February 2010
Dear
February will be the month that we pass our 100th day of this school year! It seems incredible that we are this far into the school year!
Winter is still with us and we are trying to get the students outside for recess on as many days as we can (it has to be over 20 degrees). We know that the kids want to play in the snow and we are allowing it if they have boots and snow pants. Unfortunately, we do not have enough change of clothes that would be needed if kids get wet while they are outside. Thanks for your help with this.
We continue to work very hard with your students and are doing many assessments to see how they are progressing. We are also working on preparing our 3rd and 4th graders for the Connecticut Mastery Tests that they will be taking during the first part of March. We encourage all of you to assist your students by having them practice their reading and math skills, at home, as much as you can. We are seeing that kids are making good improvements with their skills but that they need a lot of practice applying them!
We hope that you will be able to come to our Math Is Out of This World Night! Because of our latest winter weather, we had to reschedule it to Thursday, Feb. 4 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.. We hope to see you there!!
We are beginning our new reading initiative, Read a Blizzard of Books. Please read with your children each day and record the books you read on a piece of paper and have the kids bring it to school. During the Fall, the students read over 2000 books, reaching their goal that allowed us to have an all school, hip hop assembly!!! Let’s do it again!!
Parent/Teacher conferences are coming up in March. We’ll be sending home information in the upcoming weeks. We hope to see you all here!
Sincerely,
Betsy Fernandez
Important Dates in February:
February 1: UCONN Opera Visits to our classrooms
February 2: PTO mtg. @ 6:30 p.m.
February 3: UCONN Opera assembly – Dress for the Opera!
EARLY RELEASE @ 1:30 p.m.
February 12: School Wide Awards Assembly
February 15 – 19 : NO SCHOOL
February 22: Students return to school
Butter braids/cookie dough fundraiser begins
PTO News
For our spring fundraiser we are going to be selling Butter Braids and Cookie Dough. The fundraiser will begin Monday February 22rd. Orders are due on Monday March 8th, and will be delivered on March 31st.
We will be sending you more information in the next month or two about our Silent Auction that we are planning for May 7th! Please join us at our PTO meetings if you are interested in helping us with this event and other events that we are planning!
Students Attend a Leadership Conference
Thursday, January 14th, six of our Grade 4 students, partic
More News From 4th Grade
On February 10th, the entire 4th grade class will visit their pen pals at
We first met our pen pals at
On Feb. 10th, everyone will get to learn more about tide pool habitats and the Long Island Sound, as well as take part in fun team building activities.
News and Events from the NWS Family Resource Ctr.
Other upcoming activities:
Compañeros News
For those of you who are parents of next year’s incoming Kindergarteners and who are considering putting your child’s name on the Compañeros lottery list, we encourage you to come to our Open Forum, on March 9th, from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m., to learn all about the program from teachers and parents. Bring a dessert to share AND your questions and we will assist you in making this important decision.
If any of our current Companeros parents would be willing to help out by speaking with and answering questions for parents who are considering the program, at the Open Forum, please get in touch with Principal, Betsy Fernandez (860-465-2400). Thanks for your help!!
Attendance and End of the Day Pick Up
Please remember to call the attendance line if your child will be absent from school (465-2406). In addition, if you or someone you designate is coming to pick your child up at the end of the day, please send in a note telling us that OR you may call before 3 p.m..
Artist In Residence Week – Feb. 9 – 13th
February 3rd the UCONN Opera will be presenting 2 performances for our students courtesy of the Ossen Fund. That week the group will be meeting with each of our classes for 20 minutes.
Update Your Contact Information
If you have recently moved or changed your phone number, please come into the office to give us the updated information. Thank you for your cooperation.
Febrero, 2009
Queridos Padres y Guardianes de la Escuela North Windham,
¡El mes de febrero marca el paso del día de la centena #100 de nuestro año escolar! ¡Me parece increíble que ya estamos tan avanzados en este curso escolar!
Auque el invierno esta aun entre nosotros, queremos que los estudiantes vayan al recreo a menudo. La temperatura debe estar en 20 grados o más. Sabemos que los estudiantes quieren jugar en la nieve y lo permitimos si tienen botas y pantalones para la nieve. Desafortunadamente no tenemos suficiente ropa en la escuela para cambiarlos si están mojados. Le agradecemos su ayuda en este respecto.
Continuamos trabajando fuertemente con los estudiantes y estamos dándole pruebas para analizar su progreso. También estamos preparando a los estudiantes del 3er y 4to grado para coger el examen Connecticut Mastery Test, el cual comenzara la primera semana de marzo. Les pedimos que nos ayuden haciendo que los estudiantes practiquen las destrezas de lectura y matemática lo más posible en sus hogares. Observamos que los estudiantes están aprendiendo las destrezas pero necesitan mucha mas practica aplicándolas. Par promover la practica, nuestro incentivo de la lectura durante este mes es “Enamorándonos de un Autor”. Por favor, hagan que sus hijos/as lean en el hogar uno o dos libros y traigan el nombre del libro y el autor a la escuela para escribir sus nombres en los corazones que exhibimos en los pasillos. Por favor, durante las vacaciones de febrero hagan que sus hijos LEAN y jueguen con NÚMEROS, para que continúen aplicando sus destrezas.
We hope that you will be able to come to our Math Is Out of This World Night! Because of our latest winter weather, we had to reschedule it to Thursday, Feb. 4 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.. We hope to see you there!!
Las reuniones de padres y maestros serán en el mes de marzo. Les enviaremos información el las próximas semanas. ¡Esperamos ver los a todos!
Atentamente,
Betsy Fernández
Días de Importancia en Febrero
3 de febrero: Asociación de Padres y Maestros Reunión 6:30 PM
4 de febrero: Salida de la escuela a la 1:30 PM
12 de febrero: Asamblea escolar con el Artista Residente
16 al 20 de febrero: NO HAY CLASES
23 de febrero: Los estudiantes regresan a la escuela
25 de febrero: Salida de la escuela a la 1:30 PM
Noticias de la Asociación de Padres y Maestros:
Para el evento de recaudación de fondos para la escuela, la actividad durante la primavera será vender maza para galletas y ‘butter braids’. La recaudación de fondos comenzara el día lunes, 22 de febrero. Las órdenes deberán ser entregadas el día 8 de marzo y se entregaran las órdenes el martes, 31 de marzo.
Vamos a enviarle información para la próxima actividad que será el día 1 de mayo. Esta actividad será donde se llevara acabo una subasta en silencio. Por favor vengan a la próxima reunión si están interesados en ayudar en esta o en otras actividades.
Students Attend a Leadership Conference
Thursday, January 14th, six of our Grade 4 students, participated in the Student Leadership Conference sponsored by the Connecticut Association of Schools. Jayme Alvarado Torres, Trevor Boulay, Sadie Bourque, Ailin Cuevas, Jacqueline Cuevas, and Nathan Perez-Espitia worked with Gr. 4-6 students from several other schools fostering leadership through decision making and communication workshops.
More News From 4th Grade
On February 10th, the entire 4th grade class will visit their pen pals at
We first met our pen pals at
On Feb. 10th, everyone will get to learn more about tide pool habitats and the Long Island Sound, as well as take part in fun team building activities.
News and Events From the
Grupos de Aprendizaje Martes y Jueves de 9:30 a 11:00 AM
Actividades futuras:
Noticias del Programa Compañeros
Para los padres que tienen hijos que comenzaran el Kindergarten el próximo curso escolar y les interesa poner los nombres de sus hijos en la lotería del programa Compañeros, los invitamos a venir a un foro informativo el día 9 de marzo de 6:00 a 7:30 PM. Aquí podrán obtener información sobre el programa de los maestros y los padres. Traigan un postre para compartir. Los ayudaremos a tomar una decisión tan importante.
Si alguno de los padres del Programa Compañeros esta interesado en contestar preguntas a los padres que están considerando el programa durante el “Foro Abierto al Público” que se llevará acabo pronto, por favor comuníquese con la Principal, Betsy Fernández al 860-465-2400. ¡Muchísimas gracias por su cooperación!
Asistencia y Recogido de los estudiantes al final del día
Por favor recuerden de llamar al numero de asistencia si sus hijos faltan (465-2406). Además, si usted u otra persona que usted designe, va a venir a buscar a sus hijos a la escuela, envíe una nota o llame a la escuela antes de las 3:00PM.
