WISdom to Support a Successful Family-School Partnership

A Note From the Desk of Mrs. D'Amico...

Dear WIS Families,

What a wonderful way to end the week! Our WIS community collected more than 60 bags of food for the Weston Food Pantry, one of our largest collections to date. We are so grateful for the generosity of our families and the way our students continue to show WIS PRIDE by thinking about and giving back to others in our community. Thank you!

It looks like we may have a rainy weekend ahead, and while that may put a damper on some sports plans, it could also be a great opportunity for some good old-fashioned family fun at home. My family loves a good card or board game. Some of our favorites are Hearts, Cribbage, Play Nine, Uno, and Crazy Eights—which, let's be honest, is basically Uno without the fancy cards! 😊

When life brings the rain, it also gives us a chance to slow down a little. Bake something together, tell stories, cozy up by the fireplace, pull out a puzzle or a board game, or simply find a good book and read. Sometimes the best family moments happen when there isn't anywhere else we need to be.

A reminder that Monday is a professional learning day for our staff, so there will be no school for students. Our staff will spend the day learning and collaborating so we can continue to grow our practice and provide the very best for our students. We look forward to welcoming everyone back to WIS on Tuesday.

As we continue working to reduce tardies and absences, we hope this long weekend provides everyone with a chance to rest, recharge, and take care of yourselves. We can't wait to see our students back on Tuesday, ready for another great week together!

Have a wonderful weekend!

Kindly,
Jen

Food Pantry

Making a Difference, One Donation at a Time!

Picture Day - October 16

Picture Day will take place on Friday, October 16.

More information to come soon!

Scholastic Book Fair!

Get ready for the Best. Week. Ever! The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to WIS October 5–9!

Student Shopping: Students will visit the Book Fair with their classes during the school week and parents are welcome to join.

Family Shopping: Rise & Shop on Wednesday, October 7 from 7:45–8:25 AM before school starts and Book Party on Thursday, October 8 from 5:00–7:30 PM with food and treats available for purchase.

Mark your calendars and get ready to discover new stories, favorite authors, and plenty of great reads! Even better, every purchase supports our school!

Visit our Book Fair website for more details including setting up eWallet and volunteering.

https://wispto.membershiptoolkit.com/bookfair2026

Math Olympiads Tryouts

Is your 4th or 5th grader passionate about math and creative problem-solving? WIS is forming its 2026–2027 Math Olympiad teams! Team members will meet weekly on Tuesday mornings from November through March to build problem-solving strategies and compete in monthly international contests.

Tryouts will take place during the school day on Tuesday, October 6.

If your child is interested, please submit the permission slip by Friday, October 2. See the attached invite for more information.

5th-Grade Student Council Elections

The 5th-Grade Student Council elections will be held next Wednesday, 9/30. All candidates received their applications back and are encouraged to revise and practice their 1-minute campaign speeches. Best of luck to all our candidates!

One School, One Read!

We are excited to announce the kick-off to our One School, One Read program will be next Friday, October 2nd! Our mystery title will be officially revealed during our whole-school assembly. We'd like to thank the WIS PTO for their generous sponsorship of this program. All students and staff will receive a copy of the book on Friday during the assembly. Stay tuned for more details once we reveal our title next week!

New Student-Led Club: Bound by Magic!

Created by a group of 4th-grade student-leaders, our new fantasy book club called Bound by Magic is open to all 4th-graders. The first session will be held next Tuesday morning, September 29th, at 8 AM in the WIS Library. Students are encouraged to bring their favorite fantasy title to the first meeting. Students do not need to sign up in advance for this club and should not be dropped off prior to 8 AM.

Essay Contest Opportunity

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, I (Jim Himes- Member of Congress) invite your students to participate in the

Hispanic Heritage Essay Contest! We are asking students from all elementary, middle, and high

schools within Connecticut’s Fourth Congressional District to participate in honoring

Hispanic/Latino icons and their legacy. The essay should reflect how the icon has inspired the

student and their own aspirations, the importance of the icon’s legacy in the last 100 years and

recognize their contributions and vital presence as a Hispanic/Latino person within the United

States.

