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2024

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  • September

    Dads Take Your Child to School Day

    Brittany Theimer

    Thursday, September 19th is Florida’s “Dads Take Your Child to School Day”. 

    This day serves to highlight and support fatherhood engagement in education by helping schools foster this important connection with fathers and father figures. This includes, but is not limited to: 𝐛𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬, 𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐬, 𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬, 𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐩𝐟𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬, 𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝’𝐬 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞.

    🚌Can’t make morning drop-off or afternoon pick-up? There are many ways that fathers and father figures can engage in the education of their children, including assisting with homework, regularly attending parent-teacher conferences, having an open dialogue with teachers concerning academic progress, and participating in school activities. 

    📌Fathers and father figures play an important role in a child’s development and academic success. The involvement of fathers and father figures in a child’s education brings many benefits, including improved test results and academic performance, better attitudes toward school, and a decreased likelihood of behavioral concerns. 

    To learn more about this Florida parental engagement initiative, please visit: www.fldoe.org/schools/family-community/activities-programs/parental-involvement/dads.stml

    We hope to see you at car line!

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  • August & September Birthday Breakfast Celebration

    Brittany Theimer
    Friday, September 6th at 8:30 AM
     
    We will be celebrating all August & September birthdays tomorrow! Teachers will have fun celebrating students, and the administrative staff will be making classroom visits! Parents are welcome to join the fun!  

    PA Auction Committee Meeting

    WHEN: Friday, September 6th at 9:15 AM
    WHERE: Media Center
     
    We 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.
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  • Picture Day Dress Code

    Brittany Theimer
    Picture Day: Monday, September 9th
     
    Early Childhood & K-8 Students: Khaki bottoms, cobalt blue Weiss School polo shirt, and sneakers with solid socks (white or navy blue).

    Lands' End Uniform Policy Dress Code

    We have noticed that a few students are not wearing Lands' End uniform shirts, and starting next week, we will be calling home for parents to bring in a correct student uniform for their child. Just a friendly reminder that all Weiss School uniform shirts and dresses must be purchased through Lands' End to meet our school uniform dress code policy. Lands' End is our only approved vendor for uniform embroidery.
     
    Pre-K through 8th Grade Attire:  
    1. Khaki/navy pants, shorts, or skorts. All bottoms must be no more than 3 inches above the knee.
    2. Any color Weiss School polo shirt from Lands' End
    3. Sneakers or closed-toe shoes (No sandals, open-toe shoes, Crocs, etc.)
    4. Socks are recommended 
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  • Welcome Diane Urena

    Brittany Theimer
    Please join us in welcoming our new staff member, Diane Urena, who has become Ms. Sardo’s teacher assistant. Diane is happily married with two children in middle school: Luna and Peniel.  In 2003, she moved to Florida from Pennsylvania where she was born and raised. Her professional background began in advertising, but her passion was elsewhere. In 2001, she went back to school for her Master’s in Elementary Education and ended up teaching in Philadelphia. After moving to Florida, she worked for the Palm Beach County School District and the Literary Coalition of Palm Beach County before taking time off to have her children. For the last eight years, she has been an integral part of the School Health Vision and Hearing program with the Health Care District of Palm Beach County, screening students in grades K through 8 working autonomously with incredibly talented nurses and CNAs at 28 different schools. She is very honored to join The Weiss School as a primary teacher assistant.
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  • August

    Athletics Update

    Mrs. Brittany Theimer

    CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD FORMS

    The Weiss School Athletic Director: Keith Wittstock – kwittstock@weissschool.org
     
    Flag Football: If any 5th - 8th grade students are interested, please join us on Monday, August 26th, at 3:45 p.m., in Mr. Wittstock's classroom. 
     
    Volleyball: We are excited to start the volleyball season with Coach Isip. This is open to all 5th - 8th-grade girls. The first practice is Monday, August 26th, from 3:35 to 4:35 p.m. 
     
