Mrs. Mark's class celebrating 100 days of school!
We'll be taking part in Read Across America on March 2nd. We're looking forward to a day filled with reading!
Important update!
Winter sports awards have been moved to after break. Tuesday the 27th at 5:30
On February 8th, the Windsor 7th grade class was recognized by the Maine State House, as was, Saber Hanington for his first place finish on the Maine State Native American Essay Award. After the House visit, Saber was presented with his award by the Secretary of State, Matthew Dunlap. Saber's mother, Amber Michaud and his grandmother, Bev Michaud were also in attendance.
Reese Sullivan, 6th grade student at Windsor Elementary, has been named the winner of the Canines for Charity National Essay Contest for grades 6-8. The students wrote an essay about a humorous time with their pet. The national contest is run by Pam and Floyd Dunn of Canines for Charity. The Wyoming organization has raised funds for charities for over 20 years through their dog sledding events. Sullivan is the daughter of Matt and Cheryl Sullivan of Windsor. Sullivan will receive a $50 cash prize for her winning work. More information about the essay contest and the organization can be found at http://www.caninesforcharity.org or on their facebook page, Canines for Charity.
We are pleased to announce that 8th grader Hunter Johnson has placed first in the Windsor School Essay Contest of Chapman University's Holocaust Essay Contest. Eighth graders, Andrea Richardson and Xander Drolet, tied for 2nd. Their essays now go on to the International competition at Chapman University. Good Luck!
The Koussinoc Chapter of the DAR has announced that 8th grader Parker Reynolds has one first place in the DAR annual Essay contest. His essay now goes on to the State Competition. Ethan Barrett placed 2nd. Both young men will be honored at a DAR ceremony in March. Congratulations boys for a job well done and good luck at states!
Take the #ReadtoME challenge - starting now!
Get ready for the Read to ME Challenge starting on Feb. 1st. Read to a child, or have a child read to you, for at least 15 minutes. Capture & share a 15-30 sec video or photo of you reading.
Congratulations to the winners of the Secretary of State's Native American Essay Contest.
Just a reminder there is no school tomorrow Friday, January 12th due to a teacher workshop, and Monday January 15th Martin Luther King Jr. Day. enjoy the 4 day weekend!
We had our monthly assembly this afternoon celebrating our wonderful Wildcats, Students of the Month, top AR readers, Math Masters and winning writers. This month's Habit of MInd is Goal-setting.
Dr. Lindsey Carnes visited Mrs. Williams' 6th & 7th grade classes yesterday. Students learned how to design a cover for their Habits of Mind Project using Keynote and basic techniques for graphic design.
Search for a book from home or your classroom using our online catalog, Destiny Discover. See what's new or browse for a book by topic. https://search.follettsoftware.com/metasearch/ui/16952/
Due to the upcoming storm this Tuesday night, the Windsor Holiday Concert has been rescheduled to next Tuesday, December 19th.
The Title I program held a breakfast Tuesday for their students and families. They shared strategies for supporting reading and showed the new Leappads made possible by a Perloff Foundation grant.
