring everyone in your family; there will be amusements and fun for every age! Check out the Haunted Hospital and graveyard; baby and child-friendly spaces with games for all ages; selfie props; spooky treats for sale; taco stand and Chick-fil-A. Support the Class of 2025! Visit the event website.

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Community Fundraisers ….

Trick or Treat for UNICEF: One of our school district’s projects each year has been to collect money on Halloween for UNICEF. Donations can be made quickly and easily by clicking here between now and November 2 to contribute to our Weston Elementary Schools fundraising page.  Your donation will help UNICEF deliver health care and immunizations, safe water and sanitation, nutrition, education and emergency relief to millions of children around the world.  Please reach out to Stacy Gilman at stacysimon21@gmail.com with any questions.

The Weston METCO Fruit Sale is Back! 100% of the proceeds raised go to help support Weston High School METCO Student Activities. In the past we have been able to assist with field trip and AP exam fees as well as host special METCO student celebrations and community building events! We would love to expand our effort and include supporting our Global Student Travel Fund, which offers scholarships to assist METCO Students participation in educational travel opportunities. Your orders will help to make this possible! For your convenience, we are accepting orders online!  Just click the following link to log on to our group fruit sale website: http://freshfruitorderorg/WestonMetcoFruit

The deadline for ordering fruit with a credit card online is November 20. If you would like to pay by cash or check, please contact Nancy Fournier at 781-786-5851 or fourniern@weston.org. Thank you for your support!

BWMPO Fall 2022 John Hudson Memorial Scholarship Fundraiser: The BWMPO’s fall fundraiser for the John Hudson Memorial Scholarship fund with Boston-based My Grandma’s Coffee Cakes is underway. There are four flavors available to order and we’ll have a pickup location in Weston and another in Boston for your convenience on November 19th, just in time for the holidays.  Don’t delay; order your cakes today!  Please contact Keitrice Johnson with any questions, and submit your order here.

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Other News …..

The Woodland School Spirit Store is Open! The 2022 Fall Spirit Store is open now through the first week of November. Get your gear for spirit days or purchase some fun gifts for the holidays!

Join the Weston PTO Performing Artists and Authors Committee! This committee arranges for professional performing artists and authors to present to the students in the Weston Public Schools. Programs are funded through WEEFC grants and the Weston PTO.  Parent volunteers collaborate with teachers and administrators to select performing artists and authors that support and enhance curriculum, as well as providing enriching experiences for our students. Details below. For inquiries and more information, please contact Committee Chair Heidi Estrada at heidifestrada@gmail.com.

Have a wonderful week,

Meghan Covington & Emily Malenfant

Woodland School PTO Co-Chairs