    Register for Athletics By August 30th
     
    All students must register and make payment before uniforms are distributed. Please register below using our ProCare system:
     
    New Families: CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
    Existing Accounts: CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
     
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  • September 11th School Assembly

    Mrs. Brittany Theimer
    To honor and celebrate the sacrifice and heroism of our local emergency services, please join us on September 11th. See the assembly details below: 
     
    WHEN: Wednesday, September 11th at 8:30 am
    WHERE: Cafeteria
    WHO: All students & staff (parents are welcome to attend)
    ***Members from fire, police, and the mayor’s office are invited***
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  • Bus Routes

    Mrs. Brittany Theimer
    We have added a south bus stop in Lantana and have purchased a larger bus to increase seating for our north bus stop. Parents interested in signing up for a morning and afternoon pick-up, please contact Pam Tripp at ptripp@weissschool.org. The cost is $1,700 for the year. Please see the route details below:
     
    NORTH - Palm City Exit Bus Stop
    AM Pick-up Time: 7:30 AM
    PM Arrival: 4:00-4:05 PM (Monday-Thursday) & 2:30 PM (Friday)
    Address: 2433 SW Golden Bear Way, Palm City, FL 34990
    BUS STOP DETAILS: Student pick-up will be at the intersection of SW Golden Bear Way and SW Berry Avenue, at the stop sign just outside the gate of the Estates of Hammock Creek on the Southeast corner of the 4-way stop. Parents can park on the grass on the Southeast side of the intersection.
     
    SOUTH - Hypoluxo Exit Bus Stop
    AM Pick-up Time: 7:30 AM
    PM Arrival: 4:15 PM (Monday-Thursday) & 2:30 (Friday)
    Address: 1450 Hypoluxo Rd, Lantana, FL 33462
    BUS STOP DETAILS: Student pick up will be at the RaceTrac off of exit 60 (Hypoluxo Rd) off of I-95.
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  • Rent the Rock

    Mrs. Brittany Theimer
    The Weiss School now has a Spirit Rock! This rock is a wonderful way to celebrate birthdays, accomplishments, upcoming school events, well wishes, or congratulatory messages. All Spirit Rock proceeds support the school, students, and staff throughout the year. Please click the link below to reserve your special date—it's first come, first served! If you have any questions, please contact the PA directly at mscott@weissschool.org.
     
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  • July

    Taekwondo

    Brittany Theimer
    The TKD form and $60 payment is for purchasing our required TKD uniform only. All students entering kindergarten and new enrolled students will receive a TKD bag and book during the first week of school which is included in our annual book fees. If a TKD bag, book, or other school-based textbook is lost during the school year we require parents to pay for a replacement. Thank you!
     
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  • Q1 Aftercare/Clubs & Lunch Registration Opens on July 31st

    Mrs. Brittany Theimer
    CLICK HERE TO VIEW CLUB OPTIONS: 1st Quarter 24-25.pdf
     
    Quarter 1 aftercare/clubs and lunches will begin on Wednesday, August 14th, and end on Friday, October 11th.
     
    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. 
     
    New Families:
     
    Existing Accounts:
     
    As always, please email ceissey@weissschool.org with any questions.
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  • Lands' End is our ONLY Approved Vendor for School Uniforms

    Brittany Theimer
    Please remember that students need to be in school uniform on the first day of school. Lands’ End is our ONLY school uniform vendor permitted. Please do not have other vendors recreate our school uniform; we do not allow our school logo to be placed on any other items except for items purchased through our school store.
     
    30% Off Flash Sale * AUGUST 2ND - 4TH * CODE: DESK30 PIN: 5321
     
    PICTURE DAY & FIELD TRIP DRESS CODE
    Students are required to wear khaki bottoms, a cobalt blue Weiss School polo shirt, and sneakers with solid socks (white or navy blue). Please make sure you have this ordered before Picture Day! 
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  • Back-to-School Orientation Schedule

    Brittany Theimer
    The Weiss School will be hosting the 2024-2025 Back-to-School Orientation on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, for all Weiss School families (parents and students are welcome.) Students must stay with their parents while on campus. Student schedules will be available for students and parents to view through the myWeiss portal, which is located in the upper right-hand corner of the school website, on Monday, August 12, 2024. Copies of all student schedules and a campus map will also be available in the front office on the day of the event. We are looking forward to a fantastic 2024-2025 school year!
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  • Q1 Lunch Menu - Order Form will be Available in August

    Nurse Tammy Carmack
    The order form to sign up for Q1 Lunches & Clubs will be sent out the first week in August.

