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SUBJECT: 🐾 WIS PTO Paw Print - September 18, 2026 🐾

September 18, 2026
Upcoming Events
Friday, September 18
8:15a (CANCELED) Education Optimization Committee Meeting
9:00a September Finance/Facilities Committee Meeting
Monday, September 21
Yom Kippur (school closed/no staff, district offices closed)
Tuesday, September 22
7:00p Weston Board of Education Regular Meeting
Wednesday, September 23
9:00a HES/WIS PTO General Meeting
Thursday, September 24
6:00p Back to School Night (BTSN): Grades 6-8
VIEW FULL CALENDAR HERE
PTO NEWS
Support WIS with a PTO Membership

Our annual PTO Membership Drive ends Friday, October 2—don’t miss your chance to join!

Your $30 PTO annual membership helps support student enrichment, family events, teacher and staff appreciation, school initiatives, and so much more.

And the best part? There is no volunteer commitment required. Joining simply shows your support, keeps you connected, and helps make these experiences possible for every WIS student.

Plus, The Paw Print becomes a PTO member benefit after October 2. Join now to keep receiving your weekly one-stop shop for WIS news, events, and updates.

JOIN TODAY
Class Contact Lists

Help us make it easy for WIS families to connect throughout the school year! Please take a moment to complete the WIS Parent/Guardian Contact Information Form before September 23.

Have more than one child at WIS? Please complete a separate form for each child.

It only takes a minute—and helps us build a more connected WIS community.

SUBMIT HERE
3rd Grade Fun on the Field

 Friday, October 2
6:30-8:30 PM
WHS Football Field

Third-grade families, get ready for a fun evening under the lights! Join us for games, music, kickball, pizza, treats, giveaways, and plenty of relaxed time to connect with new and old friends.

Please note: This is not a drop-off event. We encourage parent and caregiver participation in whatever way works for you — jump into a game, cheer from the sidelines, or simply hang out and enjoy the evening with other third-grade families.

Come ready for team spirit, laughter, and community!

GET TICKETS HERE
Parent Library Volunteers Needed

Love books? Love helping kids? We’d love to have you join us in the WIS Library Learning Commons!

Parent volunteers help the library by helping students find their next great read, shelving and organizing books, assisting with class book exchange, and more!

It’s a fun way to spend time at WIS and help make our library a hub of exploration, curiosity, and imagination for all students.

Sign up today! Fill out the Library Volunteer form below.

SIGN UP HERE
WIS Scholastic Book Fair

October 5-9

It takes lots of helping hands to make Book Fair week a success, and we’d love to have you join us! Each volunteer shift is one hour, and you’re welcome to sign up for as many shifts or days as work for your schedule.

A few important notes when choosing your shifts:

📚 Please do not volunteer during your child’s class shopping time. We want you to be able to enjoy that experience together! We recommend choosing a volunteer shift before or after your child’s scheduled visit.

❤️ Want to shop with your child’s class? No sign-up is needed! Simply come to WIS during your child’s scheduled shopping time, and Security will sign you in when you arrive.

⏰ Volunteer shifts are one hour. Feel free to choose multiple shifts throughout the week—we appreciate every hour you can give!

The Book Fair is an amazing fundraiser for our school, but it’s also a special week of books, reading, and WIS community. Thank you for helping us make it a great one!

SIGN UP HERE
Get Those Smiles Ready

We encourage families to pre-order photos through Coffee Pond. Ordering ahead is risk-free: if you’re unhappy with your photos for any reason, you can choose a retake or receive a refund.

 Even better, a portion of every order placed on or before Picture Day is returned to WIS to support our school’s fundraising efforts!

PRE-ORDER HERE
PTO & BOE MEETINGS
September BOE Meeting

Tuesday, September 22, 7:00 PM

Weston Middle School Library or Livestream

At the September 1 BOE Special Meeting, Part 3 of the Year in Review highlighted student performance and progress toward the District’s 2025–26 Academic Goals, including standardized assessment data in Math, ELA, and Science achievement and growth.

The presentation also previewed key focus areas for the 2026–27 school year and celebrated an exciting achievement: Weston High School was ranked #3 in Connecticut and #235 nationally in the U.S. News & World Report 2026–27 Best High Schools rankings!

What’s Next for Weston Public Schools? 

At the first regular BOE meeting of the new school year, District leaders and school principals will present the 2026–27 District & School Improvement Plans, outlining priorities and areas of focus for the year ahead.

Join in person, watch live, or catch the recording afterward to learn more about the goals and priorities shaping Weston Public Schools this year.

STREAM HERE
Tri-Board Meeting

Thursday, September 24, 6:00 PM

The Board of Selectmen, Board of Education, and Board of Finance will come together for a special joint meeting focused on the Middle School project.

At the last Tri-Board meeting on June 17, First Selectwoman Nestor outlined next steps, including the creation of an advisory committee with representatives from all three Boards and plans for additional joint meetings as the project moves forward.

Tune in to hear the latest updates, learn what progress has been made since June, and understand what comes next for this important community project.

STREAM HERE
AROUND TOWN
Autumnal Equinox – Fire Ceremony

Lachat Town Farm, led by Greg Barringer

Tuesday, September 22, 2026 - 6:30pm-7:45pm

“Someday after mastering the winds, the waves, the tides and gravity, we shall harness the energies of love, and then, for the second time in the history of the world, man will have discovered fire.” ~ Pierre Teilhard De Chardin

The trees are about to show us how beautiful it is to let things go. Autumn holds our harvest and approaching emptiness, celebration and grief. We are encouraged to hold joy, appreciation, and sorrow simultaneously. Come join us, to celebrate the Shamanic tradition of honoring the natural world and our ancestors as we transition from the season of light into the more contemplative and reflective seasons of darkness.

All ages are welcome to join us.

Adults $20, Children/Students $10 

REGISTER HERE
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