Windham Middle School

ÚLTIMA OPORTUNIDAD - ¡LA LOTERÍA DE COMPAÑEROS CIERRA MAÑANA! Solicite y asista a su Sesión Informativa Virtual antes de que sea tarde. Compañeros, el Programa de Lenguaje Dual de Dos Vías único de Windham para grados Pre-Kindergarten a octavo, está aceptando solicitudes estudiantiles. Compañeros es un programa alternativo dedicado a desarrollar el dominio de lenguaje en inglés y español, el intercambio cultural, y la excelencia académica. Para completar su solicitud en línea y asistir a su Sesión Informativa Virtual, visite windhamps.org antes de este viernes el 23 de febrero a las 3pm. Llame al 860.465.2515 o envié un correo electrónico a companeros@windham.k12.ct.us con preguntas.

LAST CHANCE – COMPAÑEROS LOTTERY CLOSING TOMORROW! Apply and attend your Virtual Information Session before it’s too late. Compañeros, Windham’s unique Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 8 Two-Way Dual Language Program, is accepting student applications. Compañeros is an alternative program dedicated to building language proficiency in Spanish and English, cultural exchange, and academic excellence. To complete your online application and attend your Virtual Information Session, visit windhamps.org by this Friday, February 23 at 3pm. Call 860.465.2515 or email companeros@windham.k12.ct.us with questions.

LAST CHANCE – C. H. BARROWS STEM ACADEMY LOTTERY CLOSING IN TWO DAYS! Apply before it’s too late. The Charles H. Barrows STEM Academy, a regional magnet elementary and middle school in North Windham, is now accepting applications for students from Windham and surrounding towns for fall 2025 classes. Barrows offers students a high quality education with a rigorous focus on science, technology, engineering, and math in a stimulating setting. Barrows offers inquiry-based learning, full-day Kindergarten, and many extracurricular activities. To complete the online application or schedule a tour, visit windhamps.org by this Friday, February 23.

ÚLTIMA OPORTUNIDAD - ¡LA LOTERÍA DE LA ACADEMIA STEM C. H. BARROWS CIERRA EN DOS DÍAS! Solicite antes de que sea tarde. La Academia STEM Charles H. Barrows, una escuela magnet regional de nivel elemental a intermedio en North Windham, está aceptando solicitudes para estudiantes de Windham y de los pueblos cercanos para otoño del 2025. Barrows ofrece a los estudiantes una educación de alta calidad con un enfoque riguroso en ciencia, tecnología, ingeniería, y matemáticas en un ambiente vigorizante. Barrows ofrece aprendizaje basado eninvestigación, Kínder de día completo, y una amplia gama de actividades extracurriculares. Para completar la solicitud en línea o tomar una gira, visite windhamps.org antes de este viernes el 23 de febrero.

Solicite hoy para la lotería de Barrows & Compañeros: Buenas tardes familias de las Escuelas Públicas de Windham, El período de solicitud para las loterías del año escolar 2024-25 para nuestros Programa Compañeros y la Academia STEM C. H. Barrows está actualmente abierto y cerrará el viernes 23 de febrero del 2024. Solo se aceptarán solicitudes en línea – ¡visite windhamps.org para completar su aplicación hoy! Favor de también visitar nuestro sitio web para opciones de asistencia con la solicitud en persona. Compañeros es el programa de Lenguaje Dual de Dos Vías único de Windham de Pre-Kindergarten a grado 8. Compañeros se dedica a desarrollar el dominio de lenguaje en inglés y español, el intercambio cultural, y la excelencia académica. Todos los solicitantes tienen que asistir a una Sesión Informativa Virtual. La Academia STEM C. H. Barrows es una escuela premiada de nivel primario e intermedio “magnet” regional en North Windham que se enfoca en ciencia, tecnología, ingeniería, y matemáticas. La tecnología y el equipo moderno de Barrows brindan a los estudiantes las herramientas necesarias para aplicar habilidades de pensamiento crítico efectivas a cualquier reto. Comuníquese con la escuela para fijar un recorrido en persona. WPS-Solicite para la lotería a la Academia STEM C. H. Barrows y la lotería al Programa Compañeros hoy-Visite www.windhamps.org

Apply for the Compañeros & Barrows Lottery Today Good afternoon Windham Public School families, The lottery application period for the 2024-25 school year for both our Compañeros Program and C. H. Barrows STEM Academy is currently open and will close on Friday, February 23, 2024. visit windhamps.org to apply today! Please also visit our website for in-person application assistance options. Compañeros is Windham’s unique Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 8 Two-Way Dual Language Program. Compañeros is dedicated to building language proficiency in Spanish and English, cultural exchange, and academic excellence. All applicants must attend a Virtual Information Session. C. H. Barrows STEM Academy is an award-winning regional magnet elementary and middle school in North Windham that focuses on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. The modern technology and equipment at Barrows provide students with the tools needed to apply effective, critical thinking skills to any challenge. WPS-Apply for the C. H. Barrows STEM Academy lottery and the Compañeros Program lottery today-Visit www.windhamps.org

