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Last night, The Winston School held its Back-to-School Night hosted by our new Principal, Kelsey Garrison, which featured a meet and greet, staff introductions, and opportunities to support the school. Even with the remodeling of Building 5 underway, our educators and parents gathered in classrooms and quiet spots across campus, demonstrating the same resilience and flexibility our staff and students display daily. We especially enjoyed meeting our new families and reconnecting with familiar faces, strengthening the bonds within our community. Classroom discussions included introductions, an overview of class expectations, syllabi, textbooks, and a Q&A session. The evening was filled with engaging conversations and informative class visits, celebrating the unique and inspiring community we serve and marking a fantastic start to the new school year.

In this issue…Back-to-School Night highlights; Firing Up the New School Year: Winston's First Schoolwide BBQ Brings the Community Together! Star Math testing begins next week; student and parent interest meetings on Tuesday, August 27, for our Spring High School Trip to Boston–May 1-5, 2025; join us at our upcoming Admissions Open House on Tuesday, September 17; stay connected with Vocational & Postsecondary Transition Coordinator Ms. Pallisco for essential opportunities for Winston 11th and 12th graders! This week's upcoming lunch menu. Please help support our Occupational Therapy and Culinary Arts programs. See below for wish list items. Beacons North County is hosting a Comi Con social tomorrow night! Sign up now, but first:

• The 2024-2025 Winston Academic Calendar is on our website. Click here.

Week of August 26

~ Star Math Testing

Tuesday, August 27

~ High School student interest meeting for our spring trip to Boston, Massachusetts, May 1 - 5, 2025. Meet in Room 1 at lunch.

~ High School parent interest meeting via Zoom for our spring trip to Boston, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM. Click here for the Zoom link.

Thursday, August 29

~ Student Council interest meeting, Room 1, 12:35 PM - 1:05 PM

Saturday, August 31

~ Saturday School, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Monday, September 2

~ Labor Day, No School

The Winston School kicked off the new school year with a fantastic schoolwide BBQ, expertly hosted by our talented and hardworking Culinary Arts students under the guidance of Summer School Director and Teacher of History, Mr. Jacobsen. From sizzling burgers to mouth-watering hot dots, the students showcased their culinary skills and teamwork, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere for the entire Winston community. This event not only highlighted the students' dedication and talent but also brought everyone together to celebrate the start of another exciting year at Winston.

Schoolwide Star Math assessments will take place next week. The multiple choice test measures math achievement and progression while providing teachers and parents with actionable insights into each student's math proficiency. 

Middle School students conducted a science lab with Skittles! This experiment is a great way to engage students with the scientific method in a hands-on and visually appealing way, making abstract concepts more concrete and understandable.

Attention High School Students and Parents.  We will have two meetings on Tuesday, August 27, to discuss and gauge student interest for the upcoming Winston School Spring High School Trip to Boston from May 1-5, 2025. Students will meet at lunch in Room 1.  For parents interested in having their student attend the trip, there will be a Zoom meeting at 6:00 PM hosted by Mary Sterling-Torretti, Director of Special Projects.  The Zoom link is available here and on the school calendar.

Click here (Tour ID Winston-2024) for additional details.

In the meantime, please email Lizette Cardenas at lizette.cardenas@thewinstonschool.org if you have any questions.

Join us for The Winston School Admissions Open House on Tuesday, September 17, from 1:30 to 2:30 PM. This event is the perfect opportunity to discover what makes Winston unique and how we cater to students who learn differently. You’ll have the chance to tour our campus, meet our dedicated faculty, and learn about our innovative programs emphasizing strength-based learning. Whether you're considering a new school for your child now or exploring options for the future, this Open House will provide valuable insights into how Winston prepares students for academic and life success.

We look forward to welcoming you! Click here to register!

Attention 11th and 12th-grade families! Join Ms. Pallisco's Vocational & Postsecondary Transition Support Class on Class Dojo to stay updated on the latest opportunities for Winston students. Scan the QR code below to become part of our community!

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