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The esteemed three-member team from WASC (Western Association of Schools and Colleges) was on campus this week to complete The Winston School’s six-year accreditation review. This three-day on-site review was the culmination of our self-study completed over the past year reflecting on the entire Winston program and progress over the past six years. The School’s WASC accreditation process is crucial as it ensures that our institution meets the high standards of a college preparatory program.

Kelsey and I want to thank and congratulate our entire Winston community – staff, students, parents and Board of Directors – for their thoughtful, hard work during the process and the resulting accolades received from the WASC team. The WASC team found our program to be one of caring, talented professionals working with an incredible community of students and families. They called out our program’s many powerful strengths and validated our areas of targeted growth going forward. The review was rigorous and a valuable opportunity to work with special education experts who held up a mirror so we may better see ourselves.

We couldn’t be where we are today without each and every one of you. From a completely revitalized campus in our future to building and expanding our educational program, Winston’s future is bright. We are so grateful that you are a part of this gratifying journey.

We will use this space in the Friday Communication to share the final report, highlight the results and dig deeper into the study findings.

“The Visiting Committee commends The Winston School for its commitment to student success and continuous improvement. ….The Visiting Committee thanks The Winston School for its openness, collaboration, and dedication to educational excellence.”

With deep gratitude,

Kim Kanetis, Executive Director & Kelsey Garrison, Principal

Saturday, March 8

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

Sunday, March 9

~ Daylight Savings Time starts ⏰

Monday, March 10

~ 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM Senior Field Trip: JA Finance Park

Tuesday, March 11

~ Parent Association Meeting 2:30 on-site or via Zoom 

Thursday, March 13

~ 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Executive Functioning Skill Building at Home Parent Workshop via Zoom, Session Four Topic: Empowering your Students' Independence (Part 2)

Friday, March 14 🥧 🍕

~ Pi Day; Pie donations needed

~ Student Council Sponsored Pizza Lunch Fundraiser

Saturday, March 15

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

Tuesday, March 18

~ 1:30 - 2:30 PM Admissions Open House, Sign up here!

Friday, March 21

~ School Spirit Day: Tropical Dress Up Day 🌴🦩

~ 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Syska Hennessy Student Outreach Field Trip

Saturday, March 22

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

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 Tuesday, March 18, at 1:30 PM and see how Winston fosters growth and success in a caring community. Click here to register!

Dear Winston Students, Families, and Staff,

As we continue through the second half of the academic year, I am excited to share several important updates with you.

Spring Showcase

We are also excited to announce our Spring Showcase, which will take place March 27th. This event is a celebration of our students' talents and achievements across all of their courses. It is a fantastic opportunity for our students to showcase their hard work and creativity. We invite all families to join us for an afternoon of celebration.

Upcoming Parent-Teacher Conferences in April

As we approach the midpoint of the spring semester, it is essential that we continue to work together to ensure our students' success. To facilitate this, we will be hosting parent-teacher conferences in April. These conferences provide a wonderful opportunity for you to meet with your student’s teachers, discuss their progress, and set goals for the remainder of the year. We will send out specific dates and times for scheduling soon.

If you have any questions or would like more information about these events, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are always here to support you and your child.

Thank you for your continued support and partnership. We look forward to seeing you at our upcoming events.

Warm regards,

Kelsey Garrison 

Principal

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March 27th: Spring Showcase (at Winston)

May 16th: Prom (at Marina Village Conference Center, San Diego)

Please use this Sign Up Genius if you would like to volunteer!

🏀 A special thank you to our coaches, Ms. Cristal and Mr. Dudley, for a fun-filled Basketball Season. In today’s final match, the Bulldogs brought home the win with a final score of 40 - 13. Next up, we look forward to the Softball Season beginning in two weeks! See the updated schedule below. 🥎

Interested in discussing an individualized transition plan to support your student with their postsecondary success?

Schedule a one-on-one meeting with our Transition Coordinator, Ashley Pallisco, by clicking HERE or emailing her at Ashley.Pallisco@thewinstonschool.org.

Parent Chats: Curious about what it is like for a Winston student transitioning to community college? Click HERE to hear from 2023-2024 alumni parent, Biriz Karli. She discusses what it has been like for her daughter to transition into Mira Costa including the accommodations they provide, her college search experience, tricks and programs that support her success, challenges to transition, class sizes, social aspects and much more!

Also, a special shout out to Claire H, our new Winston Corner volunteer. She has been stepping it up and practicing her workplace skills so she can advance to off-campus volunteering in the future!

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