Week of January 19

Posted Date: 01/21/2025

Dear Families,

I hope everyone is enjoying the long weekend. We encourage our students to take time this weekend to think about Monday’s holiday and the significance of the day.  They have been learning about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr and the contributions he made to our world through age-appropriate learning activities. They explored his message of equality, kindness, and courage and how his peaceful leadership inspired change. We also encourage our students to think about how their acts of kindness can make a positive difference in their own class, school and community. 

Middle School Short Wharf Theatre

Next weekend is the Weston Middle School Short Wharf's production of The Music Man, Jr.! This is a great way to introduce young children to theatre and for you to experience the amazing theatre program in our district and to support our middle school students. Tickets are available at https://whscompany.ludus.com/index.php.  The following is a brief description of the show. 

Professor Harold Hill, a fast-talking traveling salesman, arrives in River City, Iowa selling musical instruments and uniforms, with a plan to swindle the townsfolk. He professes that there is 'trouble' in River City and uses his charm to convince them that they need to create a boy's band to keep the youth in line. Harold is really just a charismatic conman, scheming to leave town with the money he collects. However, as Harold interacts with the genuine people of River City, including falling for Marian Paroo, he begins to change, ultimately finding a sense of belonging and love. The Music Man Jr. features memorable songs, including, 'Seventy-Six Trombones,' 'Ya Got Trouble,' 'Till There Was You,' and' Goodnight, My Someone.'

Friday, January 24 @ 7:00 pm

Saturday January 25 @ 3:00 pm

Sunday January 26 @ 3:00 pm

Reading Informational Session for Families

Save the date of Thursday, January 30 at 9:15 a.m. for this informative session with our Curriculum Instructional Leader, Andrea Noble. Mrs. Noble will share information about our reading program, how children learn to read as well as tips and strategies for promoting literacy at home. Reading Informational Session sign up

Kindergarten Registration

Kindergarten registration is open. You can register an incoming kindergarten student through this link:  Registration Information  Children who are 5 years old on or before September 1, 2025 are eligible to begin kindergarten in the fall. 

Sincerely,

Laura Kaddis

Principal

Important Dates:

January 20: Martin Luther King, Jr. day - school closed

Revised date: January 29: HES/WIS PTO meeting at WIS. 9:00 a.m.

January 30: Reading Informational Session for Parents: 9:15 a.m. SH cafeteria

February 3: 12:35 p.m. Early dismissal day for Professional Development

February 17 - 21: Winter Break

February 24: Professional Development - school closed