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The Lunch Bunch enjoying a sunny afternoon this week at Del Mar Pizza.

In this issue: Mark your calendar! FAFSA Night, Thursday, February 1; Parent Association Executive Function Parent Training, Thursday, February 22, sign-up; Admissions Open House, Thursday, February 29; The Future of Winston is in All Our Hands! Parent Meeting, Tuesday, March 5; Honoring the Past and Shaping the Future Alumni Event, Wednesday, March 20; and have you planned your Summer for Success at Beacon and Landmark Colleges?

• The 2023-24 Winston Academic Calendar is on our website. Click here.
• View the Winston Public Calendar on our website: Click here.

Thursday, February 1

~ FAFSA Night Virtual Zoom Meeting, click here to sign up! Zoom link available here.

Friday, February 16

~ President’s Day Holiday - No School

Monday, February 19

~ President’s Day Holiday - No School

Thursday, February 22

~ Executive Function Parent Training hosted by the Parent Association, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM, The Winston School; click here to sign up!

Thursday, February 29

~ Admissions Open House, 1:30 PM; click here to sign up!

Tuesday, March 5

~ The Future of Winston is in All Our Hands! Parent Meeting, 6:00 - 8:00 PM, The Winston School; click here to sign up!

Wednesday, March 20

~ Honoring the Past and Shaping the Future Alumni Event, 3:00 - 5:00 PM, The Winston School, click here to sign up!

Thursday, March 21

~ Hold the date–Spring Showcase, The Winston School; details to follow

Join Ashley Pallisco, Financial Algebra/College & Career Readiness, Transition Coordinator, for The Winston School 2024-2025 FAFSA Night on Tuesday, February 1, from 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM on Zoom and gain insights into the FAFSA/Free Application for Federal Student Aid process and what you need to know. Click on the image above or here to RSVP.

For more information, click here or email Ms. Pallisco at ashley.pallisco@thewinstonschool.org.

Is your student struggling with executive function and self-regulation skills? By parent request, The Winston School is hosting an evening event focused on providing realistic tools to enhance your student's skills. Our staff consists of experts in this field, including Assistant Head of School, Kelsey Garrison, and Admissions and Special Education Manager, John Weber, who will share their valuable insights.

Executive function and self-regulation skills are mental processes that allow individuals to plan, focus attention, remember instructions, and manage multiple tasks effectively. These skills are vital for filtering distractions, setting priorities, achieving goals, and controlling impulses, similar to how an air traffic control system manages airport traffic.

Join us on Thursday, February 22, 2024, from 5:00 - 6:00 PM at The Winston School. Click the image above or the link here to RSVP.

Join us for an engaging evening on Tuesday, March 5, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM as we embark on an important journey toward campus modernization, mission and vision planning, and the launch of our WASC Self-Study Year project. We value your input and look forward to collaborating with our dedicated Winston School parents. 

We plan to have our proposed campus design available for viewing. Also, we would like to ask for input into campus facility priorities. This aligns with the school's self-evaluation as part of the WASC process.

Why Your Participation Matters:

Parent engagement during the planning process is vital for several reasons:

✅ Comprehensive Assessment: Your insights contribute to a well-rounded assessment of the school, ensuring we effectively address all aspects of education.

✅ Collaboration: By working together, we foster collaboration and build a stronger sense of community support for our school, developing a shared mission and vision.

✅ Educational Excellence: Your input directly contributes to enhancing educational programs and services and appropriate classroom design that benefits all students.

✅ Stakeholder Involvement: Demonstrates Winston's commitment to involving all stakeholders in the accreditation and remodel process.

Your participation is a testament to your dedication to our school's growth and success. We value your voice in shaping the mission, vision, and campus design for the future of The Winston School.

About WASC:

WASC, the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, plays a crucial role in certifying our school's accreditation. This rigorous process involves thorough self-evaluation and reflection on every aspect of The Winston School. This results in recognizing and celebrating our achievements and establishing goals for continuous improvement and growth.

Please mark your calendar, and don't miss this opportunity to be part of our journey towards excellence. RSVP today by clicking here to secure your spot.

Alums, have you signed up yet to join us for a special event that celebrates our rich history and looks ahead to the exciting future of The Winston School? Mark your calendars for the Honoring the Past and Shaping the Future Alumni Event, scheduled for Wednesday, March 20, from 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM. This event is an excellent opportunity to renew old friendships, provide your input on the new campus plans, and support this exciting effort.

Let's come together to celebrate our achievements and embrace the promising future! Click here to let us know that you’re coming! If you have any questions, please get in touch with news@thewinstonschool.org.

The Summer for Success program at Beacon College is now open to all current high school freshmen (2027) along with current high school sophomores (2026) and juniors (2025)!

The Summer for Success program helps college-bound high school students who learn differently build the skills, confidence, and preparation they need to transition from high school successfully. Students better understand their learning differences, recognize early stumbling blocks, and know what they need to succeed in their first year of college.

The program nurtures their strengths, builds confidence, and fosters a positive learning environment.

Key program details:

- Open to current high school freshmen, sophomores, and juniors (current seniors can attend their College Edge program)

- Date: July 14 – August 2, 2024

- Location: Beacon College campus in Leesburg, FL

- Highlights: Click here.

For more information or to inquire about the application process, please visit www.BeaconCollege.edu/Summer.

Landmark College offers summer programs to assist a wide range of students with learning differences, including high school students, graduating high school seniors, and students enrolled at colleges around the country. 

The programs are designed to enable students to identify their learning strengths and differences. Students learn specific strategies to be successful in formal academic settings and grow personally and academically in an intentional and supportive educational community. The instructors consist of current Landmark College faculty as well as teachers from the surrounding area who are experienced in working with students who learn differently. You can click here to learn more.

Senior Carter T's Master Chef Competition entry--bacon and jam breakfast burrito!

Mary Sterling-Torretti, M.Ed, M.A.

Head of School

We love it when Board President Laura Cunitz brings sweets to our staff meetings!

Check out our profile to see the great work we do for our community. We want to make sure you have the progress updates you need to support our work with trust and confidence.