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posted 05/11/2012
The WhIStle
The Weston Intermediate School PTO Newsletter
Friday, May 11, 2012
CALENDAR SNAPSHOT
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May 11th
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Spring Box Top Raffle Deadline
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May 12th
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Deadline to order discount MDF tickets and unlimited ride bracelets
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May 16th
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Music and Art Festival 6-7:30p |
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May 18th
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EARLY DISMISSAL (Professional Development)
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May 26th – 28th
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Memorial Day Fair
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May 28th
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NO SCHOOL (Memorial Day)
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May 31st
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WIS PTO Luncheon
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SCHOOL & PTO NEWS
A MESSAGE FROM RUTH FINN OSHIN, WIS PTO PRESIDENT
LAST CALL to buy your Memorial Day Fair T-shirts and discounted advance sale tickets! Remember that this is our largest fundraiser of the year and how we pay for supplemental learning tools and programming for our students, teachers, and our community. We are close to selling out of T's so we really mean business when we say ORDER NOW!
Thanks to Jean Zech and Karen Kallins for running such an amazing event for the WIS Staff and to so many parents who volunteered in some capacity. Not only did they rally the troops and secure a record number of volunteers to bring in delicious food, arrange flowers, and supervise lunch and recess, they even came in under budget and prepared the most comprehensive event recap that I have ever seen within 8 hours of the end of the event. Cathy Greene also deserves a big thank you for organizing the telegram program once again. She collected and distributed 200 adorable telegrams at WIS, Hurlbutt and even the bus garage and managed to raise $167 in "piggy bank" money for our school. Here is a very nice email from Ms. Kurjiaka to remind us all how meaningful the day is to our staff and also a teaching moment for our children about expressing gratitude:
I just wanted to take a moment to thank the PTO for coordinating such a memorable Teacher Appreciation Day yesterday. The flowers I received are beautiful and add just the right splash of color to my classroom. I was overwhelmed by the number of volunteers who contributed to the event by working on the telegrams, taking our duties, preparing lunch, creating bouquets, and so much more.
Thank you for being so thoughtful. Lisbeth Kurjiaka, Grade 5
I wanted to share a little information with all of you about FREE bowling all summer long at Nutmeg Bowl in Fairfield. Go to kidsbowlfree.com to register your kids for 2 free games a day from now until the end of the summer. I tested this out last summer and it really is true.
Since we all love free things, Rita Shey, parent of Sammie in 5th grade, came up with a great idea to exchange books before the summer so our kids have new books to read all summer long. If every child can bring in 5 books that they have read and think other children in the classroom would enjoy reading, then they can select 5 new books to take home for the summer. Please let me know if you are interested in helping us get this summer book exchange up and running during the first week of June
Warm Regards,
Ruth Oshin,
STAFF APPRECIATION DAY A HUGE SUCCESS!!
Thank you so much to all of our incredible volunteers, who came together to make this a very special day for our teachers and staff at WIS. With the help of 140 volunteers, we showered the staff with flowers, served them an extraordinary lunch, and assumed their lunch and recess monitoring duties for the day. They were all truly grateful for the outpouring of support. We would like to extend a special thank you to our very generous sponsors: Peter's Market, who donated a delicious assortment of sandwiches, and Panera Bread, who supplied wonderful bagels and spreads. We are lucky to have such a giving and supportive community.
Jean Zech and Karen Kallins
MEMORIAL DAY FAIR NEWS!
Fair Dates & Hours:
May 26 - 12:00pm to 9:00pm
May 27 - 12:00pm to 9:00pm
May 28 - 12:00pm to 5:00pm
Location: Hurlbutt Elementary School, Weston CT
TICKETS AND SHIRTS
T-Shirt sales - Thank you to all who ordered early! We still have limited quantities/sizes/colors available - please order ASAP to ensure your child gets the style/color he/she would like. Bracelets and ticket sheets - May 12th is the last day to order at a discount!! Price increase of $5 after 5/12. Click here to order online today!
FAIR VOLUNTEERS
The Memorial Day Fair is our top fundraiser and we can’t do it without your help! We need volunteers to staff various booths throughout the weekend. Click here for more information and to sign up online!
BAKE SALE VOLUNTEERS
Calling all bakers, calling all bakers....we need your help! If you would like to volunteer to bake for the Memorial Day Fair Bake Sale please click here for details and complete the online form.
Please click on the links above to place your orders and volunteer.
WIS MUSIC AND ART FESTIVAL!
Help needed to hang the 4th and 5th grade Art Show. Ms. Carroll and Mrs. Reamer would love some extra hands to hang this incredible body of work for the WIS Music and Art Festival! (May 16th)
Here are the dates and times we could use your help:
- Hanging Art work: Monday May 7 – Friday May 11 for an hour or so at any time. Please note, Wed, Thurs, and Friday are early dismissal days for conferences but I will be here all day if you (and a child) can help.
