Friday Communication from The Winston School, 9/20/2024 🗓️ 🧑🏽‍🏫 🥨

Exciting News: The Winston School Spirit Month is Coming!

Get ready for a month filled with fun, pride, and community spirit! This year, teams will be based on music genres, adding a new twist to the excitement. Throughout Spirit Month in October, Winston students and staff will participate in themed dress-up days, engaging activities, and special events to celebrate the unique culture of our school. There will be team-building games, art contests, and opportunities for students to showcase their talents. Don’t miss out as we’ll come together to cheer on our school and celebrate all that makes Winston unique.

Stay tuned for more details in next week’s edition, where we’ll reveal everything you need to know about the music genre teams and upcoming events! Let’s show our school pride and make unforgettable memories.

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

Friday, September 20

~ End of first marking period

Monday, September 23

~ Thames at Mitchell College presentation for 11th and 12th-grade families, 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM, The Winston School, click here to register.

Tuesday, September 24

~ Grossmont College Tour, El Cajon, for 10th and 11th grade students, 9:00 AM-Noon

Tuesday, October 1 - Thursday, October 31

~ The Winston School Spirit Month

Tuesday, October 1

~ High School Trip to Boston Student Interest Meeting at lunch, Room 1

Wednesday, October 2

~ Spirit Month Dress Up Day/Movie Characters

~ Spring High School Trip to Boston/Parent Interest Meeting via Zoom, 6:00 PM

Friday, October 4

~ Staff Professional Development Day, No School

Wednesday, October 9

~ Spirit Month Dress Up Day/Beach Day Theme

First Marking Period Highlights: A Snapshot of Student Learning and Growth Across Subjects

It's hard to believe we're already at the end of our first marking period! Students have been diving into various subjects, building foundational skills, and engaging in enriching content. Below is an overview of what they've been learning across different subjects:

Mathematics

Middle School & 9th Grade: Integers, order of operations, and solving equations.
High School: Exponent rules, polynomial functions, and introductory calculus (average rate of change). Financial Algebra students focused on taxes and paycheck calculations.

English Language Arts

Middle School: 6th/7th graders study Greek mythology; 8th graders read Al Capone Does My Shirts.
High School:
9th Grade: The Most Dangerous Game with creative projects.
10th Grade: Conflict and Connection Unit with short stories and writing exercises.
11th Grade: Creation stories and starting The Martian.
Seniors: Exploring Beowulf's Hero Journey; Honors students analyze the American Dream and Death of a Salesman.

History/Social Studies

Middle School: 6th/7th graders study ancient civilizations; 8th graders learn about the 13 colonies and Enlightenment thinkers.
High School:
World History: Absolute monarchies and the Enlightenment.
Ethnic Studies: Identity and family stories.
U.S. History: Labor movement and immigration.
Government: Types of government and media bias analysis.

Science

Middle School: 6th/7th graders study microbiomes; 8th graders explore force and motion.
High School:
Biology: Biodiversity
Chemistry: Dimensional analysis
Physical Science: Matter properties
Physics: Speed, velocity, and acceleration

Spanish

Spanish 1: Basic conversational skills and ordering food.
Spanish 2: Longer conversations with correct conjugation.

Career Exploration and College & Career Readiness

Students assess personal strengths and explore various occupations.

Psychology

Introduction to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, behaviorism, cognitive psychology, and nature vs. nurture.

Culinary Arts

Budgeting and cooking skills through recipes like bruschetta and carbonara.

Digital Media

Creative projects using Adobe tools, including "All About Me" posters.

Drama

Improv games, comedy, short plays, and scene writing.

Music

Rhythm study, music journals, and drumming basics using buckets.

Art

Exploration of mediums, color theory, life drawings, and abstract painting.

Physical Education

Focus on health, wellness, and basketball skills.

We look forward to continued learning and growth in marking period 2.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Kelsey Garrison

Principal

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Be a Hero for Winston Students! Help Us Reach Our $100,000 Goal.

Thank you to those who have already shown their support. We're excited to share that we are just over 10% of the way to our goal! Every dollar you give directly supports student activities, key initiatives, staff, and programming this year. Your contribution helps close the $1,200 tuition gap per student—just $6.65 a day can make a lasting impact.

Your Gift, Their Bright Future

As a 501(c)(3), your tax-deductible donation to The Winston School immediately benefits our students' learning environment.

Technology ($10,000): Help finish the Chromebook replacement project with 25 new devices.
Field Trips ($1,500 per trip): Fund subject-specific adventures like STEM experiments or art gallery tours.
Enrichment Programs ($1,000): Support creative programs in drama, art, clubs, and student-led activities.
Student Activities ($250 - $1,000): Contribute to events like Spirit Month, leadership workshops, and school-wide competitions.
Staff Professional Development ($750 per session): Equip teachers with specialized training to better serve diverse learners.
Classroom Supplies ($100 - $500 per class): Ensure classrooms are stocked with tools and technology for success.

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When life gives you dough, twist it into pretzels! Winston's Culinary Arts students proving that the best way to learn geometry is with carbs.

Attention High School Students and Parents! Don't miss the opportunity to learn about our exciting spring trip to Boston, May 1-5, 2025. Join us for our next student interest meeting on Tuesday, October 1, during lunch in Room 1.

Parents are invited to attend a virtual information session via Zoom on Wednesday, October 2, at 6:00 PM.

For more details, click here (Tour ID: Winston-2024). If you have any questions, please get in touch with Mary Sterling-Torretti at maryst@thewinstonschool.org or Deidra Wilkins at deidra.wilkins@thewinstonschool.org.

Every student and staff member’s safety is essential to creating a positive learning environment at The Winston School. Practicing fire and code blue drills is integral to our school’s preparation for emergencies. In the days ahead, students will receive training to better prepare our community to respond to emergencies.

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