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2023
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September
Weiss School "Spook the Halls" Event
Read MoreWHO: EC - 8th Grade Students
WHEN: Monday, October 31, 2023 (Noon Dismissal)WHERE: Students will visit elective teachers and administrative officesATTIRE: Halloween costumes (No weapons or costume masks allowed)
Backpacks are not required. Bags will be provided for Trick-or-Treating!To help us with our special event, we would be so grateful for Weiss School families to drop off a bag of candy at the car line during the next few weeks! We will distribute the candy evenly amongst the staff members who are participating. We are excited for our students to have a fun-filled half-day!Thank you to our Weiss School parents who have offered their time to begin decorating our campus for "Spook the Halls in October!" We appreciate all you do to help make our events extra special for our students. Parents are welcome to join us for the Trick-or-Treat event!Schedule of "Trick or Treating"9:00-9:30 Early Childhood Trick-or-Treating9:15-9:45 Primary Trick-or-Treating9:30-10:00 Intermediate Trick-or-Treating9:45-10:15 Middle School Trick-or-Treating***When not "Trick-or-Treating," students will remain with their homeroom teacher until dismissal. -
Yearbook Advertising - On Sale Now
Purchase your yearbook advertisement for the 23-24 school year! Ad sales end December 1st. If you have any questions, please contact Nan Hert at nhert@weissschool.org.Read More -
Picture Day Dress Code
Read MorePicture Day: Tuesday, September 26thRetake Day: Monday, November 13thEarly Childhood & K-8 Students: Khaki bottoms, cobalt blue Weiss School polo shirt, and sneakers with solid socks (white or navy blue). -
The Weiss School's Candlelight Recital Series
Read MoreWhere: The Weiss School Cafeteria StageWho: K-8th Grade Solo and Small Ensemble PerformersWhen: October 11, 2023Time: 5:30 pm - 6:00 pmJoin us for our first of four Candlelight Recitals this October 11th from 5:30-6:00 pm. Students in Kindergarten through 8th grade will have the opportunity to audition for Mrs. Moreno to participate in the recital. Entries can be solos or small ensembles. Any musical selection of any style and instrument is accepted for the audition, meaning students in general music, choir, piano, band, guitar/ukulele, and strings can audition. Please ensure the piece is 5 minutes or less. Auditions will be held during lunches (12:00-12:24 p.m.) every school day from September 26 to October 4th in Mrs. Moreno’s Piano Room. Invitations and emails will go out to students and parents of students participating in the Recital on October 4th. If you are a parent who is available and would like to volunteer with setting up and tearing down, please reach out to Mrs. Moreno.Future Recital Dates in the Series: December 6, 2023; February 28, 2024; and May 1, 2024.Please reach out with any questions to Mrs. Moreno at kmoreno@weissschool.org.Thank you for your time, consideration, and support! -
Weiss Wolverines - Athletics Update
Read MoreAll middle school students who are interested in running cross country, please contact Mr. Schnur at rschnur@weissschool.org. Practice will begin next week. Students will have the option to practice any day after school from 3:40 PM - 4:40 PM (Mondays-Thursdays only).If you are interested in coaching our Flag Football team, please email Coach Nelson at nmarrero@weissschool.org. -
August
August & September Birthday Breakfast Celebration
Read MoreFriday, September 1st at 8:30 AMWe will be celebrating all August & September birthdays next Friday! Teachers will have fun celebrating students, and the administrative staff will be making classroom visits! Parents are welcome to join the fun! -
Friendly Car Line Reminders
Read More- MORNING: Please arrive on time! Campus gates are closed, and school staff must return inside by 8:25 AM. If late, please park and walk your child into the front office to sign in with Ms. Varty.
- AFTERNOON: Dismissal begins promptly at 3:25 PM. Please do not enter the car line before 3:15 PM so that we do not block parking spots in case of an emergency. Please avoid picking up your child right before dismissal to avoid classroom disruptions. If early pick-up is necessary, please email Ms. Varty at kvarty@weissschool.org.
