Windsong Elementary
August 1, 2025
Dear Windsong Ranch Elementary Families,
It may have been a short week, but it was packed with learning! We are now in full swing, and it’s exciting to see students engaged and growing each day. On Tuesday, while students enjoyed the day off, our teachers were hard at work planning alongside our Instructional Coach for Depth of Knowledge (DOK), a framework that helps guide instruction. DOK moves beyond memorizing facts and encourages students to think critically, make connections, and apply their learning in new situations. For example, instead of just recalling a math fact, students might be asked to explain how they solved a problem or apply the concept to a real-world scenario. This type of learning builds problem-solving skills and deeper understanding.
We loved seeing so many families at Richland's very first Forthcoming Parade. What a wonderful start to September!
Have a great weekend and we'll see you back at the Ranch on Monday morning.
Together we Prosper,
Michelle Qualls
UIL Academics Competition
We are very excited to share that our students have the opportunity to participate in the University Interscholastic League (UIL) A+ Academics Competition! Students who are interested in learning, practicing, and competing in these events will receive practice materials and resources through Google Classroom to help them prepare for their events at home.
Prosper ISD will be hosting Parent informational meetings about our UIL Academic program. These informational meetings will provide guidance on the UIL events and contests provided by Prosper ISD. Parents are encouraged to choose one to attend to find out more information about the events and how the district handles each contest.
There is one session remaining:
September 8 - Prosper ISD Community Room from 1pm - 2pm
If your student is interested in participating, please complete the interest form linked below. You will be able to indicate areas of interest for your student. Please keep in mind that there may be conflicts with practice and/or competition times, and it may not be possible to participate in multiple events. Windsong Ranch UIL Interest Form
Mrs. Stenson will visit all 4th and 5th grade classrooms during the week of September 8-12. We will be discussing responsibility for self and actions as we dive into stress management and making smart choices. Please view all curriculum and updates here: WRE Counseling Info and Lessons
Start with Hello Week
This is a nationwide event that takes place September 15-19 and encourages students to connect with one another, make new friends, and create a sense of belonging within the school community.
Click here to see our monthly guidance topics for the 2025-2026 school year.
Together We Empower
Together we empower all Windsong Ranch Elementary staff to be leaders, by providing growth opportunities and professional development to help every staff member reach their full potential.
Staff spent Tuesday planning for Depth of Knowledge and finding ways to extend student learning. We were excited to get to partner with the teams at Smothermon Elementary on this day.
Together We Cultivate
Together we cultivate meaningful connections across our growing school community.
Our kinder students enjoyed learning about Dr. Ferguson's job and listening to her read aloud one of her favorite books, Dragons Love Tacos by Adam Rubin.
Together We Champion
Together we champion every student’s path to excellence through consistent use of the Workshop Model to strengthen Tier 1 instruction, drive growth, and build future-ready learners.
Fourth graders turned math into a game this week! They asked each other yes/no questions to crack the code and guess a mystery whole number all the way up to the hundred-thousands place. Families can try it at home too. Think of a number and let your child ask yes/no questions such as is it odd/even, greater than___/less than____, between ___ and ___...etc, until they solve the mystery!
Together We Prosper
Together we prosper by actively involving our Windsong Ranch Elementary families as partners in education while also fostering a senses of Prosper Pride that unites our entire school community.
We loved seeing so many WRE families at Richland's very first Forthcoming Parade!
Upcoming Events:
9/6 – Pro Black Belt Break a Board Fundraiser -- 10am-12pm
9/9 – Spirit Night at Torchy’s Tacos – 5pm-9pm
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