We-Blast #11: Join us for CSE Seminar and Students' Digital Lives Events This Week, WLS Open House, Other Events and News

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We-Blast #11

November 14, 2022

EVENTS & REMINDERS

Final Chance to Register!

Join us this week on Wednesday, November 16 at 9 a.m. at the Westchester Lower School campus to meet Windward's CSE liaisons.

Presented by Mr. Peter Beardsley and the Windward Committee on Special Education Parent Liaisons.

In this seminar, the CSE team will discuss what you need to know as a Windward parent/guardian, and share tips and resources to help you be an informed, active, and confident participant in CSE meetings, during the IEP decision-making process and planning for the future of your child.

We’re Throwing Open Our Doors

at The Westchester Lower School!

Please join us on Sunday, November 20 at 1 p.m. as we celebrate the official opening and naming of the Westchester Lower School Campus in honor of John J. Russell, EdD.

Join us for activities, food, and fun for the whole family!

Kindly RSVP to (914) 908-3509 or

development@thewindwardschool.org.

ALL-SCHOOL NEWS &

IMPORTANT DATES

Access the school calendar here.

In-Person Grades 1-4 Parent-Teacher Conferences This Evening. In-person PTCs will continue this evening from 5-9 p.m. Access PTC information on the PTC portal page.

Photo retake days schedule. To request a retake, please email yearbook@thewindwardschool.org with your student's name and campus.
WMS is Friday, Nov. 18
MLS/MMS and WLS are Tuesday, Nov. 29.

Yearbook Ad Purchase Information: Yearbook ads are available for purchase now through early January. Access instructions for ordering an ad here.

Submit Baby Photos for Yearbook! We are asking all grade 8 and 9 students to submit a baby photo for this year's yearbook. Access instructions on how to do so here.

Outdoor Recess Cold Weather Attire - Please send students to school with proper attire for colder weather, as we will be going outside for recess as long as we can! Students should have hats, gloves, and coats on colder days, and wear leggings underneath skirts.

Please join us for a special virtual event on Thursday, November 17 at 7 p.m. Grounded in Windward’s values and community expectations, this conversation will share current research related to adolescents and the digital world and provide families with actionable strategies to support our students as they navigate their digital lives.

Read More and Register

DIVISIONAL NEWS

Manhattan Lower School

Dress-Down Day on Friday, November 18! Students are invited to dress down or wear spiritwear. Review dress-down guidelines here.
Grade 3 Thanksgiving Celebration on Tuesday, November 22! Grade 3 families are invited to an in-person Thanksgiving Celebration hosted by our grade 3 students on Tuesday, November 22 from 8:40 - 10 a.m. The event will include refreshments and a performance by our third graders. You will also have the opportunity to view some of their wonderful artwork! Please note this event has a maximum of 2 guests per student. Please RSVP by Tuesday, November 8 using this form.

Manhattan Middle School

Dress-Down Day on Friday, November 18! Students are invited to dress down or wear spiritwear. Review dress-down guidelines here.

Westchester Lower School

WLS Annual Food Drive: WLS is hosting a food drive to benefit Feeding Westchester, our local food bank. Non-perishable food items will be collected in the lobby from Monday, November 14 - Friday, November 18. Please click here to see a list of the most needed items. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.
Grade 3 Thanksgiving Celebration on Friday, November 18! Grade 3 families are invited to an in-person Thanksgiving Celebration hosted by our grade 3 students on Friday, November 18 from 9-10 a.m. The event will include refreshments and a performance by our third graders. Please note this event has a maximum of 3 guests per student. Please RSVP by Wednesday, November 9 using this form.
Dress-Down Day on Tuesday, November 22! Students are invited to dress down or wear spiritwear. Review dress-down guidelines here.

Westchester Middle School

WMS Upcoming Trips:
Tuesday, November 15: Grade 7 Museum of Natural History. Access the permission slip here.
Friday, November 18: Friday Trip to see Aladdin on Broadway. Access the permission slip here.
WMS Annual Food Drive: WMS is hosting a food drive to help local families this holiday season. Through Wednesday, November 16, students can bring in non-perishable food items to be donated to The Carver Center. Please click here to see a list of the most needed items. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.
Dress-Down Day on Tuesday, November 22! Students are invited to dress down or wear spiritwear. Review dress-down guidelines here.

THE WINDWARD SCHOOL