January 26, 2025
Dear Weston Middle School Families:
I hope you had the opportunity to see the Music Man, Jr performed this weekend by the talented members of Weston Middle School’s Short Wharf Theater Company. The final performance is this afternoon at 3 pm.
We are now in our third quarter of classes. Our second quarter grades will be posted by the middle of next week. Mr. Walters will send out a separate email with a reminder of how to access your student grade report via the PowerSchool Parent Portal Portfolio (+) once the grades are finalized.
Please note that Monday, January 27, is the deadline for ordering the 2024-25 Weston Middle School Yearbook. Please see details below.
Reminder About Emergency Protocols and Student Cell Phone Use
Last week, as you may know, we experienced an incident where high school students were temporarily relocated to Weston Middle School as part of a safety and security precaution. Overall, our protocols worked as planned, and we appreciate everyone’s cooperation and understanding during this time.
However, we did notice that a few students used their phones to text or call parents during the situation. Please remember that student cell phones are required to remain locked in their Yondr pouches throughout the school day. In an emergency, it is crucial that all communication comes directly from the school to ensure accurate and consistent information is shared with families.
We kindly ask for your support in reminding your child about this policy and the importance of following it during any emergency situation. Thank you for helping us maintain a safe and orderly environment for everyone.
Team T-Shirts The online store is now open to order your child’s team T-shirt. We encourage students to wear their team T-shirts (or team colors) on school field trips and for our Warrior Day field day in June. Please make sure you order the correct color/team. Please select your child’s 1st period/homeroom teacher from the list. If you need a reminder of your child’s team, here is a link to our team pages. The teacher field seems to lag a little. It may take 30 seconds or so before you see the drop down menu with the teachers’ names. Please choose the “Pick up at school” option. Students will pick up their T-shirts in the period 1/homeroom once they arrive. The deadline to order is February 2.
Holocaust Remembrance Day
On Monday, January 27, we will have special grade level assemblies to mark Holocaust Remembrance Day. We are grateful to Ms. Shawna Johnson, curriculum instructional leader for social studies 6-12, our social studies teachers and the Weston High School Jewish Student Union for their assistance in providing students with the historical context around the Holocaust and organizing the speakers and presentations for the day. Here is the schedule for our grade level assemblies.
Trash Talk: Lachat Town Farm Register here (free of charge) Trash Talk
What goes in your bin? What stays out? Why recycle? Where do recyclables go? Can I save money? What is the fuss about organics and food scrap recycling?
Come to this free family-friendly event, on Monday, February 10 from 7:00-8:30 pm (doors open at 6:30) to learn where our garbage, food scraps, redeemable containers and recycling really go. Learn more about our town’s special initiatives such as food scraps recycling, redeemable bottles & cans, food rescue and backyard composting programs. Join industry expert, Jennifer Heaton-Jones, the Executive Director of the regional governmental solid waste and recycling authority, HRRA, for a fascinating presentation followed by a panel discussion and Q & A.Panelists providing updates and perspectives will include:
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Larry Roberts - Weston Public Works
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Andy Bill - Bottle & Cans
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Alice Ely and Scott Smith – Backyard Composting
This program is in collaboration with Sustainable Weston, Lachat Town Farm and the HRRA and the 5th in a series of community talks, “Living In the Country”, spearheaded by Sustainable Weston.
Yearbook Attention Parents! It is NOW time to order the 2024-2025 Weston Middle School Yearbook! Please follow this link to start your order. School Order Number: 13676 Orders are due by January 27, 2025
Important Upcoming Dates
January 26, 2025 Short Wharf Musical: The Music Man, Jr. WHS Auditorium 3 pm
January 27, 2025 Holocaust Remembrance Day, Grade level assemblies
January 27, 2025 The American Math Competition (Afterschool, pre-registration required)
February 3: 11:45 am. Early dismissal day for Professional Development. No lunch served
February 17 - 21: Winter Break
February 24: Professional Development - school closed
Sincerely,
Daniel Doak
Principal
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