Winona Elementary

Dear Winona families,

As we enter the month of November, our focus turns to gratitude. This season reminds us to pause, reflect, and appreciate the many gifts in our lives—our students, staff, families, and the community that makes Winona such a special place.

We are grateful for the curiosity and resilience our scholars bring every day, for the dedication of our teachers and staff, and for the support of families who partner with us to ensure every child thrives. Gratitude is more than a feeling—it is a practice we can share with our students through kindness, acknowledgment, and encouragement.

This month, we encourage our students and families to celebrate small wins, express appreciation to someone who makes a difference in your life, and reflect on the positive moments that shape our school community. Together, we can foster a culture where everyone feels valued and supported—every kid, every day.

Educationally yours,

Michaela

WES Principal

6th Kindergarten Open House 5:30pm-7pm

7th Make-up & Retake Picture Day

11th Veterans Day Assembly

24th-28th No School Thanksgiving Break

We want to send a huge thank you to all our students, staff, families, and community members who are participating in our annual Climate and Culture Surveys!

Your feedback is invaluable. It helps us understand our school's strengths and areas for growth so we can continue to improve the learning environment for every student.

Action Item: Family/Community Survey

The Family and Community Survey will close on Monday, November 14th.

If you have not yet shared your perspective, please take a few minutes this week to complete the survey using the link below.

https://surveys.panoramaed.com/thompson/family/surveys

Honoring Veterans at Winona Elementary

Please complete the form below to provide the details of your family member who has served our country. We will be creating posters for each veteran to post up in our halls as well as present the information at our assembly on Nov. 11.

Thank you!

https://forms.gle/Wk8KEQ1VfR55Fqkp8

Introducing the Winona Hub!

Our Winona Hub Family Center is here for YOU — a welcoming space filled with just about everything your family might need! From essential items and helpful resources to a friendly face ready to lend a hand, the Hub is a place built for connection and care.

Meet Mrs. Angela, our amazing Family Resource Coordinator! She’s here to help you find what you need, connect you to community supports, and make sure every Winona family feels supported and seen.

Stop by, say hello, and see all that the Winona Hub has to offer!

Open Monday, Wednesday & Friday 9-11 with appointments and 1-3 open hours

#WinonaHub #FamilyStrong #CommunityConnections #WeAreWinona

Thank you to everyone who attended this year's Trunk or Treat! While the event is fresh in your mind, please take one minute to give us feedback on the timing. Should we keep the event close to Halloween, or move it to earlier in October next year? Your answer helps us plan!

This November, our school is celebrating gratitude! Students will have the opportunity to send Gratitude Grams to friends, staff members, or even family to share why they’re thankful for them.

Each Gratitude Gram will include a handwritten note and a small treat or token of appreciation. They’ll be on sale NOVEMBER 15-NOVEMBER 22 for $2 each, and will be delivered NOVEMBER 22ND.

This is a great way for students to practice expressing gratitude, build community, and spread positivity around our school before Thanksgiving break.

Thank you for helping us grow gratitude!

We will be moving into our cold weather season. Please make sure that your children are wearing coats, and possibly hats and gloves to school on those cold days. When the snow begins to stick to the ground, we also recommend students have boots for recess or to stay on the blacktop. We do not typically have students change their clothes if they are wet if they have chosen to roll in the snow without the proper gear to keep them dry. Please let our school know if there is a way that we can help with cold-weather gear. One final request would be to make sure that your child's gear has their name labeled on it so that we can return any lost items to the correct owner, and so that you do not have to buy any replacement gear!

Please join Thompson School District for our annual Kindergarten Open House. This is an opportunity to connect with your elementary school & discover the opportunities TSD can provide your child.

If your family is in need of help this Thanksgiving please let us know. We may be able to provide part of a holiday meal or a full holiday meal to your family. Please contact our office or stop by in person. 970-613-7100

Winona Giving Tree – Supporting Our Families This Holiday Season

We understand that the holiday season can be a difficult time for some families. The staff and families of Winona would like to help support those in great need through our Giving Tree program.

If your family could use assistance with clothing or small gifts for your Winona students (K–5), we would love to help. Please complete the form below for each of your children by Friday, November 14th.

Google Forms: Sign-in

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All requests are completely confidential. Gifts will be available for pickup at Winona the week of December 15th.

If you have any questions, please contact Angela Dykstra or Ashley Crossland.

Spread the word: Understand your coverage options

You can apply for Health First Colorado and Child Health Plan Plus at any time of year. If you

or someone you know needs health care coverage, you have options!

Health First Colorado (Colorado’s Medicaid program) and Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+) cover

over one million Coloradans: nearly 1 in 4 Coloradans are Health First Colorado or CHP+

members.

• You can apply any time of the year

• There are different health coverage options for different situations

o Full coverage

o Emergency services

o Family planning services

o Home and community-based services

o Help paying for Medicare premiums

Apply now! It’s the only way to know for sure if you qualify.

Anyone can apply online at CO.gov/PEAK or by phone at 800-221-3943

If you lose Health First Colorado or CHP+, you still have options

Connect for Health Colorado

You may be able to get health coverage—and help paying for it—through Connect for Health

Colorado, Colorado’s official health insurance marketplace.

Go to connectforhealthco.com or call 855-752-6749 (TTY: 855-695-5935).

Other free and low-cost health coverage options

Depending on your situation, you may be able to get health coverage through your employer,

Medicare, or other places.

Other coverage options hfcgo.com/options

Our picture makeup day will be Friday, November 7th. From 7:40am-8:30am.

If you need an order form please contact the office and we can send one home with your student.

970-613-7100

View the school calendar

Our Office is open from

7:30am-3:30pm M-F

Office Number

970-613-7100

Attendance Line

970-613-7111

Fax Number

970-613-7120

How sick is too sick? Does your Child need to stay home?

• Diarrhea

Yes – The child or staff member may return to school or child care 48 hours after their

last episode of diarrhea.

• Fever

Fever is a temperature of

100.4°F or greater.

Yes – The child or staff member may return to school or child care if the fever has

been resolved for 24 hours without fever-reducing medications.

• Flu-like Symptoms

• Fever

• Sore throat

• Runny nose or congestion

Yes - Children and staff may return to school or child care as long as they are

fever-free for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medications and symptoms are improving.

We are seeing a lot of flu-like symptoms since the start of school. Please do not send your students to school with symptoms that could be contagious. Call the health office to excuse an illness or if you have any health questions.

Thank you!

Mrs. Alex

970-613-7102

The Winona Elementary School spirit wear is available to purchase all school year long. Choose from hundreds of designs and garments, all delivered to your home in days.

Holiday SALE!

• Sale Dates: November 3rd – December 10th
• Guaranteed Delivery by December 23rd
• 20% Off Sitewide
• Friday Flash Sales

• https://1stplacespiritwear.com/schools/CO/Loveland/Winona+Elementary+School?utm_source=16964