Upper School Division News: September 19, 2024

By Mr. Chris Ames, Upper School Division Head

Our Upper School student body viewed a series of TED talks this week related to procrastination, attention and focus, stress management and body language.  One of the goals we have at Winston is to provide students not only with the academic tools to succeed in college and beyond but life management systems that provide the foundation for those success stories.  When you have a moment, ask your child to relate one item they took away from the talks - it may be something of use to your family in general!  We continue to utilize our flex time each Wednesday with Executive Functioning seminars, Community Service opportunities, Academy work and future TED talks.  Let us know if you have a great speaker or presentation you would like us to consider. 

See you in the carpool lines!

Christopher Ames
Upper School Division Head

A LOOK AHEAD

TODAY is North Texas Giving Day!
Join the Winston community and others in North Texas in our most exciting day of philanthropic giving to organizations with which you share a passion! We’d love to be the beneficiary of your gift, and will also be grateful for the organizations, non-profits, or community partners that benefit from your generosity. 

Tuesday, September 24 - School Pictures, Grades Kindergarten - 11
All students should be in uniform for school pictures! 

NOTE: Class of 2025 (Seniors) cap and gown pictures will be taken on October 22, 2024. Please stay tuned for details!

Friday, October 11 - Early Dismissal, Professional Development
Lower and Middle School will dismiss at noon, and Upper School will dismiss at 12:30 p.m. If you are unable to pick up your student at that time, childcare will be available from 12 - 3:30 p.m. for students in Kindergarten through Sixth Grade. The charge will be $75 for that time. Regular After Care charges apply beginning at 3:30 p.m. 

Parents must register to hold a space for their students and to allow our providers to plan appropriate coverage. Please register by clicking on the EARLY DISMISSAL CARE REGISTRATION FORM.

NOTE: All Middle and Upper School students are to be picked up at 12:00 and 12:30, respectively. No aftercare/supervision is available for them after dismissal.

Monday, October 14 - Indigenous People’s Day, NO SCHOOL

Wednesday, October 16 - PSAT Administration

Friday, October 18 - Fall Conferences, NO SCHOOL 

GENERAL UPDATES

PSAT TESTING IS ONE MONTH AWAY
On Wednesday, October 16, The Winston School will administer the PSAT.  Please contact Will Jennings in the College Counseling office with any questions ([email protected]).

REMINDER ABOUT ELEGIBILITY FOR STUDENT-ATHLETES
Parents and Student-Athletes: Please note that eligibility rules are now in effect for all student-athletes.  We love having such a large percentage of our student body participating in athletics - we also acknowledge that “student” is the first word in “student-athlete”. We do require grades to be in good standing in order to play sports for Winston.  Please refer to our Student Handbook (pg. 6) for details.