Artista en Residencia: semana del 9 al 13 de febrero
El día 3 de febrero UCONN Opera tendrá dos presentaciones en nuestra escuela, cortesía del Fondo Ossen. Esa semana, That week the group will be meeting with each of our classes for 20 minutes.
Important Dates and Events
Mon., Nov. 2-23: PTO Wreath Fundraiser
Tues., Nov. 3: NO SCHOOL—Election Day
Wed., Nov. 4: Bach Assemblies
PTO Mtg. @ 6:30 p.m.
Thurs., Nov. 5: MIST testing for grades 3 and 4 begins.
Tues., Nov. 10: American Education Week Awards, 7 p.m. @ Windham Middle School
Wed., Nov. 11: NO SCHOOL— Veteran’s Day
Mon., Nov. 16: Book Fair this week! Wed., Nov. 18 & 19: Early Release Days—Parent/Teacher Conferences
Wed., Nov. 25: Early Release
Thurs. & Fri., Nov. 27 & 28: NO SCHOOL—Thanksgiving Break
Wed., Dec. 2: Early Release @ 1:30
Dear Parents and Guardians,
What a wonderful time everyone had at our Family Fun Fest! While the weather didn’t cooperate, forcing us to have the first INSIDE Fun Fest, everyone had a great time none the less! All of the UCONN and Eastern students, the Fire Department, the disc-jockey and all of the parent volunteers worked hard to make it a great time for everyone! I want to thank our PTO for doing such a great job of putting this together especially since they had to change it to an indoor event at the last minute!
We are approaching a very busy time of the year. Please pay special attention to the dates and events that are coming up. With Election Day, Veteran’s Day, Parent/Teacher Conferences and the Thanksgiving break, we have a number of no school and early release days. We know that this can be difficult but we will be working hard to keep your students learning and focused.
As mentioned above, we will be doing Parent/Teacher conferences on November 18th and 19th. We will offer conference times both afternoons and on the evening of November 18th. Hopefully we will be able to accommodate everyone’s schedules. If it does not, please contact your child’s teacher to see if another time can be found. We look forward to seeing you here!
Sincerely,
Betsy Fernandez
Harvest a Good Book!!!
Please encourage you students to Read, Read, Read!!! We are trying to reach a goal of 2000 books and we are well on our way! So far, students have read…….books! Once we hit 2000 we will be having a SPECIAL school wide assembly!
Queridos Padres y Guardianes,
¡¡Que momentos tan felices experimentamos en el Festival de la Familia! Aunque el tiempo no coopero, y tuvimos que tener el primer festival DENTRO de la escuela, todos lo pasamos muy bien. Todos los voluntarios de UConn, Eastern, padres, disc-jockey y el Departamento de Bomberos trabajaron arduamente para hacer del festival todo un éxito. Quiero agradecerle a la Asociación de Padres y Maestros por organizar el festival y hacerlo posible dentro de la escuela.
Estamos acercándonos a una temporada escolar muy activa. Por favor presten atención adicional a todos los días y eventos que les indicamos. Entre estos el Día de las Elecciones; Veteranos; Conferencia de Padres y Maestros y Acción de Gracias. Así que tendremos días libres y también salidas temprano. Sabemos que esto puede ser difícil, pero continuaremos trabajando con los estudiantes para que continúen enfocados y aprendiendo.
Como ya mencioné, la reunión de Padres y Maestros serán los días 18 y 19 de noviembre. Tendremos reuniones en las tardes de ambos días y en la noche del día 18. Esperamos poder acomodarlos a todos en el calendario. Si esto no es posible, por favor llame la maestra/o de su hijo/a para acordar otra fecha. ¡Esperamos verlos a todos!
Atentamente,
Betsy Fernandez
Coseche un Buen Libro
Por favor anime a los estudiantes a LEER, LEER, LEER. Estamos tratando de lograr que los estudiantes lea 2000 libros y vamos en camino para lograr esta meta. Una vez logremos leer 2000 libros, tendremos una asamblea ESPECIAL en la escuela.
FECHAS Y EVENTOS DE IMPORTANCIA
Lunes, 2-23 de noviembre venta de ‘wreaths’ por la Asociación de Padres y Maestros
Martes 3 de noviembre NO HAY CLASES DÍA DE LAS ELECCIONES
Miércoles 4 de noviembre Bach Assemblies
Asociación de Padres y Maestros 6:30 PM
Jueves, Nov. 5: MIST testing for grades 3 and 4
Martes., Nov. 10: American Education Week Awards, 7 p.m. @ WMS
Martes 11 de noviembre NO HAY CLASES DÍA DEL VETERANO
Lunes 16 de noviembre Feria del Libro toda la semana!
Miércoles 18 & 19 de nov. Conferencia de Padres y Maestros MEDIO DÍA DE CLASES
Miércoles 25 de noviembre Medio día de Clases
Jueves/Vernes 27 & 28 nov. ACCIÓN DE GRACIAS – NO HAY CLASES
Miércoles,diciembre 2: Salida temprano 1:30 p.m.
jueves/viernes 27 & 28 nov. ACCIÓN DE GRACIAS – NO HAY CLASES
Noche para las Mamas:
Tours., Dec. 10th de 4-8 de la noche la tienda G&L Christmas Barn estará abierta para que los padres vengan de compras. Habrá comida y buena compañía. Ellos donaran el 10% de sus ingresos de esa noche a la escuela North Windham.
Dear Parents and Guardians,
We are off to a good and busy start to this school year! We have been teaching and reminding the students of our school expectations including being a responsible student, and learning the routines in the classroom, on the bus and within the building. In addition, we have been assessing the students’ skills and forming academic groups. We are finding that most students are settling in and getting down to work. We have appreciated your support and collaboration as we have worked on these important skills!
It was great to see so many of you at our Open Houses and we thank the PTO for once again providing ice cream for the students who attended!
Finally, thank you to all of the parents who came to our September PTO meeting! We had many new faces and we are looking forward to having the PTO and the school staff work together to do wonderful things for our school!
Important Dates and Events
Mon., Sept. 28: Fundraiser Orders and Money due
Friday, Oct. 2: Awards Assembly @ 2:45 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 3: Family Fun Fest @ 11a.m. – 3 p.m.
Tues., Oct. 6: PTO mtg. @ 6:30 p.m.
Mon., Oct. 12: NO SCHOOL – Columbus Day
Tues., Oct. 13: NO SCHOOL – Prof. Dev. Day
Tues., Oct. 20 – Fourth gr. field trip to Harkness St. Park
Wed., Oct. 21 - 30: Across the Smile Dental program
Thurs., Oct. 22: Compañeros Parent Advisory Mtg. @ 4 p.m.
Safety Patrol
Thanks to our wonderful Safety Patrol students who are doing a great job of helping to keep our hallways safe! Our Patrolers are: Capt. Allen Sfakios, Lieutenants Jenessa Loree, Nathan Perez-Espitia, and Trevor Boulay; Patrolers Jayde Campbell, Maiena Kheyabani, Emma Vining, Tyler Lemire, Medina Kheyabani, Neydian Ramos, Dianarys Serrano, Ailin Cuevas, and Jomar Rivera.
Bus Safety
When dropping your children off in the morning we ask that everyone drop them off in the parking lot to the side of the building. We’ve had some students dropped in the front of the building when buses are coming and going and this is not safe. Students have been running in front of or between the buses and the drivers can not always see down below the front of the bus.
In addition, when you do drop students in the parking lot, please drive slowly as the lot is very congested. Thanks for your cooperation!
Student Attendance
Our attendance line phone number is: 465-2406. Please call that number when you call to report an absence. We appreciate parents keeping their students home when they are not feeling well. This will help to keep others from getting ill.
Because we don’t want to encourage children who are sick to come to school, this year we will be recognizing not only those students who have Perfect Attendance (attend all day, everyday), we will also recognize those students who have Excellent Attendance (attend all day, everyday at least 95% of the days).
Cafeteria News
Please remind your students that they will only be allowed to have three charges in their lunch accounts. After that they will receive a peanut butter and jelly sandwich and milk until the account is paid. If you have any questions or concerns, please call Tammy Toussaint, our Cafeteria Manager, at 465-2407.
