Windsong Elementary

Dear Windsong Ranch Families,

Thank you to all of our families who were able to join us for Meet the Teacher! It was awesome to see so many of our new and returning families. Only 2 more sleeps until we have a building full of students again! We can't wait to see their smiling faces, hear their laughs, and learn about all the cool things they did this summer!

For our returning families, you’ll be glad to know that our arrival and dismissal procedures will be the exact same as last year. If you see a new face during those first few days, please lend a friendly hand and help guide our new families through the routine! If your student plans to ride a bike or scooter to school, please take a few minutes to watch the video together before the first day to review our safety rules and expectations.

Our arrival/dismissal newsletter went out on Wednesday, click here if you missed it! Parents are welcome to walk their child(ren) to class on the first day of school only. On day 2, students will walk in the building independently and staff will be available to assist.

Beginning on day 2, the front parking lot is closed for drop off with the exception of students in our Behavior Transition or Communications classrooms and those who have a medical need such as a broken leg. All car riders should go through the front (A-L) or back (M-Z) car line.

For our students' safety at dismissal it is imperative that you not park on Copper Canyon or Redstem, so that traffic, including our buses, can safely get through. Parking on these streets block your neighbor's driveways, slow down our A-L and M-Z car lines and block drivers from being able to see our walkers. If you are driving to the school to pick up your child, you should be using our car lines.

Our counselor, Mrs. Stenson, would love to see you at the Counselor Connection, on Tuesday, 8/25, from 8 - 8:30. Click here for more information and to sign up!

Enjoy these last few days of summer and we’ll see you all VERY soon!

Windsong STRONG!

Michelle Qualls

Principal

August

11: First day of school, parents are invited to walk their student to class. On day 2, regular morning arrival procedures will begin.

11: Tears and Cheers for our Kinder Parents: 7:30am, WRE Cafe

21: Rough Riders Spirit Night, purchase your tickets here

25: Counselor Connection, 8am

Prosper ISD Academic Calendar

With a new school year comes a busy schedule! To keep up with everything happening at the Ranch, make reading the Windsong Weekly a regular part of your routine. Each weekend you'll be notified by text and email that it's ready. Read it, or miss out! If it’s happening at the Ranch, it’s in the Windsong Weekly:

• Upcoming campus events & key dates/deadlines

• Celebrations of student success

• Important notes and reminders

• Opportunities to support your students' educational journey

Our food service team's commitment remains the same: serving safe, high-quality meals students enjoy. Learn more about our Child Nutrition department, put money on your child's MySchoolBucks account today, and bookmark the lunch menu calendar.

7:50am - 3:10pm

School begins each day promptly at 7:50 AM. Please arrive in time for your student enter the building and walk to their classroom. Our doors open at 7:25AM and you can drop off anytime between 7:25 and 7:50. You'll be cutting it really close if you drop off at 7:50! We begin dismissal at 3:10 each day.

More detailed information about arrival and dismissal will be shared in an upcoming newsletter.

The Prosper ISD Profile of a Learning Leader represents a shared, unified vision created through the collaborative efforts of our entire school community, including teachers, staff, administrators, students, parents, and community partners across the district. This foundational document captures the core attributes, values, and mindsets we strive to cultivate in every member of the Prosper ISD family. Serving as our guiding star, it embodies the leadership and learning aspirations we hold for everyone within our system, fostering growth, excellence, and continuous improvement from our youngest learners all the way to the superintendent.

This profile didn't start from scratch; it grew directly out of our 2025–2030 Strategic Priorities, which were themselves built through months of listening to teachers, students, families, and staff across the district. Once those four pillars — Together We Champion, Together We Cultivate, Together We Empower, and Together We Prosper— were set, small groups from across Prosper ISD came together again to answer a more personal question: what does it actually look like, day to day, for a student or an employee to live out these priorities? The Profile of a Learning Leader is the answer.

Spread Kindness with Our New "Be Kind” Shirt!

Did you know that every purchase of this districtwide shirt directly empowers our students? 100% of the proceeds go to our campus's Hope Squad account, providing vital funding for events like Hope Week and the Hope Walk as well as other campus-led Hope initiatives.

We are thrilled to launch the new school year with our district "Be Kind" shirts and sweatshirts. This isn't just apparel, it's a movement. We encourage staff and students to wear yellow on Wednesdays to show your support of mental health and the Prosper ISD Hope Squad.

We’re looking for caring, committed adults to serve as mentors to Prosper ISD students. You don’t need to be a counselor or expert—just someone willing to listen, encourage, and show up consistently. Mentors meet with students on campus during the school day in a structured, supportive environment.

As a mentor, you’ll help students feel seen, supported, and inspired to grow into the confident, resilient leaders of tomorrow. We provide all the training and tools—you bring your time and heart.

All applicants must complete and pass a Prosper ISD Volunteer Background Check.

Volunteer mentors will:

• Meet with students monthly, during the school day, for 30 minutes
• Build positive relationships rooted in trust and respect
• Serve as role models and champions for student success
• Help students develop confidence, character, and connection

Questions: Email studentservices@prosper-isd.net or visit the Prosper ISD Mentoring Website.

Complete the Prosper ISD Mentoring Application.

Note: Applying does not guarantee placement. Mentors will be matched based on student need and compatibility.

We are VERY excited about our students having the opportunity to participate in the University Interscholastic League (UIL) A+ Academics Competition in grades 2 - 5.

Students who are interested in learning about, practicing, and competing in these events will need to start prepping NOW for the events they are interested in at home.

You will be able to indicate areas of interest for your student. Please keep in mind that there may be conflicts with practice and/or competition times, and it may not be possible to participate in multiple events. If you would like your child to participate in UIL Academics, please sign up BEFORE September 18, 2026. The first UIL contests will begin in October.

In the counselor's corner, our school counselor, Ms. Stenson, will share ideas each week to support the whole child throughout their elementary school journey.

Last year was an incredible one for our PTO, and we're excited to make this school year even more memorable—but we can't do it without YOU!

When you become a PTO member, you're helping create amazing experiences for every student and teacher at our school. Your membership helps fund educational programs like The Science Wizard and Dino George, provides Teacher Grants that bring engaging learning opportunities into the classroom, supports beloved community events like Boo Bash and grade-level parties, and makes it possible to surprise our staff and students with special treats throughout the year that brighten their days.

Every membership makes a difference. Your membership helps us continue building a strong, connected school community. Join us today and help make the 2026–2027 school year our best one yet!

A few other ways to support our PTO are:

• The WRE PTO Spirit Wear Shop is Open!! Show your school spirit and make a difference at the same time.
• Help make your student's birthday extra special by ordering a birthday gram today!
• Let's kick off the school year with a home run at the August 21st Rough Riders game! Click here to purchase your tickets!

TOGETHER WE CHAMPION every student’s path to excellence through consistent use of the Workshop Model to drive growth and plan purposeful small group instruction during Tier 1 and WIN time.

TOGETHER WE CULTIVATE meaningful relationships that strengthen our school community.

TOGETHER WE EMPOWER every Windsong Ranch staff member to lead and learn through intentional professional learning and growth opportunities that elevate individual and campus potential.

TOGETHER WE PROSPER by building strong relationships with our Windsong Ranch families as partners in education to strengthen our school community.