    Please email the following staff members if needed:
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  • Step Up for Students

    Kayla Tripp
    Thank you for submitting your child’s Award ID for this 2024-2025 school year. As stated previously, the deadline to submit Award IDs for enrollment was June 30, 2024. If you have not yet submitted your child’s Award ID, please send it to Kayla Tripp at ktripp@weissschool.org ASAP. We cannot guarantee full funding will be sent to the school if the child was not enrolled, with parent approval, by the deadline of June 30, 2024. 
     
    New this year: Parent approval will be required each quarter before funding will be sent to the school. Failure to approve by the Step Up deadline each quarter will result in no funding sent for that quarter. Once approved by the parent, an invoice will populate for the school to accept, and then funding will be sent to the school. We cannot credit your tuition until the scholarship funding is physically received by the school. 
     
    If you have any questions regarding your specific Step Up account, please contact Step Up directly at 877-735-7837. For all other scholarship questions, please reach out to Kayla Tripp at ktripp@weissschool.org and Maribeth Lenz at mlenz@weissschool.org.
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  • May

    Optional Summer Reading for the 2024-2025 School Year

    Mrs. Brittany Theimer
    Students 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: 2024 Summer Reading 1-2.pdf
     
    Students Entering 3rd-5th Grade: 2024 Summer Reading 3-5.pdf
     
    Students Entering 6th-8th Grade: 2024 Summer Reading 6-8.pdf
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  • Please Join Us for End-of-Year Ceremonies

    Mrs. Brittany Theimer
    Wednesday, May 15th at 8:30 AM: 6th - 7th Grade Awards Ceremony
    Wednesday, May 15th at 10:30 AM: 3rd - 5th Grade Awards Ceremony
    Thursday, May 16th at 8:30 AM: K-2nd Grade End-of-Year Ceremony
    Thursday, May 16th at 10:30 AM: Early Childhood End-of-Year Ceremony
     
    WHERE: Cafeteria
    STUDENT ATTIRE: Dress To Impress
     
    ZOOM ID: 91868224277
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  • April

    Step Up for Students - Scholarships!

    Mrs. Brittany Theimer
    Applications are NOW OPEN for the 24-25 school year! Please log in to your EMA account and follow the steps to re-apply. For new families, please create an account at https://www.stepupforstudents.org/ and complete the application process. Once approved, please send your child’s updated Award ID# to ktripp@weissschool.org. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Kayla Tripp at ktripp@weissschool.org.
     
    Current Scholarship Recipients The scholarship and your school tuition due are based on receiving the funding you were awarded from Step Up.  If the April amount due is higher, that means we have not received the full funding yet.  The tuition account is credited when funding is physically received.  If we have not received the funding from Step Up by the last payment due date, you are still responsible for the remaining tuition.  If the funding comes in after you have made your last scheduled payment, you will be reimbursed, or you can choose to credit the amount towards the next school year’s tuition. If you have any questions regarding your tuition, please contact mlenz@weissschool.org.
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  • The Weiss School's Candlelight Recital Series

    Mrs. Brittany Theimer
    Where: The Weiss School Cafeteria Stage
    Who: K-8th Grade Solo and Small Ensemble Performers
    When: May 1, 2024
    Time: 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm
     
    Please join us for our final Candlelight Recital on May 1st 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 are encouraged to audition. Please ensure the piece is four minutes or less. Auditions will be held from April 22-26th. Auditions for K- 2nd grade students will be held during music class time, and auditions for 3- 8th grade will be held during lunches (12:00-12:24 pm) in Mrs. Moreno’s Piano Room. Invitations and emails will go out to students and parents of students participating in the Recital between April 26-28th. If you are a parent who is available and would like to volunteer to set up and tear down, please reach out to Mrs. Moreno.
     
