Welcome back to another exciting school year at Windsor Farm Elementary! We are thrilled to open our doors once again and can't wait to see the bright smiles and eager minds of our students. This year, we’re especially excited to introduce our wonderful new teachers and staff who are ready to make a positive impact in our school community. Here's to a year filled with learning, growth, and joyful memories!
Meet our New Teachers
Mrs. Pollock - Art
Stephanie Pollock is thrilled to be joining Windsor Farm as the Art Teacher! She has taught art at different AACPS schools including Mayo Elementary & Belvedere Elementary and has her Master of Art Education from Towson University. After taking a short break from teaching to pursue her own studio art adventure and be home with her family, Mrs. Pollock returned this past school year at Piney Orchard Elementary. When she’s not in the art classroom, she enjoys gardening and doing yardwork with her husband, attending her son’s soccer games (ages 9 & 12), and hanging out with her two mixed-breed rescue dogs. Mrs. Pollock loves helping her art students explore a variety of art mediums and expand on topics they are learning in the classroom. As an Arnold resident, she can’t wait to settle in at Windsor Farm and get to know all the creative students in the community!
Ms. Greenbaum - Pre-K
Hanna Walker-Greenbaum is excited to join the Windsor Farm team as a Pre-K teacher. She has been teaching with AACPS for 8 years, most recently teaching Pre-K 3 at Annapolis Elementary. She graduated from La Salle University with a master's degree in Education with a focus on Differentiated Instruction. She brings a passion for early childhood education and is excited to help create a positive and nurturing school experience for our Pre-K students. Outside of school, Ms. Greenbaum enjoys camping, hiking, and spending time with her husband and their two dogs.
Ms. Telan - Pre-K Teaching Assistant
Joy Stephanie Telan is thrilled to begin her first year at Windsor Farm after two years in a Pre-K classroom. She’s currently studying education at Anne Arundel Community College, aiming to become a classroom teacher by 2026. She holds a Bachelor's in Deaf Studies–American Sign Language from Towson University.
Outside of work, Ms. Telan enjoys exercising, writing, coloring, and spending time with loved ones. A lifelong Annapolis resident, Ms. Telan looks forward to collaborating with the Pre-K team and building strong connections with students and families.
Mrs. Moran - Pre-K Teaching Assistant
Debbie Moran is excited to join the Windsor Farm family! She brings 12 years of experience in the AACPS system, with a strong background in Special Education. She has worked extensively with students with intense needs as well as those in the K-5 general education setting, making her a valuable addition to our team.
Outside of work, Mrs. Moran enjoys traveling, reading, and cooking. She ilooks forward to building strong relationships with the Windsor Farm staff and students and looks forward to a wonderful year ahead.
Mrs. Wilson - Early Interventionist
Haley Wilson is excited to be joining the Windsor Farm team as an Early Intervention teacher. She brings over eight years of teaching experience, all in Maryland public schools, and has been focused on early reading intervention using the Orton-Gillingham approach for the last 3 years. Haley earned her bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from University of Maryland, College Park and is currently pursuing a masters degree with Loyola University Maryland. Outside of the classroom, Mrs. Wilson enjoys hiking, swimming, and taking long walks with her dog, Zelda. She’s passionate about literacy, supporting students and families and can’t wait to work with the Windsor Farm community!
Back-to-School Sneak-a-Peek
Thursday, August 21st - 3:00-4:30
Join us for our annual
Sneak-a-Peek event!
Come meet your teacher, see your new classroom, and meet your new classmates!
You may also view bus routes, sign up for a family car tag number (car riders), and enjoy a summer treat!
Teacher Assignments
Teacher assignments are anticipated to be avaiable for review through your Parent Portal account during the week of August 18th. We will also have class lists posted at Sneak-a-Peek.
Windsor Farm Elementary Family Handbook
We’re excited to announce that the Windsor Farm Family Handbook has been revised and enhanced to better serve our school community. This updated version is designed to be a user-friendly resource for all essential information related to our school.
We encourage all families to explore the
updated handbook to stay informed and connected.
Arrival & Dismissal
Bus Riders – If your child will be riding the bus, we highly encourage them to begin using it on the first morning of school. As students exit the bus that morning, staff will be “tagging” their backpacks with colored bands. These bands will help ensure each student boards the correct bus at dismissal, especially as we all adjust to new bus numbers, drivers, and routines.