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Calling all middle school students and families.....Join us TONIGHT for the WHS Family Night. The event begins at 6pm at Windham High School. Meet with the academic and athletic departments and explore the pathways, courses and available career partnerships. Come on out and see what WHS has to offer! Please also check out the NEWS section of our website to view our latest video and hear WHS students talk about what it means to be a Whippet: https://5il.co/1tc0d

WMS and NWS Informational Meeting / Reunión Informativa de NWS y WMS. WMS- Tuesday, August 2nd, from 5-5:45 in the WMS auditorium. Martes 2 de agosto, de 5 a 5:45 en el auditorio de WMS. NWS- Wednesday, August 3rd, from 5-5:45 in the NWS cafeteria. Miércoles 3 de agosto de 5 a 5:45 en la cafetería de NWS.

Please enjoy this holiday rendition of Feliz Navidad, performed by Windham students by accessing the video archive on the District's website.

We are loving our new app! Access documents, news updates, and even emergency notifications, right from your pocket. Download the app on Android: https://bit.ly/3jNvZEd or iPhone: https://apple.co/3jO9G1i.

As we start our first full week of school, please remember to complete your Daily COVID Health Checklist. If you check any of the boxes, stay home and call our school nurse hotline at 860-465-2521. Thank you for keeping us in the wellness zone! You can read our Health & Safety Manual For Families & Staff Members online: www.windhamps.org/page/wellness-zone

All Windham Public Schools, including C. H. Barrows STEM Academy, are going to have an early dismissal tomorrow, Friday, August 27. Early dismissal times, which can be found on our website (https://5il.co/t2bd), are as follows: Windham High School – 11:20am Windham Middle School – 11:40am C. H. Barrows STEM Academy – 12:00pm Sweeney, North Windham, Natchaug, & Windham Center Schools – 12:30 Windham Early Childhood Center – 12:45 We appreciate those families who understand the need to call these early dismissals to ensure safety when we are dealing with excessive heat and a mask mandate in both our classrooms and on our school buses. Looking ahead at the forecast, things should cool off nicely as we end August and start off the month of September.

LAST NIGHT’S UPDATE FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT: This is Dr. Tracy Youngberg, Superintendent of Schools, calling to welcome your children back to school on Thursday, August 26, our first full day together. We are very excited that all of our students will be back in person this school year. I want to remind everyone that masks are mandated in our schools and offices per the Governor’s Executive Order. In addition to the mask mandate, we will continue to follow the recommended mitigation strategies designed to prevent the transmission of COVID-19 in our schools. The Department of Public Health continues to view vaccination as the number one prevention strategy. Vaccinations, as you know, are available to anyone 12 years and older. Please visit the district’s website for specific details shared with you in video format on how we will work to keep our schools in the Wellness Zone: www.windhamps.org/page/reopening-covid Video in English: www.youtube.com/watch?v=WbeT7yAV_is Video in Spanish: www.youtube.com/watch?v=UWNamN1Rlqc Have a great night everyone, and we will see you for the first day of school on Thursday, August 26.

EVENT POSTPONED! Windham Public School’s Welcome Back-Pack Drive has been postponed to Tuesday, August 24 from 3:30-5PM due to the weather. Stop by Recreation Park on Tuesday for a vaccine clinic and a backpack giveaway! One backpack per child present.

WPS WELCOME BACK-PACK DRIVE: Stop by Rec Park this coming Monday, August 23, 3:30-5PM for a vaccine clinic and a backpack giveaway! One backpack per child present. Subject to change depending on weather.

This is a message from Windham Public School’s Before and After School Program. We are informing families that programs will be starting on Monday, August 30, 2021. Please make separate arrangements for childcare for the first two days of school. We also had to adjust program hours since school day times have changed. Sweeney, North Windham, Windham Center, and Natchaug Elementary After School Program hours are 3-5:30pm, Monday through Friday. C. H. Barrows STEM Academy hours are 2:40-5:40pm, Monday through Friday. Our Before School Program will also begin on Monday August, 30, with student drop-off starting at 7am. Please find a letter posted on our website for more information: https://5il.co/xiv7. You may also contact 860-465-2595 with questions. Thank you.

Families, check out our 21-22 Bus Bus Stop Listing and Schedule online (https://www.windhamps.org/page/transportation)! You can also read our Transportation Guidelines Letter for more information.