This Week at Windsor...

Windsor Families,

It was a great week at Windsor! We practiced our second fire drill of the school year with the Arlington Heights Fire Department and our Wildcats did a great job!

Monday is day off for many, however, District 25 is in session. We will see your children at school on Monday!

On Monday, be on the lookout for an email with information regarding Halloween at Windsor!

IMPORTANT: When entering and exiting the building before and after school for CAP, please do not allow anyone to enter with you unless they have their CAP badge. If someone is looking to enter the building without a CAP badge, they need to go through the front office and check in. If the front office is closed, they should come back during regular office hours, 8:00am- 4:00pm. Thank you!

Arrival and Dismissal Information:

-Children should only exit the car on the passenger side of your vehicle.

-There are no dogs allowed on school property during arrival and dismissal.

-Please do not make u-turns out of the drop-off line on Windsor Drive or use the neighbors driveways to turn around in.

-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.

-All bikers must walk their bikes once they arrive on Windsor property/sidewalks, this is also for the safety of all.

-Children should not be on the playground before school. There is no supervision prior to 8:50am. Students should arrive to school between 8:50 and 9:05am and wait by the door they enter school.

Thank you,

Mrs. Anastacio and Mrs. Soprano

October 15th- BPAC Meeting - Windsor Commons - 6:00-7:00pm

(Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee)

October 22nd and 23rd- Parent-Teacher Conferences

October 30th- Halloween Parade and Parties- More info to come soon

IT’S NOETIC MATH CONTEST TIME!

I’m excited to share that we have scheduled the 4th and 5th grade Noetic Math Contest for this fall. Mark your calendars for Thursday, November 19. The contest will take place after school in the LMC. This year, students will be participating in the contest online. Please note that because we are participating online, only 30 students from 4th grade and 30 students from 5th grade will be able to participate in the contest. Please refer to the correct Google Form for more information and to register your child. This form needs to be completed by Wednesday, October 28. To register your 4th grade child for the contest, please visit https://bit.ly/NoeticMathG4. To register your 5th grade child for the contest, please visit https://bit.ly/NoeticMathG5. Please contact me with any questions (vstella@sd25.org). Thanks and have a great weekend ~Mrs. Stella

As we begin our new school year, we wanted to remind families to be proactive about checking for lice. While lice are a common occurrence and not a health hazard, it’s important to remain vigilant to help prevent the spread.

Please take a moment to read this INFORMATIONAL LETTER on HEAD LICE which includes helpful information about identifying and preventing the spread of lice.

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

Across District 25, our schools are committed to creating safe, respectful, and supportive learning environments for every student. To help ensure consistency across all of our buildings, District 25 uses a common framework to define and respond to student behaviors, including tools that help distinguish between minor and major behaviors.

Grounded in our shared expectations to Be Safe, Be Ready, Be Mindful, this approach focuses on clearly teaching expectations, helping students reflect on their actions, their impact on others, and providing opportunities to continue to grow. While each situation and student is unique, using common tools and processes across District 25 helps create a consistent approach for students, staff, and families.

Families can learn more about District 25's approach, including the Elementary School Framework and Middle School Framework, at Safe25.

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.

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