Based on the success of our physical “Thankful Thursdays” over the past three years, and thanks to a continued partnership between the PTO and our Sunshine Committee, “Thankful Thursdays” have returned! Each Thursday in March features a special whole staff appreciation event!

Last week our theme was "Green Eggs and Ham" and we provided hot bagel breakfast sandwiches, coffee, juice, and fruit to all staff. Yesterday's theme was a "Lucky Duck" scavenger hunt and 100 mini rubber ducks were hid throughout the building. When a duck was found, it was turned into the Main Office for one of many awesome prizes! We still have a "March Madness" and "Bloom Bar" theme to go!

Our goal is to connect these days with our efforts to bring our RULER Charter to life, as well with our gratitude campaign. We hope these days help ALL staff feel supported, valued, connected, and respected!

You can help make the remainder of March gratitude filled. We'd love all our families to submit a "Thankful Thursday" shoutout (or two!) using the quick Google Form below!

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!

We are thrilled to announce that the Make a Change (MAC) Grants, sponsored by SW Youth & Family Services, are available once again!

This grant encourages students to put their ideas into action. There are wonderful projects that are dreamed up, but they often come with barriers, including funding. This mini grant program gives students the opportunity to see their idea come to life! We are looking for the following type of projects:

1.Promote and/or inspire kindness
2. Contribute to positive mental health and/or emotional wellness
3. Support inclusion and respect
4. Encourage a positive school community

The proposals can come from one student, a group of students or a classroom of students that currently attend South Windsor schools. The grant must be approved by a building principal/administration before submitting.

Below you will find the flyer with application links, along with a detailed description of the MAC Grant.

It is a quick turnaround – with applications due no later than Friday, April 5th.

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out.

The PTO is looking for a volunteer or volunteers who may be willing to dress up as Eli during our May Fun Run! If you're willing to don the terrier mascot costume from 10:45-2:10, or a chunk of time in that window, please reach out to sweliterrypto@gmail.com!

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

Rock Your CRAZY Socks for World Down Syndrome Day - Friday, March 21st (see flyer below!)

VIRTUAL PTO Meeting - Wednesday, March 26th 7PM

PTO Ice Cream Social & Glow Party - Friday, March 28th (see flyer above!)

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 3/7

Week of 2/28

Week of 2/21

Week of 2/13

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