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This Week at Windsor...

#WEAREWINDSOR

This Week atWindsor...#WEAREWINDSOR
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December 22nd, 2022

Windsor Families,


We had a great spirit week this week at Windsor. We saw so many fun winter outfits. I hope you have a wonderful, relaxing winter break. We will see you in 2023!


To meet the ABC25 membership goal, Windsor still needs several more families to join. If you are able to, please click this link to join: abc25.org/donate. Also, check out the Nothing Bundt Cake fundraiser below.


Enjoy the snow and stay warm!


Happy New Year!

Mrs. Anastacio and Mrs. Soprano

Important upcoming events:

Friday, December 23- Monday, January 9th - Winter Break


Tuesday, January 10th - Classes Resume

Parent Information Session: Special Education Supports as your 5th grader transitions to Middle School


Parents of 5th grade children with Individualized Education Plans are invited to learn more about special education support available in Middle School.

Join special education team members from South and Thomas Middle Schools as we share information about the Transition to Middle School Night on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at 6:30 pm at the Thomas Middle School LMC, 1430 N Belmont Ave, Arlington Heights, IL.



What: Special Education Supports in Middle School

When: Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at 6:30 pm

Where: 1430 N Belmont Ave, Arlington Heights, IL 60004

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coats, gloves,

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hat, boots,

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Oh my!

Please check-in with the office and visit the lost and found.
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Lost and Found

Be sure to stop in to check the lost and found after break!
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Coats and Sweatshirts

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More sweatshirts

Staff Spotlight:

Every week, we are sharing information about several staff members at Windsor. This week, get to know our ML teachers below!
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Amy Harder

Teaching multilingual students is my passion. This year marks my 23rd year teaching with 9 years being at Windsor. I have taught bilingual Spanish, middle school EL at South, multilingual, general education, and adult ESL. While NIU was my undergraduate home, NLU gave me my ESL and bilingual endorsements. My master’s in Educational Leadership was completed at Concordia, and I am currently completing a certificate in Learning Behavior Specialist through American College of Education.

When I am not teaching English, you can find me enjoying spending time with my family, doing homework, reading, or traveling. I have been married for 28 years to Chuck, have 3 grown children (ages 23, 23, and 21), and 3 crazy dogs.


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Anna Bauer

My name is Anna Bauer and I am one of three multilingual teachers

at Windsor. I absolutely love working with students who

speak another language. This is my fifth year of teaching and

my fourth year teaching at Windsor. I speak Spanish and am a

certified bilingual Spanish teacher. I absolutely love the diversity

we have at Windsor School with over 20 home languages. I am

very excited to be running the Chicago Marathon this year for the first time on October 9th,

2022! Aside from running I also enjoy yoga, hiking, reading and traveling!


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Dana McAndrew

My name is Dana McAndrew, and I am one of the three multilingual teachers here at Windsor. This is my second year at Windsor School, and I am so lucky to have my very own Kindergarten ML class in the morning and work with other ML students and various grades in the afternoon. The diversity at Windsor is truly special and I love every minute.

I am married to my husband, Ryan, and have a 5-month-old son, whom we named Breccan Daniel McAndrew.

This is my 8th year teaching, and I have a Masters in Early Childhood Education as well as an EL endorsement. I taught preschool for one year and 2nd grade for 5 years in Cicero, Illinois.

Outside of the classroom, I love spending time with my family and friends, going to concerts, trying new restaurants, cheering on the Chicago Blackhawks, traveling and going to Disney World any chance I get.


Stella's Station

A blizzard is on the way? Bring it on! If the wind and cold is too much for your kids to enjoy the snow, take a peek at this blog entry from Frugal Fun for Boys and Girls. It's the best one I've seen in teaching how to cut the perfect snowflake! And, if your family can't get enough of a Galaxy Far Far Away, and really want to up your snowflake game, check out Anthony Herrera Designs. This awesome dad has designed a bunch of different Star Wars themed snowflakes that your family can print and cut. I've tried them, they turn out awesome! He also has created patterns for Frozen, Guardians of the Galaxy and Harry Potter. Have fun playing in the snow over Winter Break, be it the real stuff or paper! ~Mrs. Stella

Absences/Tardies:

If your child will be absent or tardy, please call the main line and listen for the prompts, 847-398-4297. You can also complete this online form: CLICK HERE TO REPORT AN ABSENCE ONLINE. While you may also email the teacher, there are times that the teacher will not read email prior to school starting. Please always leave a message first. We cannot stress this enough. Please also make every effort for your child to arrive at school on time. Missing the beginning of the school day often has a negative impact on students for the rest of the day. Please contact the office if your child will be tardy or needs to leave early.
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HANUKKAH or CHANUKAH

"Hanukkah" means dedication in Hebrew, this holiday is also known as The Festival of Lights and represents joy. Celebration includes time with loved ones, gifts, food, and lighting a candle on the menorah each night.

Begins at sundown, December 18 and ends at sundown of December 26th.

(Dates change year to year)
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CHRISTMAS DAY- DECEMBER 25

A federal holiday celebrated as a religious and cultural celebration in all states and territories as well as across the world. Celebration includes time with loved ones, gifts and a feast.


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KWANZAA

A seven day, African American cultural festival dedicated to the 7 principles: unity, self determination, collective work and responsibility, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity, and faith.

Celebrated December 26- January 1