This Week at Windsor...

Windsor Families,

The weather is certainly getting colder, please be sure to send your children to school with the proper winter gear, we will go out to recess as long as the temperature is above zero. We are not able to keep children inside for recess if they are not properly dressed.

A note from Mr. Gember:

Please be sure the children wear gym shoes to school on days they have gym class or have a pair to change into. Boots and other types of shoes are not safe for class.

The Berry family would like to invite anyone interested in donating or volunteering for the 2nd annual blood drive that they host to celebrate future Wildcat Bryson's heartiversary!

Please click on the link below for more information:
https://www.fumcah.com/events/2nd-annual-bless-brysons-heart-blood-drive

Arrival and Dismissal Reminders:

Please have your child ready to get out of the car unassisted. It backs up the car line if you need to get out of the car to help your child get their coat on or get their things together. If your child requires assistance to get out of the car, please park on a side street and walk to the door they enter the building.

Have a wonderful week,

Mrs. Anastacio and Mrs. Soprano

December 2nd- Gift card drive begins

December 16th - 20th- Winter Spirit Week

December 23 - January 6th- Winter Break

January 7th- School resumes

Thank You for Supporting ABC/25 – Let’s Keep Going!

A big thank you to our amazing community for helping us reach the 25% membership goal for ABC/25! Because of your support, our school has already earned a $2,500 grant to use however we choose.

But we’re not stopping here! Every membership helps fund even more grants for teachers and innovative projects that benefit all students in our district. If you haven’t joined yet, it’s not too late! Let’s show our continued support for ABC/25 and keep the momentum going.

Visit www.abc25.org to join today!

Hello Windsor Families!

We are collecting used eyeglasses, hearing aids, cell phones and key fabs for the Lions Club. The Lions club gives our district so much support to our school by providing eye exams and glasses to families who need them in our district. Let's return the support by recycling the things we don't use anymore and donate them to the Lions club. The collection box is in the Windsor Front door vestibule and will remain there until the Winter Holiday break.

Thank you!

Darlene Carpenter & Kimmy Solano

Windsor School Nurses

Windsor is collecting gift cards in increments of $20 for Windsor families in need this winter season. We ask that the gift cards be from Marianos, Target, Walmart, Aldi, or Jewel.

We love to celebrate all of the wonderful cultures and languages at Windsor. Please provide us with information about your family's culture so that we can celebrate YOU! This information will be shared in your child's classroom and we will also mark on the world map in our Commons where all of our Windsor families are from.

Feel free to complete this optional survey:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf9Uiv2sBsVppHAoeuhY9S39kXvSvWRX3CWatiEII9RF9qJ3A/viewform?usp=sf_link

Elementary school is a time of spills and accidents. Please help the health office by packing a spare change of clothes in your students backpack in a gallon size ziplock bag. This should include:

• Pants

• Socks

• Underwear

• Shirt

• This also helps your student since they feel most comfortable in their own clothes. As the school year progresses please make sure their clothes still fit and are weather appropriate. If you have any concerns or questions please reach out!

Thank you,

Darlene Carpenter

Nurse Kimmy Solano

Windsor School Nurses

As referenced in Dr. Kaye's letter sent last Wednesday, August 14, 2024, the District updated its medication management procedures. For your convenience, we have put together a one page reference sheet for parents/guardians dropping medications this year. Please reference the sheet linked below prior to dropping off medications.

Medication Drop Off Reference Sheet

Please check out the links for important breakfast and lunch information:

Where can I view the school lunch menu? Click Here

How does my student order a school lunch? Click Here

How do I pay for my child’s meals? Click Here

How do I apply for free & reduced meals? Click Here

*Breakfast services start the second day of school.

Absences/Tardies:

We prefer you report your child's absence online, https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd692piwt06CLm3kTcaMsZUNA-Cpt0f0XYjU71GUm9XBBuamQ/viewform but if you need to call, please dial our main office line and listen for the prompts: (847) 398-4297.

To sign in and out your child for late arrival, early dismissal or doctor appointments, you can use any of the QR codes in the front office or the one shown here. Be sure to bring your cell phone in with you when you come.

Las Posadas is a festival that takes place in Latin America and some Mexican communities in the United States from December 16–24. The word posada means inn or lodging, and traditionally posadas are a celebration of the Christmas story.

"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.

*Dates change year to year

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.

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

Email: Lanastacio@sd25.org
Website: https://www.sd25.org/windsor
Location: 1315 East Miner Street, Arlington Heights, IL, USA
Phone: 847-398-4297
Twitter: @WindsorWildcats