WPPAUpcoming Events---------------- Annual Wine Tasting
An Evite was emailed on Wednesday to families with further details. Thank you to the Andrew & Angela Vindigni for hosting this event! We hope to see everyone there! November Writers' MonthIn accordance with our Book Fair, we will also be having various authors visit and speak with students. November 10th (please note date change) 11:45 - 12:30 pm Author Elizabeth Rudnik Elizabeth
is a young adult author and also a Senior Editor at Disney Press in New
York City. She's edited books based on movies like Pirates of the Caribbean and Prince of Persia, as well as Miley Cyrus's memoir, Miles to Go, which was a New York Times bestseller.  Her current book, Tweet Hearts ,
is a romantic comedy about a 16 year old girl, Claire who falls in love
with the captain of the lacrosse team, JD Whitcomb. The format is setup
like the social network, Twitter and follows their relationship and conversations. Tweet Hearts
will be available for purchase in the office next week and students are
encouraged to read the book prior to Elizabeth's visit to develop
questions and spark dialogue about the book. To learn more information about Elizabeth Rudnik visit her website at www.elizabethrudnik.com. ***Information regarding more upcoming authors next month will be provided in next week's 'Bulldog'.
Parent Resources
SmartKids with
Learning Disabilities
Announcing the First Annual Smart KidsŪ Read-A-Thon!
October 1 - 31
Students were informed this week and we hope you will encourage your child to join their Literature group in the read-a-thon!!
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CACLD
40th Annual Fall Conference:
LEARNING DISABILITIES AND ATTENTION DEFICITS THROUGH THE LIFESPAN
Saturday, October 16, 2010 Stamford Marriott
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Keynote Speaker - Sarah Ward, M.S., CCC/SLP.
Center for Executive Function
Skill Development
Lincoln, MA
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Dear WPS Parents,
It's raining cats and dogs! We hope you are staying dry and enjoying
the cooler fall temperatures.
You
say tomato, I say tomato...Hats off to our farmers and Gardening Club
members for today's harvest and opening our first WPS Fresh Food
Stand'. Students and faculty enjoyed yummy green tomatoes and fresh
pesto with pasta!
Thank you!
Congratulations to 'Helping Hands'
for raising $128.75 for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation! We
thank you for your delicious goodies and donations! 'Helping Hands' will
be selling JDRF t-shirts for $10 and paper sneakers for
$1 on Tuesday
and Friday of next week. We appreciate your support and donations!
As a reminder there will be no school on Wednesday, October 6th for Professional Day.
Enjoy the weekend!
Best,
Monika Shah
Director of Operations
WPPA Liaison
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JDRF Walk
Sunday, October 9, 2010
9:00 am
Calf Pasture Beach
Just a reminder, if you are still interested in joining the
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Walk at Calf Pasture Beach, it is not too late to sign up.
Please be sure to
wear comfortable shoes. It will take place rain or shine!
If you have any
questions, please contact
Lauren Baggott at lbaggott@winstonprep.edu.
To join the Winston Bulldogs please visit http://walk.jdrf.org/ and follow the directions below:
1. Search JDRF Walks in Connecticut.
2. Add 'Calf Pasture Beach, Norwalk' to location.
3. Click on 'Register for This Walk'
5. Join the 'Winston Bulldogs' as your team.
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Outdoor Ed
Frost Valley Trip
All forms are due on Monday, October 4th.
The Frost Valley Written Doctor and Parent Permission Form
must be signed by a parent and Physician.
All medication must be provided in original prescription bottles
(weekly and daily dispenser are not accepted by Frost Valley).
Nurses disperse medication in the Frost Valley Medical Center.
Information regarding packing:
Students do not need to pack a sleeping back as linens will be provided by
Frost Valley.
For a helpful list regarding 'what to pack'
please click on the link below:
Frost Valley Packing List |
Upcoming September Events
Wednesday, October 6: Professional Day-No School
Thursday, October 7th: Senior Seminar, 3:00 -3:45
Monday, October 11: Columbus Day-No School
Wednesday-Friday, October 20-21-22: Frost Valley Trip
Friday, October 22: Spirit Wear sale upon return from Frost Valley
Friday, October 29: Halloween Party (1:30)
Saturday, October 16: WPPA Wine Tasting
(Evites were emailed on Wednesday)
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Active Wear is Here!!!
Jackets and pants have arrived and will be distributed to students on Monday. If you are still interested in purchasing active wear for your child, please call the Front Office or email Michelle Torcasio.
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