News and Announcements
Date	Description	Department	Type
08.25.11	Update on Soil Testing- Field School Playing Field	Superintendent's Office	Administration
08.18.11	Important Notice--Field School Playing Field As part of the pre-construction site work for a new Field School, 14 soil samples were tested. We learned today that one of the samples, taken from field behind the Recreation Center, had elevated level of arsenic. Click above for more information.	Superintendent's Office	Administration
08.18.11	Fertilization of Middle & High School Fields On Saturday, August 20, the following fields located at the High & Middle Schools will have an application of fertilizer only. Fields 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 15, 16, 13, and 17 .TruGreen will use 25-0-8 fertilizer w/50% SCU.	Superintendent's Office	Administration
08.08.11	PTO Membership Last Chance to receive your PTO Calendar/Directory in August! Sign up now at www.westonpto.org. Our once-a-year mailing will go out next week, so sign up NOW to receive your Calendar/Directory without delay!	Superintendent's Office	Parents
06.27.11	New Weston Athletic Director Selected Dr. Cheryl Maloney, Superintendent, is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael McGrath as Weston’s new Athletic Director. Mr. McGrath, currentlyl AD in Randolph, will join our staff on July 11.	Superintendent's Office	Administration
06.23.11	Fertilization & Herbicide Application On Tuesday, June 28 fields will be treated with a non-pesticide application of granular fertilizer. Some erimeter areas will be treated with an application to control poison ivy. Click above for more information/details as to which fields.	Superintendent's Office	Administration
06.20.11	PTO Membership Drive ends June 30! Join Now! The Weston PTO 2011-2012 Membership Drive runs through June 30. Please continue your valued support of the Weston PTO by renewing your membership for the upcoming 2011-2012 school year at www.westonpto.org.	Superintendent's Office	Parents
04.25.11	Interim Director of Student Services Announced Superintendent Cheryl Maloney is pleased to announce the selection of Edward Orenstein as the Interim Director of Student Services. Mr. Orenstein will start on July 1, 2011. A search for a new Director will be conducted next year.	Superintendent's Office	Administration
04.21.11	Communications Upgrade: All New Telephone Numbers After several years of upgrading the communications infrastructure, WPS is launching a number of improvements. At the center of the upgrade will be a new telephone system with new telephone numbers for all schools and offices.	Superintendent's Office	Administration
04.15.11	Fields Closed for Application of Fertilizer/Pesticides On Thursday, April 21,many athletic and other fields in town will be fertilized and treated with pesticides. The treated fields will not be available on the day of treatment. Click above for additional information.	Superintendent's Office	Administration
04.11.11	Beyond the Classroom: Learning Series “What's So Funny About Anthrax? Amusement in the Appalling, and the Art of the Political Cartoon." The whole community is invited to learn from Alejandro Yegros, political cartoonist and WHS Spanish teacher.	Superintendent's Office	Community
04.08.11	Kindergarten Registration 2011-12 Click above for information regarding process for Kindergarten registration in the Weston Public Schools for the 2011-12 school year.	Superintendent's Office	Administration
03.31.11	New Middle School Assistant Principal Announced Dr. Cheryl Maloney, Superintendent, is pleased to announce the selection of Karen Vigue as the next Weston Middle School Assistant Principal. Ms. Vigue will start on July 1, 2011.	Superintendent's Office	Administration
03.29.11	Field School Project Preferred Option Discussion A meeting will be held Tues., April 5, at Case House, 6-7:30 PM. The architect will present alternatives for a new or renovated building. School Committee Chair Ed Heller will lead a discussion of the Field School Project Committee’s preferred option.	Superintendent's Office	Administration
03.16.11	Director of Student Services Search Update After a careful review of all written and verbal feedback and much reflection, Superintendent Maloney has decided to re-open the search for the position of Director of Student Services. Parents and community members will be apprised of next steps.	Superintendent's Office	Administration
03.11.11	New Phone Number for Reporting Student Absences Effective immediately, to report student absences, parents or guardians should call 781-786-5299. There will be a prompt for each school (select 1 for High School; 2 for Middle School; 3 for Field School; 4 for Country School; 5 for Woodland School).	Superintendent's Office	Parents
03.08.11	Registration FULL for PTO's Community Day Thanks to your overwhelming response, registration for Community Day is now closed. If you would like to be placed on the waiting list, please email Deb Sullivan with your child's name and grade.	Superintendent's Office	Student Activities
02.28.11	Director of Student Services Finalists Announced Dr. Cheryl Maloney is pleased to announce the selection of finalists for a new Director of Student Services: Allison Brown Collins, Frank D. Scott, and Mona Maas. Each will spend a day in the schools (March 8, 9, & 10). Click above for more info.	Superintendent's Office	Administration
02.28.11	Weston Junior Broadway's "Beauty and the Beast" Tickets are on sale now through Wednesday March 9th for the Recreation Department's Weston Junior Broadway production “Beauty and the Beast”. Performances are March 11-13. Contact Recreation Dept. at (781) 529-0203	Superintendent's Office	Student Activities
02.28.11	PTO's Community Day is Back! Please join us on Wednesday, April 6th (early release day) for the Weston PTO's Second Annual Community Day. Weston Elementary students (K-5) are invited to help make a difference in our town. Click above or visit the PTO website for more ibfo.	Superintendent's Office	Student Activities
02.14.11	Schoen Travelship 2011 Recipient Selected Superintendent Maloney is pleased to announce the 2011 Schoen Family Weston Teacher Travelship recipient: Emily Lattin, Country School Grade 1 Teacher, who plans to travel for 45 days this summer to Italy and India for “A Global Perspective of Family Life	Superintendent's Office	Administration
02.11.11	How to Report Anonymous Concerns As a part of the Weston Public Schools implementation of the “Bullying Prevention and Intervention Plan” we are now providing an online ‘Anonymous Concerns Report’ for each school. The form can be easily found in the “Quick links” menu.	Superintendent's Office	Administration
02.09.11	Weston Featured on ABC's Chronicle ABC's Chronicle featured coverage of the film, "Race to Nowhere," including screenings at Weston High School and interview with Dr. Maloney, Superintendent. Click above to access link.	Superintendent's Office	Administration
02.07.11	PTO Calendars/Directories Available Just a reminder that for the month of February, we will be selling the PTO directories and supplements at the Case House for only $5 (Superintendent's Office, second floor). Any questions, please email Lisa Williams at lisacwilliams@comcast.net.	Superintendent's Office	Parents
02.04.11	Roofs of School Buildings As a result of the recent storms, roofs throughout New England are covered with snow and ice. The Facilities Department & Head Custodians have been monitoring schools closely for any signs of concern. Please click above for more information.	Superintendent's Office	Administration