This Week at Windsor...
March 20th, 2026
March 2026
Windsor Families,
It was a great week at Windsor! We hope everyone has a wonderful, relaxing spring break.
District 25 Special Olympics Spirit Wear is open until April 5th. Link to the website: https://sd25specialolympicsspring.itemorder.com/shop/sale/
Have a wonderful weekend,
Mrs. Anastacio and Mrs. Soprano
Important upcoming events:
March 21st- March 29th- Spring Break
March 30th- School resumes
April 3rd- No School
April 20th- Cap's Coolest School Contest- 3pm-9pm
April 22nd- Incoming Kindergarten Information Night- 6-6:45PM - Windsor Commons
Stella's Station
Basketball not your thing? Greg Tang has another challenge going on right now… the Greg Tang Spring Challenge! Clicking on the link below will bring you to the main page of the challenge. Once you are there, find your child’s grade level on the right side of the page under the heading Quick Links, and click there. For an additional challenge, you can have your child complete the game a grade level higher. This will bring you to an interactive game board that is linked to all the online games that are a part of the challenge. These games can be played on any device with an internet connection, so they are easy to bring with you on your Spring Break Adventures!
GREEK-AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH
Greek-American Heritage month, also known as Hellenic Heritage Month, is observed in March of each year. March 25 is celebrated as Greece’s National Independence Day.
This is a time to honor Greek heritage, including Greek history, culture, accomplishments, and experiences. With a vast cultural legacy and history, it is a time to highlight Greek-American contributions to American history.
IRISH-AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH
Irish–American Heritage Month is celebrated by proclamation of the President and Congress in the United States to honor the achievements and contributions of Irish immigrants and their descendants living in the United States. It was first celebrated in 1991 and coincides with the celebration of St. Patrick’s Day in March.
WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH
March is Women's History Month – commemorating and encouraging the study, observance and celebration of the vital role of women in American history.
HOLI- MARCH 4
Holi marks the closing of the winter season and marks the onset of Spring. Throwing of colors to each other is the signature of this festival. It is also known as the Festival of Colors, the Festival of Spring, and the Festival of Love. It is an ancient Hindu festival and one of the most popular in Hinduism.
*Date changes year to year
EID-AL-FITR- MARCH 20
The Eid al-Fitr holiday is celebrated worldwide and marks the end of the month-long, dawn-to-sunset fasting of Ramadan. It can be translated as "the feast of fast-breaking" and it is common to visit family and friends and exchange gifts.
*Date is tentative based on sighting of the moon.
NOWRUZ- MARCH 20
The word Nowruz translates to “new day”. It starts at the precise moment that winter ends and spring begins
Nowruz marks a new year for millions of people across the Middle East, Central Asia, and the Balkans, particularly in countries like Iran, Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Turkey, Kazakhstan and more.
*Date changes year to year.*
REPEAT INFORMATION
Recognize a Windsor Staff Member
We would love to hear from you! Windsor teachers, teaching assistants, custodians, and staff work hard to support our students on a daily basis. We invite you to fill out the form below if you would like to recognize a staff member or a team for their hard work. We will pass on the good news to them. Thank you in advance for sending an encouraging word as we know it will mean so much to our staff.
Notes from the Nurse
Winter is the time of year when we notice cases of lice in our school community. While lice are a common occurrence and not a health hazard, it’s important to remain vigilant.
Please take a moment to read this INFORMATIONAL LETTER on HEAD LICE which includes helpful information about identifying and preventing the spread of lice.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
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
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