We track attendance data closely all year because consistent attendance is key to student success. Every day counts, and when students are present, they’re learning, growing, and building strong connections. Thank you for helping us make attendance a priority!

Families are invited to attend a Parent Information Night on Tuesday, April 14 at 6:30 p.m., held in a hybrid format to allow both in-person and virtual participation. During this session, Mrs. Haines will share information about the Zones of Regulation framework used in classrooms at Windsor Farm Elementary.

The Zones of Regulation is a research-informed approach that helps students develop skills in self-awareness, emotional regulation, and problem-solving. Mrs. Haines will explain the four color-coded zones, how students learn to identify and manage their emotions, and how this shared language supports positive behavior and learning across classrooms.

Families will leave with a better understanding of how we support students’ social-emotional growth and practical strategies for reinforcing these skills at home. We look forward to partnering with families to support our students’ continued growth and success.

MEETING LINK- www.windsorfarmpto.com/joinmeeting

 National Purple Up! Day, observed annually on April 15, is a special opportunity to honor and support the children of military families. These resilient students often face unique challenges, including frequent moves and extended absences of a loved one due to military service—all while showing remarkable strength, courage, and adaptability.

At Windsor Farm Elementary, we are proud to recognize and appreciate the sacrifices made by our military-connected students and families. In recognition of National Purple Up! Day, we invite all students and staff to wear purple on April 15th as a visible symbol of unity, support, and appreciation.

Let’s come together as a school community to celebrate and thank our military-connected students for all they do and all they overcome!

Our recent S.T.E.A.M. Night and Science and Engineering Expo was a tremendous success! We extend a sincere thank you to our PTO and Mathnasium of Annapolis for partnering with us to provide an engaging evening filled with hands-on activities, problem-solving, and excitement around learning in science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics.

We are incredibly proud of all the students who participated in our annual Science and Engineering Expo. Their creativity, curiosity, and hard work were on full display, and they represented Windsor Farm with excellence. Congratulations to the students whose projects will advance to the county-level competition—we wish you the very best of luck as you continue this exciting journey!

(left to right) Ethan B., George K., Didi A., Grear S., Adam T., James F., Caroline C., Mayers S., Nolan C., Anya S.

State Testing (MCAP) Begins this week
for students in grades 3-5

State Testing for many Maryland students will begin this week. At the elementary level,
students in grades 3-5 will be participating in eight sessions of the Maryland Comprehensive
Assessment Program (MCAP) – 4 sessions in Math and 4 sessions in English/Language Arts.
At Windsor Farm, these sessions are scheduled during April and May.
See below for a complete schedule.

Testing is scheduled to begin at 8:15 each morning on our scheduled testing days. You
can help your student do their best by ensuring they get a good night’s sleep, have something
to eat in the morning, and arrive to school on time. Students who arrive after the testing
session has begun will need to wait in the office until the session ends and will be scheduled
for a make-up session at another time.

🎉 Save the Date! 🎉
We’re excited to announce that our 5th
Grade Promotion Ceremony is set for:

📅 Monday, June 15th
⏰ 8:30 AM

Mark your calendars as we celebrate our
amazing 5th graders and their journey to
middle school! 🎓

Spring is a wonderful time for new beginnings, and we are excited to invite our families to participate in our “Spring into Reading” Guest Reader Series as we finish out the school year. We will host three special Guest Reader days on April 27, May 8, and June 9, and we would love for you to be a part of this meaningful experience in your child’s classroom.

Guest Readers will have the opportunity to visit the classroom and share a favorite children’s book—ideally with a spring theme—with our students. Hearing stories read by parents, grandparents, and other family members helps children see that reading is joyful, meaningful, and something we share as a community. Your participation helps spark curiosity, imagination, and a lifelong love of literacy.

Guest reading sessions will take place during students’ science/social studies block (times listed in sign-ups below). You are welcome to bring a favorite book from home, or you may choose one from our collection. A basket of popular children’s books will be available in the main office for guest readers to check out if needed.

