What an incredible celebration of ✊🏾Black History Month at Oliver Ellsworth School! 🎉 Principal Gruber welcomed @bluesandbeyond (Blues and Beyond), a talented musical trio whose mission is to educate youth on how the Blues gave birth to R&B, Rock and Roll, Hip Hop, and Pop. #TheBluesandBeyond took our OE students on an unforgettable journey through the rich Black roots of music, highlighting the cultural impact and historical significance of these genres. This powerful performance showcased Windsor Public Schools’ commitment to cross-curricular education, merging history with music to deepen student understanding. It also exemplified our North Star— the Instructional Core Wheel— which guides us in developing the genius in every child through high-quality instruction and meaningful learning experiences. #weareWINdsor 👐🏽 #BlackHistoryMonth #TheBluesandBeyond #CrossCurricularEducation #NorthStarInstructionalCoreWheel
Super shoutout to our incredible students and families who joined us on their day off for #WindsorNation! When everyone is invited to the table, true growth happens. Thank you for helping us continue to elevate both culture and academics at WPS. ♥️ #StudentVoice #weareWINdsor 👐🏽
Educators and staff left #WindsorNation energized and empowered! 🔑 Armed with key data trends, we celebrated student #wins and refocused on growth. As Dr. Hady declared, “Nothing can stop us—we’re on our way up!” 🚀 Here’s to even greater success in the second half of the year! #weareWINdsor 👐🏽
At WPS, we PD different. 💡 Another inspiring #WindsorNation PD under the leadership of our North Star Navigator, Dr. Noha Abdel Hady, centered on Student Voice. From the award-winning WHS Gospel Choir to insights from Dr. Hill’s Student Advisory Council, our students showed up and spoke powerfully. We also saw our #LeadLearners, AKA building principals, take center stage, leading powerful PD sessions. 🗣️ #weareWINdsor 👐🏽
Students in second grade tasked with building structures collaboratively. #purposefullplay #weareWINdsor
📢 BOE Recap: Last night, the Finance Committee, led by Chair Leonard Lockhart, wrapped up its 2nd Special Meeting/Public Forum. 💡 Dr. Hill clarified a clerical error, lowering the proposed budget increase to 6.88% (down from 7.55%) thanks to a tech reevaluation, reducing costs from $1.8M to $1.3M. 🖥️ Dr. Hady presented on Technology & Instructional Services, highlighting her strategic focus on reducing frivolous spending by keeping only essential software that truly benefits students and teachers. For instructional services, she emphasized sticking to Dr. Hill’s focus on academics and culture—steering clear of fleeting buzzwords and trends in education. 📚 Dr. Hady emphasized that Instructional Services Budget increases stem primarily from the new state reading mandate, which required the district to purchase “Bookworms” and “DIBELS.” #weareWINdsor 👐🏽
🚨🔥 Issue 7 of The Windsor Pulse is here, featuring insights from Dr. Hady along with all the amazing work the Instructional Services Team has been leading! 🧠📚 Halfway through the school year, there’s so much to celebrate: ✨ Student Success: Impressive growth from fall to winter diagnostics — a huge shoutout to our hardworking students, dedicated teachers, and supportive families! 🎯 Staying Grounded: Dr. Hady and her team continue to use the Instructional Wheel as a guide toward high-quality instruction and critical thinking development. ✍🏽 Back to the Basics: Balancing technology with foundational skills — think paper, pencil, and strong math/writing fundamentals. 🚀 What’s Next: From Strategic Operating Plan development to Dr. Hady and her team’s exciting exploration of AI in education, the future looks bright! Let’s keep pushing forward and taking Windsor to new heights. ♥️♥️#weareWINdsor 👐🏽 👉🏽 Check out the full issue now! https://5il.co/36qlc
🧧 Wishing a joyful and prosperous Lunar New Year to all who celebrate! As members of our Asian American community and many cultures around the world celebrate the Year of the Snake, we honor the wisdom, transformation, and resilience this symbol represents. Wishing joy, prosperity, and continued growth to all who celebrate! #weareWINdsor 👐🏽
🚨 Human Trafficking Impacts Communities Like Ours 🚨 Join us for a special Coffee Talk with Dr. Hill tomorrow, Tuesday, Jan. 28, 5-6 PM at LP Wilson (BOE Room). Hear from Lori Blackburn & Dr. Nadine Thomas of The Underground NE during Human Trafficking Awareness Month. RSVP now: https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/9040844A9AB2DA4FC1-coffee1. Learn more: www.theundergroundne.org #community #wesreWINdsor
Our school store opened at OE today. Students use their PAW tickets to purchase items. Thank you PTO and volunteers!
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Students in Mr. Ozenne's class collaborated in teams to built structures.
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📢 January BOE Recap: Budget season is here!
📝 Dr. Hill presented his proposed 2025-26 budget with a 7.55% increase, driven by unusually high health insurance claims ($2.18M). He’s committed to keeping cuts away from students and classrooms.
👋🏽 We also bid farewell to BOE Student Rep Victor Montilla, who leaves big shoes to fill! 👏🏽
💬 Stay involved:
📅 Tues, 1/28 | 6 PM | LPW Board Room
📅 Wed, 2/5 | 6 PM | LPW Board Room
Visit our website for detailed budget info. #weareWINdsor 👐🏽
📚 #TeachingTuesday: Giving students choices in what and how they learn leads to deeper engagement. Thinking Tasks challenge students to problem-solve creatively every day! #weareWINdsor 👐🏽
📢 Windsor, Let’s Talk Health! 🩺🗺️
Have 10 minutes to spare? Help shape the future of health in OUR town by taking the Community Health Needs Assessment Survey 📝 and trying out a super cool Interactive Map 🗺️!
👉🏾 Why should YOU participate?
• 🏥 Share what’s working and what’s not when it comes to staying healthy in Windsor.
• 💬 Speak up about mental health, physical health, and what YOU think we need more of!
• 📍 Use the map to tell us what makes it easier (or harder) to stay healthy where YOU live, work, and play.
Example: Mark your favorite walking trail 🏃🏾♀️ or a spot where you wish we had a park 🌳!
🔊 Your voice = real change!
Together, we can help the Windsor Health Department focus on what matters most to YOU and your family.
🕐 It only takes 10-12 minutes and all responses are 100% confidential.
🔗 https://engageberrydunn.mysocialpinpoint.com/town-windsor-ct-community-health-needs-assessment (Link in Bio)
Let’s make Windsor the healthiest it can be! 💚
#weareWINdsor 👐🏾 #HealthyWindsor #CommunityMatters
Adriel, from Puerto Rico 🇵🇷, taught us the song of Puerto Rico, “Que Bonita Bandera”, and about coqui’s, the islands native frog and much more! Thank you for being our Cultural Spotlight! #joyfullearningcommunity #weareWINdsor
