This Week at Windsor...

Windsor Families,

It was a wonderful week at Windsor! Thank you to all of our families who walk, bike, or drive to and from school for helping us follow our arrival and dismissal procedures. Your cooperation and patience make a big difference in keeping our school community safe. It truly takes all of us working together to keep our Wildcats safe each day.

Just a reminder that there is no school on Monday. Have a great three day weekend!

*Please note: There was an error on the Back to School Night times for the second session.

Corrected time:

September 10th - Curriculum Night

6:30-6:50- 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade, Ms. Irelan, Ms. Curran, Ms. Angelus
6:50-6:55- passing period
*6:55-7:15 - Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grade, Ms. Blau, Mr. Pupillo, Ms. Klaw

Arrival:

If you are walking to school, please do not cross Windsor Drive in the middle, you must walk to the corner of Windsor and Miner and cross at the crosswalk. It is very dangerous to cross in the middle with the traffic from the street and from our drop and go line. All bikers must walk their bikes once they arrive on Windsor property/sidewalks, this is also for the safety of all.

Windsor historically has a VERY full lost and found, PLEASE label everything that comes to school with your child (ie: jackets, backpacks, lunch boxes, water bottles, hats, baseball hats, gloves, scarves, boots, snow pants, any accessories, sweatshirts). If it can be labeled, label it! 😁 Twice a year we take giant bags full of lost and found to be donated and we would really like to reduce this and return your belongings to you!

Thank you,

Mrs. Anastacio and Mrs. Soprano

September 7th - Labor day, No School

September 10th - Curriculum Night

September 14th - 18th- Fall Spirit Week (See below)

September 17th - PTA Meeting, 7pm- Windsor Commons

We appreciate the families who have already submitted their child’s required health forms.

It is crucial that all necessary forms are provided to avoid any interruption in your child’s education as the State of Illinois REQUIRED EXCLUSION date of October 15th.

Our school nurses will be reaching out to families who need to submit updated information, so please be attentive to any communication via voicemail, email, or backpack mail. For any questions or further assistance, please visit our D25 Health Services page for the school nurse contact information.

Physical/Immunization Record:

• Required for all kindergarten and new students

• The physical must be completed within a year of school start, dated on or after August 20, 2025

• Parents must complete and sign the health history section

• Immunizations Requirements must be met or include a MD approved schedule of administration

• Failure to submit the form and have it reviewed by the School Nurse prior to the OCTOBER 15th deadline will result in your child being EXCLUDED from school

Vision Exam Form:

• Required for all kindergarten and students new to the state of Illinois

• The exam must be completed by a licensed eye doctor and dated on or after August 21, 2025

• The official State of Illinois Eye Examination form is required

• Due date of October 15, 2026

Dental Exam Form:

• Required for all kindergarten, second grade and six grade students

• The exam must be completed by a licensed dentist and dated after November 15, 2025

• The official State of Illinois Dental Examination form is required

• This is due by May 15th, 2027

Measures of Academic Progress® (MAP®) are K – 12 interim assessments that measure growth and inform how educators differentiate instruction, evaluate programs, and structure curriculum.

Our Fall MAP testing window starts on Tuesday, September 1st and runs until Friday, September 18th.

Below is the testing schedule for all grades:

K

Reading: September 9th & 10th 9:15-10:15

1st

Reading: September 10th & 11th 9:45-10:45

2nd

Reading: September 8th & 9th 10:10-11:10

3rd

Reading: September 8th & 9th 1:15-2:15

4th

Reading: September 10th & 11th 10:55-11:55

5th

Reading: September 10th & 11th 1:15-2:15

Parents and guardians, please keep an eye out for your child’s Spring 2026 Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR) results. Reports will be sent home via backpack mail on Friday, September 18. Be sure to check your child’s backpack for their IAR report.

We are excited to share that Fun Fluency Spanish enrichment classes will once again be offered at all District 25 elementary schools during the 2026–2027 school year!

Classes will be offered before and after school right at your child’s school. Fun Fluency classes are designed to make language learning engaging, confidence-building, and interactive for students of all experience levels.

Registration for the 2026–2027 school year is still OPEN. Space is limited, and classes fill up very quickly. Tuition for a full year is $365. For more information or to register, visit https://funfluency.com/registration or click the flyers below:

Dryden | Greenbrier | Ivy Hill | Olive-Mary Stitt | Patton | Westgate | Windsor

As part of our commitment to student health, wellness, and safety, District 25 is notifying families that some science lessons this school year may involve the use of food or food-related products as instructional tools. Please click on the letter below that corresponds with your child’s grade level for more information about the specific items that may be used.

Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

As we begin the new school year, we want to remind families of our expectations regarding cell phones and other electronic devices at school, including wearables. These expectations are designed to help students stay focused on learning, minimize distractions, and support a positive school environment.

• Middle school students are expected to turn off electronics and store devices in their middle school locker during the school day.

• Elementary students are expected to leave electronics in the “off” position and in their backpacks throughout the school day.

• A supervising teacher may grant permission for them to be used or if needed during an emergency.

• They may not be used in any manner that will cause disruption to the educational environment or will otherwise violate student conduct rules.

The District will provide access to students who do not own a mobile learning device in circumstances when its use is required for instructional purposes during the day. Electronic devices may be used during the school day if:

• Use of the device is provided in the student’s IEP, or

• Permission is received from the student’s teacher with administrator approval

We appreciate your partnership in helping our students be present, engaged, and ready to learn each day. Please take a moment to review the flyer to the right, along with the full policy in the Parent/Student Handbook.

Saturday, September 19 | 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Arlington Heights Historical Museum
110 W. Fremont St., Arlington Heights

Heritage Fest is looking for families to host booths celebrating their culture, traditions, and heritage. If your family has participated in a D25 Multicultural Fair, this could be a great opportunity to share your culture with the broader Arlington Heights community.

Sign up to host a booth

Heritage Fest is presented by the Arlington Heights Park District, Arlington Heights Memorial Library, Arlington Heights Historical Museum, and Village of Arlington Heights.

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.

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