Words of Windom December 25

Happy December!

Thank You for a Great Conference Season!

We want to extend a sincere thank you to all our families who took the time to attend our recent parent/teacher conferences! Your commitment to your child's education is truly appreciated. These conferences are a vital opportunity for us to partner together, discuss student progress, and set goals for continued success. The feedback and collaboration we shared during this time are essential in creating the best possible learning environment for every student.

Prepare for Outdoor Winter Fun!

As the weather continues to get colder, we ask that you please ensure your child comes to school dressed appropriately for the elements.

• Warm coats, hats, and gloves/mittens are essential to help students stay comfortable and healthy.

• Weather permitting, most classes will still head outside daily, as students especially love using the popular sledding hill out back!

• Proper attire helps ensure everyone can make the most of these fun and active outdoor moments.

Need Support? If you find that you need assistance with supplying winter gear for your child, please do not hesitate to reach out to the school office or your child's teacher. We are here to help!

Exciting News! Buffalo Bandits Lacrosse Visit

We have an exciting announcement from our Physical Education (P.E.) Team! Our 4th and 5th-grade students are in for a treat: they will have the opportunity to meet and learn the sport of lacrosse from some professional players! On Monday, December 16th, members of the Buffalo Bandits National Lacrosse League team will be visiting Windom to work directly with our 4th and 5th-grade students during their scheduled P.E. classes.

This is a wonderful opportunity for our older students to learn new skills and get inspired by professional athletes. We thank our P.E. team for setting up this unique experience!

Happy Holidays from Our School Family!

We want to thank all of you again for your ongoing support of our school and the important work we do together. Your partnership makes our community strong.

We wish you all a joyful holiday season and a happy, healthy New Year!

A huge round of applause for Ms. McMahon's and Ms. Perry's classes for their incredible creativity in the inaugural Windom Thanksgiving Day Parade!

These students worked hard to design and create their own spectacular parade balloons and then proudly paraded them around the school. Great job, parade participants!

We want to recognize Mrs. Chadwell and our dedicated Student Council for leading a wonderful Character Education assembly focused on manners.

The students learned valuable lessons about being respectful, kind, and using polite language like "please" and "thank you." Promoting good manners helps create a positive and welcoming environment for everyone at Windom. Thank you to the Student Council for modeling such great behavior!

We want to give a huge thank you to Ms. Todaro for her incredible work coordinating the PAWS for Love therapy dog program!

Thanks to her efforts, we have trained therapy dogs visiting pre-approved classrooms throughout the day, providing a calming and supportive presence. Students had wonderful opportunities to practice skills like reading aloud or reciting math facts to a patient, non-judgmental furry friend. This program is a highlight for many students, boosting confidence and creating memorable learning moments. Thank you, Ms. Todaro, for bringing this valuable experience to our school!

Happy Holidays, Orchard Park!

Please enjoy our annual Holiday Gift Giving Guide, full of the best books for everyone on your list. View the guide here: https://secure.smore.com/n/r7tbd. Tidings of comfort and joy from,

Your OP Librarians

The Orchard Park Special Education Parent Teacher Student Association (SEPTSA) would like to share their upcoming meeting schedule. If you are a parent who is interested in learning more please click this link for more information: opseptsa.org.

• December 4th - Half Day Dismissal 11:30 AM
• December 5th - Half Day Dismissal 11:30 AM
• December 8th - 5th Grade Field Trip 9:30 AM, AKG Art Gallery
• December 9th - PTO Paint Night Fundraiser 5:00 PM, Windom Cafeteria
• December 9th - Board of Education Meeting 7:00 PM, OPMS
• December 11th - Windom/South Davis Chorus Winter Concert 7:00 PM, OPHS
• December 15th - 19th - Holiday Spirit Week (see details below)
• December 16th - Buffalo Bandit's Visit Windom
• December 18th - Windom/Eggert 5th Grade Band and Orchestra Holiday Concert 7:00 PM, OPHS
• December 19th - 2nd Grade Field Trip 9:30 AM, East Aurora Theatre
• December 22nd - January 2nd - Winter Recess: NO SCHOOL
• January 5th - 1st Day back from break!

Looking for new Windom apparel??? Please see the link below to purchase all of your Windom gear!

Please see the list below for this years PTO meeting dates. All PTO meetings will start at 7:00 PM in the Windom Library:

It is essential that anyone who feels they may be eligible for free and reduced meals to fill out the 2025-2026 Free and Reduced lunch application that is available above. Procedures are in place to protect the privacy of students participating in the free and reduced program. Receiving Free and Reduced meals does not solely benefit the student receiving the meal, it also benefits the district community; depending on the amount of need within our district, we will receive/be eligible for additional funding. Completed applications should be sent to J. Schwarz at 4040 Baker Road, Orchard Park, NY 14127.

If you need an application printed and sent to you, please call Jody Schwarz at (716) 209-6244.