Compañeros News
As many of you know, this year we have 9 classroom teachers instead of 10. Mr. Pope is our only grade 4 teacher and as such he is teaching his class differently from the grade 1 – 3 classes. He will be teaching Reading in English and will be teaching Math, Social Studies and Science in Spanish. Students will still be working on reading Spanish but they will receive the instruction through Social Studies and Science.
We are planning our first Parent Advisory Council meeting for Oct.22 at 4 p.m… We hope to see as many Compañeros parents as possible as we talk about the program and plan events for the Compañeros parents and families!
Family Fun Fest
Please join us for our Annual Family Fun Fest on Saturday, October 3rd from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.! There will be food, games and a great time for everyone!
Fourth Grade Parents: Graduation Date: Mark Your Calendars!
The Fourth Grade graduation ceremony will be held on June 10 at 2 p.m.. We will hold it on this day and time regardless of any extra days that we may need to do because of snow days. We hope to see all parents there!
Queridos Padres y Guardianes,
Tuvimos un comienzo al nuevo escolar muy bueno y ocupado. Hemos estado enseñando y recordándoles a los estudiantes sobre las expectativas incluyendo ser un estudiante responsable y aprender las rutinas del salón de clases, los autobuses y dentro de la escuela. También hemos estado evaluando las destrezas de los estudiantes y formando grupos académicos. Hemos encontrado que la mayoría de los estudiantes se están acostumbrando a la rutina y haciendo su trabajo. Apreciamos su apoyo y colaboración mientras trabajamos con los estudiantes en estas destrezas.
Nos encanto ver a mucho de ustedes en la ‘Casa Abierta’ y le agradecemos a la Asociación de Padres y Maestros por proveer el helado para los estudiantes que asistieron.
Finalmente, muchas gracias a los padres que vinieron a la reunión de la Asociación el septiembre. Habían muchas caras nuevas y esperamos trabajar con esta y los maestros para hacer cosas fantásticas juntos en beneficio de nuestra escuela.
Días y Eventos de Importancia
Lunes, 28 de septiembre: Fecha limite para las órdenes para la actividad de recaudación de fondos y el dinero
Viernes, 2 de octubre: Asamblea de premios: 2:45 PM
Sábado, 3 de octubre: Festival Familiar de 11:00 a 3:00 PM
Martes, 6 de octubre: Reunión de la Asociación de Padres y Maestros a las 6:30PM
Lunes, 12 de octubre: No hay Clases Día de Colon
Martes, 13 de octubre: No hay Clases: Día de Adiestramiento para los Maestros
Martes, 20 de octubre: Viaje del Cuarto Grado a Harkness State Park
Miércoles: 21 al 30 de octubre: Programa Dental ‘Across the Smaile’
Jueves, 22 de octubre: Reunión del comité asesor de Compañeros a las 4:00 PM
Patrulla de Seguridad:
Gracias a nuestros patrulleros escolares quienes mantienen nuestros pasillos seguros. Nuestros patrulleros son: Capt. Allen Sfakios; Lt. Jenessa Loree, Nathen Perez-Espitia, y Trevor Boulay; Patrulleros Jayde Campbell, Maiena Kheyabani, Emma Vining, Tyler Lemire, Medina Kheyabani, Neydian Ramos, Dianarys serrano, Ailin Cuevas, and Jomar Rivera.
Dear North Windham Parents and Guardians,
February will be the month that we pass our 100th day of this school year! It seems incredible that we are this far into the school year!
Winter is still with us and we are trying to get the students outside for recess on as many days as we can (it has to be over 20 degrees). We know that the kids want to play in the snow and we are allowing it if they have boots and snow pants. Unfortunately, we do not have enough change of clothes that would be needed if kids get wet while they are outside. Thanks for your help with this.
We continue to work very hard with your students and are doing many assessments to see how they are progressing. We are also working on preparing our 3rd and 4th graders for the Connecticut Mastery Tests that they will be taking during the first part of March. We encourage all of you to assist your students by having them practice their reading and math skills, at home, as much as you can. We are seeing that kids are making good improvements with their skills but that they need a lot of practice applying them! So, during the month of February our reading incentive is called Falling In Love With an Author! Have your children read a book or two and then bring in the title and author’s name so that we can add it to our hallway heart! In addition, during the February vacation, please make sure that your children READ and play with numbers!!
We hope that you were able to come to our Wild About Math Night! We had a lot of fun activities for students and their parents that were all about math! We hope that it gave you some ideas of activities that you could do at home with your children.
Parent/Teacher conferences are coming up in March. We’ll be sending home information in the upcoming weeks. We hope to see you all here!
Sincerely,
Betsy Fernandez
Important Dates in February:
February 3: PTO meeting @ 6:30 p.m.
February 4: EARLY RELEASE @ 1:30 p.m.
February 12: Artist in Residence Assembly
February 16 – 20 : NO SCHOOL
February 23: Students return to school
February 25: EARLY RELEASE @ 1:30 p.m.
PTO News
For our spring fundraiser we are going to be selling Butter Braids and Cookie Dough. The fundraiser will begin Monday February 23rd. Orders are due on Monday March 9th, and will be delivered on Tuesday March 31st.
We will be sending you more information in the next month or two about our Silent Auction/Potluck that we are planning for May 1st! Please join us at our PTO meetings if you are interested in helping us with this event and other events that we are planning!
Compañeros News
For those of you who are parents of next year’s incoming Kindergarteners and who are considering putting your child’s name on the Compañeros lottery list, we encourage you to come to our Open Forum, on March 9th from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m., to learn all about the program from teachers and parents. Bring a dessert to share AND your questions and we will assist you in making this important decision.
We still have some Compañeros 2009 calendars available for sale. Let us know if you are interested in purchasing one. They are now on sale for $6.
Attendance and End of the Day Pick Up
Please remember to call the attendance line if your child will be absent from school (465-2406). In addition, if you or someone you designate is coming to pick your child up at the end of the day, please send in a note telling us that OR you may call before 3 p.m..
Artist In Residence Week – Feb. 9 – 13th
February 12 the CT Concert Ballet will be presenting 2 performances to our students courtesy of the Ossen Fund. That week Christina Shortt will be meeting with each of our classes for 20 minutes. " Each visit will be physically and intellectually interactive. Students will learn the basic ballet positions and some basic dance steps. Since all ballet terms are in French. The students will also learn some basic terminology. We will also discuss how different cultures from around the world influence the world of dance."
Febrero, 2009
Queridos Padres y Guardianes de la Escuela North Windham,
¡El mes de febrero marca el paso del día de la centena #100 de nuestro año escolar! ¡Me parece increíble que ya estamos tan avanzados en este curso escolar!
Auque el invierno esta aun entre nosotros, queremos que los estudiantes vayan al recreo a menudo. La temperatura debe estar en 20 grados o más. Sabemos que los estudiantes quieren jugar en la nieve y lo permitimos si tienen botas y pantalones para la nieve. Desafortunadamente no tenemos suficiente ropa en la escuela para cambiarlos si están mojados. Le agradecemos su ayuda en este respecto.
Continuamos trabajando fuertemente con los estudiantes y estamos dándole pruebas para analizar su progreso. También estamos preparando a los estudiantes del 3er y 4to grado para coger el examen Connecticut Mastery Test, el cual comenzara la primera semana de marzo. Les pedimos que nos ayuden haciendo que los estudiantes practiquen las destrezas de lectura y matemática lo más posible en sus hogares. Observamos que los estudiantes están aprendiendo las destrezas pero necesitan mucha mas practica aplicándolas. Par promover la practica, nuestro incentivo de la lectura durante este mes es “Enamorándonos de un Autor”. Por favor, hagan que sus hijos/as lean en el hogar uno o dos libros y traigan el nombre del libro y el autor a la escuela para escribir sus nombres en los corazones que exhibimos en los pasillos. Por favor, durante las vacaciones de febrero hagan que sus hijos LEAN y jueguen con NÚMEROS, para que continúen aplicando sus destrezas.
Esperamos que hayan podido venir y disfrutar de la noche “Estamos locos por las Matemáticas”. Tuvimos muchos juegos y actividades para los estudiantes y los padres donde pudieron practicar las matemáticas. Esperamos que les hayan dado ideas de juegos para hacer con sus hijos en el hogar.
