May 18, 2025

Dear Weston Middle School Families:

Our eighth grade students will take their NGSS science assessments this week in their science classes. This Friday, May 23, music students who are participating in the adjudication have their Trills and Thrills field trip.

No Place for Hate  Our No Place for Hate Committee will meet this Thursday to begin planning to launch the program next fall.  The committee is made up of students, staff members, administrators and parents.   Funding to support this week’s committee workshop was made possible through the Racial Justice Education Fund of the Weston Education Foundation (WEF).  WEF supports our schools in a variety of ways.  For more information about WEF, please visit their website. 

Panorama Survey  It is time to complete our spring survey administration. The Panorama climate surveys provide an opportunity to gather comprehensive data on the experiences and perceptions of students, staff, and the broader community. Your feedback is important to us. The survey opened on Sunday, May 4th, and we are asking you to complete it by Saturday, May 31st: 

Family Survey Link

If you have more than one child in the Weston Public Schools, please complete one survey for each child. The survey is anonymous. Middle School students and staff will complete surveys during the school day on May 27.

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. 

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 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 20-22:  Eighth Grade NGSS Science Assessment
May 22:  No Place for Hate Committee Workshop
May 23:  Music Trip Trills and Thrills 
May 26:  Memorial Day (No School)
May 27:  Panorama school climate survey (students and staff during period 1)
May 28:  NWEA MAP Math Assessment 
May 29:  NWEA MAP Reading Assessment (Day 1)
May 30:  NWEA MAP Reading Assessment (Day 2)
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 13:  Early Dismissal for Students 11:45  No lunch is served
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