If you would like to participate, please sign up using one of the links below. When signing up, please include the guest reader’s name in the comments so we know who to expect. We hope to include as many family voices as possible as we celebrate reading this spring!

Thank you for supporting our young readers and helping make literacy a joyful part of every day.

April 27 Guest Readers Sign Up

May 8 Guest Readers Sign Up

June 9 Guest Readers Sign Up

Anne Arundel County Public Works is continuing its Safe Routes to Schools Phase 2 study and is seeking community feedback on draft recommendations for participating schools, which includes Windsor Farm. Families are invited to share their input during several public engagement events taking place from late April through mid‑May, including information tables at community events such as farmers markets and festivals.

There will also be a virtual public meeting on April 30 at 6:00 p.m., open to families from all schools involved in the study, as well as select in‑person meetings for specific school communities. All project information and updates will be posted on the project webpage, and public comments will be accepted through May 25.

Please see the flyers below for event dates, locations, and details on how to participate and share feedback.

Virtual Public Meeting Registration Link

We are getting back into the swing of things after Spring Break.
Our April/May PTO Newsletter will be released next week.

Don’t miss our HYBRID PTO meeting on Tuesday, April 14th! 

At 6:30 p.m., Mrs. Haines will be presenting on the Zones of Regulation, and the PTO meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m,

Here’s what’s on the agenda:

   ·End of the Year Happenings – a lot is coming up, and you won’t want to miss it.
    We will have all the updates for you!
   ·Proposed bylaw changes – including the expansion of the PTO Board
   ·PTO Board Nominations for the 2026-27 school year

PTO Meetings are the perfect place to connect, ask questions, and get involved! All are welcome! Join in person in the Windsor Farm Media Center or online: Meeting Link: www.windsorfarmpto.com/joinmeeting

🎉📚 Book Fair Recap 📚🎉

Our Spring Book Fair was a success, and it would not have been possible without the amazing volunteers who gave their time and energy to make it happen.

Because of this community effort, we raised $4,804.04 to support our school. Our families contributed $333.67 to Share the Fair, and because of your generosity, we were able to ensure that every student was able to leave the fair with a book in hand. Grandparents/Grandfriends Day was also a huge success, with better organization and flow that helped make the experience smooth and enjoyable for everyone who attended.

A huge thank you to the volunteers who dedicated their time and talents to make the Book Fair happen for our students: Kim Goodlin, Dena Silva, Sarah Sheppard, Kristen Lockett, Kelly Patterson, Melissa Kadar, Andrew Bukovitz, Cheryl Costello, Maria Wilson, Ashley Kurtinitis, Leah Ballard, Tarah Nagel, Jenna Turley, Nicole Deasey, Shelley Belvedere, Angela Colbert, Sarah French, Cassandra McClenny, Gardell McLeod, Chris Wilson, and Samantha Cribbs.

And of course, a very special thank you to Kathy Hogan, the backbone of the Book Fair, and Kate Klebahn and Jasmine Dale for stepping up into leadership roles! We couldn’t have done it without you!

S.T.E.A.M. Night on Wednesday was so fun! Families enjoyed awesome activities, an amazing science expo, creative art projects, and cool STEM challenges that kept everyone exploring and experimenting all night.

We want to recognize and thank:

   · Our parent volunteers, Ale Bennof and Phil Denton
   · Our National Honor Society volunteers, Cassie White, Will Konopka, and Aaron Foster
   · Mathnasium for supporting our event by hosting math activities
   · Windsor Farm staff who supported the activities that evening: Mrs. Fitzpatrick, Mrs. Brockman, Mrs. Pollock, Mr. Kling, Mrs. Bowling,
     Mrs. McCalpin, and Mr. Mawhinney.

Finally, a HUGE thank you to our event chairs, Angela Colbert and Kristen Lockett, for organizing such an awesome event for our community!

Aaryn W.
Alara M.
Mahrosh H.
Jensen P.

Emeriah R.
Luna P.
Stephanie R.P.

James C.
Han N.
Brynnlee H.
Warren K.M.