News and Announcements
Date	Description	Department	Type
02.24.10	Building Libraries of Memories The Community Outreach Committee of the PTO is partnering with Reach out and Read (ROR) to provide new books to children, mainly those in poverty. Donate Feb. 26 through March 5. Click above or go to PTO website.	Superintendent's Office	Administration
02.12.10	Superintendent Announces Recipient of Schoen Faculty Travelship 2010 Middle School teacher Abraham Mills will travel this summer to Israel, India, China, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Thailand, traveling the route of the ancient Silk Road.	Superintendent's Office	Administration
02.11.10	PTO Board Position Openings for 2010-1011 Get involved! The PTO is now accepting nominations for the PTO Board for next year. There are a variety of positions including Vice-President, Co Chair at each school and many other leadership roles.	Superintendent's Office	Parents
02.10.10	Snow Alert-Schools to dismiss early Due to the impending snow storm on Wednesday, February 10, Field, Country, and Woodland will dismiss at 11:00am. The Middle School and High School will dismiss at 12:15.	Superintendent's Office	Administration
02.09.10	WED., Feb. 10 -- Afternoon & Evening Events Cancelled Due to the anticipated snow storm, Superintendent Maloney has annouced the cancellation of all after school and evening activities on Wednesday, Feb. 10. NO LATE BUSES.	Superintendent's Office	Administration
02.05.10	Country School Principal Finalists to Visit Next Week Superintendent Maloney is pleased to announce finalists for the Country School Principal position: Dr. Christine Price, Ms. Mary Beth Banios, and Mr. Kirk Downing. Each finalist will spend a day at Country School -Tues. 2/9, Wed., 2/10, Thurs, 2/11. Pa	Superintendent's Office	Administration
02.02.10	WestonPAC--New Acronym Weston Special Education Parent Advisory Council, formerly known as WSEPAC, has changed its acronym to be WestonPAC. Visit new website at www.westonpac.org.	Superintendent's Office	Parents
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