W.B. Sweeney Elementary School

Please join us for informational family forums to learn about the closure of Windham Center School after the 2024-25 school year, and Grade 5's return to Windham Middle School beginning with the 2025-26 school year. Our Family Forums will be held: Tuesday, June 4th at 5:00pm - Natchaug Elementary School (for families of Natchaug's current 3rd grade students only); Tuesday, June 4th at 6:15pm - Windham Center School (for families of WCS current K, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade students); Monday, June 10th at 5:00pm - Sweeney Elementary (for families of Sweeney's current 3rd grade students only) Monday, June 10th at 6:15pm - North Windham School (for families of NWS current 3rd grade students only) We hope to see you there!

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 – 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.

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.

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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Salvation Army is inviting you the their yearly Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway & Christmas Toys for children 0-12 years old Where: 316 PLEASANT ST. WILLIMANTIC CT TELEPHONE 860-423-0977 WHEN: TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 4-7 PM What to bring? State I.D., Proof of residence and birth certificates for children's toys

Back to School WINDHAM AREA INTERFAITH MINISTRY (WAIM) Need help buying uniforms for the new school year? Eligible parents can receive TWO free uniform shirts. (North Windham Public Schools students will receive vouchers) Save the dates!! August ,Tuesday 2, Thursday 3, Friday 4 and Saturday 6 YOU MUST BRING ALL OF THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS: >Report Card or current school letter for each child >Income verification for each household member >Photo ID of parent

Good evening Sweeney Families, This is a reminder that Sweeney school's field day is tomorrow, Friday, May 26th. Parents are invited to stop by from 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Students are invited to wear their field day shirts, Sweeney spirit wear shirts, or school appropriate play clothes. Students should also bring a water bottle! Students will be outside for a majority of the school day and are encouraged to apply sunscreen at home. Sneakers are required in order to participate in field day. This will be our first field day in two years so we look forward to having a wonderful day filled with fun and cooperation!

SWE families if you are interested in this workshop please call your Family Liaison Robertly Ramos @ 860-465-2419 or email @ rramos@windham.k12.ct.us Please don't miss out on this great opportunity FREE Strengthening Families a Workshop for Parenting Adult - May 25th from 6 - 7:30pm EST Workshop will be conducted virtually.

Good evening Sweeney Stars! We want to thank you for being so generous during our World Down Syndrome Day and Autism Acceptance fundraisers. We were able to donate the money raised to Autism Families of Connecticut & Down Syndrome Association of Connecticut. Reminder that this Friday, 4/15 there is no school due to Good Friday and Spring Break will be the following week, Monday April 18th through Friday April 22nd. We look forward to students returning to school Monday April 25th. Have a great night.

“The Windham Recreation Department-sponsored egg hunt, originally scheduled for April 9th, will be moved to the rain date of April 10th.” “La búsqueda de huevos de Pascua patrocinada por el Departamento de Recreación de Windham, originalmente programada para el 9 de Abril, se cambiara a la fecha de lluvia del 10 de Abril".

Good evening Sweeney Families, Tomorrow, March 25th, is another Sweeney Spirit Day. In addition to showing your Sweeney spirit, all students and staff are invited to dress down and donate a dollar or more to help one of our dear Sweeney families in need. Students do not need to wear their uniforms but sneakers are still required. Have a great evening! Buenas noches familias de Sweeney, Mañana, 25 de marzo, es otro Día del Espíritu Sweeney. Además de mostrar su espíritu Sweeney, todos los estudiantes y el personal están invitados a vestirse informalmente y donar un dólar o más para ayudar a una de nuestras queridas familias necesitadas. Los estudiantes no necesitan usar sus uniformes, pero aún se requieren zapatillas. ¡Que tengas una buena tarde!

Good evening Sweeney Stars! Reminder that tomorrow is Read Across America Day! Bring your favorite book to share with your class and come to school in pajamas or comfy clothes. Sneakers are still required.

Good evening Sweeney Stars! If you ordered Spirit Wear shirts, they were sent home with students today! Please check your order with the form attached to your shirt for accuracy. We are aware that some orders have not come in yet. As soon as they do, we will send them home with your child. Also, a reminder that next week there is no school on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday. Monday and Tuesday are in observance of President's Day and Wednesday is a professional development day for staff. Thank you and have a great weekend!

Good evening Sweeney Stars! Reminder that tomorrow, Monday January 17th there is no school due to Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Last week, students brought home an order form for Spirit Wear. If you are interested in ordering anything, please send the order form and cash payment with your child no later than Tuesday January 18th. Picture retake day will be Monday January 24th. Thank you and have a good night!

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