Windham Elementary School Newsletter

January 17, 2020

Habits of Mind: “Safe, Responsible, Respectful, Ready to Learn”

JISP Reminders:

With no school on Monday, January 20th & Tuesday, January 21st, a reminder that the day we return to school will be a JISP day. 

This week, Wild Wings was closed for cross country skiing, so Sally and Sara took the kids on a hike around Windham and then made soft pretzels and had warm pretzels and hot tea to eat after the hike.

Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr 

On Monday, January 20, the West River Community Project, in conjunction with the Jamaica Community Arts Council will celebrate Dr. King’s birthday featuring readings from his essays and speeches, plus songs and poems that are inspired by his legacy and commitment to peace, justice and anti-racism. This year they will be featuring a recent documentary about the career of Senator John Lewis. Celebration will happen at the Jamaica Town Hall, 3735 VT Route 30, Jamaica, VT.

3:00 PM - “John Lewis: Get In The Way” documentary (rec. for children 6th grade and up)

4:00 PM - Songs, discussion and community reading

5:00 PMish - Potluck supper

Snowshoe Invitation

Reminder that Mr. Bailes has invited our school to have a snowshoe hike on his property on Monday, January 27th to the Stone Bridge from 1-2:30 PM. Please fill out this survey so that we know who needs snowshoes and can plan accordingly.

February Vacation Activity

Below flyer is also posted on the bulletin board in the mudroom at the school.

24 Hours of Stratton

The annual fundraising event of the season to benefit the Stratton Foundation. 

2020 Lego Contest

Upcoming January Dates

January 20 - No School - Celebration of Life and Ideas of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. event at Jamaica Town Hall

January 21 - No School - Report Card day for teachers

January 22 - JISP

January 29 - JISP

Upcoming February Dates

February 3 - School Board meeting at Windham Elementary 4 PM

February 5 - NO JISP program

February 7 - Mighty Acorn program for K-1st graders

February 12 - JISP

February 17-21 - February Vacation - No School

February 26 - JISP