August 6, 2015
Dear Windom Families,
We at Windom are so excited to welcome you to a new school year! I hope that you have been able to rest up and enjoy the great summer weather, and that the children are getting ready for school. We are looking forward to seeing you all during Windom’sBack-to-School “Meet & Greet” that will take place on Thursday, August 20 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Classroom assignments have already been posted so feel free to stop by the school to check them out, or you may also call or email Shirley, our secretary (612-668-3370, ). If not, they will be there for you to see during our “Meet and Greet.”The Kindergarten and 1st grades lists are in the main hallway by room 111-B and the 2nd-5th grade lists are in the stairwell going up to the second floor by room 113.
Please remember that on “Meet & Greet Day” you will be bringing the school’s supply materials to your child’s teacher. Visit our website if you need a copy per classroom.
Once again, our greatest priority is to offer each child at Windom the quality education that she/he deserves. We believe parents also play a vital role so we encourage you to be involved as much as possible. Please feel free to share with us whatever feedback you may have and we want you to know that you are always welcome at Windom!
We are also happy to share with you the addition of new staff members at Windom to compliment the returning staff. Please join me in welcoming these new teachers to Windom: Stephanie Mendez (Kindergarten), Deb Bushnell (Kindergarten), Rachel Loayza (4th grade) and Greta Hazer (Band). In addition, some staff at Windom has changed positions. These are: Berta Rubi (former TA and now Kindergarten), Norma Romero (former AE and now 3rd grade), Kirstin Buckley (former reading resource now 4th grade), Yoseris Rosado (former Kindergarten and now AE), Keidy Lora (former transportation/testing coordinator and now art and music specialist), Toni Dingman ( former Kindergarten and now math resource), Leticia de la Cruz (former 3rd grade and now math resource), and Ann Blatti (former 4th grade and now reading resource).
Finally, for those parents and families that are in need of on-site afterschool childcare and/or enrichment opportunities, Windom will have both WERC and MPLS Kids afterschool programming once again! More information regarding registration will be provided to all parents during the “Meet and Greet”, please check out the booths that will be located in the main hallway.
We are thrilled to kick off another year of learning and new experiences, and we look forward to seeing you soon.
Enjoy the remainder of your summer.
Warm Windom Regards,
Jim Clark
Windom Dual Immersion School
Principal
Important Dates:
- Friday, August 7th – (Rescheduled) - PTO Hi-5 and Kindergarten Play date & Ice Cream Social
(School’s playground)4-6:00pm
- Thursday, August 13th – New incoming Kindergarten & High Five Orientation ( Media Center)
*Spanish session 5:00 pm-6:00pm
*English session 6:00pm-7:00pm
- Thursday, August 20th – Meet & Greet, from 1:00-3:00 P.M.
- Monday, August 24th – School Begins for students in grades 1st-5th grade.
- Wednesday, August 26th – School begins for High-Five and Kindergarten
- Monday, September 7th – Labor Day, No School