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2020
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June
The Weiss School Return-to-School Parent Survey
Read MoreDear Weiss School Parents:I would first like to take a moment to offer my continued best wishes for your families, and sincerely hope that all are doing well, staying healthy, and enjoying their well-deserved summer breaks. As we prepare for our return to school for the 2020-2021 school year, it is important to recognize the contributions from all Weiss School community members that allowed us to successfully navigate the unknown and unique situation we endured during the spring of this year. The flexibility and positive attitudes of our teachers, staff, parents, and students was inspiring during our need to turn to remote learning and allowed the excellence of education at The Weiss School to triumph over such unforeseen and extremely serious circumstances.
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Summer Reading for the 2020-2021 School Year
Read MoreStudents Entering Kindergarten: Please read a minimum of ten picture books. Encourage your child to sound out and blend any words that he/she does not recognize by sight. Have your child practice reading high frequency words. These strategies will help your child to become a confident and successful reader.Students Entering 1st-2nd Grade: 2020 Primary Summer ReadingPlease make note of some updates regarding the middle school summer reading list. While the list includes several recommendations, you are not relegated to only those titles. There are some updated choices on the list as well as instructions on how to prepare for the back-to-school assessments, which will be done in class. Parents are asked to read through the guidelines preceding the book list and to choose titles that are appropriate for your child. Please email Ms. Christenson at schristenson@weissschool.org with any questions. -
May
2020 Dwyer Award Winner - Mrs. Nikki Magnetico
Read MorePlease join us in congratulating Mrs. Nikki Magnetico for winning the 2020 Dwyer Award in Elementary Education! We are so proud of you Mrs. Magnetico- what an accomplishment!!!!! Go Weiss School Wolverines!!!!!
Palm Beach Post News Coverage: https://www.palmbeachpost.com/news/20200505/dwyer-awards-top-pbc-teachers-recognized-for-passion-innovation-in-classroom?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=ghf-palmbeach-main -
April
SCHOOL REMAINS CLOSED FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR
Read More*SCHOOL REMAINS CLOSED FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR*On Saturday, April 18, 2020, Governor DeSantis announced that the closure of ALL Florida schools, both public and private K-12 schools, will remain closed for the 2019-2020 academic school year, due to the continued, widespread impact of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) throughout the State of Florida.The Weiss School will continue implementing our Continuous Instructional Plan and providing all Weiss School students with online instruction through our Virtual Learning Environment. The comprehensive plan and implementation are designed to ensure that every Weiss School student can continue their education from home to limit the impact of COVID-19 on student learning.
Our top priority remains to ensure the continued safety of our students and staff members. -
March
The Weiss School Remains Closed Through May 1, 2020
Read More*SCHOOL REMAINS CLOSED THROUGH May 1, 2020*On Monday afternoon, the Florida Department of Education announced that the closure of ALL Florida schools, both public and private K-12 schools, was being extended through May 1, 2020, due to the continued, widespread impact of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) throughout the State of Florida.
Therefore, THE WEISS SCHOOL WILL REMAIN CLOSED AT LEAST THROUGH MAY 1, 2020, and All School-based Events and Activities remain canceled through this time period.During this time period, The Weiss School will continue implementing our Continuous Instructional Plan and providing all Weiss School students with online instruction through our Virtual Learning Environment. The comprehensive plan and implementation are designed to ensure that every Weiss School student can continue their education from home to limit the impact of COVID-19 on student learning. As we progress through this instructional transition, additional information will be provided to all constituents frequently.
ALL FUTURE UPDATES regarding The Weiss School re-opening will be announced via The Weiss School website, the myWeiss portal, social media, and through local TV stations.
