News and Announcements
Date	Description	Department	Type
03.11.13	Weston Junior Broadway presents Peter Pan Weston Junior Broadway is a WHS club that works with fifth graders each spring to produce a musical. Entirely student produced, proceeds are donated to Make-a-Wish.. This year's production of Peter Pan will run March 15-17 in the WMS Amy Potter Center.	Superintendent's Office	Community
03.04.13	Book Sale to support Weston PTO If anyone is interested in purchasing Kids, Sports, and Concussion, a guide offering an unerstanding of concussive brain injury, by Dr. William Meehan III, MD, contact Deb Sullivan (sullyweston@comcast.net). Proceeds benefit PTO.	Superintendent's Office	Parents
02.28.13	MS Rear Driveway Loop Closed to Automobile Traffic (7:00am-7:45am) From March 4th - March 8th This change is being considered for future planning, and next week will provide trial run data for us to analyze.	Superintendent's Office	Administration
02.22.13	Informal Coffee at Country School for Parents of Third Graders Receiving Special Education Services Elementary Principals & Sue Fisichella, Assistant Director of Special Education, invite parents to a coffee on Wed., Feb. 27 at 9:30AM that will outline the transition process for students receiving services who will be moving from third to frouth grade.	Superintendent's Office	Parents
02.13.13	Schoen Travelship 2013 Recipient Selected Superintendent Maloney has announced the 2013 Schoen Family Teacher Travelship recipient: Dawn Nelson, Middle School Art Teacher. Dawn plans to travel for 32 days this summer to Istanbul, Venice and Berlin to study "Cultures in Contrast."	Superintendent's Office	Administration
01.29.13	MS/HS Traffic Patterns -- Upcoming Meetings There are 3 upcoming meetings regarding proposed changes to the MS/HS traffic patterns. (MS Coffee 2/1, 9AM; Weston Traffic & Sidewalk Mtg. Tues, 2/5, 7PM, Town Hall; and HS PTO meeting Thurs. 2/14, 8:30am)	Superintendent's Office	Administration
01.25.13	Daffodil Days Fund Raiser The American Cancer Society's Daffodil Days fund raiser is back. Order forms are available from home room teachers 1/28-2/8. Buy a bunch and support cancer research, education programs as well as patient & family services.	Superintendent's Office	Administration
01.22.13	New Bus Concern Form There is a new form on the website for reporting bus concerns. This is an on-line form for individuals to log a concern about a Driver, Monitor, Bus Stop, etc. Click above for more information.	Superintendent's Office	Administration
01.14.13	Superintendent Maloney's Presention of Proposed FY14 School Budget The recommended FY14 School Budget was presented at the 1/7/13 School Committee meeting. The budget subcommittee will conduct review sessions on Monday, January 28 and Tuesday, January 29. Click above for more information.	Superintendent's Office	Administration
01.10.13	A message from Health Services - Flu Precautions The Boston area is having a very bad flu season. In order to stay healthy, it's important to take steps to reduce opportunities for illnesses to be passed along---wash hands often, use hand sanitizer, cough/sneeze into elbow, keep children home if sick.	Superintendent's Office	Health
01.10.13	Update on School Security Superintendent Maloney met with district and school administrators, Weston Police & Facilities staff to review current and long term security protocols. School doors will remain locked; an intercom system should be at each door within the month.	Superintendent's Office	Administration
01.08.13	PTO 2013-2014 Nomination Time Have you thought of getting more involved in the Weston PTO? Simply submit your name and a job that is of interest to you byemailing Ellen Livingston at Ellen@ParkerTheDog.com. Visit the PTO website for job descriptions (http://westonpto.org/site/index.	Superintendent's Office	Parents
01.07.13	Weston turns 300 on Saturday, January 12 Bring your family and friends to celebrate this important historic occasion. Festivities begin at 4:30pm in the Weston High School Auditorium.	Superintendent's Office	Administration
01.02.13	Update on School Lunch Program Please join us for an overview of the lunch program and an update on the National School Lunch Program with Tess Sousa the Food Service Director on Wednesday January 23 at 9 a.m. in the Country School Cafetorium.	Superintendent's Office	Administration
12.16.12	Response to Events in CT Please review the new security measures for the district and consider ways to help your children manage the aftermath of this tragedy.	Superintendent's Office	Administration
12.13.12	Field School Project Groundbreaking There will be a Groundbreaking Ceremony for the new Field School on Tuesday, December 18, at 8:30AM, at site of new school (behind current Field School). Groundbreaking will take place regardless of weather.	Superintendent's Office	Administration
12.12.12	Food Services Announces Update to the National School Lunch Program Weston is able to resume serving quantities of grain & protein that students were accustomed to last year. After initial implementation, the Federal government responded to feedback from State agencies & food service departments on new requirements.	Superintendent's Office	Administration
12.06.12	Need an extra PTO Calendar? Then you’re in luck! Stop by Case House (Superintendant’s Office-2nd floor) to purchase as many as you need. Cost per calendar is only $10 – cash and checks accepted. Any questions about PTO membership -- contact Cat Niemann at catniemann@gmail.com	Superintendent's Office	Administration
12.05.12	Alphabet Lane to be closed Saturday, December 8 Due to critical utility roadway crossings , the Town will need to close Alphabet Lane to through traffic on Saturday December 8. This work needs to happen on the weekend to minimize disruption to the entire Case Campus. Click above for specific details.	Superintendent's Office	Administration
11.30.12	Volunteer with Taste Test Tuesday Have you heard about Taste Test Tuesday? It is the hottest thing to hit the lunch room since orange smiles! Come volunteer with Weston Public Schools Food Service in our new Taste Test Tuesday program! We are seeking dedicated volunteers.	Superintendent's Office	Administration
11.30.12	Woodland School Students Collecting Backpacks for a New York City School As NYC continues to recover from Hurricane Sandy there remains an ongoing need for basic supplies. Woodland students voted to help a school affected by Hurricane Sandy by donating backpacks filled with baby wipes and bandages. Drop off donations by 12/14.	Administration	6|Administration,
11.27.12	Power Outage at Country, Woodland & Field Schools Tues, Nov. 27: A company trimming trees inadvertently pulled a wire down, causing power outage at the 3 elementary schools & library. We anticipate power will be restored by 11:30, Food Services will provide sandwiches; class activities are being modified	Superintendent's Office	Administration
11.20.12	Presentation by Superintendent Maloney –Why do the Finnish Students Finish First? Join us Wed., Dec. 12 at 8:30am in the HS Media Center. Dr. Cheryl Maloney, just back from her recent trip to Finland, will share her impressions and experiences as it relates to their high academic achievement. Monthly PTO meeting will follow at 9;15am	Superintendent's Office	Parents
11.06.12	Proposal to have Late Start Wednesdays for Secondary Students At the Nov. 5 School Committee meeting, the School Hours Review Committee presented a proposal that next year secondary students would be provided opportunity to have one day a week with a later start to the school day. Dr. Maloney welcomes parent input.	Superintendent's Office	Administration
11.01.12	Bus Service on Monday, November5 All school buses will resume their regularly scheduled bus stops on Monday, November 5th.	Superintendent's Office	Administration