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Spirit Month is in full swing at The Winston School! 🎉 We started with an energetic schoolwide assembly on Tuesday, setting the tone for a month of fun and community. On Wednesday, our students and staff showed off their creativity for our first themed dress-up day—Movie Characters! 🎬✨ Check out some of the incredible looks from the day!

In This Issue: 

• Spirit Month Highlights
• Saturday School Reminder:
• Saturday School will be held on October 5th.
• Check Your Mood Day is Thursday, October 10th.
• Pawsitive Teams Return
• Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Night:
• Our FAFSA Night is on October 21st from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Parents and students are encouraged to attend to learn more about financial aid options.
• Admissions Open House:
• Join us on October 22nd at 1:30 PM for our Admissions Open House to learn more about Winston's individualized and supportive environment. Sign up here!
• San Diego Food Bank Drive
• Reading Wednesday Spotlight
• Heroes Needed!
• Flag Football has come to Winston! 🏈 

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

Tuesday, October 1 - Thursday, October 31

~ The Winston School Spirit Month | Click here for themed dress-up day guidelines.

Friday, October 4

~ Staff Professional Development Day, No School

Saturday, October 5

~ Saturday School

Wednesday, October 9

~ Spirit Month Dress-Up Day/Beach Day Theme

Thursday, October 10

~ Check Your Mood Day

Saturday, October 12

~ No Saturday School

Wednesday, October 16

~ Spirit Month Dress-Up Day/Band/Musical Artist Day

Saturday, October 19

~ Saturday School

Monday, October 21

~ Free Application for Federal Student Aid--FAFSA Night for Parents and Students hosted by College & Career Readiness Transition Coordinator Ashley Pallisco via Google Meet, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Tuesday, October 22

~ Admissions Open House, 1:30 PM, sign up here

Wednesday, October 23

~ Spirit Month Dress-Up Day/Sports Day

Thursday, October 24

~ Picture Day

Saturday, October 26

~ Saturday School

Wednesday, October 30

~ Make-Up Picture Day

~ Spirit Month Dress-Up Day; Twins/Multiples Day

Thursday, October 31

~ Halloween Costume Day

During Spirit Month, teams will host a food drive to support the San Diego Food Bank. Show your support by donating the most needed food items while teams rack up points now through the end of October.

Join Us for Our Admissions Open House on Tuesday, October 22, at 1:30 PM–RSVP Here!

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Ms. Julie's and Ms. Rachel's English classes at The Winston School offer engaging lessons that emphasize critical thinking and creativity. In addition, every week, students look forward to Reading Wednesday, a dedicated time when they explore diverse genres and texts, with the goal of cultivating a lifelong love of reading and expanding their understanding of literature.

Last week, students in Ms. Palisco's College & Career Readiness classes had the opportunity to hear from Winston alum Danny Tandet via Zoom. Danny shared insights about his experiences at High Point University, giving students a firsthand perspective on college life and what to expect after high school.

Pawsitive Teams returned to The Winston School this week, bringing their impactful therapy dog program back to our community. The purpose of Pawsitive Teams is to support our students by promoting emotional well-being, fostering positive social interactions, and providing a calming influence through the presence of specially trained therapy dogs. This week, the focus is on working towards the first goal of enhancing communication skills among students. By encouraging meaningful engagement with the dogs and their handlers, students will have the opportunity to practice verbal and non-verbal communication in a relaxed, supportive environment.

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Your generosity fuels The Winston School’s commitment to transforming the lives of students who learn differently. Every gift to the annual fund enhances our unique programs, enriches classroom experiences, and supports our exceptional faculty. Together, we can provide individualized support, state-of-the-art resources, and opportunities that help every student thrive. Your support empowers Winston students to embrace their strengths, build resilience, and prepare for a bright future. Make a difference today—be a part of their success story.

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Coach Ian and Ms. Cristal will be sharing details about upcoming games soon!

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