This Week at Windsor...
#WEAREWINDSOR
December 1st, 2023
Windsor Families,
We hope all families had a wonderful Thanksgiving and a relaxing break.
We have started collecting items for the Ambassadors Club Hygiene Drive.
Please see the flyer below for details on the items they are looking to donate.
We have also started collecting gift cards for families in need, we ask that the gift cards be in increments of $20 to Mariano's, Aldi, Jewel, Walmart, or Target. Gift cards can be dropped off in the main office at Windsor.
Have a wonderful wildcat weekend,
Mrs. Anastacio and Mrs. Soprano
Important upcoming events:
November 27th- December 18th - Windsor Ambassador's Club Hygiene Drive Collection
November 27th- December 18th- Windsor Cares Gift Card Drive
December 18th- 22nd - Windsor Spirit Week
December 23rd- January 8th - Winter Break (No School)
January 9th- School Resumes
Winter MAP testing Schedule
Our Winter MAP window is from December 6th to December 22nd. Please see the schedule below for when your child will be taking the MAP assessment.
Kindergarten AM:
Reading: Thursday, December 7th @ 10:30 AM
Math: Wednesday, December 13th @ 10:10 AM
Kindergarten PM:
Reading: December 7th @ 1:15 PM
Math: December 13th @ 1:15 PM
1st Grade:
Reading: Thursday, December 7th @ 9:10 AM
Math: Friday, December 8th @ 1:15 PM
2nd Grade:
Reading: Tuesday, December 12th @ 1:15 PM
Math: Monday, December 11th @ 1:15 PM
3rd Grade:
Reading: Wednesday, December 6th @1:15 PM
Math: Wednesday, December 13th @ 9:10 AM
4th Grade:
Reading: Wednesday, December 6th @ 10:40 AM
Math: Thursday, December 14th @ 1:15 PM
5th Grade:
Reading: Friday, December 8th @ 9:10 AM
Math: Thursday, December 14th @ 10:40 AM
ABC25 Foundation Update:
ABC/25's new slogan is Granting Inspiration to Forward Education and this year teachers/schools submitted close to 60 grant proposals representing each of the 9 schools in the school district! We're blown away by the creative, innovative, and excellent ideas our educators have for our D25 students. The grants have been read and scored, and next week volunteers from each school are meeting for the final vote on how to distribute our funds for the year.
If you haven't already become a member, join and 1. you'll get access to our free-for-members ($10 per person for non-members) STEM event on 2/19/24 (Presidents day/no attendance) and 2. you'll help *INSERT SCHOOL NAME HERE* achieve 25% membership for an additional $2500 grant just for our school! Only XX families are needed to join and membership costs $40 for the whole family. If you need to check if you are a member email: abc25president@gmail.com
We'll be announcing additional member activities and our new spring fundraisers soon so stay tuned for an exciting 2024! Learn more about us at www.abc25.org
Stella Station
It’s December! As crazy at this month can be for many, if you are looking for some fun STEM activities to do that focus on the winter season, check out Steam Powered Family’s ideas. I love their ideas about Winter Solstice (it’s December 21!) and celebrating the longest night of the year. They also have some fun activities with ice and snow, and even a New Year’s Eve STEM activity! I hope you can find something fun for your family! Have a great weekend!
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:
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.
HANUKKAH or CHANUKAH
"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
Christmas- December 25
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.
KWANZAA
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
Windsor Elementary School
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