During this Thanksgiving season, I wish to express gratitude to our parents and guardians for their continued support of our students and school community.  Our students have strong values, respect, tolerance, and appreciation.  I appreciate your dedication to ensuring their success and our success.

We enthusiastically thank our Parent Group volunteers, who eagerly contribute so much to Winston.

Thank you to our school professionals for your daily commitment to the students of The Winston School.  I thank you for your dedication to excellence, unwavering support, and tireless efforts shown to our students each and every day.

Together we have experienced changes, obstacles, and opportunities; together, we have met those challenges with dedication, commitment, and perseverance.

I wish you and your families a happy, healthy, and relaxing Thanksgiving holiday!

Mary Sterling-Torretti, M.Ed, M.A.
Interim Head of School

With #GivingTuesday right around the corner on November 29, we hope you will join in the annual celebration of generosity by participating in our 2022/23 Annual Fund and being a Difference Maker. For 35 years, The Winston School has paved a road map to educational excellence for students who learn differently. 

What Does Your Contribution Mean to Winston?

📍   $500 sponsors a social skills curriculum 

📍$1,000 supports more hands-on tools for our science lab 

📍$1,500 covers a student group tour of a local college

📍$2,500 provides cutting-edge assistive technology software

📍$5,000 creates a spring garden, farm-to-table meals for students, and enhanced culinary class offerings

📍$25,000 will staff a new program

• What is the Annual Fund? Each year, The Winston School hosts an Annual Fund Campaign beginning in November, supporting the school’s operations. It is entirely separate from the capital campaign, scholarship, and legal defense fund.

• What is the minimum gift amount? All gifts are greatly appreciated and truly make a difference for our small school. No amount is too small.

• Would employers be able to make gifts? Could you check with your employer about matching donations? 

• Is my donation tax-deductible? Yes! Winston is a 501(c)(3) California public charity, and all gifts are tax-deductible.

• How can I donate? Click here to make an online donation or stop by to drop off a check. You can also email the Director of Business and Operations, Kim Kanetis, at kim.kanetis@thewinstonschool.org to make a pledge or inquire about stock gifts and wire transfers. 

Deadlines Approaching!

Attention Winston High School students! It’s not too late to participate in our spring high school trip to Washington, D.C., from Friday, May 26 - Tuesday, May 30, 2023. You can find the details of the trip here. To sign up, please visit www.explorica.com/Winston-2023.

Please note that the tour fee increases after December 21, 2022, and reservations must be secured by January 6, 2023. Feel free to contact news@thewinstonschool.org if you have any questions.

COVID-19 test kits were distributed to staff and students this week.  We ask that you please test your student before returning to school from the Thanksgiving break on Sunday, November 27.  Please share positive test results with our COVID-19 school liaison, Maureen Kendrick, at maureen.kendrick@thewinstonschool.org.

The Winston School Parent Group will hold its next meeting via Zoom on Thursday, December 1, at 6:30 PM. We have included the link here for you to join.
 

All parents are welcome and encouraged to participate.

Please direct any questions you have to Maureen Kendrick at maureen.kendrick@thewinstonschool.org.  

Do you know a student who would benefit from a Winston transformative learning experience?  We are the only non-public, in-person diploma-bound program for students with learning differences in San Diego County.  We welcome students all year long with our rolling admissions policy.  Please visit our website to learn more and schedule a personalized tour to see how our innovative teaching methods set us apart while honoring students' strengths, embracing their differences, and becoming valued members of our community.