Center Stage

WCS Mission Statement:

The Windham Center School is a supportive community dedicated to student achievement, personal growth and empowering students to take ownership of their learning while showcasing their qualities that make them unique.

WCS Vision Statement:

The vision of the Windham Center School is to strive to foster confidence, curiosity, and resilience in our students' educational journey while inspiring lifelong learners guided by our core values of Responsibility, Opportunity, Achievement, and Respect.

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We have a few important reminders and updates to share with you:

Lost and Found Reminder
Our Lost and Found table is filling up! All unclaimed items will be donated on December 23. Please encourage your student to stop by the Lost and Found table on Monday or Tuesday next week to check for any missing belongings.

Arrival Procedures Outside Normal Start Time
For student safety, parents/guardians must walk their student to the door when arriving outside of the normal school start time. Please ring the bell and provide your student’s name to the office staff.

• Students listed in Pickup Patrol will be permitted to enter the building to sign themselves in after their name is confirmed.

• If your student is not listed in Pickup Patrol, you will need to sign them in on the blue clipboard located inside the foyer, and your student will then proceed to the office to sign themselves in electronically.

Thank you for your cooperation in helping us maintain a safe and organized arrival process.

WCS Career Day – Volunteers Needed
Thank you to the parents and guardians who have already signed up to participate in our first WCS Career Day on Friday, January 23. We are still seeking volunteers in the following professions:

• Plumbers

• Electricians

• Teachers

• Librarians

If you are available and interested in sharing your career with our students, we would love for you to join us. Please see the details below for more information on how to sign up.

Please note that we will not have another newsletter next week due to our two-day school week. We hope you all have a restful and enjoyable weekend and wonderful vacation.

Thank you for your continued support and partnership.

Mrs. Martin

WCS Principal

24th-2nd-Winter Recess-No School

1st-2nd-Happy New Year-No School

8th -Budget Hearing/School Board

12th -Mental Health Monday

13th-School Council Meeting

14th-American Heart Association Kick Off

14th-WCS/WMS Orchestra Concert

14th-Spelling Bee

16th-T2 Progress Reports Grades Close

19th-Martin Luther King Jr. Day-No School

20th-School Board Meeting

21st-WCS Band

23rd-WCS Band/Orchestra Concert Snow Date

23rd-Progress Reports Available to Parents

23rd-Career Awareness Job Fair

25th-29th-WCS Tech Week

26th-Career Awareness Job Fair Snow Date

30th-WCS Musical (Junie B. Jones)

31st-WCS Musical (Junie B. Jones)

Mrs. Martin was back in the classroom this past week working with our Grade 5 and 6 students, teaching a lesson focused on self-reflection, emotional awareness, and letting go of stressors that can impact learning. Students were highly engaged and participated in thoughtful discussions, making personal connections and sharing strategies to help them stay focused, positive, and ready to learn. It was a meaningful experience that encouraged students to reflect on what they carry with them each day and how to best support their own well-being.

Mrs. Martin’s Leadership Team held their first meeting this past week. Students engaged in meaningful discussions and shared thoughtful ideas for upcoming school assemblies and PBIS initiatives. They also explored leadership roles connected to the student newsletter, discussing how students can help share school news and highlight positive events within our community.

Link to sign up for select chorus: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeJdVufr_FcG8CpBVtk6pcYbUiBs-puPsg-n993RBkk3S3_Cw/viewform

Mrs. Fothergill’s music classes spread holiday cheer by playing their ukuleles throughout the building. Their festive music brought smiles to students and staff and helped create a joyful holiday atmosphere at WCS.

Mrs. Martin and Mrs. Herard had a great time working with students during their recess to create cards for Project Joy!

As many of you heard, earlier this year, Mrs. Pratte had to separate her two turtles, Darwin and Rosalind. Now that Rosalind has reached maturity, she needs to be the only turtle in the tank.

We had someone lined up to adopt Rosalind, an eastern painted turtle about 12 years old, but unfortunately, the adoption fell through.

If anyone is interested in adopting this turtle as a pet for your family, please reach out to Mrs. Pratte at ppratte@windhamsd.org for more information and details. She makes a great last-minute Christmas gift!

The 6th grade team is gearing up for a snow-spectacular Holiday Day this Tuesday, and we couldn’t be more excited! Think Winter Olympics meets math fun… with a cozy movie ending.

What’s on the agenda?
⛷️ Winter Olympics in the morning
➗ A festive morning of hands-on math activities
☕ Hot chocolate and a holiday movie in the afternoon (cue the popcorn vibes, Home Alone energy, minus the traps!)

🎟️ Important reminder for families:
If you haven’t already, please take a moment to complete the digital permission slip for your child. This is your child’s official “ticket to the show,” and unfortunately, students cannot participate without it. No slip = no sequel 😬

We can’t wait to celebrate with a day full of movement, learning, laughs, and holiday cheer. It’s shaping up to be one of those days students will remember long after the credits roll!

Thank you for your help making this a fun and safe day for everyone, let’s make it a blockbuster! 🎥✨

We want to remind families that applications for free or reduced price meals are available for any family who wishes to apply. Applications are sent to each household at the beginning of the school year and are available throughout the year at each school cafeteria, at the SAU office, and online.

Book Club–January 7 & Friday mornings

Join Ms. Phillips for Games Club on Mondays from January 6 through February 17 from 2:30-3:15 pm (1/5, 1/12 (No Games Club 1/19), 1/26, 2/2, 2/9, 2/16), to play board games, card games, and cooperative games such as Uno, Jenga, and Sorry! Students are welcome to bring in their own games as well. The pick up location is at the back of the school at 3:15 sharp! Please fill out the Games Club Permission Form if your student is interested in joining us!

The club will run from November through March, and we will meet on the following dates:

November 7, November 21, December 5, December 19, January 9, January 23, February 6, February 13, March 6, and March 20.
Our end-of-year celebration and awards will be scheduled and announced later.

5th and 6th grade Chorus sign ups are open!

Click here to sign up for the 5th and 6th grade chorus!

Tutor.com: We are thrilled to continue offering Tutor.com services to grades 4-12! This partnership with the New Hampshire Department of Education and Tutor.com provides unlimited access to the tutoring service – anytime, anywhere, from any internet-connected device. This means your child can get the academic support they need, even from the comfort of home. Our students can access Tutor.com through their Schoology course pages. Please click here for more information.

If your child is going to be absent or late to school, please put this information in Pick Up Patrol. If for some reason you are unable to do so, please call the absence line at 603-845-1554, Option 1. If we have no received proper notification, your child will receive an unexcused absence and you will receive an auto call.

Schoology Notification Settings

Schoology Login Directions

PowerSchool-Schoology Tech Assistance Form

The following events are not sponsored by the Windham School District.