1. Weston Middle School Newsletter
November 3, 2011   Dear Parent/Guardian:   Wasn’t it Yogi Berra who coined the phrase, “It’s déjà vu all over again?” I hope that you are well and that you have weathered the storm safely with your sanity intact. As you know, the middle school has been the emergency shelter for the district and it has been great to see how the community has rallied to support each other during this second power outage over the course of the past few months.   In anticipation of school resuming on Monday, we are looking to return to a normal schedule free from disruptions to the learning process. Teachers will take time with their students upon their return to review where they are in the curriculum and to inform them of any changes to when any assignments will be due. Teams will make every effort to ensure that any upcoming tests, quizzes or projects are spread out to allow students the opportunity to put their best effort into their work.   Based upon the school cancellation for this week, we have adjusted our school calendar and the marking periods for the remainder of the school year.  Our new last day of school is Thursday, June 21st.  Please refer to Dr. Palmer’s blog on the district website for additional information regarding the district calendar for the school year. The end of the first trimester has been extended to Tuesday, December 6th. As always, you will be able to view your child’s performance on the Portal. Report cards will be mailed to you by the end of that week.   On Tuesday, November 8th, the middle school will be the polling center for Election Day with voting taking place in the Old Gym. School is anticipated to be open and all students are expected to report for a normal day. The hallway along the Old Gym will be closed to students during the course of the day and reserved for voters entering and exiting the building. We have made appropriate arrangements for additional staff members to be stationed in our hallways. The parking lot behind the cafeteria will be reserved for voters. We will use our normal drop-off and pick-up procedures behind the cafeteria if you choose to drive your child. If at all possible, we would appreciate car-pooling efforts or having your child taking the bus on this day to minimize traffic behind the school.   This is a busy time of the year with various school events taking place. The seventh grade social, originally scheduled for tomorrow evening, has been postponed to Friday, November 18 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. in the middle school cafeteria. The eighth grade “Challenge” event will be held on Friday, November 11 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the middle school. It is not too late for eighth graders to sign up. All families are invited to Weston Family Fun Night at the Bridgeport Sound Tigers game on December 3rd. Please see the attached newsletter for more details.   In addition, the WMS PTO is inviting middle school parents to a presentation on November 11th at 9:15 a.m. regarding the AIM Initiative (Academic Innovation and Measurement) delivered by Assistant Superintendent Tom Scarice.   The meeting will be held at Weston High School, but is geared toward both middle school and high school parents to provide you with an update on the AIM initiative and what it means for your child’s progression through secondary school. It would be great to see you there if you can make it.   It is our goal to get back to a sense of normalcy once school resumes. Our teachers are eager to have your students back in school, as I am sure you are eager to send them to us.   Sincerely,   Kenneth Craw  Kenneth Craw, Ed. D. Principal

2. Weston Middle School Newsletter
Magazine Drive
Please visit the WMS website to view the flyer announcing this year’s Magazine Drive.
To access the Magazine Drive Order Website click HERE (please select options under PARENTS section and enter as the Weston Middle School finder access code).
Student Association Hat Day
Thank you to everyone who participated in “Hat Day” on Friday, October 28th. We were able to raise $258 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
We sincerely appreciate your generosity!
A/B Days for November
November 11th – B Day
November 18th – A Day 
In This Issue
Page 1:
- Magazine Drive
- Hat Day
- November A/B Days
Page 2:
- 8th Grade Challenge
Page 3:
7th Grade Social
Page 4:
- Family Fun Night/WMS Chorus-Sound Tigers
IMPORTANT DATES
November 8th – Election Day, School in Session
November 11th – 8th Grade Challenge 7-9p Cafeteria
November 16th, 17th & 18th – Parent-Teacher Conferences, Early Dismissal
November 18th – 7th Grade Social 7-9p Cafeteria
November 23rd – Early Dismissal, 11:45a
November 24th-25th – Thanksgiving Break, No School
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3. Attention Eighth Graders!!!!
Please join us for ‘The Amazing, Ultimate Eighth Grade Challenge’!
Friday, November 11, 2011
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
WMS
Come have some fun competing with friends and classmates to be one of the winning tribes! Competitions will include an inflatable obstacle course, ‘A Minute to Win It’ game, a food contest and much more. Snacks will also be served.

4. WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE!!!!!
7th Graders - Get ready to eat from the chocolate volcanoes, be painted by the professional Henna artist, and dance the night away Jungle style!
Friday, November 18th
7:00 – 9:00pm
Weston Middle School

5. WESTON FAMILY FUN NIGHT
AT THE SOUND TIGERS
Weston Middle School will sing The National Anthem & Weston Intermediate School will sing God Bless America!!
WHEN: Saturday, December 3rd, 2011
Game Time – 7:00 pm vs. Albany Devils
WHERE: Webster Bank Arena, Bridgeport CT - Exit 27 off I-95
TICKETS: ONLY $18 per person ($32 at box office)
INFO: Send completed form and check to school in an envelope marked “Sound Tigers” by Friday, November 18th.
Questions??? Please contact:
Meredith Herman(WMS)
(203) x1515
NO DAY OF GAME ORDERS. DISCOUNT FOR ADVANCE ORDERS ONLY
Child Name: _________________________________ Grade/Teacher:____________________________
Phone: ____________________________________ ________________________________________
Number of tickets: ___________________________ x $15.00= ____________________________________
Checks payable to: Weston Intermediate School
Everyone needs to purchase a ticket to enter the building
**Tickets will be distributed through your child’s back pack, the week before the event.