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Winston's 2025 Talent Show 🎸🎤💃🏽
The Winston School was bursting with energy, creativity, and courage as our students took center stage for this year’s Talent Show yesterday.
From soulful singing and acoustic guitar solos to dynamic dance and cosplay performances, our students captivated the audience with their passion and talent.
We’re deeply proud of our performers for sharing their gifts, of our dedicated faculty and staff for their guidance and support, and of the families whose cheers and presence made the event truly special.
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WASC Feedback
In this week’s newsletter, we are focusing on WASC feedback to Section B: Curriculum
Here is an excerpt from the report:
The Winston School’s relevant standards-based curriculum positively impacts student learning and well-being. Many students are provided with a challenging, but doable, curriculum through scaffolds and differentiation.
The Winston School is working to develop shared understanding, and implement of, a rigorous, relevant, and coherent standards-based curriculum across all courses and classes. The rigor, depth, and complexity of those standards-based learner outcomes should be linked to student achievement of the schoolwide learner goals, academic standards, and the college and career readiness indicators in order to meet graduation requirements.
The equitable and accessible curriculum at TWS impacts student learning and well-being by ensuring students feel safe and comfortable. The school community provides opportunities for students to garner support and feel confident in their progress throughout school. It is clear in conversations with students that they feel safe, valued, and important as members of the TWS community. Further, students named that they feel included and that they have the support they need to be successful in school and beyond.
Most students are able to make appropriate choices and pursue a full range of realistic college and career and/or other educational options within Winston’s curriculum, which includes real world applications. Students have a variety of choices and opportunities to engage in curriculum and learning that goes beyond the content in classrooms.
Areas of Strength
● Use of Schoology, PowerSchool, and Class Dojo provides access to materials, a platform for teachers to create courses and provide feedback to students, as well as an opportunity for parent engagement.
● There are extracurricular activities and various options for engagement for students (field trips, clubs, activities, electives, sports) beyond the classroom.
Areas of Growth
● Universal Design for Learning (UDL) has been introduced to some teachers. UDL will ultimately provide a framework for an equitable and accessible curriculum; alongside lesson design and instructional design that provides individual support to meet students’ needs.
● Teachers will continue to refine and collaborate on vertical alignment across grade levels, including planning for cross-curricular lessons.
● Winston would like to embed the ESLR program into college and career readiness goals.
Kim Kanetis
Executive Director
Kelsey Garrison
Principal
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Saturday, April 19
~ 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Saturday School
Thursday, April 24
~ 1:30 - 2:30 PM Admissions Open House, Sign up here!
Friday, April 25
~ School Spirit Day: Western Dress Up Day
~ 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM 11th/12th Grade Field Trip to Miramar College
~ 1:05 - 3:00 PM High School Drama Performance ~ Spirited Away
~ 5:30 - 7:00 PM Beacon College Presentation on campus
Monday & Tuesday, April 28 & 29
~ Senior Shark Tank Presentations
Wednesday, April 30
~ 9:30 - 10:00 AM Middle School Awards Ceremony on campus or Zoom
~ 10:20 - 11:20 AM High School Awards Ceremony on campus or Zoom
~ 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM Shake Shack Fundraiser (see flyer below for details)
Thursday, May 1
~ 1:35 - 3:15 PM Career Fair
Friday, May 2
~ Bulldog Day - No School
Saturday, May 3
~ No Saturday School
Monday, May 5 - Friday, May 9
~ Staff Appreciation Week
~ 12:15 - 1:35 PM IM 2 Field Trip
Tuesday, May 6
~ Star Growth Celebration (ice cream truck)
Thursday, May 8
~ 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM Museum of Contemporary Arts 11th Grade Field Trip
Friday, May 9
~ School Spirit Day: Crazy Hair/Silly Hat Dress Up Day
~ 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Softball Game Winston vs. Sierra
Saturday, May 10
~ 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Saturday School
Friday, May 16
~ 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Softball Game Winston vs. SDCCA
~ 6:00 - 9:30 PM Prom
Saturday, May 17
~ 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Saturday School
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Save the Date for Prom! May 16, 2025
Join us for an out-of-this-world experience as we launch into a cosmic night of fun, dancing, and dining with friends from Winston! Enjoy a stellar photo booth and explore the galaxy in our game truck. Tickets are $80 per person, but don't miss the launch window—prices will soar after May 1! You'll receive a transmission with event details closer to liftoff. Dive into your generosity and help us fuel this celestial celebration! Every contribution counts in propelling our space-themed extravaganza to new heights! Please consider donating here to help make this event memorable for all students. This event is for high school students, only. Tickets may be purchased online or by cash/check in the front office.