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The Weiss School - Virtual Online Schedule
Read MoreDear Weiss School Families:Please see The Weiss School Virtual Online Schedule below which begins, Monday, March 30, 2020 until further notice. All Early Childhood – 8th grade students have the opportunity to complete a Monday – Thursday full school schedule, which includes core courses (recommended) in the morning and elective courses (optional) in the afternoon. All STEAM and science lab classes will be incorporated within the core courses. Due to the large number of middle school elective courses that your child is enrolled in for the 2019-2020 school year, middle school students will unfortunately not be able to attend all “live” elective courses. We spread them out as much as possible during the week, however all courses will be recorded for those they will miss. Please look through your child’s weekly schedule and decide which ones they will attend “live” and which ones they will watch recordings. Also, if your child advances in a core course, they will also have to decide which class to watch “live” and which class they will watch the recordings. All teachers will be available on Fridays during their scheduled office hours to answer any questions.Where to Locate Zoom Links:Live Zoom Links - Bulletin Board Announcements and/or Assignment CenterRecordings of Previous 10 Classes - Bulletin Board Links
Click Here for the Virtual Online Schedule: https://tinyurl.com/weissschoolVirtualSched
As always, our “virtual” doors are always open, so please contact us with any questions you may have. Our goal is to make this a seamless transition for our students – we miss them all so much!-The Administrative Team
The mission of The Weiss School still stands strong – we will foster a community of reflective, compassionate, and uniquely gifted students through a differentiated curriculum that promotes global awareness, leadership, and critical thinking skills. The educational experience at The Weiss School is designed around six Centers of Excellence that provide students with endless opportunities to develop problem solving and higher order thinking skills. Thank you for your patience as we transition to our virtual online schedule next week - our teachers are so excited and we are up for the 4th quarter challenge. -
THE WEISS SCHOOL REMAINS CLOSED THROUGH APRIL 15, 2020
Read MoreOn Tuesday, March 17, 2020, the Florida Department of Education announced that ALL public and private K-12 schools will be closed through April 15, 2020 due to the continued health concerns surrounding COVID-19 (Coronavirus).
Therefore, THE WEISS SCHOOL WILL REMAIN CLOSED AT LEAST THROUGH ARPIL 15, 2020 and All School Operations, Events, and Activities remain canceled through this time period.The Weiss School Administration and Faculty have been meeting daily to develop the Continuous Instructional Plan in an effort to limit the impact of COVID-19 on student learning at The Weiss School. The Plan is being designed to ensure that Weiss School students can continue their education from home through a Virtual Learning Environment after Spring Break. Additional information will be provided in the near future.
ALL FUTURE UPDATES regarding The Weiss School re-opening will be announced via The Weiss School website, the myWeiss portal, social media, and through local TV stations.
Our top priority remains to ensure the continued safety of our students and staff members. -
Weiss School Closure: COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
Read MoreAfter careful consideration and monitoring of the continued community health concerns surrounding COVID-19 (Coronavirus), The Weiss School Administration has decided that THE WEISS SCHOOL WILL BE CLOSED EFFECTIVE MONDAY, MARCH 16, 2020 through MARCH 29, 2020. All School Operations, Events, and Activities are canceled during this time period. While there are no reported cases of COVID-19 at The Weiss School, we feel that this is the best response to implement in order to prevent and mitigate the impact of COVID-19 within our community.
ALL FUTURE UPDATES regarding The Weiss School re-opening or the possibility of additional closures will be announced via The Weiss School website, the myWeiss portal, social media, and through local TV stations.
Our top priority is to ensure the continued safety of our students and staff members. -
COVID-19: The Weiss School Update
Read MoreDear Weiss School Families:We are holding daily meetings to discuss the continuously evolving situation of the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and the potential impact that it may have in our local community. With Spring Break approaching, we are cognizant that many of our Weiss School families have plans to travel throughout the United States, and possibly to International countries, during this time. As a school community, it is critical that all of our Weiss School families and extended families consider the possible exposure to COVID-19 and we encourage you to please review the latest travel advisories from the CDC.
Proactive Steps that have been taken by The Weiss School as of March 12, 2020Within The Weiss School, administration and staff continue to proactively safeguard our school community by implementing the following steps: -
COVID-19 (Coronavirus) PREVENTION and READINESS: THE WEISS SCHOOL
Read MoreDear Weiss School Families:As news regarding the coronavirus threat continues to evolve, we wanted to reiterate and update you on the current policies we have in place to preempt exposure within our school community. We will continue to closely monitor this situation and align our response with guidance from local and national health agencies, as well as emerging information from within the education community.
Please click here for additional information and resources regarding COVID-19. -
$1.00 Dress Down Day to Support Ms. Cori Beck
When: Friday, March 13, 2020Read More
Why: To support Ms. Beck in her campaign for LLS Woman of the Year
How: Bring $1 to your homeroom teacher
100% of money collected will benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society on behalf of Woman of the Year!