Las reuniones de padres y maestros serán en el mes de marzo. Les enviaremos información el las próximas semanas. ¡Esperamos ver los a todos!
Atentamente,
Betsy Fernández
Días de Importancia en Febrero
3 de febrero: Asociación de Padres y Maestros Reunión 6:30 PM
4 de febrero: Salida de la escuela a la 1:30 PM
12 de febrero: Asamblea escolar con el Artista Residente
16 al 20 de febrero: NO HAY CLASES
23 de febrero: Los estudiantes regresan a la escuela
25 de febrero: Salida de la escuela a la 1:30 PM
Noticias de la Asociación de Padres y Maestros:
Para el evento de recaudación de fondos para la escuela, la actividad durante la primavera será vender maza para galletas y ‘butter braids’. La recaudación de fondos comenzara el día lunes, 23 de febrero. Las órdenes deberán ser entregadas el día 9 de marzo y se entregaran las órdenes el martes, 31 de marzo.
Vamos a enviarle información para la próxima actividad que será el día 1 de mayo. Esta actividad será una comida ‘potluck’ donde se llevara acabo una subasta en silencio. Por favor vengan a la próxima reunión si están interesados en ayudar en esta o en otras actividades.
Noticias del Programa Compañeros
Para los padres que tienen hijos que comenzaran el Kindergarten el próximo curso escolar y les interesa poner los nombres de sus hijos en la lotería del programa Compañeros, los invitamos a venir a un foro informativo el día 9 de marzo de 6:00 a 7:30 PM. Aquí podrán obtener información sobre el programa de los maestros y los padres. Traigan un postre para compartir. Los ayudaremos a tomar una decisión tan importante.
Asistencia y Recogido de los estudiantes al final del día
Por favor recuerden de llamar al numero de asistencia si sus hijos faltan (465-2406). Además, si usted u otra persona que usted designe, va a venir a buscar a sus hijos a la escuela, envíe una nota o llame a la escuela antes de las 3:00PM.
Artista en Residencia: semana del 9 al 13 de febrero
El día 12 de febrero el Ballet Concierto de Connecticut tendrá dos presentaciones en nuestra escuela, cortesía del Fondo Ossen. Esa semana, Christina Shortt, estará reuniéndose con cada clase por 20 minutos. “Cada clase será interactiva tanto física como intelectualmente. Los estudiantes aprenderán los pasos básicos de ballet y otros pasos básicos de baile. Ya que todos los pasos en ballet son en francés, los estudiantes también estarán aprendiendo terminología básica en este idioma. También estaremos hablando de cómo las diferentes culturas a través del mundo influyen el mundo del baile.”
Dear Parents and Guardians of North Windham Students,
On behalf of all of the staff at North Windham School , we wish you all a very happy and healthy 2009!! We hope that everyone is returning to school rested and ready to get back to work!!
With the inauguration coming up, we are looking at ways to include our students in on this historical event. As a staff, we feel that it is important for our students to be aware of and for most to watch as our new president is inaugurated. Please talk to your child about what this event means to you and about what you want them to learn from these changing times.
We have much to prepare for in the coming months. Our third and fourth graders will be continuing to work very hard to prepare for the Connecticut Mastery Tests that they will be taking in March. In addition, we will be doing several “benchmark” assessments with all of our students to see how they are all progressing towards their grade level goals, and what changes we need to make to help them make better/more gains. If you have any questions or concerns about how your student is doing please feel free to call your student’s teacher.
Along these lines, we are pleased with the progress that so many of the kids are making. We are finding that the kids who are practicing their reading and math at home are really showing great improvements. Anytime you can, have your child read to you or you read to them, practice or play number games and encourage them to write.. Make it fun rather than a chore or punishment. The extra practice will really help!
Hopefully, many of your children brought home Paw-Fection notes during the month of December. We gave these out to recognize those students who were doing a good job of following any one of our school wide rules: Respect, Responsibility, Caring and Safety. We were able to give out lots of these notes and were very proud of the students. Ask your children about what it means to follow these expectations here at school and at home!
Important Events in January
Wed., January 7: Students return from winter break!
Monday, January 12: Compañeros Advisory Meeting @ 7 p.m.
Tuesday, January 13: PTO Mtg. @ 6:30 p.m.
Monday, January 19: No School: Martin Luther King Day
Thursday, January 29: Wild About Math Night @ 6:30 p.m.
Notes From the Compañeros Parent Advisory Council
Thank you to all families who ordered the calendars and tee shirts! We hope that you will enjoy these!
We encourage parents who are considering putting their incoming Kindergartener for the 2009-2010 school year, in the lottery for the Compañeros Program, to attend the March 16th Advisory Meeting. We will have parents and teachers on hand to give an overview of the program and will answer any questions you might have.
Student Attendance
As we continue to work hard to make sure that your student meets all of their grade level benchmarks, we encourage you to make as many dental, medical and the like, appointments for before or after school. In addition to the fact that we are required to count your student absent if they are here for less than half of the school day, we have so much to teach your children that missing even a few hours can cause your child to miss some valuable learning.
Also, we understand that for some families the only time that they can take family vacations is during school time. While we hope that this will happen infrequently and while we can not count these days as excused absences, we will make every effort to provide work for your student if you 1)Let us know of the absence at least two weeks in advance and 2) you ask for the work. Thanks for your cooperation!
Attendance Phone #: 465-2406
The Ossen Fund
North Windham School has had the good fortune to receive money from the Ossen Fund which helps to bring the arts to our school. This year the Ossen Fund will be providing artists-in-residence and assemblies. In February, Christin Shortt and the CT Concern Ballet will be in our school teaching us about ballet and performing excerpts from The Nutcracker. Later in the spring we will see a presentation of Hansel and Gretel performed by UCONN’s Opera Co.. We are thankful for these opportunities supported by Eileen Ossen!
Thanks to Our Pie Sellers!
Our pie sale to raise money to replace some of our playground equipment was a huge success! Thank you to everyone who participated! Our top sellers were Emily Adams from Mrs.. DeJesus’s class, Olivia Baribeault from Mrs. Arpin’s, Mariah Howlett from Mrs. Potter’s, Jordan Nye from Mrs. Krukoff’s and Mia Ray for Ms. Nagler’s class! They will each receive a $10 gift certificate to Border’s Books at the East Brook Mall !
Notes From the Nurse
We frequently have to give children a change of clothes for a variety of reasons. We are running low on clothes to loan out to children so if anyone has some gently used sweatpants, jeans, socks or any other clothes (we need all sizes, especially small) that you are willing to donate, we would really appreciate it!
Also, as we are deep into these winter months, please remember to send your child to school dressed warmly. We do take the students out to recess as long as it is not raining or snowing AND it is 20 degrees or warmer.
News From the PTO
All newsletters can be found on the PTO website : http://www.nwspto.com/. Parents will also be able to find memos that have been sent home, photos, PTO meeting minutes, lunch menus and other important information.
We encourage parents to come to our January 13th meeting at 6:30 p.m. and ask that you bring ideas for a Spring, PTO sponsored event!!
Toys and Electronics
We need your help. Students are starting to bring toys and electronics to school that not only take their focus from learning but also causing some disturbance as some of these have gotten lost, taken or in some cases, even sold! Please make sure that your child leaves all toys and valuables at home. Thanks for your help with this!
Notes from the Helping Hands
We’d like to thank all the teachers at North Windham School , parents and students who have contributed used books to replace/help out with the pre-school library that was badly damaged during the Kramer fire.
We have collected over 527 books!!!!!
Thanks to Stan, Katie (UConn interns) and the Third Grade Helping Hands Group for collecting them!
Wild About Math Night
Come and join the fun on January 29th from 6:30 p.m.—8 p.m. (snow date is Feb. 5th)! We will have lots of Math games for your kids to play to reinforce what they have been learning. This is also a great event where parents can learn some math games and activities that you can play with your kids at home! We hope to see you there!
Queridos Padres y Encargados de los Estudiantes de la Escuela North Windham,
De parte del personal de la Escuela North Windham, queremos desearles un Feliz Año Nuevo 2009 feliz y lleno de salud. Esperamos que todos regresen a la escuela sintiéndose descansados y listos para trabajar.
