Middle and High School Students - Join Us on Thursday, December 8!

Enjoy snacks, refreshments, dancing, and music–hosted by DJ Mr. Manny for this informal, fun event as we kick off the holiday season! We will also have a cookie decorating activity and a quiet room for holiday movies. Students, please click here to rsvp!

Are you interested in helping? Donations of holiday decorations, sparkling cider, sugar cookies, and snacks would be greatly appreciated. Parents interested in helping to decorate the auditorium for the event are also needed. Please click here for the Parent Group SignUp Genius or email Mrs. Garrison at kelsey.garrison@thewinstonschool.org for questions.  

For high school students planning to attend, parents, please inform the front office how your student will go home following the event.

Seen here is the latest graduating class from Pawsitive Teams.  We are grateful for the therapy program volunteers and their supportive pack of therapy dogs for allowing our students to share, connect and develop a positive bond while achieving clearly defined social and emotional goals.  We will look forward to welcoming them back to campus in the spring!

Baby Van Gorder is here! Occupational Therapist Chelsea Van Gorder and her husband Matthew welcomed a beautiful baby girl, Noah, on November 23, 2022.  Congratulations!

Be a Difference Maker in the lives of our Students.

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.

Thank you for supporting our Student Council hot chocolate and bake sales this week.  We will resume again on Thursday and Friday, December 15 and 16, to fund their Winter Wonderland event on December 8.  Donations of baked goods for sale would be greatly appreciated.  Please be aware that we have a nut allergy on campus.  Details are available on the Parent Group SignUp Genius here.

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.

Tenth grader Lucas P.  is our very own Winston Word Search puzzle maker!  Click here to print out and test your skills!