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As we close our first marking period, I want to thank our students, families, and staff for a strong start to the school year.

Our advisory program continues to provide students with time to build important skills, connect with peers and trusted adults, and plan for their futures. In August, students focused on the executive-function skill of planning, including organizing responsibilities and managing time. In September, we are focusing on task initiation using strategies to get started, overcome procrastination, and take productive next steps.

Friday advisory periods alternate between fun team-building activities and social-emotional learning lessons led by our counseling staff. Each week, students also use SchooLinks to explore their interests and begin considering options for life after high school.

Through regular conversations with advisors, students are developing skills to manage their day-to-day responsibilities while setting meaningful personal, academic, and future goals.

Thank you for your continued partnership and support. We are looking forward to Marking Period 2 and the fall season ahead!

Kelsey Garrison

Principal

Ms. Nina, our Occupational Therapist and College & Career Counselor, has coordinated a few exciting opportunities for our students in the coming months, so mark your calendars.

🗓️ On Thursday, September 24th, our juniors and seniors will head to Cal State San Marcos for a full day of college exploration. Students will sit in on an admissions presentation, tour the campus, meet with the Disability Support Services office, and get a look at CSUSM's STEM programs. It's a great chance for students to picture themselves on a four-year campus and start asking questions about fit, support, and opportunity.

🗓️ On November 12th, our College & Career Counseling department is taking high school students to Palomar College for Trades Day. Students will explore real-world career paths in construction, technology, and engineering, with interactive activities and demonstrations that highlight everything from labor to leadership in the industry. It's a fantastic opportunity to see what these careers actually look like day-to-day and connect with professionals. Spots are limited, so please have your student fill out the Google Form emailed to their school account, if they are interested!

Chemistry students applied this unit's study of physical and chemical matter and analyzed a reaction in the lab.  This hands-on experiment involved mixing a powder with a liquid to determine whether a physical or chemical change occurred.  Students used their skills in observation, evidence collection, and reporting by studying changes in color, temperature, bubbles, and the resulting formations to learn more about chemical reactions.

Know a family looking for a school where their child will feel understood? Our Fall Open House is a great way for them to visit campus and see if Winston could be their right fit. Feel free to share this flyer with anyone who might be looking for everything Winston has to offer!

Saturday, September 19

~ 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Saturday School ** in room 20 during construction (use the back parking lot) **

Tuesday, September 22

~ Off-campus lunch option with ESLR reward purchase (bring your own money)

Thursday, September 24

~ 9:45-2:15 - 11th/12th Grade College Tour at California State University, San Marcos (students should pack a sack lunch)

~ 10:25-12:10 Middle School Field Trip to Del Mar Library (one hour each grade level)

Saturday, September 26

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

Tuesday, September 29

~ 6:00 PM - 7:00 Parent Association Meeting via Zoom

Saturday, October 3

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

Tuesday, October 6

~ School Picture Day

Thursday, October 8

~ 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM Fall Admissions Open House

Friday, October 9

~ 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Home Flag Football Game (Winston vs. Sierra) 🏈

Saturday, October 10

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

Monday, October 12

~ No School: Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Thursday, October 15

~ Makeup Picture Day

Friday, October 16

~ 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Home Flag Football Game (Merit vs. Winston) 🏈

Saturday, October 17

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

Tuesday, October 20

~ Student Council Pizza Sales at lunch 🍕

Friday, October 23

~ 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Home Flag Football Game (Winston vs. SDCCA) 🏈

Saturday, October 24

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

Monday, October 26 - Friday, October 30

~ Spirit Week

Friday, October 30

~ Halloween Dress-Up Day

~ Costume Parade

Saturday, October 31

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

Sunday, November 1

~ Time Change - turn your clocks back one hour ⏱️

Monday - Friday, November 2 - 6

~ Student Council Bake Sale

Friday, November 6

~ 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Away Flag Football Game (Sierra vs. Winston) 🏈

Friday, November 13

~ 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Home Flag Football Game (Winston vs. Merit) 🏈

Friday, November 20

~ 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Away Flag Football Game (SDCCA vs. Winston) 🏈

Parents: Please refer to Mr. Ocaña’s email from earlier this week for more details.

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