Windsong Elementary

Dear Windsong Ranch Elementary Families,

We’re looking forward to seeing our Windsong families this week at our Grandparents & Special Friends Luncheon! It’s one of our favorite traditions and we can’t wait to celebrate together. The Scholastic Book Fair will also be open during this time. I can still remember shopping with my parents at the book fair all those years ago! Stop by the library to purchase some reading material for the upcoming Thanksgiving break.

Reminder: Please bring your photo ID (pictures of IDs can’t be accepted) and check your student’s scheduled lunchtime before arriving.

Enjoy the weekend and we'll see you Monday morning!

Together we Prosper,

Michelle Qualls

November

17-21: Scholastic Book Fair

20-21: Grandparents and Special Friends Day

24-27: Thanksgiving Break

View the full calendar for Windsong Ranch Elementary here

Playoff games, musicals, arts & crafts fairs and more! Check out what's going on in Prosper ISD and ways you can get involved!

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We are excited for our Fall 2025 Book Fair. We wanted to keep the library open as long as possible for students to check out books so we have pushed student previews to Monday (17th) and Tuesday (18th).

To find out all things Book Fair, check out OUR BOOK FAIR WEBSITE. Below are some highlights.

Shopping Information:

- Monday, November 17th: 3:10 PM - 3:45 PM

- Tuesday, November 18th: 3:10 PM - 5:30 PM

- Wednesday, November 19th: 7:25 AM - 2:30 PM (Students Only Today)

- Thursday, November 20th: 7:25 - 2:30 (Students only BEFORE school)

- Friday, November 21st: 7:25 - 1:30 (Students only BEFORE school)

Payment Options:

We accept cash, checks (made out to Prosper ISD), credit card, and eWallet. eWallet is a digital payment option. To create a Student eWallet for your child CLICK HERE. If you have a balance on a previous eWallet, you will need to create a new one and then you can transfer the money over.

All sales are final.

Online Book Fair:

You may also shop our ONLINE BOOK FAIR. The online fair has more options as well as options for all ages. Proceeds still benefit the school and all items will be delivered to your home. Online shopping ends on November 25th. Standard shipping is free on book only purchases over $35.

If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Garavaglia

Prosper ISD will administer the Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT) to second and fourth grade students district-wide in December. The CogAT is a norm-referenced, standardized test measuring learned reasoning and problem-solving skills in three different areas: verbal, quantitative, and nonverbal. Reasoning skills develop gradually throughout a person's lifetime and at different rates for different individuals. CogAT result information is used by teachers to better understand a student’s ability in relation to his or her achievement.

There is no need to prepare for this test. You can support your child by making sure they are rested and well-fed on the day of the test.

Our campus will test on the following dates:

2nd Grade: December 2nd and 3rd

4th Grade: December 4th

Results will be shared with you in early January.

The PD has shared the following information with us and we wanted to pass it along to our families. These violations are ticket-able and have been enforced over the last few weeks. Please be aware and properly secure children so they stay safe, healthy and happy. Thanks so much for your cooperation in keeping our Windsong Ranch students safe

Texas Occupant Restraint Laws, Transportation Code

Chapter 545. Operation and Movement of Vehicles
§ 545.412. Child Passenger Safety Seat Systems; Offense.

In the State of Texas, all children under the age of 8 must be secured in a child passenger safety seat system unless they are taller than 4 feet 9 inches at all times the vehicle is in motion.

Key Regulations

1. Infants and Toddlers (Birth to 2 Years): Children should ride in a rear-facing car seat until they are at least two years old or until they reach the maximum height or weight limit set by the car seat manufacturer.

1. Children Ages 2 to 4: Once they outgrow the rear-facing seat, children should use a forward-facing car seat with a harness for as long as possible, up to the highest weight or height limit allowed by the car seat manufacturer.

1. Children Ages 4 to 8: Children who exceed the limits for a forward-facing car seat should transition to a belt-positioning booster seat. They should remain in a booster seat until the vehicle seat belt fits properly, which typically occurs when they reach 4 feet 9 inches in height and are between 8 and 12 years old.

1. General Requirement: It is illegal to transport a child under 8 years old in a passenger vehicle without securing them in a child safety seat or booster seat, unless they are taller than 4 feet 9 inches.

Cornerstone Christmas Donations

Please join Windsong Ranch Elementary in supporting Cornerstone Christmas, which brings joy to 350 local children by providing them with a magical Christmas experience. WRE Hope Squad and Strong Team are hosting a Gift Wrap Essentials Drive including wrapping paper, tape, bows, gift tags, medium and large gift bags and tissue paper.

Here are ways to donate:

• Drop off gift wrapping supplies at the front office by December 2.

• Sponsor a gift or a whole child by clicking here.

• OR Contribute online through Cornerstone's wishlists: Amazon and Target

Click here for Nurse Palmer's notes on sore throats and how to stop the spread of germs.

In 4th-grade social studies, students are exploring the world of European explorers in Texas. They are learning about the motivations behind exploration such as economic opportunity, competition, and expansion while studying key figures like Cabeza de Vaca, Coronado, and La Salle. Through this unit, students are gaining an understanding of how these explorers’ actions shaped Texas, including the establishment of Spanish settlements and missions, and the lasting impact on the region and its people.

We believe that empowering our staff strengthens learning for our students. This week, our teachers took the lead in delivering professional development on the essentials of the Workshop Model, sharing strategies and best practices for engaging instruction in the classroom. By learning from each other, our staff continues to grow as educators while ensuring every student experiences high-quality, meaningful learning every day.

We are grateful for the strong partnerships that make Windsong Ranch Elementary such a special place. This week, we proudly celebrated our Veterans with our annual parade at the Ranch followed by breakfast at the Bridges, provided by the Windsong Ranch HOA. Together, we are building a strong school community!

A huge thank-you to our amazing PTO for treating our staff to pie and coffee this week! Your thoughtful gesture brought big smiles and an extra dose of joy to our campus. We are grateful for the continued support you show our teachers and staff!

UPCOMING EVENTS

Mark your calendars for these fun fall events!

11/17-11/21 - Book Fair

11/20-11/21 - Grandparents and Special Friends Day

11/24-11/28- Thanksgiving Break

12/3 - Abbott's Frozen Custard Spirit Night 5p-9p

SPIRIT WEAR STORE:

The WRE PTO Spirit Wear link is live and ready for your order! Choose the PICK UP option and the PTO will send home your order with your student once it is ready. Windsong Ranch Elementary Spirit Wear – The Shirt Lady

BIRTHDAY GRAMS

Help your child enjoy their special day with a Birthday Gram!

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