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This Week at Windsor...

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This Week atWindsor...#WEAREWINDSOR
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February 9th, 2024

Windsor Families,


It was a great week at Windsor! Today our students participated in an assembly presented by Cozbi Cabrera. Cozbi Cabrera lives in Evanston, but was born in Brooklyn, NY to parents who were born in Honduras. She holds a BFA from Parsons School of Design. The multi-talented Cabrera creates and illustrates picture books for young readers. Her books have won several awards, including a Caldecott Honor and a Coretta Scott King Honor. She also works in textiles and her handmade dolls or "muñecas" are collected around the world. It was a wonderful assembly and our students learned a lot!


We are excited to share a link for you to purchase camp Windsor gear! Camp Windsor has been our theme this year that aligns to our monthly Den activities. If your child is interested in having new spirit wear, click here: www.windsorspiritwear.com


Parent-teacher conference links close Monday at noon. See below to sign up.


Windsor Drive drop and go: Please do not block the crosswalk when you enter the drop and go line on Windsor Drive. Also, if you walk to school, please wait for the crossing guard to cross you. It is very dangerous for all if you cross while the crossing guard is crossing others at a different corner.


Have a wonderful wildcat weekend,

Mrs. Anastacio and Mrs. Soprano

Important upcoming events:

February 14th- Valentines Day Parties


February 15th- Parent Teacher Conferences -- 8:20am - 7:40pm

February 16th- Parent Teacher Conferences -- 8:20am - 11:20am


February 19th- No School


March 4th - 8th - Multicultural Week

March 7th- Windsor's World Event - 6:30-8:00pm

Parent Teacher Conference Links

Mrs. Schmidt: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B094AACAE23AAF49-47128448-schmidt

Dr. Samartino: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B094AACAE23AAF49-47128476-samartino

Mrs. Paxson: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B094AACAE23AAF49-47140764-paxson

Mrs. Kaiser: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B094AACAE23AAF49-47140765-kaiser

Ms. Krueger: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B094AACAE23AAF49-47140807-krueger

Ms. McLaughlin: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B094AACAE23AAF49-47141101-mclaughlin

Mrs. Como: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B094AACAE23AAF49-47142155-como

Mrs. Wiest: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B094AACAE23AAF49-47142158-wiest

Mrs. Dastice: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B094AACAE23AAF49-47142185-dastice

Mrs. Swedo: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B094AACAE23AAF49-47142187-swedo

Ms. Floro:https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B094AACAE23AAF49-47142153-floro

Ms. McEllen: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B094AACAE23AAF49-47142189-mcellen

Ms. Sobanski: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B094AACAE23AAF49-47142218-sobanski

Ms. Conway:https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B094AACAE23AAF49-47142214-conway

Mrs. Clark: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B094AACAE23AAF49-47142216-clark

Mr. Brogni: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B094AACAE23AAF49-47146134-brogni

Ms. Berg: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B094AACAE23AAF49-47146104-berg

Mrs. Murphy:https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B094AACAE23AAF49-47146138-murphy

Mr. Peterson: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B094AACAE23AAF49-47146607-peterson

Ms. Pinski: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B094AACAE23AAF49-47146608-pinski

Mrs. Leberecht: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B094AACAE23AAF49-47146651-leberecht

Mrs. Flauter: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B094AACAE23AAF49-47146639-flauter

Ms. Higgins: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B094AACAE23AAF49-47146807-higgins

Mrs. Colando: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B094AACAE23AAF49-47146841-colando

Mr. Freese: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B094AACAE23AAF49-47146844-freese

Ms. Angelus: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B094AACAE23AAF49-47146875-angelus

Mrs. Keough: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B094AACAE23AAF49-47146803-keough

Ms. Klaw: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B094AACAE23AAF49-47146813-klaw

Ms. Stodola: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B094AACAE23AAF49-47146847-stodola

Mrs. Blau: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B094AACAE23AAF49-47146848-blau

5Essentials - Important

5Essentials Survey | Click here to take it

If you have not already, please take a few minutes to complete the 5Essentials Survey. Your participation in the parent portion of the survey will help us understand the conditions at our school and guide improvement. A report will be generated only if we have 20 percent parent participation.


Survey Link: https://survey.5-essentials.org/Illinois/


*Your identity and survey responses will be kept completely confidential and will never be connected to you or your child.*

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Kids Heart Challenge

Our school had so much fun kicking off this year's Kids Heart Challenge program for the American Heart Association! Our school has set a big goal to be part of the Nation of Lifesavers by getting 50% of our student population to participate. Can we count on you to join us? BONUS: Your student will receive this awesome wristband just for joining our school team at www.heart.org/schools or using the KHC app

Stella Station

Build a snowman indoors and have a little STEM challenge of your own at home with this Snowman Stretch project. Participants receive the same supplies, and their goal is to make their snowman stretch to be the highest of the bunch. You can add your own parameters on the activities as well, such as how many “balls of snow” the snowman should be, or by making the snowman all out of different types of geometric figures. Set a timer and let the fun begin! If your family does this challenge, I’d love to see pictures of your snowmen! Have a great weekend! ~Mrs. Stella

