1. New and Noteworthy - Annual Appeal Soft Close, Winter Walk/Ride/Roll to School Day - Wednesday 2/4, Mission Statement, Third Grade Traditions, Staff Directory

2. Calendar of Events

3. Celebrating What We Do Best - Coffee with the Principal, PTA Community Meeting

4. Around Belmont - BPS Family Communication Survey, Composting at Chenery Suspended - Funding Needed, PATRONS Trivia Night, Belmont Youth Lacrosse - Spring registration is open, Belmont Wellness Coalition Parenting Group, Belmont World Film's 22nd Family Festival

5. Volunteer Links and Reminders

The 2024-2025 annual appeal wrapped up with a total of 72 families contributing just over $10,200.  A very big THANK YOU to all who contributed, helping us provide enrichment and educational support for the Winn Brook community.  The results were just shy of our $11,000 goal. We are pleased to report that your donations will certainly be going to good use as they help fund the over $17,000 in Enrichment and Field Trips planned for this year.

Still planning to give?  We are happy to continue to accept contributions via Paypal, Venmo, corporate matching, or a check made payable to the Winn Brook PTA and mailed to: 
Winn Brook School
ATTN: Winn Brook PTA
97 Waterhouse Rd. 
Belmont, MA 02478

• Winn Brook School PTA’s EIN is 04-2982429

• Need a receipt? Email treasurer@winnbrookpta.org 

Join us in making it a special morning for our kids! We need volunteers to greet students at the entrance with smiles, high fives, and words of encouragement. Contact PTA presidents@winnbrookpta.org for more info. 

We're looking forward to seeing our students walking, biking, or rolling to school - refreshed by the fresh air and ready to kick off their day!

Following input from our first PTA community meeting in October, we have drafted the PTA’s mission statement. This will serve as our guiding principles for allocating PTA resources and volunteer efforts. Thank you to everyone who has joined in the discussion! We’d love to hear any further thoughts or questions you may have regarding this mission statement. 

In an effort to continue to make it a special year for our third graders, we are seeking input from our third grade families regarding what traditions/activities matter most to your family. Please take 3-5 minutes to fill out this survey. We need your help and ideas to make any of this happen!

A full list of staff and their contact information is available in the digital Winn Brook School Directory under the “Staff Directory” tab. If you do not have access to the directory, and would like access, please email presidents@winnbrookpta.org to confirm your relationship to Winn Brook.

Belmont Public Schools is seeking family input to improve communications. The survey takes 5–10 minutes, and your feedback is key to shaping how we connect with our school community. The survey is open until Friday, February 14, 2025. Thank you for your participation. Please click the link to begin.

https://www.belmont.k12.ma.us/forms/bps-family-communications-survey

For questions, please contact Gail D. Pinkham - Web and Communications Specialist - gpinkham@belmontschools.net

Funding for the composting program for CUE, through the district, has been cut and the program is now suspended. Chenery’s program has been ongoing since 2017 and is the only successful cafeteria composting program in the district, thanks to efforts led by heroic science teacher Ben Ligon and his enthusiastic band of student Trash Bashers (and their parents!), all volunteering their time. In an effort to keep it going, members of the CUE community are raising funds. If you’d like to learn more or donate to this cause, please click here.

https://belmontwellness.org/parenting-group/

Meetings are held on the last Wednesday of each month at 7:00 pm and are typically virtual. All are welcome to join – so please feel free to invite neighbors and friends.

Join us via Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81577946616

This month we will meet on Wed. Jan. 29 at 7:00pm and discuss Internet Safety – Guidance for Parents

At the Regent Theatre Arlington

For more info visit https://belmontworldfilmfamilyfest2025.eventive.org/schedule

Please use the links below to donate $2 of every ticket to support the Winn Brook PTA!

Featuring the world's most remarkable films for children ages 5-12 that you won't see anywhere else! If you and your children are interested in the preservation of green spaces and the environment, this day's films are for you. For younger viewers, a professional voice over will read subtitles aloud for each film, much like being read a story, through headphones. Supported by the Arlington Commission for Arts & Culture. Films include:

There are many more Belmont events to explore:
Belmont Voice Community Events
Belmont Public School Community Events

Libby Weintraub & Meenal Bagla & Michal Feldman

Winn Brook PTA Co-Presidents

presidents@winnbrookpta.org