News and Announcements
Date	Description	Department	Type
10.30.12	Trick or Treating Postponed in Weston to Fri., Nov. 2 Given that there are still many roads blocked by fallen trees and over a thousand residents without power, the Town of Weston issrecommending that Halloween trick or treating be postponed until Fri., Nov. 2.	Superintendent's Office	Community
10.25.12	The Impact of Social Media on Our Kids Please join us on Friday, Nov. 2 at 9am at Weston Middle School for "Finding Huck Finn: Reclaiming Childhood from the River of Electronic Screens", a presentation by Dr. Michael Rich. Program is appropriate for parents of children in grades K-12	Superintendent's Office	Parents
10.18.12	PLASTICS FREE WEEK IN WPS Do your part to save the planet!WPS district-wide plastic-free week - October 22 -26. Students and staff are encouraged to bring reusable water bottles, reusable lunch containers, and reusable shopping bags.	Superintendent's Office	Administration
10.16.12	Proposed School Calendar 2013-2014 The School Committee and Administration welcome feedback on next year’s school calendar. The School Committee anticipates approval of the calendar at its meeting of November 5. Click above.	Superintendent's Office	Administration
10.16.12	Annual Halloween Haunted House Join us for the annual Halloween Haunted House, Sat, Oct 27, 7-9 PM at Weston High School. There is something for everyone, even the faint of heart and wonderful activities for your youngest goblins. Admission $7/person. Sponsored by WHS Sophomore Class.	Superintendent's Office	Student Activities
10.11.12	Traffic Study at MS and HS On Monday, 10/15/12, there will be a traffic flow study at the entrances to the Middle and High Schools. Traffic flow should not be affected, but there will be monitoring equipment and on site observers.	Superintendent's Office	Administration
10.10.12	Come to the Pumpkin Festival Please join us for an inexpensive day of pumpkin carving, live music, magic, food, fun and games. The recommended donation per family is $25 which includes pumpkins, all entertainment and activities.	Superintendent's Office	Community
10.05.12	Changes to the Weston School Lunch Program Join us to learn about exciting changes in our Lunch Program that benefit all students (K-12) .Weston PTO & Weston Food Services will host two forums -- Tues., Oct. 9 at 7PM and Weds. Oct. 10 at 9AM, both at HS Media Center.	Superintendent's Office	Parents
10.03.12	Afternoon Crossing Guard Hired at MS driveway/Brown & Wellesley St. intersection A crossing guard will help pedestrians cross between 2:45-3:30 pm (Wed. 1:45- 2:30pm). Elizabeth Eaton will serve temporarily 10-3 through 10/9. Trisha Scozzafava begins next Wed, October 10. A police officer will be present mornings 7:15-7:45am.	Superintendent's Office	Administration
10.01.12	Police Offier to replace morning crosing guard Supt. Maloney spoke with the Selectmen regarding morning traffic problems at Wellesley St, Brown St & MS driveway. They will seek funding at Special Town Meeting to hire an officer dedicated to directing traffic each school day from 7:15-7:45 AM, now-Jun	Superintendent's Office	Administration
09.19.12	K-12 Science Program Review A committee from outside of the district will spend three days in Weston (October 10-12) reviewing materials, observing classes, and meeting with students, faculty, administrators and parents. A parent forum will be held Thurs. 10/11, 8AM, WHS.	Superintendent's Office	Program Assessment
09.05.12	Volunteer with Taste Test Tuesday Do you want to encourage children to try new foods? Come volunteer with WPS Food Service in our new Taste Test Tuesday program! We are seeking dedicated volunteers to help administer and collect data from taste tests during lunch time at all schools.	Superintendent's Office	Parents
09.05.12	Precautionary Alert to West Nile Virus Risk Student-athletes & spectators participating in or watching athletic events beyond dusk are advised to utilize a mosquito repellent (with DEET recommended) & to cover as much exposed skin as possible. (Risk deemed MODERATE by Board of Health)	Superintendent's Office	Athletics
08.29.12	PTO Calendars to be mailed Friday The 2012-2013 Weston PTO calendar/directory will be mailed out on Friday, August 30, and most likely delivered by Tuesday, September 4.	Superintendent's Office	Parents
08.29.12	New System for Lunch Payments The mynutrikids.com online payment site has been moved to myschoolbucks.com. All pertinent information regarding your account has already been moved to the new site. Detailed information available on the Foodservice webpage	Superintendent's Office	Administration
08.27.12	Registration of New Students Beginning Tuesday, August 28, and throughout the school year, registration of new students takes place at the schools. Please contact the main office at the schools to register new students.	Superintendent's Office	Administration
08.22.12	On-line Student Demographic Data Update This week (Tues. 8/28-Thurs. 8/30) parents will be emailed a personalized link to on-line forms to confirm student demographic data.	Superintendent's Office	Parents
08.07.12	Back to School Nights 2012 Click above for the list of dates for fall 2012 back to school nights, all schools.	Superintendent's Office	Administration
07.23.12	Committee to Review School Hours On July 18 the committee to review school hours, co-chaired by Superintendent Maloney and parent Dr. Suzanne Nash, met for the second time. Click above for more information on the work of the committee.	Superintendent's Office	Administration
06.25.12	Assistant Director of Student Services Selected Superintendent Cheryl Maloney announces the selection of Susan Fisichella as Assistant Director of Student Services. In this role she will serve as Early Childhood Coordinator and Out of District Placement Specialist.	Superintendent's Office	Administration
06.15.12	Fields Closing for Treatment On Tues, June 26, Town fields will be fertilized and will be closed during application. Fields 13 (baseball) and 8 (Proctor)will be treated with an herbicide and wil be closed until July 1. Click above for information on field treatments & restrictions.	Superintendent's Office	Administration
06.13.12	Survey on K-12 Science Instruction Assistant Superintendent Amber Bock requests parents take a survey about K-12 science instruction in Weston as part of the self-study Report for the Science Program Review. Click above to access the link to the survey. Thank you.	Superintendent's Office	Curriculum
06.11.12	Planning Meeting - Science & Math PTO Council - 2012-13 School Year Want to know what's happening in science & math for the K-12 schools? Or influence activities in the upcoming school year? Join the Science & Math PTO Council meeting where we will be planning next year's activities. Thurs., June 14, 7-8PM, Rec Ctr.	Superintendent's Office	Administration
06.06.12	Superintendent Announces Selection of Woodland School Principal Dr. Cheryl Maloney announces the selection of Dr. Cynthia Crimmin as the next principal of Woodland School. Dr. Crimmin, who currrently serves as Principal of the Cunniff School in Watertown, will begin her principalship on July 1, 2012.	Superintendent's Office	Administration
06.06.12	Proposed Food Allergy Policy A proposed Food Allergy Policy will be voted on at the School Committee meeting of June 18. Review of the policy and feedback is welcome.	Superintendent's Office	Administration