Center Stage
October 3, 2025
Dear Parents & Guardians,
How is it possible that October is already here? It’s hard to believe our students have already been in school for 27 days. At this point in the year, students are continuing to settle in at their own pace, and much of our focus at the start of the year is on establishing consistent routines, setting clear expectations, building strong classroom communities, and reviewing prior learning to set the stage for a successful year. If you have questions or concerns regarding your child, please be sure to communicate directly with their classroom teacher. They are your first point of contact and will be able to best address your child’s needs.
We are heading in the right direction in the T-Mobile Contest !! Keep Voting! For this week's Spirit Challenge we need students to wear pink on Tuesday and Staff to wear pink on Wednesday. We will take pictures and submit to earn an additional 10,000 votes! Please be sure to use the link below to vote with every email, everyday as winning the Friday Night Lights will directly benefit our children.
https://www.t-mobile.com/brand/friday-night-5g-lights/y
Homework & Learning
Homework at WCS is designed to provide students with extra practice on skills learned in the classroom. Within every classroom, students have access to both remediation and enrichment opportunities so that instruction can be tailored to meet their needs. Please also keep in mind that at the start of the year, grades can shift significantly with just one assignment. We encourage families to focus on more than the numbers and support your child in communicating with their teachers and taking ownership of their learning.
Preparedness & Routines
We’ve noticed an increase in students forgetting important items at home. Developing a strong routine now will help set students up for success throughout the year. Arriving prepared each morning helps students feel confident and ready for the day. When a child feels unprepared, it can make the rest of their school day more challenging.
Safety Reminder
One growing concern is the number of cars driving head-on into traffic in front of the school in order to make a left-hand turn. This is a serious safety risk that could lead to an avoidable accident involving children. For the safety of all students, staff, and families, please refrain from this practice. I am currently working with the Windham Police Department to address this issue, but your cooperation is essential in keeping everyone safe.
Thank you for your continued support as we move into October. Together, we can ensure a safe and successful school year for all students.
B.J. Martin
6th-30th-NH SAS Modulars (ELA, Math, Science)
7th-School Board Meeting
9th-Ice Cream Social
10th -Progress Reports Close Trimester 1
13th-Columbus Day-No School
16th-Picture Re-take Day
17th-Progress Reports
17th-Grade 6 Monster Bash/Alternative Activity
20th-Mental Health Monday-Healthy Lifestyle
21st-22nd-School Board Meeting/Budget Workshop
22nd-Early Release Day
21st -School Council Meeting
27th-31st-Red Ribbon Week
27th-31st-Fall Book Fair
28th-Parent Teacher Conferences 3-7 PM
30th-Parent Teacher Conferences 3-6 PM
6th Grade STEAM Classes need empty water bottles. Regular 16.9 oz bottles with or without caps would be great!
5th Grade STEAM classes will be heading outside for nature walks from October 5-30. Please have your child dress appropriately: jackets as needed, and wear closed toe shoes (sneakers, crocs, or hiking boots)-no sandals or Flip-flops, please.
Thanks for your help.
We are looking for a few volunteers to help run the Scholastic Book Fairs in the library from October 22-31 and March 17-27. If you would like to help please contact Joel Burdette, WCS Librarian at jburdette@windhamsd.org. This is an important library fundraiser, and an opportunity for students to pick great new books to read.
5th and 6th grade Chorus sign ups are open!
All 5th and 6th grade students have the exciting opportunity to participate in the WCS Chorus! Chorus rehearsals will begin on Thursday, October 2nd, and will take place after school hours from 2:30 to 3:30. We will be adding two Friday rehearsals as we approach the concert date to ensure that students are ready to perform for you. Students would need to be picked up in the back of the school building no later than 3:30.
Mark your calendars! The chorus will be performing at WHS on Tuesday, December 16th beginning at 6:30pm in the WHS auditorium!
We will be meeting on the following days for rehearsals: October 2nd, October 9th, October 16th, October 23rd, November 6th, November 13th, November 20th, December 4th, December 5th, December 11th, December 12th.
We will also perform in the Spring! There will be more information on this in the near future.
For future reference, on snow days we will go in accordance with school cancellations; therefore, if school is canceled, the chorus will not meet on that day.
