Winter Hill Wildcat Weekly
October 20 2023
Principal's Message
We had an exciting week at the Edgerly and Capuano this week.
Once again, the weather was wonderful and we were able to go outside for all recesses!
Today, our 6th - 8th graders went on their annual Somerville treasure hunt and learned about the East Somerville community. Be sure to check our blog in the upcoming week to see what they explored!
This morning, we had our first coffee hour of the year. Our literacy coach, Jan Buckwalter, presented on our K - 5 literacy curriculum. Thank you to those who attended and if you were not able to attend, please find a link to the slide deck below.
Next week, we will share information on Restorative Justice and how we use it at Winter HIll. Have a great weekend!
Update from the PTA
Healey Hawks vs Winter Hill Wildcats
Basketball Tournament
October 26th from 4:30pm to 6pm.
@ the Healey Schoolyard behind the school building
Teachers vs. Teachers
Who will come out on top?
Tickets are $5 per individual or $10 per family.
“Pay what you can” and “Sponsor another family” options available.
Click to purchase.
Honoring a Winter Hill Mom
In honor of Hispanic Heritage month, the City Council honored two leaders of our Latino Community Gandhy Aldana and Ivan Abarca. Gandhy Aldana is a Winter Hill mom, PTA board member and community activist. Congratulations to Gandhy and we thank her for her tireless support of our Winter Hill community!
Coffee Hours
Each month, from October - May, we will host a coffee hour for parents and caregivers to discuss various topics.
All are welcome! Interpretation will be provided.
We will alternate between mornings (8:15 - 9:00) and afternoons (1:45 - 2:30). These will be held at the Otis Street Play Area (weather permitting) or in the cafeteria.
- November 17, 2023 1:45 - 3:00 --> Community Resource Fair: Come find out what resources are available in the community (This event will be longer and in the music & after school rooms.)
- December 15, 2023 8:15 - 9:00 --> Meet Our School Counselors: Come learn about the role of counselors in our school
- January 19, 2024 1:45 - 2:30 --> Online Safety: Come learn about how to keep students safe on the Internet
- February 16, 2024 8:15 - 9:00 --> Math Curriculum: Come learn about our math curriculum and how families can support students at home
- March 15, 2024 1:45 - 2:30 --> Summer Programming & Preparing for the Next School Year: Come find out what programs are available for students over the summer and how to support students transitioning to the next grade
- April 26, 2024 8:15 - 9:00 --> Autism Awareness & Acceptance: Come learn about autism, our AIM (Adapt*Include*Motivate) Program for students with autism, and acceptance for neurodiversity
- May 17, 2024 1:45 - 2:30 --> Supporting Healthy Lifestyles & Good Nutrition: Come learn about activities and supports for students to choose healthy activities and foods
Information from Coffee Hours:
- 10/20/23 - ELA Curriculum - https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1ifnzM-9VXprhNpDcKQakDwIea_qUUpiGYcgT-BtQPVE/edit?usp=sharing
Thank you to the PTA for sponsoring these coffee hours and your generous donations of coffee and snacks!
Wildcat Blog
We feature a different class on our Winter Hill Wildcat Blog each week.
This Week: Ms. Justin & Ms. Salazar
Next Week: Ms. Scafidi
Important October Dates
October 25, 2023 - Early Release Day
*PK dismissed at 11:30
*Kindergarten dismissed at 12:15
*Grades 1 - 8 dismissed at 12:00
October 26, 2023 - Winter Hill Wildcats vs. Healey Hawks Teachers' Basketball Game
*4:30 - 6:00 PM @ The Healey School
*Wear your wildcat gear or blue to school and to the game
*Come cheer on your teachers!
October 31, 2023 - Wildcat Spirit Day -
*My Favorite Character - Come to school dressed as a character from any game, story, book, movie, comic or show character - All outfits must follow the school dress code and the following are not allowed: face masks, props, or violent themes. (T-shirts with your favorite character are acceptable as well.)
Somerville Public Schools Calendar can be found here.
Winter Hill Community Innovation School
115 Sycamore Street
Somerville, MA 02145
School: 617-629-5680
Cell: 781-227-7861