Next Wednesday, March 6th, Trimester #2 progress reports will be distributed electronically, providing you with an updated snapshot of your child’s academic and social growth.

Our standards-based grading system focuses on measuring students’ progress toward specific, end-of-the-year learning goals rather than traditional letter grades. The number grades highlight what your child knows and can do, identifying areas of strength and opportunities for growth. Please note: Because we are assessing students' progress towards end-of-year expectations, and it's only February, you should not be alarmed if your child has 2s at this point in the year.

As you review the progress report, take note of any patterns in your child’s learning and jot down questions or observations to discuss during your upcoming parent-teacher conference. To prepare, consider asking about strategies to support your child at home and any next steps for their learning journey.

We value our partnership with families and look forward to meaningful conversations that support student success!

Here are some things our STAFF and STUDENTS love...

• Kind teachers
• Writing stories
• Football at recess
• Friends & pizza
• All the students who love to learn
• The community is amazing at including everyone
• Rolling chairs

See the attachment below for information and ordering options!

South Windsor Public Schools is excited to welcome our 2025 - 2026 Kindergarten class! Your child is about to take an exciting next step in their education. We are looking forward to the beginning of a collaborative partnership between home and school in order to provide a successful transition for both your child and your family.

The South Windsor full-day kindergarten program is available to children who are residents of South Windsor and who are (or will be) age five (5) on or before September 1, 2025.

*If your child’s birthday is after September 1, 2025, and you would like them considered for kindergarten this fall, you may fill out the pre-registration form and check the appropriate box and the principal will schedule an assessment to determine if admitting your child would be developmentally appropriate.

If you have a child, or know someone who does, that is eligible for Kindergarten for the 2025-26 school year, please visit the link below! There you will find information about the registration process (and be able to begin registration), find answers to commonly asked questions, and learn a bit more about Eli Terry!

ELI TERRY Families - Back by popular demand our annual ICE CREAM SOCIAL! Only this time year we are spicing it up with a DANCE PARTY! Event will be held @ Eli Terry Cafe/Gym on Friday, March 28th. Registration is strongly encouraged and intended time slots must be selected.

Please use the Google Forms Link below to register and contact sweliterrypto@gmail.com for any questions.

Registration Link:

https://forms.gle/aPWsHyeVm8T3U22U8

Looking for something fun and educational for your kids to do when Early Release Wednesdays start up again on March 13? Registration is open now for Mad Science and Art-Ventures Early Release Wednesday programs held right here at Eli Terry.

See below for the registration links!

Mad Science Registration Link:

https://westnewengland.madscience.org/parents-register-a.aspx?action=search&org=28878#ctn-activitylist

Art-Ventures Registration Link:

https://westnewengland.imagineartsacademy.com/parents-register-a.aspx?action=search&org=28878#ctn-activitylist

The high school Interact Club visited Mrs. Kukucka's class. They shared the story, A Bad Case of Stripes and then led the students in an activity!

Some impressive Math Milestone thinking by 5th graders, Gabby and Saara!

The many varied and marvelous strategies for solving an "unknown" story problem in 2nd grade math!

4th graders, learning about constructive and destructive forces, made and "exploded" their own volcanoes!

Kindergartners in Mrs. Botticello's class conducted an "avalanche" experiment. Do you think they were able to save "Tiny Town" from a moving boulder?

Dress Like Your Favorite Book Character - Monday, March 3rd

Grade 5 Concert - Monday, March 3rd 6:30-8PM

Trimester #2 Progress Reports Distributed - Wednesday, March 6th

NO SCHOOL - Professional Development - Tuesday, March 11th

Early Release Wednesdays Resume - Wednesday, March 12th (continue through end of the year)

Spring Picture Day - Thursday, March 13th

VIRTUAL PTO Meeting - Wednesday, March 26th 7PM

PTO Ice Cream Social & Glow Party - Friday, March 28th (more info to come!)

Please note: All events can easily be added to your own Google Calendars by clicking the blue hyperlink above! We don't want you to miss a thing!

Throughout the year, you may miss something and want to easily access a previous week's newsletter. Thanks to YOUR feedback, we've made that easy. You'll be able to just click the links below! We've included the last few weeks of newsletters here.

Week of 2/21

Week of 2/13

Week of 2/7

Week of 1/31

If you would like access to ALL previous newsletters you can find them here!