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PA Auction Committee Meet
Read MoreWHEN: Friday, September 1st at 9:15 AMWHERE: Media CenterWe need volunteers to help make this special event successful. We are looking for parent volunteers to secure and organize donation items.If interested in volunteering, please contact Michele Scott at pa@weissschool.org. -
Parent/Teacher Conference Day
Read MoreFriday, September 22, 20238:30 AM - 3:30 PMEarly Childhood - 2nd Grade: Teachers will contact families to set up a time to meet.3rd - 8th Grade: Teachers will contact families if a conference is needed.*Childcare is provided for Weiss School students in the Media Center.* -
The Weiss School Fall Book Fair - Parent Volunteers Needed
Read MoreDATES: October 16th - 20th, 2023TIMES: Monday - Thursday 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM / Friday 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM(Each homeroom class will have two scheduled times to shop throughout the week. Students will also be able to shop during lunch/recess.)WHERE: Media Center -
Quarter 1 Lunch Catering Menu - Begins Next Monday
Read MoreJust a friendly reminder that our lunch catering program begins Monday, August 21st. If you have not already signed up for Q1 lunches, tomorrow is the last day!
All lunch registrations will now be handled through our ProCare system. If you currently have an account, you can log in and register your child for Q1 lunches. If you are a new family or new to ProCare, please take a moment and create your account in our ProCare system by clicking on the ‘New Families’ link below. You must complete this step and be approved in our system before registering for lunches. Lunches will begin on Monday, August 21, 2023. Please email tcarmack@weissschool.org with any questions.New Q1 Lunch Options - Menu Details will be Listed in Procare:Monday – Jon Smith SubsTuesday – BolayWednesday – Shake ShackThursday – C.R. ChicksFriday – Chick-Fil-ANew Families:Existing Accounts:As always, please email ceissey@weissschool.org with any questions. -
School Forms to Complete via myWeiss
Read MoreIn order to have all updated information on your student and the confirmation of school policies, The Weiss School has created several 2023-2024 Back To School forms that must be completed via the myWeiss portal by Friday, August 18th (i.e. authorized pickup, emergency contacts, medical form, etc.). Due to the importance of the information contained on these forms, we are asking that a parent or guardian complete these form(s) as soon as possible so that The Weiss School has the most accurate information on file. If you have a student who is enrolled in 3rd - 8th grade, there are several forms that also require your student to review and sign in addition to parent(s)/guardian(s) signing the forms.Please log into your myWeiss profile at www.weissschool.org to view and complete the form(s). After you log into myWeiss, the form(s) that need to be completed will be listed at the top of the page highlighted in a yellow bar. Please click the link to complete the form(s).**Additionally, if you have not already done so, please also ensure that each parent and/or guardian has updated their individual profile in myWeiss to set privacy settings and also to select the type of email/text messaging notifications that you would like to receive from The Weiss School. -
2023-2024 Aftercare Club Offerings - 1st Quarter
Read More***1st Quarter Clubs & Aftercare Registration Will Open Friday, August 4th***The start of school is quickly approaching, and we are excited to see all students back on campus! Registration for 1st quarter clubs and aftercare will open on Friday, August 4th. 😃1st Quarter Clubs and Aftercare will Begin on Monday, August 14th!!!Need to know:- If you currently have a balance due in ProCare you will be required to pay this balance before your registration for 1st quarter clubs and aftercare will be processed. Please log into your account using the “Existing Families” link below to view and pay your account ledger now.
- Registration must be completed each quarter to attend both aftercare and clubs. Students will not be able to attend clubs if they are not registered for that club each quarter.
- If your child is not registered for aftercare, a daily drop-in rate of $25.00 will be billed to you.
- Aftercare is open until 6:00 pm, and a late fee will be billed to you if your child is not picked up by 6:00 pm.
- Space is limited in some clubs, and students will be placed in clubs in the order registrations are received. If you submit a registration for a club, but the club is full, you will be notified via email and given the available club options to replace your selection.