Bowling Club will run for 5 weeks on Tuesday September 30, October 7, October 14, October 21, and November 18 from 2:30pm-5pm. Please fill out the Google Form to sign up. Sign ups will close when the club is filled up or on September 18, 2025, whichever comes first. Bowling Club will be limited to the first 40 sign ups. There are 4 spots left! You will receive an email with an acceptance email if you are within the first 40. If not, you will receive an email with information about the wait list you will be placed on. First come, first serve! If sign ups are closed, and you would like to be placed on the waitlist, please email Jamie Dumais (jdumais@windhamsd.org). The club price is $85 and includes bowling, shoe rental, transportation, and an additional chaperone. Unfortunately there will not be any refunds for student’s absences. Payments will be made through the student’s PowerSchool account and the fee will only be added if the student is accepted into Bowling Club. Please reach out with any questions!
Bowling Club Google Form Sign Up Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScjdka9hUb13zIsrRo0gQtjCCe03qeyAk1OSjBrIlysev7n9Q/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=112362660424417349673
Book Club–Friday mornings & monthly Wednesdays after school
The Jr. Book Beat Club will meet after school Friday mornings during Ready, Set, Go and monthly on Wednesdays from 2:30 to 3:30 pm in the WCS Library. This book discussion group is open to interested 5th and 6th grade students. Members will select a book together, read it outside of school, and meet together to discuss the book. Please fill out the Book Club registration form for your child to participate, to receive a book, and to read more details. Our first book will be Trouble at the Tangerine, a mystery/friendship story by Gillian McDunn. Our next meeting will be on Wednesday, October 29.
Hello WCS Families,
We are pleased to announce that Ski Club will take place again this year! We will be going to Pat’s Peak on Thursday nights in January for five fun-filled nights of skiing and snowboarding (January 8, 15, 22, 29 & Feb. 5). Students of all levels are welcome to sign up, as there are lessons at the mountain.
This year, sign-ups will be emailed out on October 25th at 9:00 AM to allow for early bird pricing and for all families to have an option to sign up. (To receive early pricing, registration must be paid in FULL on or before 11/15/25.) Sign-ups will be first-come, first-served, and can be very competitive. When you go to sign up, you will need the names and numbers of TWO emergency contacts ready to be entered. If your child does not make the cut-off for the club, please email jlemay@windhamsd.org AND scronin@windhamsd.org, as email time stamps will also create the waitlist.
If you are new to Ski Club, here is some overview information:
- Please be advised that participation in this club entails additional expenses, including bus transportation fees and a Pats Peak ski pass. Families may select from a variety of pass types, depending on their preferences and budget.
- All students must pay for their spot on the bus and get their pass from Pat’s Peak.
- Videos of how to purchase tickets and detailed information can be found on the Ski Club Page for students who join the Ski Club.
- Ski Club Swag can be purchased this year!
- This year, you can pay for the Ski Club bus digitally or by check payable to Windham Center School.
- Pat’s Peak passes must be purchased directly through Pat’s Peak. Please see the video and/or PDF directions for 2025/2026 ski club members on the Ski Club page (only available for those who get into the club).
- Students leave WCS at 1:50 and will be responsible for gathering information and work from their missed classes.
- Students will have lessons (if purchased) from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM and free skiing from 4:00 PM to 6:45 PM.
- Students who miss their check-in time (5:00 PM) cannot come the following week.
- Rental gear is available for anyone who needs it and can be purchased with their pass.
- Miss Lemay and Mrs. Cronin will email chaperones to alert them if they can be chaperones for their chosen night. You will then get a pass from Miss Lemay to ski/snowboard for the night.
-Mandatory Parent Meeting: If your child is accepted into the club, at least one parent/guardian must attend a required meeting on December 3rd at 5:30 PM. This meeting will cover all expectations, procedures, and important information for the club.
As always, if you have any questions, please email us at jlemay@windhamsd.org and scronin@windhamsd.org.
Thank you,
Jordan Lemay and Suzanne Cronin
Library Volunteers Needed–Specific Class Periods
Center School is looking for volunteers during weekly library class periods to help with book check out, shelving, and book processing projects. If you would like to volunteer during your child's library class time, please fill out the Library Volunteer Google Form. We especially need help during the following library days & class periods: Mondays 3 & 4, Tuesday 4, Wednesday 3 & 4, and Thursday 3 & 4.
If your child is going to be absent or late to school, please put this information in Pick Up Patrol. If for some reason you are unable to do so, please call the absence line at 603-845-1554, Option 1. If we have no received proper notification, your child will receive an unexcused absence and you will receive an auto call.
The PTA is a Parent/Teacher Association, which has been formed for the purpose of increasing and improving communication between home and school. The PTA meets once per month, runs book fairs during parent/teacher conferences, and runs many other important school events. Each fall, the PTA has its annual membership drive for new members and the election of officers. It is hoped that the parents of all of our students will become members and support our school projects.
Visit our PTA website at: http://www.windhampta.org/ for the most current PTA officers and Information.
