May 4, 2025
Dear Weston Middle School Families:
SBA testing continues this week with assessments in English/Language Arts. We ask students to bring headphones, earbuds, or airpods for the testing sessions on Monday and Tuesday for the listening portions. We also have a supply of headphones in the library for students who need them.
On Wednesday, Mr. Sam Berg will give an Arbor Day presentation to sixth grade science students. The presentation was scheduled for last week but we rescheduled it due to a delay in the shipment of the saplings.
The PTO is sponsoring a party for all 8th graders at Emmanuel Church on May 9, from 7-9 pm. Payment and permission slips are due in the main office by Tuesday, May 6.PTO 8th grade party (1).jpeg
Course selection for current 5th, 6th and 7th grade students is now live through PowerSchool. Mr. Walters sent a separate email with instructions the week before last. The deadline to complete course selection for the 2025-26 school year was Friday, May 2. If you have not yet completed the course selection, please do so as soon as possible.
The Wait Until 8th pledge—in which families commit to delay giving smartphones to kids until the end of 8th grade—is active in Weston. Over the last year, families at HES and WIS have signed the pledge, including about 30% of the current 5th grade class. Parent-organizers would love to continue the effort as we head to WMS. More information has surfaced about the impact of smartphones and social media on children's mental health and development—Jonathan Haidt's book "The Anxious Generation" has presented findings on depression, anxiety, bullying and suicide rates. The benefits of delaying smartphones can be especially powerful for our rising middle schoolers as they face the emotional rollercoaster of puberty, social pressures, etc. This is, of course, a personal choice for each family, but organizers are sharing information to make parents aware and to build solidarity.
BOOK JOY is coming to WMS with the PTO's Scholastic Book Fair! May 13-15, including during the Art Jam! ONLY E-Wallet and credit /debit cards will be accepted. A sign-up for parent volunteers will be forthcoming. Please set up an E-Wallet for your child here: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/westonmiddleschool1 This is the easiest way to process payment and make sure your child has funds to get books the day they attend the Book Fair!
Support West Fest and the Weston Middle School PTO! Be part of the fun and help make West Fest Music Festival a success! Your sponsorship helps fund the festival and supports important programs for our students at Weston Middle School. Choose your sponsorship level and make a difference today! 
Opportunities for Corporate Sponsorship and Family Sponsorship are available using the link below. We are excited for an AWESOME 2nd year of West Fest Music Festival featuring local bands, including student bands and talented parents! Please visit https://westonmspto.membershiptoolkit.com/fundraising for all the sponsorship opportunities.
Communication Protocol As a reminder, please refer to this communication protocol when you have a question or concern that needs to be addressed. We always try to resolve issues with the staff member who is closest to the situation. If you need to report a student absence, please call our absence line: 203-221-6361
Important Upcoming Dates
May 5, 6: SBA ELA Assessment
May 7: 6th Grade Science Arbor Day presentation (Rescheduled from April 30)
May 9: 6th Grade Field Trip to Sound Waters (Innovators)
May 9: PTO 8th Grade Party, Emmanuel Church, 7-9 pm
May 12: 6th Grade Field Trip to Sound Waters (Inventors)
May 12: 8th Grade AAPPL (Spanish and French) Assessment
May 13-15: WMS PTO Book Fair
May 13: WMS Chorus Concert, WHS Auditorium, 7 pm
May 14: Coffee with Counselors, WMS Library, 9 am
May 14: WMS Band Concert, WHS Auditorium, 7 pm
May 15: WMS Orchestra Concert, WHS Auditorium, 7 pm
May 15: Art Jam, Project Challenge Fair WMS Library, 6:15 pm
May 20-22: Eighth Grade NGSS Science Assessment
May 23: Music Trip Trills and Thrills
June 3,4: 8th Grade Algebra and Geometry Final Exams
June 6: WMS Warrior Day (Students need to bring a bag lunch)
June 9,10: 7th Grade Algebra Final Exam
June 10: 8th Grade Trip to Weston Field Club
June 16: Last Day for Students. 8th Grade Breakfast. 10 am Dismissal. 10:30 am 8th Grade Moving Up Ceremony, WHS Gymnasium
Sincerely,
Daniel Doak
Principal
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