Bus Routes/Numbers will be available to view here when finalized -
www.aacps.org/o/aacps/page/bus-information
Car Riders – NEW FOR THIS YEAR – The Morning Drop-Off window will be 7:40 to 7:55 AM. Any student arriving after 8:00 AM must be signed in by an adult at the main office.
Drop-off procedures will remain the same as last year. Car riders should use the two loops located at the front of the building and the main parking area. For students who may need extra assistance, we recommend using the loop closest to the school building, where staff will be available to help with seat belts and car doors. Please do not park in either of the lanes so the flow of drop-off is not interrupted.
Afternoon Dismissal – Dismissal will begin at 2:25 PM. Families picking up their children will continue to use the car tag number system in the lower loop. Car tags will be assigned during Sneak-a-Peek and throughout the first few days of school. As you enter the property, please proceed to the lower loop and follow staff directions to ensure a smooth and safe pick-up process. Buses will use the upper loop, and no car traffic should enter this area during dismissal.
School Supplies
Most school supplies have been purchased for your child using school funding sources and will be distributed to students the first week of school. Other supplies needed for purchase may be found on the
School Meals
Breakfast will be available for $1.50 in the cafeteria upon morning arrival (7:40-7:55) and lunch will be available for $2.75 during students’ lunch periods. If you believe your family qualifies for Free and Reduced Price Meals, please complete the online application as soon as possible. For monthly menus and other Food and Nutrition information, visit www.aacps.org/o/aacps/page/nutrition.
You can set up a payment account or add money to an existing account for your child at https://www.mypaymentsplus.com/welcome. This allows your child to purchase their meals quickly and eliminates the need to bring money to school.
Help Wanted
Join the Windsor Farm Team!
Do you love being outdoors and working with children? Windsor Farm is looking for a Recess Monitor to help keep our students safe and active during playtime!
🕒 Schedule: Mon., Wed., & Thurs. | 9:35-12:45
💵 Pay: $15.00/hour
📧 Questions?
Contact Mrs. McCalpin at tmcccalpin@aacps.org or call 410-626-8547
Other School-Related Information
Windsor's Weekly Updates will again be provided each week through text, email, and the AACPS app. These weekly communications will provide an outlook of the coming week and other pertinent information.
From the Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO): Welcome new families! Please create an account on https://www.windsorfarmpto.com/ as this is the way you will receive PTO-related information and important updates.
Returning families need to login to Membership Toolkit and update/verify each students' information. Upon login a reminder will be at the top of the page.Save the Date –Back-to-School Night for parents is scheduled for Tuesday, September 9th at 6:00pm.
If you have not yet updated your child’s Emergency Card information, please do so prior to the start of school. These cards and directions were sent to the family’s email accounts on July 21st. If you need assistance or did not receive this communication, please call the school at 410-626-8547. (This does not apply to PK & K students)
Complete information about programs and student rights and responsibilities can be found in the AACPS Parent and Student handbooks.
Parent Handbook - https://www.aacps.org/parenthandbook
Student Handbook - https://www.aacps.org/studenthandbook
Student Attendance
We all understand occasional illnesses will occur which will require a student to miss a few days of school throughout the year. When a student has a fever of 100.4 degrees or greater, is vomiting, or has diarrhea, please keep your child at home. We also understand there are other reasons to be absent from school – a death in the family, an extended weekend, the occasional family trip, or for religious reasons. However, there is a strong correlation between a student’s attendance and their academic success, so we all need to encourage the daily and consistent attendance of our young learners.
This year we will be continuing to place an emphasis on the importance of daily attendance, specifically to reduce the number of students who are considered chronically absent. Students who are identified as chronically absent have a cumulative total of 18 or more days absent from school during the school year, approximately two days per month, (this includes excused and unexcused absences).
Be an Attendance HERO - Here in school, Every day, Ready to learn, On time!
News from AACPS
Click on the link below for August 2025 edition of the
AACPS Family Link which includes many
Back-to-School Resources
New Community Resources Landing Page Now Available!
We are excited to share the launch of a brand-new Community Resources Landing Page designed to support AACPS students and families! This centralized webpage offers quick and easy access to a wide range of local and school-based services, including:
Food assistance
Housing support
Mental health resources
And much more!
Here are links to both the landing page and a flier available in English and Spanish to help you explore and share these valuable resources.