Winter Hill Wildcat Weekly
October 6, 2023
Principal's Message
Thank you to all the parents, caregivers and students who attended last night's back to school night at the Edgerly. It was wonderful to see ours students excited to show others their new classrooms and school building.
Check out how students in Mrs. Donaldson's room are filling each other's buckets!
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.
- October 20, 2023 8:15 - 9:00 --> ELA Curriculum: Come learn about our literacy and ELA (English Language Arts) curriculum and how families can support students at home
- November 17, 2023 1:45 - 2:00 --> Community Resource Fair: Come find out what resources are available in the community
- 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
Thank you to the PTA for sponsoring these coffee hours and your generous donations of coffee and snacks!
Morning Basketball on the Otis Street Play Area
Wildcat Blog
We feature a different class on our Winter Hill Wildcat Blog each week.
This Week: Ms. Brown
Next Week: Ms. Murphy
Important October Dates
October 9, 2023 - No School (Indigenous People's Day)
October 19, 2023 - Governing Board Meeting @ Edgerly in Library 6 - 7:30 PM
October 20, 2023 - Principal Coffee Hour 8:15 - 9:00 AM @ the Otis Street Play Area
October 25, 2023 - Early Release Day
*PK dismissed at 11:30
*Kindergarten dismissed at 12:15
*Grades 1 - 8 dismissed at 12:00
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