WINTHROP WEEKLY
JANUARY 14, 2026
Dear Parents and Caregivers,
On Thursday, January 22, 2026 our 4th graders will perform their show, Bring on the Snow!
Every 4th grader participates in the performance and they are putting the finishing touches on what is bound to be an exciting show! Each year students in grades 1 through 5 perform a show or concert. Grade level concerts afford students the opportunity to showcase their hard work and give our school community the opportunity to practice their audience skills. Good luck 4th graders and best wishes for a blizzard of a show!
On Friday, January 23, 2026 we will be having school wide assemblies. We would like to give a big thanks to our F.R.I.E.S. group for helping to support Winthrop School to invite a new program called, "Kindness Quest" by Prismatic Magic.
Kindness Quest dives into and supports students with social emotional learning (SEL) initiatives.Exploring these crucial concepts empowers children with the practical skills for social awareness, cooperation, and responsible decision making. As they progress, our Prismatic representative, and the audience help students and adults discover that these tools are vital to healthy human growth and social development.
Looking forward to a great month!
Winthrop Administration Team
This is a reminder that the FRIES meeting will take place on January 14, 2026, at 6:30 PM, both in person at the Winthrop School cafeteria and virtually.
Please note that the agenda has been updated to include a presentation by Mark Warner at 6:30 PM, followed by a presentation from the Wellness Committee at 7:00 PM. Please join virtually if interested.
UPCOMING DATES FROM THE MUSIC DEPARTMENT
*Thursday, January 22, 7 pm Grade 4 Show BRING ON THE SNOW!
*Tuesday, February 10, 7 p.m. Grade 3 Concert, E-I-E-I- Oops!
*Wednesday, February 25, 7 p.m. Grade 5-12 All Town CHORAL FEST at Dolan Performing Arts Center
*Tuesday, March 17, 7 p.m. Grade 2 Concert BUGZ!
*Wednesday, April 1, 7 p.m. Grade 1 Concert, My Planet, Your Planet
*Thursday, April 16, 7 p.m. Grade 5 Show, Character Matters
Please join us for our upcoming Integrated Preschool Information Night on January 22nd at 6 PM. This evening will provide you with valuable details about the curriculum, enrollment, and the unique benefits of our preschool.
What is an Integrated Preschool?
The Ipswich Integrated Preschool offers a multi-age learning environment where children engage in play, exploration, and hands-on experiences. Our program is designed to meet the varied needs of children with diverse abilities and learning styles. By integrating both peer models and students with disabilities, we foster an inclusive setting that promotes social, academic, and language development.
Targeted areas of growth include social-emotional skills, literacy, math, science, fine and gross motor skills. A unique feature of our program is that preschoolers are integrated within the broader school community. They participate in weekly Art, Physical Education, Music, and Library classes, as well as school-wide Assemblies. This exposure to the larger school setting helps ensure a smooth transition to Kindergarten. If you have a child who will be 3 or 4 years old by August 31, 2026, and are interested in learning more, we invite you to attend our Information Night to explore our program further. Please see the flyer below.
Dear Families,
As the weather gets colder, we’ve noticed many more families using the car line. This has led to longer wait times and traffic spilling onto Central St. To keep our students safe and the line moving efficiently, we kindly ask for your help with the following:
Pull Forward: Please pull up as far as possible within the designated zone before letting your student in or out.
Be "Exit Ready": Before reaching the curb, please ensure your student has their bags, instruments, and gear ready to go.
Need Extra Time? If your student needs help getting out of the car or unloading bulky items, please pull into a designated parking spot rather than waiting in the live line.
Thank you for your patience and for helping us keep Central St. clear and our students safe!
Winthrop FRIES is happy to announce a new series of fundraisers, FIT FOR FRIES, that benefit our school community, thanks to the generosity of our Winthrop families! The first event, hosted by the amazing Winthrop parent Liz Rogers from Precision Pilates, will take place on January 25 from 11am-12pm at True North Ale Company. All are welcome, no experience necessary!
There are only 35 spots available so please register now: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/fit-for-fries.
More info to come on the additional events this year. Thank you to our volunteers who are helping to make this happen.
Hi Winthrop Families and Caregivers,
Winthrop FRIES is excited to announce a new series of fundraisers, FIT FOR FRIES, made possible by the generosity and talents of our Winthrop families!
Over the next few weeks, Winthrop parents will be hosting a variety of weekend fitness classes to benefit our school community. No prior experience is needed — everyone is welcome to participate.
Please see the attached flyer for additional details and registration information (links also below). If you’re active on social media, we invite you to follow us on Facebook and Instagram for updates as the events approach.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us at winthropschoolfries@gmail.com. We hope to see you there!
Thanks,
Winthrop FRIES Team
Links to Register and Learn More:
Adult Dance Cardio: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/fit-for-fries-4
Pilates: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/fit-for-fries
Vinyasa Fluid Yoga: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/fit-for-fries-2
CrossFit: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/fit-for-fries-3
Announcing Our Very First F.R.I.E.S. Book Club!
We are thrilled to share that we’ll be launching what we hope will be the first of many F.R.I.E.S. Book Clubs! To make this possible, we’ve partnered with Tidal Pages, who will be supporting our community discussions and offering convenient ways to purchase the book—while also giving a portion of profits back to F.R.I.E.S. For our first selection, we chose The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt.
Tidal Pages has created links for our community to purchase either a physical or audio version of the book. A share of the proceeds will be donated back to F.R.I.E.S.
Book Club Meeting Groups: To accommodate the high level of interest (and space!), we will be offering two groups:
