This Week at Windsor...
October 22nd, 2025
October 2025
Windsor Families,
It was a great short week at Windsor! Just a reminder that there is no school tomorrow or Friday for students due to Parent Teacher Conferences.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Mrs. Anastacio and Mrs. Soprano
Important upcoming events:
Thursday, October 23rd and 24th- Parent Teacher Conferences - No School for students
Friday, October 31st- Halloween Parade and Parties- Parade begins at 1:40, followed by parties
Thursday, November 6th- 1st Grade Activity Night - 6:30pm
November 24th - 28th- No school
Monday, December 1st- School resumes
REPEAT INFORMATION
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
POLISH-AMERICAN HERITAGE
October commemorates the first Polish settlers as well as the leadership of General Kazimierz Pułaski and Tadeusz Kościuszko who fought in the American Revolution.
We also honor the contributions of Polish-Americans in the areas of arts, sciences, culture and more.
ITALIAN-AMERICAN HERITAGE
YOM KIPPUR (Begins Oct 1)
Yom Kippur is the Jewish holiest day, known as Day of Atonement. The 25-hour period is devoted to prayer, fasting, and repentance.
*Date changes year to year
COLUMBUS DAY
INDIGENOUS PEOPLES’ DAY
On Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we honor America’s first inhabitants and the Tribal Nations that continue to thrive today. It is a day for our nation to celebrate the invaluable contributions and resilience of Indigenous peoples and recognize the communities and cultures throughout our country.
A federal holiday celebrated on the second Monday in October.
DIWALI- October 20
A Hindu festival of lights celebrated especially in India. The five-day festival celebrates the victory of light over darkness.
*Date changes year to year
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!
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.
**We will not have staff supervising students on the playground anytime before school starts. Please do not drop off your child early to play on the playground. Students are not permitted to play on the playground before school. We will open doors for student entrance at 8:55. Door supervision begins at 8:50 and ends at 9:05am. If you arrive after 9:05, please bring your child to the front office.
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