Payments-Beginning 1st quarter of the 2023-2024 school year, if paying with a credit card on ProCare, a processing fee of 2.83% will be added to your balance.-If paying with cash or check, please submit payments to Mrs. Eissey for processing (please make checks payable to The Weiss School).Before-Care-All students, PK through 8th grade, who arrive before 8:00 am will be charged the before-care fee of $6.00 per day. This is billed based on attendance once a month through your ProCare account. Before-care is offered each day in the Cafeteria starting at 7:30 am.New to The Weiss School? If you are new to our Weiss family, please take a moment and create your account in our ProCare system by clicking on the “New Families” link below. You must complete this step and be approved in our system before you can register for clubs and aftercare.New Families:Existing Accounts:As always, please email ceissey@weissschool.org with any questions. -
July
Lands' End School Uniform Sale - 20% Off Until July 28th
Read MorePICTURE DAY & FIELD TRIP DRESS CODE HAS BEEN UPDATED
Early Childhood & K-8 Students: Khaki bottoms, cobalt blue Weiss School polo shirt, and sneakers with solid socks (white or navy blue).This year we are updating our Picture Day & Field Trip Dress Code for our K-8 students. This year as we transition, we are allowing students to wear khaki bottoms with a cobalt blue Weiss School polo shirt or last year's light blue oxford shirt with our school logo. Leather shoes and loafers are not required; students may wear sneakers with solid socks (white or navy blue). -
Weiss School Staff Update - Head of Upper School
Read MoreAs we move into the 2023-2024 school year, we wanted to provide our families with an administrative update. Ms. Brittany Bilous has decided to step down as the Upper Head of School to pursue her personal life and to start a family. Luckily, she has decided to stay in the role of Director of Human Resources, and we are thrilled that she chose to remain a part of our Weiss School family as a part-time employee.We are pleased to announce that Mr. Tom Ievoli has accepted the position of Head of Upper School. With over two decades of educational experience, he is an expert in promoting higher-order thinking and integrating educational technologies. Known for his transformative teaching methods, Mr. Ievoli's unique pedagogical system fosters collaborative dialogues and active student engagement to nurture critical thinking skills. He leverages cutting-edge tools to create dynamic learning environments, preparing students for success in the digital era. As a mentor and advocate for innovative instructional strategies, he inspires continuous growth within educational communities. Currently completing his doctorate in curriculum and instruction, Mr. Ievoli's commitment to staying at the forefront of educational research drives his vision for academic excellence at The Weiss School. Congratulations to Mr. Ievoli as he begins to lead the intermediate and middle school teams as the Upper Head of School! -
May
Summer Reading for the 2023-2024 School Year
Read MoreStudents Entering Kindergarten: Please read a minimum of ten picture books. Please encourage your child to sound out and blend any words that they do 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:
2023 Primary Summer ReadingStudents Entering 3rd-5th Grade:
2023 Summer Reading 3-5.pdfStudents Entering 6th-8th Grade:
2023 Summer Reading 6-8.pdf(6th Grade Choose One Book & 7th-8th Grade Choose Two Books) -
The Comprehensive Testing Program Score Reports are in the MyWeiss Portal
Read More- Select your students name in the top left corner
- In the Progress Tab select Files
- Standardized Test Score Reports drop down
- Select CTP 2023
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April
Spring Scholastic Book Fair - Volunteers Needed
Read MoreDATES: April 24-28LOCATION: Media CenterStudents can pay using cash, a check written out to The Weiss School, or eWallet funds! -
8th Grade Graduation Ceremony