Con la inauguración presidencial que se aproxima, estamos buscando la forma de envolver a los estudiantes en este evento histórico. El personal escolar cree que es muy importante que los estudiantes estén concientes de este evento y que muchos puedan ver la inauguración del presidente. Por favor, hablen con sus hijos de la importancia que este evento tiene para usted y lo que usted quiere que el/ella aprenda en referencia a los cambios que están ocurriendo en este tiempo.
Tenemos mucho que preparar en los próximos meses. Los estudiantes del Tercer y Cuarto grado continuaran preparándose para el Connecticut Mastery Tests que comenzara en marzo. Además, estarán tomando otros exámenes para demostrar su progreso en referencia a las metas establecidas para el grado donde están y evaluar como podemos ayudarlos a mejorar o a hacer mas progreso para alcanzar las mismas. Si tiene alguna pregunta, no deje de llamar a la maestra de su hijo/a.
Sobre este tema, estamos encantados con el progreso de mucho de los estudiantes. Estamos viendo como los estudiantes que practican la lectura y la matemática en el hogar están verdaderamente demostrando mas progreso. En cualquier momento que usted tenga, por favor, haga que su hijo/a le lea a usted, o usted a el/ella; practique juegos que envuelvan las matemáticas y anímelos a escribir. Haga estas actividades divertidas en vez de una tarea aburrida o un castigo. ¡La práctica adicional realmente los ayuda!
Esperamos que muchos de los estudiantes hayan traído a los hogares las notas de reconocimiento llamadas “Pasos Perfectos” durante el mes de diciembre. Le dimos reconocimiento a los estudiantes que estaban siguiendo una o varias de las reglas escolares: Respeto, Responsabilidad; Aprecio y Seguridad. Dimos muchísimas de estas notas y estamos orgullosos de los estudiantes. ¡Pregúnteles a sus hijos que significa seguir estas expectativas o reglas en la escuela o en el hogar!
Sinceramente,
Betsy Fernández, Principal
EVENTOS IMPORTANTES DURANTE EL MES DE ENERO
Miércoles, 7 de enero: Los estudiantes regresan a la escuela.
Lunes, 12 de enero: Reunión del Comité Asesor del Programa Compañeros
Martes, 13 de enero: Reunión de la Asociación de Padres y Maestros
Lunes, 19 de enero: No hay clases: Día de Martin Luther King
Jueves, 29 de enero: Loco por las Matemáticas: actividad comienza a las 6:30PM
Nota del Comité Asesor del Programa Compañeros
Gracias a todas las familias que ordenaron calendarios y camisetas. Esperamos que les gustaran.
Le pedimos a los padres de los estudiantes de Pre-escolar que estàn considerando poner el nombre de su hijo/a en la loterìa del Programa Compañeros, para el curso escolar 2009-2010 que vengan a una reunión del Comitė Asesor el día 16 de marzo. Tendremos padrees y maestros disponibles para hablar con los padres, hacer una presentación del program y contestar sus preguntas.
Asistencia Escolar
Estamos trabajando fuertemente para que sus hijos logren todas las metas académicas designadas para su grado escolar. Por favor, haga todas las citas dentales, médicas para después o antes de la escuela. Gracias. Además, tenemos que contar si su hijo/a esta ausente mas de medio día escolar, tenemos mucho que enseñarle a los estudiantes y al faltar por unas horas pierde instrucción valiosa.
Entendemos que algunas familias pueden tomar sus vacaciones solamente durante el curso escolar. Esperamos que esto ocurra con poca frecuencia. Además no podemos contar las ausencias como excusadas. Sin embargo haremos todo lo posible para que su hijo/a tenga material escolar para hacer durante este tiempo. Por favor, déjenos saber de la ausencia con dos semanas de anticipación y pídanos trabajo escolar. ¡Gracias por su cooperación!
Número para reportar Ausencias escolares: 465-2406
El Fondo Ossen
La Escuela North Windham tiene la fortuna de recibir dinero del Ossen Fund para traer actividades relacionadas con el arte a nuestra escuela. Este curso escolar este fondo pagara para proveer un artista residente y asambleas escolares. En febrero, Cristin Shortt y el CT Concern Ballet estará enseñándoles a los estudiantes sobre ballet y ejecutaran partes del Nutcracker. Mas adelante en la primavera, tendremos una presentación de Hansel and Gretel ejecutado por la compañía de opera de la Universidad de Connecticut.
¡Estamos muy agradecidos a este fondo y el apoyo de la Señora Eileen Ossen!
Gracias a los que vendieron los Pies!
La venta de pies fue de gran éxito y ayudo a reemplazar el equipo de nuestro parque de recreo. Gracias a todos por participar.. Los estudiantes que vendieron la mayor cantidad de pies fueron: Emily Adams del salón de Mrs. De Jesús; Olivia Baribeault de Mrs. Arpin; Mariah Howlett de Mrs. Potter; Jodan Nye de Mrs. Krukoff; y Mía Ray de Ms Nagler. Cada estudiante recibirá una tarjeta de 10 dólares de la librería Border’s en el mall.
Na de la Enfermera
Frecotuentemente necesitamos darles un cambio de ropa a los estudiantes por razones variadas. Si usted tiene ropa usada de niños y niñas que estén en buenas condiciones por favor dónelas a la escuela. Necesitamos sweatpants; mahones; medias y otros artículos, especialmente de niños pequeños.
Estamos en invierno. Por favor envíe a su hijo/a con ropa caliente. Vamos al recreo todos los días excepto si esta lloviendo, nevando o si la temperatura esta bajo los 20 grados.
Noticias de la Asociación de Padres y Maestros
Todas los boletines mensuales se encuentran en el website de la asociación: http://www.nwspto.com/ También los padres pueden encontrar otra información, retratos, fechas de reuniones, menú para los almuerzos, etc.
Los animamos a venir a la reunión del día 13 de enero y traer sus ideas para la recaudación de fondos de la primavera.
Juguetes y equipo electrónico:
Necesitamos su ayuda. Los estudiantes están comenzando a traer estos artículos a la escuela y esta trayendo problemas. A veces se distraen en el salón y en otras ocasiones estos juguetes se han perdido, se los han quitado y hasta los han vendido. Por favor, este seguro que los estudiantes dejan los juguetes y cosas de valor en el hogar. ¡Muchas gracias por su ayuda!
Noticias del Grupo Manos que Ayudan
Le queremos dar las gracias a los maestros, padres y estudiantes de la Escuela North Windham que con tanta generosidad donaron libros para reemplazar los que se quemaron y dañaron en el fuego que hubo en el Pre-escolar.
¡Se recolectaron 527 libros!!!!!
Gracias a Stan, Katie (Estudiantes de Trabajo Social de UConn) y al Grupo Manos que Ayudan del Tercer Grado por recolectar estos libros.
¡Estamos Locos por las Matemáticas!
Únase a una actividad bien divertida el día 29 de enero de 6:30 a 8:00 PM (si nieva, se pospondrá al día 5 de febrero). Tendremos juegos de matemática para reesforzar el aprendizaje. Esta también es una ocasión donde los padres pueden aprender alguno de los juegos y practicarlos en el hogar. ¡Esperamos verlos a todos!
Dear Parents and Guardians,
It is hard to believe that it is December already! This year is flying by! We are so pleased with the progress that your students are making!
It was good to see so many of you here for Parent/Teacher conferences! Hopefully you had a good meeting with your child’s teacher and had any questions that you might have had, answered. If for some reason you were not able to schedule a conference and you would like one, please give your child’s teacher a call and I’m sure that they will be able to accommodate you.
We’d like to thank the Olympic Pizza, who donated a wonderful dinner and our great PTO for providing incredible desserts for the teachers on the Wednesday night of conferences! This was very thoughtful of them and gave the teachers some time to relax and enjoy a good meal between conferences! Thank you!!
As we continue to teach our students our school wide rules, we are planning to give out Paw-Fection Notes during the first week of December. These notes will be given out by all staff, to students who are doing a great job of following the rules: Respect, Responsibility, Caring and Safety. Look for these notes to come home during that week!
On behalf of all of the staff here at NWS we’d like to thank our UCONN interns, Liz Hines and Cassie Cosentino who have been helping us teach the students how to follow the school rules in the different parts of our school!
As many of our third and fourth grade parents know, we have been involved in a pilot for the state over the last couple of weeks. The pilot has involved our third and fourth graders who have been taking an on-line benchmark assessment in both reading and math.