The Parent Association is committed to making prom fun and accessible for as many students as possible. To do this, we need your help! Please indicate here if you are able to support our students or if you are in need of support. Let's make this a night to remember for all.
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May 16th: Prom (at Marina Village Conference Center, San Diego)
Please use this Sign Up Genius if you would like to volunteer!
| | 2025 Summer School Program | | |
Is your child struggling in school? At Winston, we understand and support students who learn differently with a nurturing, tailored environment to help them thrive academically and personally. With small class sizes and specialized programs, we empower students to overcome challenges and find strengths.
Are you worried about transitioning to high school? Winston provides a supportive, guided process to build confidence and resilience.
Discover the Winston difference. With rolling admissions, your child can start anytime. Join us on Thursday, April 24, at 1:30 PM and see how Winston fosters growth and success in a caring community. Click here to register!
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🎓 You're Invited! Discover Beacon College – An Evening of Insight & Inspiration
Join us this upcoming week for a special event featuring Beacon College, a unique institution dedicated to empowering students with learning differences to achieve academic and career success.
📅 Event Date: Friday, April 25
⏰ Time: 5:30 - 7:00 PM
📍Location: The Winston School - Room 20
Whether you're a prospective student, parent, educator, or just curious to learn more, this is your chance to experience the Beacon difference.
✅ Space is limited! Be sure to RSVP and secure your spot today.
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We’ve just wrapped up Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events—what a wild ride! From clever escapes to mysterious secrets, the Baudelaire orphans kept us guessing until the very end. Total proof that brains, bravery, and a bit of sarcasm can go a long way.
Next up: Spirited Away is coming soon! Get ready to dive into a magical world full of spirits, surprises, and unforgettable adventure. Perfect weekend vibes incoming!
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Are you passionate about shaping the future of students with learning differences? The Winston School is seeking dedicated individuals to join our Board of Directors starting July 1, 2025, as we embark on an exciting new school year.
We’re looking for creative, committed leaders who can bring fresh ideas, diverse perspectives, and a shared vision to support our mission of providing quality education to every student. This is your chance to make a lasting impact in our community!
Does this sound like you?
‣ Passionate Advocate: Enthusiastic about education and The Winston School’s
mission.
‣ Collaborative Spirit: Works well with others to achieve shared goals.
‣ Innovative Thinker: Offers creative solutions and forward-thinking ideas.
‣ Community-Minded: Connected to and invested in our local community.
‣ Reliable Leader: Committed to attending meetings and fulfilling
responsibilities.
Whether you bring expertise in education, finance, marketing, law, healthcare, or entrepreneurship, your distinct perspective, skills, and insights, paired with a shared commitment to our mission, will help us build a stronger, more impactful school.
We encourage current or alumni parents to apply! One Board seat opening is reserved for a parent - no one understands the impact Winston has as much as a parent does. In fact, our current Board President is an alumni parent.
Interested? Click here.
Contact our Executive Director, Ms. Kim Kanetis, at kimk@thewinstonschool.org to learn more about this rewarding opportunity.
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Triple V is excited to announce their upcoming LinkedIn and Career Readiness Workshop, created in collaboration with Mentoring Autistic Minds and thoughtfully designed with neurodiverse students in mind.
📅 Date: Saturday, April 19th, 2025
⏰ Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
📍Location: 3366 N Torrey Pines Ct., Ste. 225, La Jolla, CA 92037
This workshop will offer:
- Mentorship on building an effective resume
- Hands-on help with setting up a LinkedIn profile
- Guidance on how to find internships and employment opportunities
The environment will be supportive, inclusive, and sensory-friendly, with snacks and refreshments provided.
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Yearbooks can be purchased online or with cash or check (payable to The Winston School). The cost is $65.
Would you want to donate a yearbook to a student? Please contact deidra.wilkins@thewinstonschool.org.
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If you're interested in visiting an art exhibit in Oceanside, the Oceanside Museum of Art (OMA) is a great place to consider. For the next several months you may see their exhibit “The Art of Autism: A Different Lens.” The Exhibition Celebration is scheduled for Saturday, May 3, 2025, from 5:00 - 7:00 PM. Register online to attend. |
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