Read MoreWHEN: Thursday, May 11, 2023, from 5:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.WHERE: DoubleTree-Palm Beach GardensEVENT ADDRESS: 4431 PGA Boulevard, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410TICKET COST: $65.00 per person, includes Dinner Buffet & Open Bar (Beer & Wine)$25.00 for children 10 and under/8th-grade student tickets are complimentaryDRESS ATTIRE: Dress to ImpressSCHEDULE OF EVENTS4:45 P.M. - Open Seating in Ballroom5:00 P.M. - Class Photo on stage under Balloons5:15 P.M. - Opening Remarks by Dr. FergusonIf you plan on attending, please RSVP no later than Thursday, April 27th, by 12:00 P.M. to Pam Tripp at ptripp@weissschool.org. Please let her know how many tickets you need to purchase and your payment method. -
Algebra 1 and Geometry EOC Testing Information
Read MoreThe Weiss School offers the Florida Statewide Assessment (FSA) End of Course (EOC) exam for either Algebra 1 or Geometry. Passing one of the two End of Course exams will meet the requirement for graduation from a Florida public high school.For more information, click on Graduation Requirements for Florida’s Statewide Assessments.Both the Algebra-1 and Geometry EOC are computer-based tests administered in two 90-minute sessions on the following dates. Students must attend both sessions to complete the exam.Session 1: Wednesday, May 3rd - 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm (no calculator)Session 2: Wednesday, May 10th - 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm (approved calculator allowed)To register, please complete the survey on the link below:Who should take the EOC?- Students currently enrolled in Algebra 1 Honors.
- Students currently enrolled in Geometry Honors but have not taken the Algebra 1 EOC. Your child may use a comparative score on the Geometry EOC to meet the Algebra 1 requirement.
- If your child has already passed the Algebra 1 EOC, the Geometry Honors EOC is encouraged but is not required for credit transfer.
The School District of Palm Beach County also offers EOC testing for private school students in both May and July. For more information on district site testing, click on: Statewide End-of-Course-Exams-Memo 2023. -
School Fundraiser - Coupon Books
Read More"Save Around Palm Beach" coupon books were sent home! Each student went home with ONE MANILA FOLDER that contained FIVE COUPON BOOKS. If you sell four coupon books (at $25 a piece), you can keep the fifth book for FREE! Please send in cash or a check payable to The Weiss School for the amount you sell to your homeroom teacher by Friday, April 14th. If you are not interested in selling the books, please return all five coupon books to your homeroom teacher. Thank you! This is a great school fundraiser because we earn half of the proceeds! -
March
Join us this Friday, March 31st
Read More8:30 AM - Friday Morning Show9:00 AM - Honor Roll Ceremony for 3rd - 8th Grade Families12:30 PM - Lunch & Learn with Dr. Patricia Gatto-WaldenAttention Parents: Please join us for a continuation of the Fall presentation from Dr. Patricia Gatto-Walden. The focus of our Lunch & Learn is "Creating a Healthy Balance by Embracing The Whole Gifted Self." Please RSVP to Mrs. Pam Tripp at ptripp@weissschool.org by Wednesday, March 29th if you are attending.ZOOM IS AVAILABLE FOR ALL EVENTS ABOVE:ZOOM LINK: https://weissschool.zoom.us/j/91868224277ZOOM ID: 91868224277 -
$2,000 Saks Shopping Spree!
Read MoreWin a $2,000 Saks Fifth Avenue Shopping Spree for only $25!!!!!PRICING: One raffle ticket for $25 or five tickets for $100!Purchase tickets during Birthday Breakfast or on Saturday, March 4th during the first hour of the event! We will draw a winner during the auction. You do not need to be present to win! Please email Brittany Theimer at btheimer@weissschool.org with any raffle questions. -
Field Day 2023
Read MoreFriday, March 17, 2023 - 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Noon DismissalSIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER - PLEASE CLICK HEREUnfortunately, parents can only attend Field Day as a volunteer. All volunteers must check in with Mrs. Pam Tripp and Mrs. Brittany Theimer at 8:00 AM at the west gate on Friday, March 17th!IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR FIELD DAY- Every student should wear a white T-shirt for the Color Run. Please send your child in comfortable clothing and shoes that can get stained and wet. We also encourage students to wear a hat and sunglasses. You may also want to pack a small towel and change of clothes if your child is staying in aftercare.
