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This Week at Windsor...

#WEAREWINDSOR

This Week atWindsor...#WEAREWINDSOR
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June 2nd, 2023

Windsor Families,


It has been a busy week at Windsor! We can't believe that there are only three days of school left! Our students participated in their extra recess reward from the Pack the Piggies contest, 5th graders had their breakfast celebration, and we ended the week with field day!


Thank you to the parent volunteers who made this week's event a huge success!


Summer Office Hours:

Beginning June 12th, the Windsor Office will be open by appointment only until June 21st. Please call the office at 847-398-4297 or email Kathie Avvisati at kavvisati@sd25.org or Deneen Evola at dscamardoevola@sd25.org if you need to schedule an appointment. The office will reopen on July 25th.


Have a wonderful weekend!

Mrs. Anastacio and Mrs. Soprano

Important upcoming events:

Monday, June 5th- Rec Park (grades 3-5) Fun in the Sun (Grades k-2)

Reminder: Sunscreen and water!


Wednesday, June 7th- Last Day of School- early dismissal, see below

5TH GRADE PARENTS PARADE INFO

The 5th graders will parade around Windsor School for the last time at 1:45 pm on Wednesday, June 7th.


Parents of 5th graders, please line the blacktop behind the school for this event. The 5th graders will return to the building after the parade to get their belongings and will dismiss at 2:25 pm.


One of the traditions at Windsor is our wonderful South Middle Schoolers come back for dismissal and form a tunnel for the 5th graders as they exit the building. Please remain on the blacktop to see your child as they exit through the tunnel.

JUNE 7TH ARRIVAL AND DISMISSAL

Arrival- Many teachers will be outside on Windsor Drive if you would like a last day of school picture. Students will still enter the building at the 8:55 bell.


Dismissal- Students will dismiss out the door they leave out of every day unless they have a 5th grade sibling.

5th grade parents, please let your younger child's teacher know they need to meet you on the blacktop behind Windsor.

Early Dismissal | Last Day of School

Summer will come just a few hours early this year. On Wednesday, June 7, 2023, students will be dismissed early.

  • Middle School Students will dismiss at 1:30 pm.
  • Early Childhood Students will dismiss at 2:15 pm.
  • Elementary School Students will dismiss at 2:30 pm.
  • CAP will begin at 2:30 pm.

If you have any questions, please reach out to the District Office (847) 758-4900.

Revised School Calendar

At the May 9 Board meeting, a REVISED calendar for the 2023-2024 school year was approved. Please note the following changes. Please also note that the updated calendar has the word REVISED at the top in red:


  1. Tuesday, March 19, 2024 is a Non-Attendance Day | Election Day

  2. Monday, April 1, 2024 is a Staff Attendance Only | School Improvement (SIP) Day

  3. Monday, April 1,2024 is an Emergency Day 1

  4. Friday, April 5, 2024 is a School Attendance Day

  5. Monday, April 8, 2024 is a School Attendance Day


Please download and print this calendar linked here for your reference.

This calendar is also available on our website at www.sd25.org/Calendar.

Stella's Station

Looking for some fun math activities for your child to do this summer? Greg Tang has you covered! I am running the Greg Tang Summer Challenge for any interested Wildcat this summer. It’s both online and paper / pencil math activities that children can complete over the duration of the summer. For more information and to download the challenge for your child, you can find it at Greg Tang Summer Challenge Activities. Have a great weekend! ~Mrs. Stella

Notes from the Nurse

Hello Windsor Families!

We are enjoying warmer weather with more exposed skin and time outdoors on field trips and recess! In light of this here is our district policy regarding Sunscreen:

If you know your child is sensitive to the sun or will be exposed to the sun for extended periods of time on a field trip, etc., please take the precautions you normally would if your child was at home with you. The child may apply sunscreen at school as long as the process is not disruptive to class activities or you may prefer your child wear clothing that protects them from the sun. Please know that school personnel will not be allowed to apply sunscreen to your children nor remind them to do so.

Please let us know if you have any questions as always–we are happy to help!

Sincerely,

Darlene Carpenter, RN Windsor School Nurse

dcarpenter@sd25.org

Kimmy Solano, Certified School Nurse

ksolano@sd25.org

#Build25 Update!

Please take a look at this rendering of what our additions are anticipated to look like!


Construction on Windsor is expected to commence Spring of 2024. We will keep you informed as to the progress of the project.

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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LGBTQ+ PRIDE MONTH

Pride Month is dedicated in celebration and commemoration of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer pride. It is celebrated each year in the month of June to honor the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan. The purpose of the commemorative month is to recognize the impact that LGBTQ+ individuals have had on history locally, nationally, and internationally.


For more information visit: https://www.loc.gov/lgbt-pride-month/about/
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IMMIGRANT HERITAGE

Originally started in 2014, Immigrant Heritage Month is a month-long celebration that allows communities to explore their own heritage and celebrate the shared diversity within communities. During this month, we honor the contributions of immigrants to our great Nation and celebrate their profound impact.


For more information visit: https://www.iamanimmigrant.com/
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CARIBBEAN-AMERICAN HERITAGE

Since 2006, June has been designated as Caribbean American Heritage Month by Presidential Proclamation. The month-long observance promotes the rich culture and heritage of the Caribbean American people and their contribution to the United States of America.


For more information visit: https://www.doi.gov/sites/doi.gov/files/uploads/national-caribbean-american-heritage-month-infographic.pdf


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JUNETEENTH- JUNE 19

Juneteenth is a federal holiday celebrated to commemorate the emancipation of enslaved people in the US. On June 19th,1865, in the aftermath of the Civil War, enslaved people were declared free under the terms of the 1862 Emancipation Proclamation. Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, honors the end to slavery in the United States.


For more information visit: https://www.history.com/news/what-is-juneteenth
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EID-AL-ADHA- JUNE 28-29

Eid-Al-Adha, known as the Festival of Sacrifice, is the second of two great Muslim festivals, the other being Eid al-Fitr. It is considered the holiest of the two Eids and celebrated by millions of people around the world. Eid al-Adha is also a time for visiting with friends and family and for exchanging gifts.
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DISABILITY PRIDE MONTH

Disability Pride Month commemorate the passing of the landmark law Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in July 1990, which prohibited discrimination against people with disabilities. Disability Pride Month is an important time to honor the diversity and uniqueness of each person in the disability community and celebrate people who have disabilities.


For more information visit: https://nationalhealthcouncil.org/blog/july-is-disability-pride-month/
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INDEPENDENCE DAY- JULY 4

Independence Day is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the Declaration of Independence, which was ratified on July 4, 1776. The Fourth of July has been celebrated as the birth of American independence, with festivities ranging from fireworks, parades, concerts, and family gatherings.
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ISLAMIC NEW YEAR- JULY 18-19

The Islamic New Year, also called the Hijri New Year, is the day that marks the beginning of a new lunar year. The first day of the Islamic year is observed by most Muslims on the first day of the month of Muharram. Muharram is the second most holy month of the Islamic year, after Ramadan.


*Dates change from year to year- In 2023, it begins the evening of July 18 to the evening of July 19.