This Week at Windsor...
May 1st, 2026
May 2026
Windsor Families,
It was a great week at Windsor!
Congrats to our 5th grade chorus on an amazing performance! It was so fun to watch! Thank you to all of the families that came out to watch the performance last night! We have some very talented 5th graders!
Thank you to all of the families that attended Kindergarten Fine Arts Day! Our kindergarteners put on a outstanding performance!
You should have received an email requesting you to register for the 26-27 school year.
5th Grader Spirit Wear Days- Wear your 5th grade Windsor t-shirts every Friday in May!
As the weather gets warm, we love seeing so many families walking to school. Please only cross at the corner in the crosswalk.
Parent input form: This form will close Monday!
The class placement process will begin soon. Windsor staff puts careful consideration into placing your child with right fit class for their learning, social, and emotional needs each year. We value your input as well, if you would like to share considerations with us, kindly complete and return this form by Monday, May 4th. Forms that request or exclude specific staff members will be discarded. Please note the completion of this form is optional.
Today is the final day to sign up to volunteer for Field Day!
If you are interested in volunteering for field day, please complete this form. If you had already expressed interest in volunteering through your child's room rep, you will still NEED to complete this form in order to volunteer. We appreciate you volunteering, please note, younger siblings are not allowed to attend while you volunteer. While we love our Windsor alum, this is a parent/guardian only volunteer opportunity, no high school students will be allowed to volunteer.
Mr. Gember will be in contact with you with further information. Please sign-up by May 1st, we are not able to add volunteers after May 1st. You must complete this form by May 1st in order to volunteer.
Field day sign up here:
Have a wonderful weekend,
Mrs. Anastacio and Mrs. Soprano
Important upcoming events:
May 2nd- Miracle on Miner- block party hosted by Miner School PTO (see flyer below)
May 4th- 8th- Teacher Appreciation Week
May 7th- 5th Grade Band Concert - 7:30 - 8:30 - Location: South Middle School
May 8th- 5th Grade World of Work
May 22nd- School Improvement Day- No Students
May 25th- No School
May 29th- Family Fun Night - 5:30-7:30
June 1st- 5th Grade Patrol Outing
June 2nd- Field Day
June 3rd- 5th Grade Breakfast
3rd- 5th Grade Trip to Camelot Park
K - 2nd- Fun in the Sun (PM)
June 4th- Last day of school
5th grade parade and 5th grade tunnel
Important dates from our PTA:
American Heart Association Kids Heart Challenge
Our Kids Heart Challenge is complete! We raised $12,686 this year for the KHC!
We had 132 students signed up and 24 students completed Finn's Mission!
Thank you to all who contributed and participated!
Important Arrival and Dismissal Information
Our staff cannot assist your children in getting out of your vehicle so please have them ready to exit the car with backpacks and other belongings ready to go on the passenger side. It is very dangerous to have children exit the car on the street side.
Windsor Yearbooks Are on Sale!
Windsor Yearbooks Are on Sale!
Our 2025–2026 yearbook will feature a cover designed by one of our talented 5th graders!
Yearbooks are available to purchase for $16 on our Givebacks website.
https://windsorpta.givebacks.com/shop/items/ef2a3925e6
New this year...
Purchase a yearbook for a student in need.
https://windsorpta.givebacks.com/shop/items/789c5fbcb1
Please reach out to the yearbook committee with any questions. Thank you!
yearbook@windsorpta.org
ASIAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER HERITAGE
May is Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month, it is dedicated to paying tribute to the generations of Asian and Pacific Islanders who have enriched America's history and are instrumental in its future success.
JEWISH HERITAGE
May is Jewish American Heritage Month, it is an annual recognition and celebration of Jewish Americans’ achievements and contributions to the United States of America.
POLISH CONSTITUTION DAY- MAY 3
The Polish Constitution is the world's second written constitution. On May 3, 1791, shortly after the U. S. Constitution was adopted, the Polish Constitution was approved by King Stanislaw August Poniatowski.
Unfortunately, the Polish Constitution did not last. Despite that fact, the Polish Constitution of 1791 is commemorated for what it represents - the Polish spirit devoted to truth, justice, and freedom.
CINCO DE MAYO- MAY 5
Cinco de Mayo is a yearly celebration held on May 5, which commemorates the anniversary of Mexico's victory over the Second French Empire at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. The victory over the French army was a morale boost for the Mexicans.
MEMORIAL DAY- MAY 25
Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the US, observed on the last Monday of May, honoring the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military.
*Date changes year to year
EID-AL-ADHA | MAY 26
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.
*dates may vary and change from year to year
Recognize a Windsor Staff Member
We would love to hear from you! Windsor teachers, teaching assistants, custodians, and staff work hard to support our students on a daily basis. We invite you to fill out the form below if you would like to recognize a staff member or a team for their hard work. We will pass on the good news to them. Thank you in advance for sending an encouraging word as we know it will mean so much to our staff.
Notes from the Nurse
Winter is the time of year when we notice cases of lice in our school community. While lice are a common occurrence and not a health hazard, it’s important to remain vigilant.
Please take a moment to read this INFORMATIONAL LETTER on HEAD LICE which includes helpful information about identifying and preventing the spread of lice.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Reminder: Student Safety and ICE-related Concerns
Student safety remains a top priority in District 25. All schools are safe and welcoming for every student and family, with district procedures in place to support students’ safety and learning in the event of any ICE-related incident. The district will continue to share information with families to reinforce our commitment to keeping students safe.
District Dish (Under Superintendent Message) – September 18 & October 16
Dr. Kaye’s Letter – January 2025
Windsor Drive Drop and Go
Just a reminder, please pull all of the way up on Windsor Drive to our furtherest staff member no matter which door your child enters the building through. We have many staff members outside monitoring our students as they exit cars and walk into the building. This helps to keep our intersection at Windsor and Miner clear. While there are not many families driving to school now, as the weather gets cooler or rainy, many will opt to drive, so we ask that you follow these expectations each day.
We appreciate you parking on alternate streets for arrival and dismissal. It helps to alleviate congestion on Windsor Drive. We have had some concerns raised from neighbors that live on the Sunset Terrace cul de sac, due to Windsor families parking in the cul de sac, delivery trucks and those who live there are not able to access their homes during our arrival and pick up. Please only park on one side of the street and not in the actual cul de sac to ensure that our neighbors are able to access their homes at all times. Thank you!
Breakfast and Lunch Information
Please check out the links for important breakfast and lunch information:
Where can I view the school lunch menu? Click Here
How does my student order a school lunch? Click Here
How do I pay for my child’s meals? Click Here
How do I apply for free & reduced meals? Click Here
Absences/Tardies:
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.
To sign in and out your child for late arrival, early dismissal or doctor appointments, you can use any of the QR codes in the front office or the one shown here. Be sure to bring your cell phone in with you when you come.
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