WPPA
November
Writers' Month
November 3rd
11:45 am - 12:30 pm
Allison Hollett
Allison is a WPS parent and Director of Sales and Marketing for books at the Taunton Press in Newtown, CT.
Since 1975, the
Taunton Press has created magazines such as Fine Cooking, cookbooks such as Ellie Krieger's award-winning cookbook, "The Food You Crave," and best-selling home design author Sarah Susanka, creator of The Not So Big House series.
November 10th
11:45 am - 12:30 pm
Elizabeth Rudnik
Her current book, Tweet Hearts will be available for $8.00 in the front office. Students are encouraged to read the book prior to Elizabeth's visit to develop questions and spark dialogue about the book.
To read more about Elizabeth please visit her website at elizabethrudnik.com.
November 17th
11:45 am - 12:30 pm
Dan Degnan
Winston Prep Schools' CFO will discuss his journey of becoming a writer. Dan is a fiction writer and was recently awarded the Maureen Egen Writers Exchange Award as an emerging writer in the NYC literacy community.
He holds a BS in Art and Design from MIT and an MFA in creative writing from Sarah Lawrence.
December 1st
11:45 am - 12:30 pm
Sarah Darer-Littman
A WPS parent, Sarah is an author of books for teens and tweens, such as Confessions of a Closet Catholic, Purge, and her recent publication, Life, After*. Sarah will also be sharing information about her upcoming book, Want to Go Private?,due to release in August 2011.
In addition to young adult books, Sarah also indulges her adult voice as a columnist for the Stamford Advocate and Greenwich Time.
*Life, After is available for purchase in the Front Office!!
Promote the SmartKids Read-a-Thon and pick up your child's copy today!!
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Greetings!
We had a wonderful time at Frost Valley last week and were impressed with students' risk-taking and team work skills. Students enjoyed various activities such as rock-climbing, mountain boarding, high ropes, and outdoor living skills. We then wrapped up our visit Thursday night with a camp fire and s'mores! Check out our website, mail.winstonprep.edu next week to see pictures from Frost Valley and other past events!
We hope you are getting into the spooky spirit! This Friday we will be having our annual Halloween party at 1:30 pm! As in past years, students are encouraged to dress up for the day and will be able to enjoy candy, cocoa, face painting, movies, and outdoor sports! Our party will end at dismissal (2:45 pm). Please note that Football will take place as normal at 3:00 pm with pick-up at 4:00 pm.
As a reminder there will be no school next Tuesday, November 2nd in observance of Professional Day.
Happy Haunting!!
Best,
Monika Shah
Director of Operations
WPPA Liaison
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'Wildman' Steve Brill
Monday, November 1st
'Wild Man Steve Brill' will be visiting and spending the day with students on Monday, November 1st. Steve is a well-known naturalist, broadcaster, author and artist. He is a true nature lover and will escort students throughout the grounds investigating trees, bushes, etc. and informing of natural remedies and plant history while relating all to our history and science curriculum. For more information please visit http://www.wildmanstevebrill.com. |
WPPA Winston Spirit Wear
We've got spirit yes we do!
We've got spirit, how 'bout you?!
Get ready to show your school spirit!
The WPPA is now selling spirit wear apparel and accessories!
Purchase WPS T-shirts, sweatshirts, sweatpants, blankets,
caps and more!!
Order forms are available in the 'Download Center'
or in the Front Office. Forms will also be sent home with students today.
Sample apparel and accessories will be displayed during the
Book Fair from November 10th-12th.
Orders are due by November 17th to ensure holiday delivery.
Forms can be dropped off in the Front Office or mailed to:
Rita Bernstein
186 DeForest Rd.
Wilton, CT 06897
(Checks or cash payable to 'WPPA')
If you have any questions please contact, Rita Bernstein at rbsnuffles@gmail.com.
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Parent Conferences
Letters specifying your designated parent conference time were mailed home today.
To clarify, Wednesday, 11/10 and Thursday, 11/11
will be half days for students.
Classes will not be held on Friday, 11/12.
Upon receipt this week of your designated conference time, we ask our families with district transportation to notify their bus companies to advise accordingly.
We thank you in advance for accommodating your schedule to meet with your child's teachers.
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November Dates
Monday, November 1st:
'Wildman' Steve Brill
Tuesday, November 2nd:
Professional Day (no school)
Wednesday, November 3rd:
Career Speaker: Allison Hollett
(WPS Parent and Director of Sales/Marketing at the Taunton Press)
Wednesday, November 10th - Friday, November 12th:
Parent Conferences
Wednesday, November 10th - Friday, November 12th:
WPPA Book Fair
Wednesday, November 10th:
Author Elizabeth Rudnick
Wednesday, November 17th:
Writer Dan Degnan
November 24th - November 26th:
Thanksgiving Break
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