- Afternoon of Art Show: May 16 at 3:30 - help needed immediately after school for about an hour to transform Art Room 117 into our 3D art gallery!
If you can help out (bringing a child is fine!), please let me know!
Thank you so much and hope to hear from you soon,
Cady Carroll,
SCHOOL SUPPLY ONLINE ORDERING FOR 2012-2013
Our popular school supply online ordering is back! All incoming 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students have the option to place an order online for their school supplies. The supplies will be delivered to your child’s classroom ready to use on the first day of school.
Click here to place your order. You may also go directly to www.epipacks.com, enter school ID# WES263 to place your order. Deadline for all orders is June 8th.
Please note the following when placing your order:
1) There is an offer for a FREE one year subscription with your purchase of a supply kit. If you choose not to receive the free subscription you will be eligible for a $6.13 rebate (one per family). You MUST uncheck the free subscription offer in order to receive the rebate. Please make sure you read the instructions carefully when you’re on the free subscription offer screen. You may either choose the free subscription or the rebate, not both.
2) Please write N/A in Teacher Name field.
Feel free to contact me at
with any questions. Click here to download a copy of the school supply list.
Roberta ReCouper – PTO Vice President
WIS PTO JOINT BOARD LUNCHEON
Please join us for the Weston Intermediate School Joint PTO Board Luncheon Meeting.
Thursday, May 31st
11:30 A.M. - 1:30 P.M.
Aspetuck Valley Country Club
67 Old Redding Road, Weston, CT
Stuffed breast of chicken with goat cheese and BLT salad, chocolate dome cake, coffee, tea, & soft drinks will be served. Please indicate on the R.S.V.P. form if vegetarian meal is required.
Click here to R.S.V.P. and make online payment of $30 by Thursday, May 17th
Country Club attire, no denim please!
HURLBUTT TO HOST BUS RIDES FOR INCOMING KINDERGARTENERS
All kindergarten students entering Hurlbutt in August 2012 are invited to take a short school bus ride and visit the school.
Children attending Community Nursery School, Emmanuel Nursery School, Norfield Nursery School, St. Francis of Assisi Nursery School, Temple Israel Early Childhood Center and Westport/Weston Cooperative Nursery School are already scheduled for visits during their regular school hours on either May 14th, 17th or 18th.
Children who do not attend one of the above pre-schools will also have an opportunity to visit Hurlbutt. Students whose last name begins with the letters A-M, will visit on May 14th at 10:30AM. Children and parents will meet in the Art Room at Hurlbutt. At that time, your children will be checked-in so that they can have a short tour then board the bus for their bus ride. The children will be chaperoned by Suzanne Arnone, School Counselor, while parents remain at Hurlbutt. Students whose last names begin with the letters N-Z will visit on May 18th at 10:30AM, and meet in the Art Room to be checked-in for their visit.
NURTITION NEWS
Click here to read the May 2012 Nutrition News by Jill Patterson, Resident Dietitian, Chartwells School Dining Services.
SOCIAL MEDIA/FACEBOOK
Click here to find us on Facebook. Like our page and get updated information in your Facebook newsfeed.
AROUND TOWN
WESTON YOUTH SERVICES – SUMMER CAMP
Weston Youth Services is pleased to offer a variety of summer camp programs for students entering Grades 1-6 this summer!
From our very popular Creative Arts/Enrichment camp to science, drumming, cooking, dance, model building and more, please visit our website for program description, dates, and costs at www.westonyouthservices.org. Online registration is easy!
For further information or questions, contact Charlene Monn at 203-222-2586 or email
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PARKS & RECREATION PROGRAM
Online registration for Parks and Recreation programs can be found by clicking here. All program information is now on their website. Click here for info on the Family Fishing class.
FREE SWAP & SHOP EXCHANGE PAGE
For Sale, For Free and Wanted Items for Sale. Have something to sell or giveaway but can't deal with Craigs List or Ebay? Click here to view, click here to advertise for free.
WESTON YOUTH FOOTBALL & CHEER
Weston football & cheer registration will remain open through the remainder of the school year and during the summer. Click here for more information (new info on 4th grade touch football program) or go to www.trojansfootball.org.
WESTON TROJANS FLAG FOOTBALL CLINIC
Weston High School Stadium, June 13 and 14, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Current Grades K – 3, FEE: $60. Click here for more information and to register.
ANNUAL MEMORIAL DAY 5K ROAD RACE & WALK
Join us for this year's 19th Annual Memorial Day 5K Road Race & Walk on Saturday, May 26th at 8:30 AM. This time-honored Weston tradition attracts runners, joggers and walkers of all levels to challenge themselves on our USATF-certified course through one of our most scenic residential and historic districts. The race features electronic chip timing, mile splits and water stations manned by high school volunteers. In addition, the first 500 participants receive commemorative T-shirts designed by WHS Senior Brian Lamy. To register, please visit www.hotfeats.com/weston5k or find us on Facebook!
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