- There is a noon dismissal on Friday, March 17th, for all students. Lunch is not served, but snacks and drinks are provided.
- Snacks/drinks to be brought in by each student are assigned by grade levels and will be contributed to the drink and snack stations. Please send snacks and drinks to the car line during the week of March 13th.
- Early Childhood, 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grades – Drinks*
- Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 6th, 7th and 8th Grades – Snacks**
*Grade Levels Bringing Drinks: Each child is encouraged to bring at least 12 small waters and/or 12-ounce sports drinks.**Grade Levels Bringing Snacks: Each child is encouraged to bring 12 individually-packaged snacks, such as crackers, popcorn, granola bars, dried fruit, and/or assortments of fruits such as bananas, apples, pears, etc. All snacks must be store-bought and packaged.Questions? Please email the Parents’ Association at pa@weissschool.org -
Middle School Coffee Talk - What to Expect When Entering Middle School
Read MoreWHO: Current 5th Grade ParentsWHEN: March 10th at 9:15 AMWHERE: Media Center or ZoomZOOM LINK: https://weissschool.zoom.us/j/96994518696Questions? Please contact Ms. Brittany Bilous at bbilous@weissschool.org -
School-wide Standardized Testing Schedule
Read MoreMarch 13th - 17th, 20238:30 am to 11:30 amThe Weiss School will administer the Comprehensive Testing Program (CTP) as our school-wide standardized for grades 1-8. The CTP computer-based administration will replace the traditional TerraNova3 pencil paper testing administered in previous years. The Comprehensive Testing Program (CTP) is a rigorous research-backed assessment covering reading, listening, vocabulary, writing, and mathematics. For more information about the ERB Comprehensive Testing, please visit https://www.erblearn.org/Practice Test Session - Friday, March 10th, 8:30 to 9:15 in place of Friday Morning Show. Please have your student’s laptop, or Ipad fully charged and ready for testing.Prepare For TestingA student who is well-rested, eats a nutritious breakfast, and has a positive attitude about testing is best prepared to test! You can help your student do his or her best by considering these tips below:- Make sure that your student is in school and on time on test days. Reschedule doctor/dentist appointments and other out-of-school time on non-testing days.
- Be sure your student gets a good night's sleep and eats a healthy breakfast before each day of testing.
- Remind your student that these tests are only one measure of what he or she has learned. Emphasize that you have confidence in his or her ability to do the best job possible.
- Remind your student to listen to the directions and read each question carefully during testing.
- Encourage your student to ask the teacher for help if he or she does not understand the directions.
- Please have your student’s laptop or Ipad fully charged and ready for testing each morning.
Test Subject SchedulesGrade 1Tuesday – Auditory and Reading ComprehensionWednesday – Word Analysis and MathematicsGrade 2Tuesday – Auditory and Reading ComprehensionWednesday – Word Analysis and Writing MechanicsThursday – MathematicsGrade 3Monday - Reading Comprehension and Mathematics Part 1Tuesday - Mathematics Part 2 - and Writing MechanicsWednesday – Writing Concepts and SkillsGrades 4-8Monday – Vocabulary and Reading ComprehensionTuesday – Writing Mechanics and Writing Concepts and SkillsWednesday – Mathematics Parts 1 and 2 -
February
The Weiss School Student Re-Enrollment is Now Open
Read MoreFebruary 10th - February 24thWe are excited to announce that The Weiss School Student Re-Enrollment period for the 2023-2024 school year is now OPEN! The regular Re-Enrollment window for the 2023-2024 school year began yesterday and ends on February 24, 2023.For the 2023-2024 school year, parent(s)/guardian(s) of current Weiss School students will again review, complete, and submit student Re-Enrollment Contracts through the myWeiss portal. The first step in the Re-Enrollment process is to log into your myWeiss portal on The Weiss School website using your myWeiss username and password credentials. Once you have logged in, you will see a yellow bar at the top of the page that indicates you have a Contract to Review. Please click on the yellow bar to review and complete the Contract. If you have more than one child re-enrolling at The Weiss School for the 2023-2024 school year, a separate Re-Enrollment Contract will be listed for each child.Weiss