As we move into this holiday season all of us at
December
Important Dates and Events
Mon., Dec. 1: Wreath pick up is today only!
Wed., Dec. 3: Early Release,
SMILE Dentist program
Sat. Dec. 6: PTO sponsored Holiday Shoppe!
Wed., Dec. 24 – Jan. 6 : WINTER BREAK – NO SCHOOL
Parent of the Year!
Congratulations to Mickie Bettencourt who was recognized at the Superintendent’s Award ceremony on Nov. 12th at
News From Compañeros
The Compañeros team has been working hard to do a program evaluation this year. Thank you to the many Compañeros parents who filled out the surveys that we had out during Parent/Teacher conferences. We will use your feedback to help us make improvements in our program.
Hopefully you also saw the order forms form for the tee-shirts and the Compañeros 2009 calendar. These order forms should be turned in by Dec. 5th so that we can get them to you by Dec. 19th.
Finally, we will be having our next Compañeros Advisory Council meeting on
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Dear Parents and Guardians, What a wonderful time everyone had at our Family Fun Fest! I want to thank our PTO for doing such a great job of putting this together! The games, the demonstrations by the Fire Department, the LIFESTAR helicopter, the happy people and the spectacular day made it all so much fun! Thank you everyone who helped make it such a great day! If you are a 3rd or 4th grade parent you should have received your child’s CMT scores from last year. Overall, we were pleased with the gains that our students made and have made over the last couple of years. We still have work to do but we are definitely headed in the right direction! We thank you for your support by working with us to encourage your kids to read, do their homework and generally learn about our world! We are approaching a very busy time of the year. Please pay special attention to the dates and events that are coming up. With Election Day, Veteran’s Day, Parent/Teacher Conferences and the Thanksgiving break, we have a number of no school and early release days. We know that this can be difficult but we will be working hard to keep your students learning and focused. As mentioned above, we will be doing Parent/Teacher conferences on November 19th and 20th. We will offer conference times both afternoons and on the evening of November 19th. Hopefully we will be able to accommodate everyone’s schedules. If it does not, please contact your child’s teacher to see if another time can be found. We look forward to seeing you here! Sincerely, Betsy Fernandez Important Dates and Events Mon., Nov. 3– 17th: Pie Fundraiser Nov. 3-24: PTO Wreath Fundraiser Tues., Nov. 4: NO SCHOOL—Election Day Wed., Nov. 7: Mommy’s Night Out! G&L Christmas Barn, 4-8 p.m. Mon., Nov. 10: PTO Mtg., 6:30 p.m. Tues., Nov. 11: NO SCHOOL— Veteran’s Day Mon., Nov. 17: Book Fair this week! Companeros Adv. Mtg., 7p.m. Wed., Nov. 19 & 20: Early Release Days—Parent/Teacher Conferences Wed., Nov. 26: Early Release Thurs. & Fri., Nov. 27 & 28: NO SCHOOL—Thanksgiving Break Mommy’s Night Out! Friday, Nov. 7th, 4—8 p.m. at G&L Christmas Barn! An evening of shopping, laughter, good food and friends all to benefit North Windham’s School’s fundraising efforts! G&L has graciously offered to donate 10% of the evening’s proceeds to North Windham PTO. Superintendent’s Award Congratulations to Luc Poirier and Lian Camacho Rosado who were nominated to receive the Superintendent’s Award for demonstrating excellence as a North Windham students!! Congratulations to NWS Cross Country Runners!! K-2: Alex Sanchez Zachary Boulay Caylina Vaillancourt Itzel Angeles Kaleb Calixto Joarmany Sanchez Alex Cronin Brady Miller Juan Starkey Jordan Nye MicahParla Tristen Highsmith Zach Wolf Jordy Gonzalez Bryan Martinez Dominic Welden Rye Walencewicz Jaden Calixto Gavriel Kaupp Jaiden Glidden Justin Graubaun Isiah Lovell Miles Lovell Brandon Johnson-Nickson Josue Madera Alpha Micholson Nathan McAllister Nathan Doherty Edward Ramos Jacob Gelinas-Reyes Zane Allard Sahelyn Mercado Delani Dagostino Chelsea Corriveau Cristal Martinez Makayla May Shaelyn Mercado Nyla Urso-Serrano Kianna Santiago Jaciely Villar Aamarhri Nicholson Sierra Cunningham Jennifer Sapio Leilany Ramos Jenny Vega Pagan Courtney Doherty Chrysyanna Quarrionix Ella Wilgis Deysha Cardona Lillian Welden Grades 3—4: Trevor Boulay Jayde Burden-Campbell Nathan Perez Espitia Dianarys Serrano Brennan Chester Jaelyn Dunnack Mauro Garcia Mary Schmitz Lizbeth Reyes Dellanira Rodriquez Aleah Long Ailin Cuevas Spencer Charron Jordan Parla Nicholas Allison Ashley Torres Joe Walencewicz Cristina Colon Dylan Calvo Brianna Wolf Tyler Lemire Jacianna Glidden Luc Poirier Abriel Driviere Michael Hua Carolyn Coleman Nicholas Russ Naymarie Madera Dylan Beauregard Tamia McBride Austin Glidden Kelsey McAllister Chantz Schultz Abigail Edelman Carlos Aponte Jordan Wolf Joshua Martinez Kirstin Light Alexis Juarez-Cocone Sebastien StultzT ravis Shirshak Nathan Twitchell Nate Seal Angel Otero Luis Otero Henry Correa Miguel Ruiz Hiram Betancourt Zach Norris Congratulations to Everyone! It was a great season!! Thank You Fourth Grade Safety Patrol!! Leaders: Alenni Rosado Andrew Gonzalez Luc Porier Sheenkai Jabary Patrolees: Amberly Vanoni Robert Hishon Mary Schmitz Joseph Walencewicz Mauro Garcia Kayla Pecora Gustavo Rodriquez Lauren Rosado Sean Pichette Mariah Perez Jonah Paplior Courtney Foster Yarel Benitez Mariely Almodovar Caitlin Pichette Zila Ake Respectful, Responsible, Caring, Safe Students!! At our October 30th Awards Assembly we recognized these students for being wonderful North Windham School Citizens!: RESPONSIBILITY: Aleandra O’Keefe Yamile Roquez Olivia Baribeault Sahar Shaker Xaryia Melendez Martin Castillo Tyrique Cooper Amberly Vanoni Malia Perez Rye Walencewicz Juan Gallego Allen Sfakios Ethan Caya Sheala Cruz Cynthia Gonzalez Kendrick Quezada Abigail Beaureguard Kylie Rivera Adora Ake Keysean Lopez Xiomara Hernandez Jennifer Campos Alenni Rosado Shawn Paulhus Jomar Rivera Juan Vazquez Simon Corerra Jaida Kurkier Zachary Boulay Ariana Ortiz, Venska Pongoh Nayeli Ramos Jordy Gonzalez Abraham Aleyluya Kayden Parilla Tatiana Feliciano Patrick Bonnefant Jackson Smith Emilie Adams Iseiha Santiago Kevin Fantoli Jacqueline Cuevas RESPECT: Manuel Rivera-Diaz Jacob Gelinas-Reyes Crystallee Antonetty Matthew Morin Kenneth Johnson Zareen Niazi Medina Kheyabani Sean Pichette Willie-Nathaniel Postell Ariana Cruz Maiena Kheyabani Jonah Brown Tony Carve Madison Anderson Daniel Wylie Lillian Welden Brody Palmer Aaron Yanez Cesar Zavala Angel Wylie Karina Rodríguez Nathan Perez-Espitia Spencer Charron Thomas McKinney Nathan Powell Mileidi Viveros Enrique Colls Janessa Loree Noah Grover Matthew Pintal Owen Shea Venska Pongoh Kiana Melendez CARING: Dominic Welden Jazlyn Benitez Elizabeth Messier Luis Gonzalez Ilianna Gonzalez Joshua Grover Shandra Hishon Gabrial Knapp Jaciana Glidden Gustavo Rodriquez Kiara Draxler Jayde Campbell Kayleigh Prescott Sadie Bourque Jayanna Garcia Nyla Urso-Serrano Alixis Arias Julian Santos Caitlin Pichette Dylan Beaurgard Sean Johnson Andrea Gutierrez Ruben Ahoueya Payton