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Winter Hill Wildcat Weekly
May 24, 2024
Principal's Message
What an amazing week we have had here at the Edgerly and Capuano!
Thank you to our entire community for visiting our showcase of learning and attending our concerts! These were wonderful celebrations of all of the hard work and learning that our students have done this year.
I want to give a huge wildcat ROAR to Ms. Stier for two amazing concerts today.
Please join us for Mae Day on Wednesday, May 29th (see below for details). We have have grades 1 - 8 Field Day on Thursday and PK and K Field Day on Friday.
The Wildcats are ROARing!
Somerville Firefighters Visit Our Kindergarten Classes
On Monday, three firefighters and a rescue truck visited our Kindergarten classes at Capuano. Students and staff learned about how firefighters dress to protect themselves and the tools they use. Also, students had the opportunity to sit in the firetruck.
8th Graders Present their Civic Action Project to School Committiee
A huge Wildcat ROAR to our amazing 8th grade students and their social studies teachers, Ms. Brady and Ms. Hastings. The presentation to school committee was very informative, heartfelt and inclusive. Their research into the five options for a new Winter Hill school and surveying of the community have provided invaluable information as we move forward in this process. Keep ROARing!
Wildcat Cafe Appreciation Event
Dear Wildcat Family,
The Wildcat Café is preparing for an Appreciation Event to honor all of our educators! Did you know that Winter Hill has over 100 teachers and staff members? All of whom work hard tirelessly each day to make our school a safe and positive place for all of our Wildcats.
In gratitude and in support of all their hard work, dedication, and perseverance this year, we are putting together some of their favorite items from our café for a special Wildcat Café Appreciation Breakfast.
We invite you to consider purchasing our Appreciation Breakfast for a teacher/staff who has contributed to our Wildcat community in one way or another. Our goal is that every person working at our school can be reminded of their value and the difference they make.
Appreciation Breakfasts are $7 and will include: fresh fruit, both savory and sweet foods, a beverage of choice (hot coffee, cold brew, tea, juice, or water), and an appreciation keepsake.
Please fill out the form HERE to purchase a Breakfast for teachers and staff.
Thank you for supporting our Wildcat Educators!
Ms. Karina & The Wildcat Café
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WHO WE ARE:
*The Wildcat Café is a student-run club, made up of twenty-one 7th and 8th grade SEI students. It provides students with opportunities to learn about entrepreneurship, teamwork, work ethics, and more. Each week, students work collaboratively to receive, prepare, and deliver orders to different staff at Winter Hill. Participation in the café has helped to foster a sense of belonging and community in a unique way.
All Wildcat Café purchases and tips are invested back to the Café for the enrichment of students' hands-on, experiential learning. Any profits will be applied toward their selected field trip in June. We genuinely appreciate all of your support.
Donations are highly appreciated and can be made via:
Venmo - @karinaribeiro
CashApp - $ribeirokarina
Zelle - karibeiro88@gmail.com
*Cash - Deliver to Ms. Karina's Mailbox in WH@Edgerly Main Office
Mae's Garden Party
Mae's Garden Party - Wednesday, May 29 - Afterschool in the Courtyard at Edgerly
Join us for a spring celebration in honor of Mae Koslow-Vogel. There will be music, cold treats and purple flowers for sale. Flyer coming soon to purchase flowers. Wear purple!
PTA Update
MAE’s GARDEN PARTY. Save the date at dismissal time on Wednesday May 29. This is not a fundraiser; just plain fun! Weather permitting, join our summer party outdoors in the Otis Street courtyard, and enjoy a musical performance by Ms. Stier! PTA will provide popsicles for everyone, and for those who would like to purchase ice cream, our friendly neighborhood ice cream truck offers treats (cash only!) for $3 to $6.
STUDENTS vs. STAFF SOCCER TOURNAMENT. On Monday June 3rd, come support our 7th and 8th graders facing off with teachers and staff at the Winter Hill soccer field on Sycamore Street. Soccer Without Borders will provide concessions, and all proceeds will fund new and extra physical education supplies for next school year! Tournament tickets are available now on our Square site. https://square.link/u/V6i6cZgT Pay what you can for tickets, and sponsor a family if you are able to.
SUPPORT A WINTER HILL FAMILY. Marie Holland and her younger sister, Marie Christine, were WHCIS alumni. Marie Christine graduated last year from SHS with a 4 years scholarship to Salem State University. Marie Holland (Malaika as she was dearly called by her family) fought against all odds despite all the challenges and wanted to be a nurse but she passed away at Salem Hospital this week from a seizure complication. She turned 22 years old last Saturday. This family, mom and the 2 daughters, was part of this community, and many of us worked with them since they first arrived in Somerville in February of 2015. The WHCIS, under Principal Mazza at that time, totally embraced them and the family holds the school so dearly to their hearts. SHS staff was an incredible support to Marie Christine during her 4 years there. It takes a village! Your donation will help support funeral services, burial and hopefully, if we go beyond the goal, it will support Christine and her mom to make up for some of the financial loss at this time of grief since they are both hourly workers. Anything will help. https://gofund.me/7f083ee9
PTA ELECTIONS. Mark your calendars for 5:30PM on June 5th in the Otis Street Courtyard. We will be electing new officers to serve as President, Vice President and Secretary. All are welcome – no need to be a PTA member. The Nominating Committee will facilitate a discussion about the future of the PTA, and wants to hear from as many of us as possible.
Become a Member! We continue to take members throughout the school year. If you haven’t yet signed up to become a member, you can sign up as a member online, and pay your dues online too! Unless we have the vast majority of parents, caregivers and teachers signed up as members, our PTA will not have the legitimate ability to speak for the whole school community. At a time when our community is so fractured and dislocated from our beloved location on Sycamore Street, we cannot amplify your voices until you join us! Please contact winterhillpta@gmail.com if you have any questions.
Wildcat Blog
We feature a different class on our Winter Hill Wildcat Blog each week.
This Week: Ms. Dixon (Library Teacher)
Next Week: Ms. Stier (Music Teacher)
Other Opportunities for Students
Please click on the flyers for more opportunities for students.
Important End-of-Year Dates
Somerville Public Schools Calendar can be found here.
Monday, May 27th - No School in Honor of Memorial Day
Thursday, May 30th - Field Day: 4th - 8th grade in morning, 1st - 3rd grade in afternoon, all @ Foss Park
Friday, May 31st - Field Day: PK & K @ Capuano
Wednesday, June 12th - Step-Up Day & 8th Grade Moving On Ceremony
Friday, June 14th - Last Day of School, PK dismissed at 12. K - 8 dismissed at 12. No afterschool,
Information for the 2024 - 2025 School Year
2024–2025 School Year Calendar. Available now. Find the new calendar in English on the SPS website. Translated versions will be available soon. The first day of the 2024–2025 school year for grades 1–12 is August 28, 2024. The first day of school for students in grades PK and K is September 3, 2024. Beginning in the fall of 2024, PK–8 students will be released early every Wednesday. Learn more.
Please see here for important dates on the Enrollment Calendar for SY25 school registration
Winter Hill Community Innovation School
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Somerville, MA 02145
School: 617-629-5680
Cell: 781-227-7861