School Contracts are integrated with the Blackbaud Tuition Management payment program for a simplified contract and tuition payment process (unless a specific request was made to the Weiss School Admissions Department for a Non-Tuition Management Contract). Blackbaud Tuition Management is fully integrated with myWeiss and unless you have previously not created a Blackbaud Tuition Management account, your myWeiss login credentials will be the only credentials needed to complete the Re-Enrollment Contract. If you have any questions about the Blackbaud Tuition Management process, please email Maribeth Lenz at mlenz@weissschool.org.If you are planning to apply for Financial Aid for the 2023-2024 school year, decisions regarding Financial Aid award amounts are expected to be made on a continuous basis throughout the months of April and May 2023. Administration strongly encourages families who are planning to apply for Financial Aid to submit their Re-Enrollment Contracts as soon as possible in order to secure an enrollment seat for your child for the 2023-2024 school year before contracts for new Weiss School students are issued. Re-Enrollment Contracts that are awarded Financial Aid for the 2023-2024 school year will be updated when the award is made. Discounts that have been awarded to your child for Re-Enrollment (i.e. sibling discounts) are reflected in the Re-Enrollment Contract.Following the submission of your Re-Enrollment contract(s), The Weiss School Admissions and Business Department staff will review the contract(s) and process all the required Re-Enrollment steps for the 2023-2024 school year. You will be able to monitor the status of your submitted Re-Enrollment contract(s) through the myWeiss portal.If you have any questions regarding the Re-Enrollment process or the Re-Enrollment Contract, please contact Mrs. Pam Tripp at ptripp@weissschool.org or Mrs. Brittany Theimer at btheimer@weissschool.org. Additionally, if you do not remember your username or password for myWeiss, please click the "forgot login/first time login in" button to retrieve your username or to reset your password. If you experience any errors related to logging into myWeiss, please email Mr. Tom Eissey at teissey@weissschool.org.We look forward to our continued partnership in education at The Weiss School for the 2023-2024 school year! -
January
Register for Q3 Clubs & Aftercare
Read MoreRegister for Q3 Clubs & AftercareCLICK HERE: 3rd Quarter Clubs 22-23.pdfDear Families:Happy New Year! Please begin registering for 3rd Quarter clubs and aftercare. Friendly reminders are listed below:-If you currently have a balance due in ProCare you will be required to pay this balance before your registration for 3rd quarter clubs and aftercare will be processed. Please log into your account using the “Existing Families” link below to view and pay your account ledger now.-Registration must be completed each quarter to attend both aftercare and clubs. Students will not be able to attend clubs if not registered for that club each quarter.-If your child is not registered for aftercare, a daily drop-in rate of $25 will be billed to your account.-Aftercare is open until 6:00 pm and a late fee will be billed to you if your child is not picked up by 6:00 pm.-Space is limited in some clubs and students will be placed in clubs in the order registrations are received. If you submit a registration for a club, but the club is full you will be notified via email and given the available club options to replace your selection.-Please be sure to review the Club Offerings document prior to completing your registration. Some clubs have updated their grade levels and/or descriptions.New to Weiss? If you are new to our Weiss family, please take a moment and create your account in our ProCare system by clicking on the “New Families” link below. You must complete this step and be approved in our system before you will be able to register for clubs and aftercare. Thank you!New Families:Existing Accounts:As always, please email ceissey@weissschool.org with any questions.Thank you,Mrs. Eissey -
Regional Science Fair Link for January 5th
Read MoreDear Families:The link below will air on YouTube at 7:00 PM on January 5th, 2023. Meet me on my Zoom room if you would like to watch it together as a team: #369 314 4867. If you place in the Regional Fair they will contact you directly and we will be invited to attend a meeting and agree to participate. Best of luck!Warmly,Ms Milu
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.