News and Announcements
Date	Description	Department	Type
01.28.10	PTO Needs Your Feedback The PTO is interested in hearing from you. Please help us gather important information about the PTO Calendar & Student/Facultly Directory. Click above to access link to short survey.	Superintendent's Office	Administration
01.22.10	METCO gives portion of Jubilee proceeds to Haiti relief efforts The Gospel Jubilee is the major fundraiser for the Weston METCO program. This year funds will also be used to support the American Red Cross Haiti Relief Fund. Come out and enjoy the music while raising needed funds for these important programs.	Superintendent's Office	Student Activities
01.08.10	Weston/METCO Fundraiser Community Gospel Choirs, music and dancing at the Gospel Jubilee on Sat. Jan. 30. All proceeds will support the Weston/METCO Program. WHS Auditorium.	Superintendent's Office	Administration
12.22.09	Global Education Program "Arts, Activism and Global Education – Voices of Uganda: Melissa Fitzgerald" -- With the generous support of WEEFC, Melissa Fitzgerald, actress and human rights activist, will be in residence at the Middle & High Schools January 4-8.	Superintendent's Office	Curriculum
12.21.09	Weston Health and Wellness Newsletter The Weston Health and Wellness Project has published Volume 1, Issue 2 of the Weston Health and Wellness Newsletter. This newsletter has been mailed to all households in the community.	Superintendent's Office	Health
12.21.09	Important Medication/Illness Information The School Nurses remind parents about influenza guidelines and the dispensing of medication. Click above for the letter from the nurses.	Superintendent's Office	Health
12.02.09	Host Family Opportunity A wonderful opportunity to add some international presence to your holiday cheers -- Consider hosting an exchange student from Brazil, from Dec 22 to Dec 30. Click above for more information.	Superintendent's Office	Administration
12.01.09	Country School Principal Search Process Due to the retirement of Stephen Shaw in June 2010, the Weston Public Schools is seeking volunteers to serve on the Search Committee for the new Principal of Country School. Click above for more information.	Superintendent's Office	Administration
11.23.09	Boys Soccer State Champions Congratulations to the WHS Boys Soccer Team for winning the Division 3 state title with a 2-0 victory over Douglas. The Boston Globe (11/23, p. C12) under the headline, “Believe it: Weston wins first title,” describes the excitement...	Superintendent's Office	Athletics
11.18.09	Long Range Plan 2009-2014 At its meeting of November 16, the School Committee approved the district's Long Range Plan, 2009-2014. Click above for more information.	Superintendent's Office	Administration
11.13.09	H1N1 Information Update School nurses have reported absentee rates within the normal range although influenza like illnesses are up. While some students have been vaccinated, most continue to be at risk for the H1N1 virus. Click above for guidelines for infection control.	Superintendent's Office	Health
11.09.09	H1N1 Update From Health Services If you have signed your child up to receive the H1N1 vaccine through the Board of Health and he/she has already received it through a doctor, please email fluclinic@westonmass.org. When vaccine is available, the date, time & location will be announced.	Superintendent's Office	Health
11.05.09	Weston PTO Thanksgiving Food Drive PTO Community Outreach is holding annual drive to benefit Bristol Lodge Food Pantry. Beginning week of Nov. 9 through Nov. 25, children may bring items to elementary school lobbies.	Superintendent's Office	Parents
11.03.09	SC Proposed Policy on School Start Date The School Committee is considering a general rule for calendar development, to be discussed at its meeting Monday, November 16.	Superintendent's Office	Administration
10.29.09	Donate candy to Treats for Troops Students may donate Halloween candy (and notes, artwork photos) for the Treats for the Troops barrel at elementary schools during the week of Nov. 2.	Superintendent's Office	Administration
10.27.09	H1N1 Virus Update from Health Services	Superintendent's Office	Health
10.16.09	Flu Clinics Canceled Click above for details.	Superintendent's Office	Health
10.09.09	H1N1 Update & Vaccine Clinic Information Click above for more information.	Superintendent's Office	Health
10.06.09	Host Families Needed Weston School District Global Education Program welcomes exchange students, one from Brazil & one from France, here through June 2010. Host families are needed in November & December.	Superintendent's Office	Administration
09.30.09	Sally Foster Fundraiser for WEEFC ends October 6 Please help support our schools by purchasing wrapping paper and gifts on-line at www.SallyFoster.com. 50% of all sales go directly to WEEFC for enrichment projects not included in school budget.	Superintendent's Office	Parents
09.30.09	Former Weston Student's Work Featured Thursday's “Oprah Winfrey Show” will feature a reference to the Kasiisi Projects’ Girls Support Program started by Alice Bator, former Weston student. (ABC,Ch. 5 at 4:00 PM)	Superintendent's Office	Administration
09.22.09	Superintendent Seeks Volunteers for Committees Dr. Maloney is seeking volunteers for two committees ( Home-School-Parent-Student Communication and Supporting Student Global Travel) Click above for more information.	Superintendent's Office	Administration
09.22.09	2010-2011 Draft Calendar The School Committee has begun its initial review of the proposed 2010-2011 school calendar and welcomes feedback. Click above for more information.	Superintendent's Office	Administration
09.21.09	Schools/Town Prepare for H1N1 Flu As part of preparation for the predicted return of the H1N1 flu, the Town of Weston will offer vaccination clinics for at risk groups, including school age children. We are polling parents to ascertain # of doses of vaccine to order. Please click above	Superintendent's Office	Health
09.18.09	All Families Invited to Ice Cream Social Come to the Weston/METCO Family Friends Ice Cream Social on September 26at Field School, 3-5PM. Click above for more information.	Superintendent's Office	Student Activities