All submissions must be received by Thursday, October 1st end of day. One winner will

be chosen from the elementary, middle school, and high school submissions (totaling three

winners). The winners will be chosen by October 15th, the last day of Hispanic Heritage Month.

Once the winners are chosen, schools will be notified of the winners. Winners will have their

essay displayed in the office of Congressman Himes, on our social media, and will receive a

Congressional Certificate.

Essays should have a minimum of 400 words for high school students (grades 9-12), 300

words for middle school students (grades 6-8), and a minimum of 75 words for elementary

school students (K-5). Essays may be in English or Spanish with translation. Pictures are

optional with submissions. Submissions must include parent/guardian name, address and

contact information, student’s name, grade and school name. All submissions may be

emailed to Christine Cornielle or mailed to my Bridgeport office.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact Christine Cornielle in my Bridgeport office

at (203) 333-6600 or Christine.Cornielle@mail.house.gov.

DISTRICT OFFICES:

350 FAIRFIELD AVENUE, SUITE 603

BRIDGEPORT, CT 06604

Sign Up to Volunteer in the WIS Library!

https://forms.gle/gJmix7qEurnMFicb7

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3rd Grade Fun on the Field — Under the Lights!

Friday, October 2 | 6:30–8:30 PM

WHS Football Field

Third-grade families, you’re invited to the first signature grade-level PTO event of the year! Join us for Fun on the Field, a special evening just for our third graders and their families.

Come out under the lights for kickball, games, music, pizza, treats, giveaways, and plenty of time to connect with new and old friends. Kids can jump into the action or cheer from the sidelines, and parents are encouraged to join the fun, too!

This is not a drop-off event—parent/guardian participation is part of what makes the night so much fun.

🎫Tickets are on sale now! Don’t miss this special night to celebrate our third-grade pack and kick off a great year together.

Join the PTO by October 2!

Support our WIS community with a $30 PTO membership.

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

Your 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.

September

September 21 - Yom Kippur- School Closed
September 28 - PD - School Closed

October

October 2 - One School One Book Kick Off
October 9 - Early Dismissal
October 12 - Columbus/ Indigenous Peoples Day - School Closed
October 16 - Picture Day

A Week Ahead

Week of 9/28/2026

WISdom to Support a Successful Family-School Partnership

A Note From the Desk of Mrs. D'Amico...

Food Pantry

Picture Day - October 16

Scholastic Book Fair!

Math Olympiads Tryouts

5th-Grade Student Council Elections

One School, One Read!

New Student-Led Club: Bound by Magic!

Essay Contest Opportunity

Sign Up to Volunteer in the WIS Library!

3rd Grade Fun on the Field — Under the Lights!

Weston Intermediate School PTO - Login

WISdom to Support a Successful Family-School Partnership WISdom to Support a Successful Family-School Partnership

A Note From the Desk of Mrs. D'Amico... A Note From the Desk of Mrs. D'Amico...

Food Pantry Food Pantry

Picture Day - October 16 Picture Day - October 16

Scholastic Book Fair! Scholastic Book Fair!

Math Olympiads Tryouts Math Olympiads Tryouts

5th-Grade Student Council Elections 5th-Grade Student Council Elections

One School, One Read! One School, One Read!

New Student-Led Club: Bound by Magic! New Student-Led Club: Bound by Magic!

Essay Contest Opportunity Essay Contest Opportunity

Sign Up to Volunteer in the WIS Library! Sign Up to Volunteer in the WIS Library!

3rd Grade Fun on the Field — Under the Lights! 3rd Grade Fun on the Field — Under the Lights!

WISdom to Support a Successful Family-School Partnership

A Note From the Desk of Mrs. D'Amico...

Food Pantry

Picture Day - October 16

Scholastic Book Fair!

Math Olympiads Tryouts

5th-Grade Student Council Elections

One School, One Read!

New Student-Led Club: Bound by Magic!

Essay Contest Opportunity

Sign Up to Volunteer in the WIS Library!

3rd Grade Fun on the Field — Under the Lights!