ABC25 Foundation Update:

Exploring Cryogenics With Mr. Freeze

Monday, February 19th - Community Event @ Ivy Hill

  • Join us on February 19th, 2024, for our STEM event at Ivy Hill, where Mr. Freeze from Fermilab will get kids (and adults) excited about science as he demonstrates cryogenics using liquid nitrogen.
  • This event is free for members and $10 per participant for non-members. It's a fantastic show, but even with two show times, space is limited, so sign up now!
  • Make sure to sign each child up individually. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0949A4AC2FA0FCCF8-46656888-thecoolestshow#/

MINDFUL KITCHEN FUNDRAISER - 20% of sales go directly to the Fork Farm Fundraiser

Monday, February 19th - Sunday, February 25th

  • From Monday, February 19, 2024 through Sunday, February 25, 2024, we are partnering with local Arlington Heights business “A Mindful Kitchen.”
  • They will donate 20% of sales to the Fork Farm initiative when mentioning the ABC/25 Foundation, either verbally if buying in-store or by writing ABC/25 in the order notes section if ordering online.
  • Visit their website for more information about their healthy and delicious options! https://amindfulkitchen.com.

ABC/25 TSHIRT DESIGN CONTEST

Due Friday March 1st

  • Design the 2024 annual t-shirt which will be provided with select ticket purchases for the ABC/25 Fun Fair on June 1st/
  • Visit abc25.org/tshirt for rules and to download the design form.

The FIRST EVER district wide fundraising initiative! GROWING TOGETHER: A FORK FARM INITIATIVE

Today through Sunday, March 31st


  • The ABC/25 Foundation, has been working with Sandra Voss, District 25 Director of Food & Nutrition Services, to dive deep into the world of Fork Farm Hydroponic Farming!
  • It's been a transformative experience for students at Patton and Dryden, who've had the opportunity to cultivate and consume their own lettuce. You can watch this video we've put together to share this knowledge with you.: https://fb.watch/q3CZwKauQu/
  • The ABC/25 Foundation is striving to raise sufficient funds for one or more additional Form Farm Flex Farm hydroponic units for the benefit of AHSD25 students. To magnify our impact, for every donation you make, we're going to match it (up to $5,000)!
  • Learn more out our initiative and Fork Farms here: https://abc25.org/forkfarm
  • DONATE HERE: https://sd25.revtrak.net/ABC25.../fork-farm-initiative


District Info...

District 25 Pre-Registration is now OPEN

Pre-Registration is NOW open to families with incoming new and kindergarten students for next year, 2024-2025! Please begin the registration process by visiting www.sd25.org/Registration and clicking on the 2024-2025 Pre-Registration drop down.

Food & Nutrition Services|Seasonal Menus

The Food & Nutrition Services Department is continually working to provide our students with lunch menu items that they enjoy, while providing a variety of nutritious options for our students. To achieve this, the department will be having seasonal menus this school year. All elementary and middle schools will have a Fall (8/17-11/17), Winter (11/27-2/14), Spring (2/20-5/31) Menu. Many of our favorite menu items will stay on the menu, however, this allows us to add some new products to our menus!

Our elementary and middle school students taste-tested a variety of new menu items this fall, and we have selected several of those items to be placed on the winter menu. We had quite a few items our students enjoyed, so some of the student-approved items will also be placed on the spring menu.

Updated menus will be posted on our website as well as on our app. Nutritional information can also be found on our website. We look forward to continuing to serve our students delicious and healthy lunch options.

Notes from the Nurse:

Dental Exams:

The time off from school during the holidays can be a good time for you to schedule your child's required dental exam. Students in kindergarten and 2nd grade are required to turn in a dental exam by May 15, 2024.



Please refer to this LINK for Illinois Department of Public Health informational materials regarding influenza, meningococcal disease and vaccinations.

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.


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!


Student Health: If your child has tested positive for COVID-19, you can notify the school nurse for guidance regarding how many days it is recommended to stay home (5 days with day 0 as onset of symptoms or test day if asymptomatic) per Illinois Department of Public Health.

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Black History Month

Every February, the U.S. honors the contributions and sacrifices of African Americans who have helped shape the nation. Black History Month celebrates the rich cultural heritage, triumphs and adversities that are a part of our country's history.


For more information, visit: https://blackhistorymonth.gov/
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Lunar New Year

Lunar New Year is the beginning of a calendar year based on moon cycles. Also known as: Chinese Chunjie, Vietnamese Tet, Korean Solnal, Tibetan Losar, or Spring Festival, typically celebrated in Asian countries that begins with the first new moon of the lunar calendar and ends on the first full moon of the lunar calendar, 15 days later.

*Dates change year to year
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President's Day

A federal holiday for honoring all the past and present presidents who have served as president of the United States of America.


Celebrated on the third Monday in February, date changes year to year.
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