Sunday, May 19, 2019

May 19 Update


Dear Parents and Guardians,

I hope this message finds you well.  I would like to share two announcements with you this week.  All 7th grade families please note that your students will be bringing home important information regarding the 2020 8th grade Washington, DC trip on Monday.  All trip plans are in place pending School Committee approval.  Please remember that the school is committed to making sure all students who would like to take part in the trip are able to attend.  Therefore, financial aids will be available to all families who need support.  If you are certain your student would like to participate in this event, I encourage everyone to take advantage of the early registration discount and adhere to the registration deadline even if you need financial support.  The school will work with you after the registration deadline to secure the necessary aid for your students to take part in the trip.

Secondly, I would like to share with you the Summer Enrichment Opportunities.  Please see below.

Summer Enrichment Program 2019!
Winchester’s own teachers and staff have submitted course proposals in subject areas they are passionate about.  We hope that many children will share their interest and sign up this summer. Children will benefit from small classes with expert teachers! Our goal is to reach out to all learners expand their love of learning.

Classes for students pre-k through grade 12 and include art, science, math, sports and more!
Please take a look at our website:

Classes fill up fast, register today!
Please contact our Summer Enrichment Coordinator, Jessica Callahan, if you have any questions at  jcallahan@winchesterps.org



Thank you and enjoy the upcoming week.


James Lin
Principal
McCall Middle School

Sunday, May 12, 2019

May 12 Update


Dear Parents and Guardians,

Happy Mother’s Day!  Yesterday morning I came across this New Yorker cartoon in my Twitter feed, and it made me think of the home lives our students experience every day as well as my own upbringing.  I lived with my aunt and uncle’s family throughout most of my adolescence while my own mother traveled with my father across Southeast to Asia to support him with his work.  I remember overhearing my aunt and my mother having lively discussions on international calls talking about setting boundaries and expectations around driving, dating, and attending SAT prep courses.  At the time having two mothers on your case about those matters is not something most teenagers would be happy about.  However, in retrospect I am grateful that there were multiple people who cared enough about me to guide me through difficult decisions that I was not fully prepared to make on my own.

The Winchester community is becoming more diverse, and McCall students are going home to family structures that are different than traditional ones that are headed by one male father and one female mother.  It is with that in mind that I extend my sincerest Mother’s Day wish to all mothers and mother figures that are out there in the McCall community.  I assure all of you that my staff and I will continue to strive to work collaboratively with all types parents and parental figures to help our students learn and grow.

Happy Mother’s Day!


James Lin
Principal
McCall Middle School

Sunday, May 5, 2019

May 5 Update


Dear Parents and Guardians,

Happy Cinco de Mayo and May the 4th be with you!  I would first like to congratulate our Greenhouse Club students and their “Let’s EnviroMEND Winchester!” program.  It has been selected by EEA Secretary Matthew Beaton’s office to be recognized with the Secretary’s Award for Excellence. The students as well as Ms. Capobianco-Burns and Ms. Higgins the club advisors will take part in the ceremony tomorrow at the State House.  Go Greenhouse Team!

Thank you and enjoy the rest of your weekend!

James Lin
Principal
McCall Middle School