Education

Link to Join: https://mgb-org.zoom.us/j/89654896815 | The Winchester SEPAC (Special Education Parent Advisory Council), known as WinPAC (https://www.winchesterpac.org/), is a Massachusetts mandated group of parents and guardians that advises the Winchester Public school committee(s) and administration on matters pertaining to the education and safety of children with disabilities. WinPAC also serves to support parents and caregivers throughout their journey in the schools. Through social events and informative meetings and presentations, we connect and educate parents, caregivers, and the

Come on down for some great music and lots of fun at Winchester Town Day!
WCMS will have its usual tent downtown--come listen to live acoustic music, enter our raffle, and pick up information on lessons, classes, and ensembles. Stay tuned for additional WCMS performance information.
Click here for the official Town Day schedule.

Tickets must be purchased online. Sorry, no cash will be accepted.

Winchester's 5th Annual Indigenous Peoples' Day Family Celebration is happening on Monday, October 13, from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm at Wright-Locke Farm!

Starting at 10:00 am, we'll have various activities and advocacy opportunities, both for families with young children as well as for all lifelong learners.

From 11-12, you won't want to miss the Red Hawk Singers and Dancers interactive performance!

We look forward to celebrating this year's IPD with you! Contact office@nfsj.org with any questions.

Location: Large Meeting Room, Winchester Library | Meet other parents and caregivers with students who have (or believe they may have) language-based learning disabilities such as dyslexia. This is a casual get together, seeking to promote community and conversation. | Register Here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSexEXy2ZQph0_DHeXRmqApnwl1TUYd… | Registration is optional and helpful.

Hear from Sarah Gannon, M.Ed., nationally recognized literacy expert, curriculum developer, and co-author of The Structured Literacy Playbook. Sarah will discuss DIBELS, an early literacy screening tool used in Massachusetts. She will help parents and caregivers understand what DIBELS measures and what the results mean. She'll offer ways to monitor children's reading progress. | Register Here: https://mgb-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8yEVrGbmS-6nvrmR1Y_VWg#/reg… | Registration is required.

WinPAC is thrilled to launch WINter Lights — a magical community fundraiser shining bright on December 14th! Support our amazing students, families, teachers and staff by joining in two fun ways:

• Unite with Light - Buy several luminaries to light up your driveway or street on Dec 14!
• Holiday House Hunt - Buy a map of decorated houses for an outdoor holiday house tour with your family in Winchester!

Where to buy:

• Online anytime: https://winpac-winter-lights.myshopify.com/
• Sweet SurpriZe – Stop by the shop to pick up a kit!

And even brighter — 10% of all proceeds will be donated to Make-A-Wish to

Join us for a special concert of students from the Woodwinds, Brass, & Percussion department at WCMS. This select group of students have been chosen by their teachers to perform in a celebratory recital to recognize their dedication to musical study and accomplishments throughout the year. It's an inspirational concert for family and friends to attend, and cheer on these talented students!
Sylvie Zakarian, WBP Department Chair, will host.
Presented live in Nichols Performance Hall and live streamed on our YouTube channel.