Don't forget to purchase tickets for our Family Fun Day on March 14th at tinyurl.com/coribeck -
February
Runner's Up Trophy for Best Robot Programming
Congratulations to The WEISS School Robotic Wolverines as they return from their regional robotics tournament this past Saturday, February 15, 2020. With the best teams in three counties competing, The Weiss School Wolverines posted the seventh highest points score of 42 teams and walked away with the runner’s up trophy for Best Robot Programming!Read More -
Team Taekwondo - Winter Games Tournament
Read MoreIf your child is planning on attending the Winter Games tournament on Saturday, February 22nd, please notify Master Fortney at cfortney@weissschool.org as soon as possible. On Friday, February 21st from 2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m., please meet Master Fortney in the Dojang for a tournament training session for participating students. -
VFW Patriots Pen Essay Competition Results
Congratulations to our Weiss School students for their VFW Patriots Pen essay competition results! Elia T. won $75 for third place, Theodore O. won $150 for second place, and Amanda G. won $200 for first place! The topic was "What Makes America Great?" Click the link for more information: https://www.vfw.org/…/youth-and-education/youth-scholarshipsRead More -
Weiss School Winners Announced - 35th ArtiGras Fine Arts Festival
Mr. Dave Tripp was so excited when they announced the winners at the 35th ArtiGras Fine Arts Festival this weekend. The Weiss School had four kids reach the finals! Natalie Dufflocq and Amanda Grodman received Honorable Mention for their grade levels. Michael Mikati won First Place over all of sixth grade and Julian Lupyan won Best of Show for all of middle school! Both boys won $100.00 each and The Weiss School received a $200.00 donation due to their hard work! The theme this year was “Dive deep into the coral reef” - once again, our kids rose to the top! We are so very proud of them as always! *A group photo will be taken once the art work returns to the students.Read More -
80's Dress Down Day
Friday, February 21stRead More
Dress like your parents did when they were your age! -
January
Ms. Shawna Christenson has been Selected as a Finalist for the National Speech & Debate Association
Read MorePRESS RELEASE:
National Speech & Debate Association Announces Finalists for 2020 Educator of the YearDES MOINES, IA (January 21, 2020) – The National Speech & Debate Association (NSDA) is thrilled to announce the finalists for the 2020 NSDA National Educator of the Year award. This award was created to honor an individual who has enhanced the quality of education in the field of speech and debate. From more than 5,000 member coaches and teachers, the following educators were named as finalists for the national award.
Christy Briggs – Reno High School, NV
Shawna Christenson – The Weiss School, FL
Elizabeth Eskin – Timber Creek High School, FL
Renea Moss – Miramar High School, FL
Gary Peters – Ben Davis High School, IN
“These educators go above and beyond to provide speech and debate education to their students,” said NSDA Executive Director J. Scott Wunn. “Through their dedication and passion for this activity, they have changed the lives of thousands of young people. I’m honored to recognize them for their outstanding service.” The finalists were nominated for the NSDA National Educator of the Year award by fellow educators, administrators, school board members, and parents across the country. The NSDA selection committee will determine the National Educator of the Year recipient, who will be announced leading up to National Speech and Debate Education Day on March 4.
For more information about the award, visit www.speechanddebate.org/coach-recognition. -
Congressman Brian Mast Visited The Weiss School
Read MoreCongressman Brian Mast Visited The Weiss SchoolOn Friday, January 24, 2020 The Weiss School welcomed Congressman Brian Mast back as part of our Brown Bag Lunch Series. Parents, the community and media attended the event where Representative Mast reintroduced our Policy Team's legislative initiatives on CubeSats in education as well as shared his career experiences with the students.
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Middle School Dance - Be There or Be Square!
Date: Friday, February 28, 2020Read More
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Where: The Weiss School Cafeteria
Attire: 80s -
You Are Invited to Attend
Read MoreThe Weiss School welcomes Congressman Brian Mast back as part of our Brown Bag Lunch Series. Parents and the community are invited to attend the event where Representative Mast will reintroduce our Policy Team’s legislative initiatives on CubeSats in education as well as share his career experiences with the students on Friday, January 24th starting at 11:30 a.m.
Please RSVP to schristenson@weissschool.org.
The Weiss School
4176 Burns Road
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33410
Phone: 561-627-0740
Fax: 561-775-7794
info@weissschool.org
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33410
Phone: 561-627-0740
Fax: 561-775-7794
info@weissschool.org
The Weiss School is a co-ed private school that serves gifted students in PreK-3 through 8th grade in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. A Weiss School education prepares students to think analytically and creatively, act socially responsible, live vigorously, and create imaginatively in a warm and supportive educational environment.