    Please reach out to Mrs. Moreno with any questions at kmoreno@weissschool.org.
    Thank you for your time, consideration, and support!
     
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  • 8th Grade Graduation Ceremony - RSVP

    Mrs. Brittany Theimer
    WHEN: Thursday, May 9, 2024, from 5:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.
    WHERE: DoubleTree-Palm Beach Gardens
    EVENT ADDRESS: 4431 PGA Boulevard, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
    TICKET COST: $75.00 per person, includes Dinner Buffet & Open Bar (Beer & Wine)
    $25.00 for children 10 and under/8th-grade student tickets are complimentary
    DRESS ATTIRE: Dress to Impress
     
    SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
    4:45 P.M. - Open Seating in Ballroom
    5:00 P.M. - Class Photo on stage under Balloons
    5:15 P.M. - Opening Remarks by Dr. Ferguson
     
    Please RSVP to Pam Tripp at ptripp@weissschool.org by Friday, April 26th.
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  • April Birthday Breakfast Celebration

    Mrs. Brittany Theimer
    Friday, April 5th at 8:30 AM
     
    Teachers will have fun celebrating students, and the administrative staff will visit classrooms! Parents are welcome to join the fun! 
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  • Friday Morning Show

    Mrs. Brittany Theimer
    WHEN: Friday, April 19th at 8:30 a.m.
    WHERE: Cafeteria
    Parents are welcome to join us! 
     
    ZOOM ID: 91868224277
     
    Please contact Mrs. Celia Eissey at ceissey@weissschool.org with any FMS questions.
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  • Spring Scholastic Book Fair

    Mrs. Brittany Theimer
    DATES: April 15-19, 2024
    WHERE: Media Center
     
    TIMES: 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.)
     
    Students can pay using cash, a check written out to The Weiss School, or eWallet funds!
     
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  • March

    Q4 Lunch & Aftercare Options

    Mrs. Brittany Theimer
    Deadline to Register: March 8, 2024
    4th Quarter Lunch and Club Registration is Now Open
     
     
     Register for Lunch & Aftercare/Clubs Below:
     
    New Families:
     
    Existing Accounts:
      
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  • Field Day/Color Run 2024

    Mrs. Brittany Theimer
    Friday, March 15, 2024 - 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    Noon Dismissal
     
    SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER - PLEASE CLICK HERE
     
    Parents can only attend Field Day as a volunteer. All volunteers must check in with Mrs. Pam Tripp at 8:00 AM at the west gate on Friday, March 15th, to prepare their stations!
     
    IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR FIELD DAY
    • Every student should wear a solid white T-shirt for the Color Run and accessorize with their grade level assigned color listed below (shorts, tutus, socks, shoes, hats, headbands, bows, beads, etc.). 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. We recommend applying sunscreen before your child arrives to school.  
      • JrPk: Pink
      • SrPk: Red
      • Kindergarten: Orange
      • First Grade: Yellow
      • Second Grade: Light Green
      • Third Grade: Dark Green
      • Fourth Grade: Turquoise
      • Fifth Grade: Light Blue
      • Sixth Grade: Dark Blue
      • Seventh Grade: Purple
      • Eighth Grade: Black
    • There is a noon dismissal on Friday, March 15th - Lunch is not served, but snacks and drinks are provided throughout the event. 
    • Snacks/drinks to be brought in by each student are assigned by grade level and will be contributed to the drink and snack stations. Please send snacks and drinks to the car line during the week of March 15th. 
      • 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 water bottles and/or 12-ounce sports drinks.
     
