Words of Windom March 26

Happy March!

As we move into the month of March, it’s exciting to see the continued growth, learning, and energy throughout Windom Elementary School. Our students and staff have been working hard, and there are many wonderful activities and opportunities for learning happening in classrooms each day. This time of year always seems to fly by, and we are already beginning to look ahead to the final months of the school year.

Families can expect more information soon regarding dates for end of the year celebrations and events. We know these are special moments for students and families, and we look forward to sharing those details with you in the coming weeks so you can plan ahead.

Thank you for your continued partnership and support. Together, we make Windom Elementary a wonderful place for students to learn, grow, and thrive.

Our students recently gathered for a wonderful Character Education Assembly led by our school social worker, Mrs. Chadwell, along with members of the Student Council. The focus of the assembly was kindness, and our Student Council members did an amazing job performing short skits that showed how small acts of kindness can make a big difference. Through their creativity and teamwork, they reminded everyone in our building that kindness is always cool! Thank you to Mrs. Chadwell and our Student Council for leading such a meaningful and engaging assembly. 😊

Our school community came together in an incredible way to support the PUNT Pediatric Cancer Collaborative through this year’s PUNT Fundraiser. As a district, we raised an amazing $11,088.88 to help support families and children affected by pediatric cancer. Thank you to everyone who donated, participated, and helped spread the word. A special thank you goes to Windom’s own Mrs. Barnhart for organizing this meaningful opportunity and helping our students and staff make a real difference. Your leadership and the generosity of our community truly embody the spirit of giving. 💛

This year’s production of Seussical the Musical was truly one to remember! Our students wowed the audience with their energy, creativity, and incredible performances, bringing the whimsical world of Dr. Seuss to life on stage. The show was a wonderful celebration of student talent and the power of collaboration.

A heartfelt thank you goes out to Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Stifter, and Ms. Pawarski for their dedication, creativity, and countless hours of work in making this production such a success. We are also incredibly grateful to the many Windom staff members who stepped in to help with rehearsals, costumes, sets, and all the behind the scenes details that made the show possible. We also want to thank all of the family and friends that came out to support our talented performers!

Because of the teamwork and commitment of our staff and students, this year’s production was an unforgettable experience for our entire school community. Bravo to everyone involved! 🎭✨

During the Great Kindness Challenge, our school community truly showed what it means to lead with kindness! Throughout the week, students and staff worked together to recognize and celebrate acts of kindness happening all around our building. We are proud to share that, as a school, we collected 697 kindness links! Each link represents a thoughtful action, helping hand, or caring moment shared between members of our community. Thank you to all of our students and staff for helping make our school a place where kindness grows every day! 💙✨

We recently celebrated an exciting milestone at Windom - our 100th Day of School! Students across the building marked the occasion with fun activities centered around the number 100, celebrating all the learning and growth that has taken place so far this year. Our 2nd grade students also joined in the fun by celebrating the 102nd day of school, recognizing that they are now 102 days smarter! It was a wonderful way for students to reflect on their progress and enjoy a memorable day of learning together. 🎉📚

Author and illustrator, Alex Willan will be visiting Windom on April 22 and 23! His books focus on friendship, overcoming differences and accepting others in a fun and creative way. Please see the link below for more information on his books and visit!

The Orchard Park Special Education Parent Teacher Student Association (SEPTSA) would like to share their upcoming meeting schedule. If you are a parent who is interested in learning more please click this link for more information: opseptsa.org.

• March 10th - Board of Education Meeting 7:00 PM, OPMS
• March 16th - 5th Grade Project Know: Boys Presentation 7:00 PM, OPMS
• March 17th - Windom Club Photos
• March 17th - PTO Book Fair & Literacy Night 5:30 - 7:30 PM, Windom Library
• March 18th - PTO Book Fair & Musical Instrument Petting Zoo 5:30 - 7:30 PM, Windom Library
• March 18th - 5th Grade Project Know: Girls Presentation 7:00 PM, OPMS
• March 20th - Superintendent's Conference Day: NO SCHOOL for students
• Progress Reports Go Live
• March 23rd - 5th to 6th Grade Special Education Transition Parent Meeting, 6:00 PM, OPMS
• March 31st - Board of Education Meeting 7:00 PM, OPMS

Looking for new Windom apparel??? Please see the link below to purchase all of your Windom gear!

Please see the list below for this years PTO meeting dates. All PTO meetings will start at 7:00 PM in the Windom Library:

It is essential that anyone who feels they may be eligible for free and reduced meals to fill out the 2025-2026 Free and Reduced lunch application that is available above. Procedures are in place to protect the privacy of students participating in the free and reduced program. Receiving Free and Reduced meals does not solely benefit the student receiving the meal, it also benefits the district community; depending on the amount of need within our district, we will receive/be eligible for additional funding. Completed applications should be sent to J. Schwarz at 4040 Baker Road, Orchard Park, NY 14127.

If you need an application printed and sent to you, please call Jody Schwarz at (716) 209-6244.