Palmer Veronica Murray Antonio Duprey Jordan Nye Andy Garcia Ricardo Reyes Micah Parla Jayshelly Ochua Jaden Malave Katie Wright Andrea Quinones Angel Carrera Saige Palior Robinson Camacho Dianarys Serrano Jay Ramos SAFETY: Isis Viveros Jaden Calixto Aamahri Nicholson Megan Dziekan Adrian Torres Mariah Howlett Sheenkai Jabary Nicholas Russ Alondra Mercado Aisha Pires Kelly King Pricilla Tucker Whitney Bozeman Don Casanova Jaciely Vilar Erick Mendez-Hernandez Leisha Bencosme Andrea Cazabal Yarelli Benitez Michael Hua Savanah Owens a'shaun Charles Kadin Ducot Neydian Ramoz John Moore Darrien Bajnathsingh Estefani Garcia Emma Vining Trevor Boulay Zila Ake Jayme Torres Barbara Rosales America Carrera October Bus Awards Bus 6 John Moore Althea Vining Bus 8 Jaden Jusino Kiana Melendez Priscilla Tucker Bus 9 Adora Ake Maiena Kheybani Medina Kheybani Zareena Niazi Bus 14 Darrien Bajnathsingn Andrew Gonzalez Kelly King David Moore Bus 15 Katelyn McCollum Ariana Ortiz David Segarro Bus 17 Ruben Ahoueya Mario Almanza Olivia Baribeault Yareli Benitez Jennifer Garcia Bus 20 Juan Morales Ruth Ramos-Morales Barabara Rosales Bus 21 Daniel Burnham Ailin Cuevas Jacqueline Cuevas Nathan Powell Bus 27 Alexandra O’Keefe Joseph Walencewicz Bus 35 Jazlyn Benitez Alondra Mercado Jayshelly Ochoa Dianis Pachec Top Fall Fundraiser Sellers! Top Seller: Xaryia Melendez Second Top: Daniel Santana Third Top: kayla Pecora Congratulations to ALL of the North Windham Stars!! Attendance Phone Number If your child is going to be absent from school for any reason, please call to report this absence at: 465-2406. Thanks! Playground Pie Fundraiser! Mrs. McMahon and Mrs. Palmer are organizing a Playground Pie Fundraiser, to be held from Nov. 3-Nov. 17th! Funds raised will go towards the replacement of playground equipment that was recently removed for safety reasons. Delicious pies just in time for Thanksgiving! Brrrr….. It’s getting cold out there! Please make sure that your student wears warm clothes for recess….. Cafeteria News: Students will be allowed to charge three lunches if money is owed. After the third charge, students will be given a peanut butter sandwich and white milk until the balance is paid in full and there is lunch money in the student account. Please call the cafeteria manager, Tammy, with any questions.
Queridos Padres y Guardianes,
¡Que bien la pasamos todos en el Festival para la Familia! Quiero felicitar y darle las gracias a la Asociación de Padres y Maestros por la labor tan fantástica que hicieron. Los juegos, las demostraciones de los Bomberos, el helicóptero Lifestar, las personas tan contentas y el día tan espectacular, hicieron esta actividad bien divertida. Gracias a todos por hacer de esta actividad un éxito.
Si usted es padre de un estudiante del 3er o el 4to grado, ya debe haber recibido los resultados del examen CMT del año pasado. En general, estamos contentos con el progreso que los estudiantes han demostrado. Tenemos aun más trabajo que hacer pero vamos en la dirección correcta. Les damos las gracias por apoyar a sus hijos en la lectura, en hacer sus tareas diarias y en aprender sobre el mundo que los rodea.
Nos aproximamos a una época en el curso escolar que es bien atareada. Por favor presten atención especial a las fechas y actividades que se aproximan. Se aproxima el día de las elecciones Presidenciales; el día de Veteranos; las conferencias de Padres y Maestros; el día de Acción de Gracias, por lo tanto no habrán clases alguno de esos días y otros días que serán medio día. Aunque será difícil les pedimos que nos ayuden a mantener a los estudiantes aprendiendo y enfocados en la escuela.
Las conferencias de Padres y Maestros serán el 19 y 20 de noviembre. Habrá horas para las conferencias en la tarde y noche del día 19. Esperamos que todos puedan venir y sus horarios puedan ser acomodados. Si no puede venir esos días, por favor llame al maestro/a de su hijo/a para acordar otra cita. ¡Esperamos verlos a todos!
Atentamente,
Betsy Fernandez
FECHAS Y EVENTOS DE IMPORTANCIA
lunes, 3-17 de noviembre venta de ‘pies’
venta de ‘wreaths’ por la Asociación de Padres y Maestros
martes 4 de noviembre NO HAY CLASES DÍA DE LAS ELECCIONES
miércoles 7 de noviembre Noches para las Mamas al Christmas Barn 4-8
lunes 10 de noviembre Asociación de Padres y Maestros 6:30 PM
martes 11 de noviembre NO HAY CLASES DÍA DEL VETERANO
lunes 17 de noviembre Feria del Libro y reunión de la asociación de Compañeros
miércoles 19 & 20 de nov. Conferencia de Padres y Maestros MEDIO DÍA DE CLASES
miércoles 26 de noviembre Medio día de Clases
jueves/viernes 27 & 28 nov. ACCIÓN DE GRACIAS – NO HAY CLASES
Noche para las Mamas:
El viernes 7 de noviembre de 4-8 de la noche la tienda G&L Christmas Barn estará abierta para que los padres vengan de compras. Habrá comida y buena compañía. Ellos donaran el 10% de sus ingresos de esa noche a la escuela North Windham.
Premio del Superintendente:
Felicidades a Luc Poirier y Lian Camacho Rosado han sido nominados para recibir el Premio del Superintendente por demostrar excelencia en la escuela North Windham.
Felicidades a todos los que participaron en las competencias de pista y campo.
K-2:
Alex Sanchez Zachary Boulay
Caylina Vaillancourt Itzel Angeles
Kaleb Calixto Joarmany Sanchez
Alex Cronin Brady Miller
Juan Starkey Jordan Nye
MicahParla Tristen Highsmith
Zach Wolf Jordy Gonzalez
Gavriel Kaupp Jaiden Glidden
Justin Graubaun Isiah Lovell
Miles Lovell Brandon Johnson-Nickson Josue Madera Alpha Micholson
Nathan McAllister Nathan Doherty Edward Ramos Jacob Gelinas-Reyes
Zane Allard Sahelyn Mercado
Delani Dagostino Chelsea Corriveau
Cristal Martinez Makayla May
Shaelyn Mercado Nyla Urso-Serrano
Kianna Santiago Jaciely Villar
Aamarhri Nicholson Sierra Cunningham
Jennifer Sapio Leilany Ramos
Jenny Vega Pagan Courtney Doherty
Chrysyanna Quarrionix Ella Wilgis
Deysha Cardona Lillian Welden
Grades 3—4:
Trevor Boulay Jayde Burden-Campbell
Nathan Perez Espitia Dianarys Serrano
Aleah Long Ailin Cuevas
Spencer Charron Jordan Parla
Nicholas Allison Ashley Torres
Joe Walencewicz Cristina Colon
Dylan Calvo Brianna Wolf
Luc Poirier Abriel Driviere
Michael Hua Carolyn Coleman
Nicholas Russ Naymarie
Dylan Beauregard Tamia McBride
Austin Glidden Kelsey McAllister
Chantz Schultz Abigail Edelman
Carlos Aponte Jordan Wolf
Joshua Martinez Kirstin Light
Alexis Juarez-Cocone Sebastien StultzT
ravis Shirshak Nathan Twitchell
Nate Seal Angel Otero
Luis Otero Henry Correa
Miguel Ruiz Hiram Betancourt
Zach NorrisFelicidades a todos. Fue una temporada excelente.
Felicidades a todos. Fue una temporada excelente.
Felicidades a los Patrulleros Escolares
Leaders:
Alenni Rosado Andrew Gonzalez
Luc Porier Sheenkai Jabary
Patrolees:
Amberly Vanoni Robert Hishon
Mary Schmitz Joseph Walencewicz
Mauro Garcia Kayla Pecora
Gustavo Rodriquez Lauren Rosado
Sean Pichette Mariah Perez
Jonah Paplior Courtney Foster
Yarel Benitez Mariely Almodovar
Caitlin Pichette Zila Ake
Respetuosos; Responsables, Aprecio y Seguridad! En nuestra Asamblea de Premios escolares el día 30 de octubre se reconocerán a los estudiantes que han sido los mejores Ciudadanos en la Escuela North Windham.