    **Grade Levels Bringing Snacks: Each child is encouraged to bring 12 individually packaged healthy 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
     
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  • PSAT 8/9 at The Weiss School

    Mrs. Brittany Theimer
    Friday, April 26, 2024
    8:35 am to 11:35 am
     
    Grades: 6-8 students who have completed Algebra 1 or above math level
     
    Description: The PSAT 8/9 tests your knowledge in areas for college readiness. It takes 2 hours and 25 minutes. Most of the questions are multiple-choice, though some of the math questions ask you to write in the answer rather than select it.
     
    Subject Areas: Reading, Writing, Language, and Math
     
    For more information, please visit  https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/psat-8-9
     
    Preregistration with the College Board is not required to take the test; however, an accurate count of students’ participation is needed to order materials. Please complete the Registration Request using the following link by March 1, 2024 to reserve your seat on test day.
     
     
    Questions, please contact: Dr. Keith Feit at kfeit@weissschool.org
     
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  • February

    Win a $2,000 Nordstrom Shopping Spree!

    Mrs. Brittany Theimer
    Win a $2,000 Nordstrom Shopping Spree for only $25!!!!!
     
    PRICING: One raffle ticket for $25 or five tickets for $100! 
     
    Purchase tickets for your Valentine beginning today, Monday, February 12th. You can either purchase tickets in the front office with Ms. Varty or purchase them on the night of the event. We will draw a winner the night of the Auction. You do not need to be present to win! Please email Brittany Theimer at btheimer@weissschool.org with any raffle questions.
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  • Middle School Drama Presents Peace, Love & Cupcakes

    Mrs. Brittany Theimer
    Tickets for the musical "Peace, Love, and Cupcakes" are on sale! There is a 9:00 am showing and a 6:00 pm showing. If you are buying tickets for a Weiss School student to attend the 9:00 am showing, they need to be accompanied by an adult, signed out from school, and signed back in following the show through Ms. Varty in the front office. Please contact Mrs. Celia Eissey at ceissey@weissschool.org with any questions.
     
     
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  • Spring Portrait Day is Coming Soon!

    Mrs. Brittany Theimer
    WHEN: Tuesday, February 20th
    ATTIRE: Dress to Impress

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  • The Weiss School's Candlelight Recital Series

    Mrs. Brittany Theimer
    Where: The Weiss School Cafeteria Stage
    Who: K-8th Grade Solo and Small Ensemble Performers
    When: February 28, 2024
    Time: 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm
     
    Please join us for our third Candlelight Recital on February 28th 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 are encouraged to audition. Please ensure the piece is four minutes or less. Auditions will be held from February 12th-23rd. Auditions for K- 2nd grade students will be held during music class time, and auditions for 3- 8th grade will be held during lunches (12:00-12:24 pm) in Mrs. Moreno’s Piano Room. Invitations and emails will go out to students and parents of students participating in the Recital on February 24th. If you are a parent who is available and would like to volunteer to set up and tear down, please reach out to Mrs. Moreno.
     
    Future Recital Dates in the Series: May 1, 2024.
     
    Please reach out to Mrs. Moreno with any questions at kmoreno@weissschool.org.
    Thank you for your time, consideration, and support!
     
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  • January

    Spelling Bee Information

    Brittany Theimer
    Dear Families:

    The Weiss School Spelling Bees are here!! I hope to see you in person or on Zoom supporting our spellers.
     
    K-2nd Grade: Tuesday, January 16th
    3rd-5th Grade: Wednesday, January 17th
    6th-8th Grade: Thursday, January 18th
     
    You may begin finding a seat in the cafeteria at 8:30 am so we can begin the Spelling Bee promptly at 8:45 am.
     
     
    The spelling bee is a wonderful opportunity for your child to practice good sportsmanship and healthy competition, gain confidence, and step outside their comfort zone. And not to mention, we have a great first prize basket valued at over $200! 
     
    ***The first-place winners of the Intermediate and Middle School Spelling Bees will move on to take a Regional Qualifier test to try to qualify for the Regional Spelling Bee in March. 
     
    Please let me know if you have any questions,
    Ms. Sokolsky
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The Weiss School

4176 Burns Road
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.