Windsong Elementary

Dear Windsong Ranch Families,

Welcome back, families! I hope everyone is enjoying these final days of summer break. We are officially in the home stretch, and the countdown to Day 1 on Tuesday, August 11th is on! The entire staff is hard at work getting everything ready and we are all excited to see everyone in person at Meet the Teacher this Friday, August 7th from 5 - 6:30pm.

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! I will be sending out a follow-up message later this week with all the specific details so you feel completely prepared.

Bike & Scooter Safety: 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!

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

Windsong STRONG!

Michelle Qualls

Principal

August

7: Meet the Teacher, 5 - 6:30pm

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

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

Meet the teacher is Friday, August 7, from 5:00 - 6:30 PM.

• This is a come-and-go event where your student can meet their teachers.

• Your child's teacher will also be seeking important information from you about how your child will go home on the first day of school and each day after.

• If you need to share specific information about your child or have further questions, please email their teacher and schedule a separate time to meet.

• Because our teachers will be working all day on Friday, August 7th, we will end Meet the Teacher promptly at 6:30 PM so they can get home to their families.

For families who have COMPLETED registration and have received the confirmation email from our registrar, your child's homeroom teacher will be posted in Skyward Family Access on the evening of Thursday, August 6. If you don't see it immediately, please be patient, as it can take time for the homeroom teacher’s name to populate.

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.

Spread Kindness with Our New "Be Kind” Shirt!

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.

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.

This year, Child Nutrition is updating menus to remove certain artificial dyes and additives while continuing our focus on simple, recognizable ingredients. Click the button below to learn more.

Elementary School students will not be issued a Chromebook. Students will use the Chromebook carts housed in their classroom, as needed. Our goal is to only use technology when it will enhance student learning.

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.

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!