RESPONSABLES: Aleandra O’Keefe
Yamile Roquez Olivia Baribeault
Sahar Shaker Xaryia Melendez
Martin Castillo Tyrique Cooper
Amberly Vanoni Malia Perez
Rye Walencewicz Juan Gallego
Allen Sfakios Ethan Caya
Sheala Cruz Cynthia Gonzalez
Kendrick Quezada Abigail Beaureguard
Kylie Rivera Adora Ake
Keysean Lopez Xiomara Hernandez
Jennifer Campos Alenni Rosado
Shawn Paulhus Jomar Rivera
Juan Vazquez Simon Corerra
Jaida Kurkier Zachary Boulay
Ariana Ortiz, Venska Pongoh
Nayeli Ramos Jordy Gonzalez
Abraham Aleyluya Kayden Parilla
Tatiana Feliciano Patrick Bonnefant
Iseiha
Jacqueline Cuevas
RESPETUOSOS: Manuel Rivera-Diaz
Jacob Gelinas-Reyes Crystallee Antonetty
Matthew Morin Kenneth Johnson
Zareen Niazi
Sean Pichette Willie-Nathaniel Postell
Ariana Cruz Maiena Kheyabani
Jonah Brown Tony Carve
Madison Anderson Daniel Wylie
Lillian Welden Brody Palmer
Aaron Yanez Cesar Zavala
Angel Wylie Karina Rodriguez
Brennan Chester Jaelyn Dunnack
Mauro Garcia Mary Schmitz
Lizbeth Reyes Dellanira Rodriquez
Mileidi Viveros Enrique Colls
Janessa Loree Noah Grover
Matthew Pintal Owen Shea
Venska Pongoh Kiana Melendez
APRECIO:Dominic Welden Jazlyn Benitez
Elizabeth Messier Luis Gonzalez
Ilianna Gonzalez Joshua Grover
Shandra Hishon Gabrial Knapp
Jaciana Glidden Gustavo Rodriquez
Kiara Draxler Jayde Campbell
Kayleigh Prescott Sadie Bourque
Jayanna Garcia Nyla Urso-Serrano
Alixis Arias Julian Santos
Caitlin Pichette Dylan Beaurgard
Sean Johnson Andrea Gutierrez
Ruben Ahoueya Payton Palmer
Veronica Murray Antonio Duprey
Jordan Nye Andy Garcia
Ricardo Reyes Micah Parla
Jayshelly Ochua Jaden Malave
Katie Wright Andrea Quinones
Angel Carrera Saige Palior
Robinson Camacho Dianarys Serrano
Jay Ramos
SEGURIDAD: Isis Viveros Jaden Calixto
Aamahri Nicholson Megan Dziekan
Adrian Torres Mariah Howlett
Sheenkai Jabary Nicholas Russ
Alondra Mercado Aisha Pires
Kelly King Pricilla Tucker
Whitney Bozeman Don Casanova
Jaciely Vilar Erick Mendez-Hernandez
Leisha Bencosme Andrea Cazabal
Yarelli Benitez Michael Hua
Savanah Owens Va'shaun Charles
Kadin Ducot Darrien Bajnathsingh
Neydian Ramoz John Moore
Estefani Garcia Emma Vining
Trevor Boulay Zila Ake
Jayme Torres America Carrera
Barbara Rosales
Recondocimiento del Autobus en Octubre
Bus 6 John Moore Althea Vining
Bus 8 Jaden Jusino Kiana Melendez
Priscilla Tucker
Bus 9 Adora Ake Maiena Kheybani
Medina Kheybani Zareena Niazi
Bus 14 Darrien Bajnathsingn Andrew Gonzalez
Kelly King David Moore
Bus 15 Katelyn McCollum Ariana Ortiz
David Segarro
Bus 17 Ruben Ahoueya Mario Almanza
Olivia Baribeault Yareli Benitez
Jennifer Garcia
Bus 20 Juan Morales Ruth Ramos-Morales
Barabara Rosales
Bus 21 Daniel Burnham Ailin Cuevas
Jacqueline Cuevas Nathan Powell
Bus 27 Alexandra O’Keefe Joseph Walencewicz
Bus 35 Jazlyn Benitez Alondra Mercado
Jayshelly Ochoa Dianis Pacheco
Los vendedores mas exitosos en la recaudación de fondos
Primer Lugar: Xaryia Melendez
Segundo Lugar: Daniel Snatana
Tercer Lugar: Kayla Pecora
¡Que Bueno a todos!!
Asistencia Escolar: Numero de Teléfono
Si su hijo/a va a estar ausente por favor llamar a la escuela explicando la razón. El número de esta línea es: 465-2406. Gracias.
Recaudación de fondos para el Parque de Recreo: se venden ‘Pies’
La Sra. McMahon y la Sra. Palmer están organizando esta recaudación de fondos que se llevara acabo del día 3 al 17 de noviembre. El dinero se utilizara para remplazar el equipo del parque de juegos que recientemente fue removido por razones de seguridad. Se venderán pies deliciosos para la celebración del día de Acción de Gracias.
Brrrrr….
¡Ya hace frío! Por favor envíe a su hijo/a con ropa calientita para la escuela para poder salir al recreo
De la cafetería: A los estudiantes se le permitirá coger fiado 3 veces en la cafetería. Después de esto, será necesario pagar la deuda. Hasta entonces el estudiante almorzara un emparedado de mantequilla de maní y leche. Si tiene alguna pregunta, llame a Tammy Toussaint, la administradora de la cafetería al 465-2407.
North Windham School
"The Learning Place"
August 11,2008
Dear North Windham School Parents,
I hope that you have had a wonderful summer filled with relaxing family time! I have had a bit of time off myself and am getting excited about the upcoming year when I will get to meet your students and you! I am so honored to be here and have learned through my work this summer what a great school community it is that I am joining!!
I want to share a few things with you that I think will assist your child with the transition from summer time to school time.
1. Our first day of school is August 27th for all students grades 1-4.
2. All Kindergarten parents will hear from their teacher in August, so that an appointment can be set up for you and your child to meet with the teacher individually. These appointments will take place on Aug. 27-29. Their First full day of school is on Tuesday, September 2nd. (Your child will also be assigned a half day of school on either the 28th or 29th of August.) This appointment gives you, your child, and the teacher an oppertunity to meet and get to know one another. If you have not heard from your teacher by August 25th, please contact us right away (465-2400).
3. On August 27th, all Grade 1-4 students will go from their buses to their classrooms. We will have staff out and about to guide students. Parents are also welcome to bring their student to school on that day, if they want. At 9 a.m., everyone will gather in the gym so that we can begin our new school year all together. Parents are more than welcome to join us as we welcome the new school year, say the Pledge together and meet our new staff, including myself! While K students will not be starting school on this day, parents are welcome to come to this opening school ceremony with their children.
4. On September 10th we will have our Open House/PTO Ice Cream Social for grades K-2, from 6 p.m.- 7 p.m.. The Open House/PTO Ice Cream Social for grades 3 and 4 will be September 11th, again from 6-7 p.m.. We hope to see you all here!!
5. Teachers will be using the first few weeks to teach our students the school rules: Respect, Responsibility, Caring and Safety and how these rules should be followed through out the day. Our hope is that these rules will help all students to feel welcome, safe and respected at school.
6. In an effort to cut down on the congestion in our small office, at the end of the day, the location of our Student Pick Up will change for this year.
7. Please make sure that we have current information on your phone numbers, address, emergency contacts and any other information that you think we should have in regards to your child. In addition, please make sure that al immunizations are up to date. If you have questions about this, please call our nurse Meredith Shea.
8. The office hours are 7 a.m. - 3 p.m., through August. Please feel free to come in or contact me at anytime during these hours if you need assistance with anything. The phone number is : 465-2400.
I so look forward to meeting and welcoming your children, and you, back to school for what I hope will be a year of success and joy!!
Sincerely,
Besty Fernandez, Principal
465-2400