Poquonock School

Are you interested? Windsor Public Schools PreK anticipates having 16 half-day openings available for peers to participate as role models in our integrated preschool classrooms. To learn more and access the application that will be active tomorrow morning, visit http://bit.ly/40Tcsa7

The Mobile Classroom will be rolling to the new Wilson Park on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. Families, plan to stop by with your children to get to know not only the new Windsor Mobile Classroom but also your town's newest park, Wilson Park. Wilson Park is located at 458 Windsor Ave. See you there. ☀️😎

Our Mobile Classroom is on the road! Plan time in July to stop by with your children to get excited about learning! http://bit.ly/4lk39rT #weareWINdsor

☀️ Summer is heating up here in Windsor Public Schools 🍔 Free Summer Meals for all kids under 18 📚 Summer Reading ➗ Summer Math 🎉 WHS Fresh Start 🚍 Mobile Classroom Locations Stay up to date with Summer in Windsor Public Schools by clicking Summer Programs on the website http://bit.ly/45zfEee. Or download the Windsor Mobile App from your mobile phone's App Store. Choose Summer Programs as your school.

This afternoon's Mobile Classroom Freedom on Wheels event has been cancelled due to pending weather and thunderstorms. Don’t worry, we’ll be back in action on June 24th! Join us for our next exciting event: Ready Set Go! Summer Literacy Launch 2 at L.P. Wilson from 10am-12pm. Stay tuned for more updates! #weareWINdsor #WindsorMobileClassroom.

A new way to bring learning closer to home is coming… May 19th!!! 🎉🎉🎉#SaveTheDate #BigReveal #LearningOnTheMove #CommunityLearning #EducationInnovation #MakingLearningFunAgain #weareWINdsor

Something exciting is rolling into our community… Save the Date: May 19th! 👀👀#SaveTheDate #BigReveal #LearningOnTheMove #CommunityLearning #EducationInnovation #MakingLearningFunAgain

What an unforgettable night at our 4th Annual OFCP Volunteer Appreciation Event! From Watch D.O.G.S. to PTO champs, dedicated tutors to champions fighting food insecurity — YOU are the special sparkle in our students’ and teachers’ teaching and learning journeys. For the first time ever, we also honored our incredible community and corporate partners who stand shoulder to shoulder with us: Amazon (2025 Partner of the Year), Niagara Water, Kiwanis Club, Town of Windsor (Weekend Wheels & Town Rec), Loomis Chaffee, and our hometown heroes, the Windsor Police Department — thank you! Super shout out to Dr. Michael Mallery and Gianna Gill, along with their rockstar team who bring the mission to life every single day. Gratitude to: Jennifer Clarke (Registration Coordinator) Family Resource Coordinators: • Beth Abbott (JFK/POQ) • Julie Figueroa (CLO) • Christina Pace (OE) • Taisha Serrano (SPMS) …and our Tree House leaders: Selvi, Eric, and Joan — we see you, we appreciate you! A heartfelt congratulations to our @coacha.serranofoundation Dig Deep Recipient, Shannon Ashton — your service moves us all. To the 500+ volunteers who have walked the halls of our schools with love, strength, and purpose — THANK YOU. You are the light that keeps Windsor shining. #weareWINdsor 👐🏽 #OFCPAppreciation #VolunteerMagic #CommunityPower #familyengagement

At April’s Coffee Talk with Dr. Hill, community members had a real seat at the table—discussing how today’s political climate could shape the future of Windsor Public Schools. Dr. Hill made it clear: programs that keep students engaged—like CTE, sports, and student activities—are here to stay under his leadership. He also reminded us all: VOTE on May 13—no matter how you vote, just be part of the process! 🗳️ #weareWINdsor 👐🏽 #community #familyengagement

📚💡 #ThinkingThursday: Yesterday, Poquonock was filled with music, movement, and a whole lot of literacy love! Steve Songs stopped by for an in-house field trip that got our youngest learners excited about reading and resilient learning. From catchy tunes to powerful messages, students learned that mistakes aren’t setbacks—they’re setups for success. That’s what our Instructional Core Wheel is all about: building strong thinkers, readers, and problem-solvers starting in the early years. Shoutout to our Poquonock team for bringing joy and growth into every learning moment! #weareWINdsor 👐🏽

✨ APRIL BOE RECAP ✨ 🌱 JFK is leading the way in sustainability! Students presented their amazing work with the Blue Earth Composting Program—diverting 7,000+ lbs of food waste since October (that’s 19 bags of garbage/day!) 🙌🏽💚 Big shoutout to the JFK PTO and all the staff & students making it happen! 👋🏽 Welcome Tracey Zotter to the Board of Education! Described by community members, including Mayor Nuchette Black-Burke, as a “roll-your-sleeves-up kind of person,” Tracey brings a spirit of collaboration, problem-solving, and deep commitment to our schools. We’re lucky to have her! 🍎 The Board also declared May 5–9, 2025 as Teacher Appreciation Week—get ready to show love to our amazing educators! 📅 And mark your calendars: Last day of school for students is June 9 (half day) Last day for staff is June 10 #weareWINdsor 👐🏽 #SustainabilityInAction #WPSBoardRecap #ThankAWindsorTeacher #FinishStrongWPS

At Windsor Public Schools, community partnerships enrich our classrooms and deepen the learning journey for every student — and this week, the joy was truly felt across generations. ❤️✨ Thanks to the incredible leadership of Beth Abbott, our dedicated OFCP Family Resource Coordinator at JFK and Poquonock, in collaboration with Andrea Luan (strings) and Allison Kelly (choral) - a group of bright and talented Poquonock students brought their voices, instruments, and hearts to Delamere Woods, creating an unforgettable experience for our community’s cherished retirees. 🎻🎤📖💐 These intergenerational moments don’t just build memories — they build empathy, confidence, and connection. And that’s the kind of learning that lasts a lifetime. 🌱💬💖 Here’s to partnerships that uplift, inspire, and unite! #weareWINdsor 👐🏽 #OfficeofFamilyAndCommunityPartnerships #IntergenerationalMagic #PoquonockPride #ArtsInEducation #WPSHeartwork #BridgingGenerations

🚨 ATTENTION WPS FAMILIES! 🚨 Returning Student Registration for the 2025-26 school year is NOW OPEN. If your child currently attends Windsor Public Schools and plans to return, you must update their district information. ✅ It only takes a few minutes! 📲 Use the PowerSchool Parent Portal: https://windsor.powerschool.com/public/home.html 📝 Step-by-step directions: https://5il.co/1tp0b 📱 Available via the PowerSchool App too! Please complete this process as soon as possible. Let’s get ready for another great year! #weareWINdsor 👐🏽

🎉 A Huge Success: WPS 1st Annual Transition Fair! 🎉 What an incredible day at the 1st Annual WPS Transition Fair! Families & students with disabilities (PreK-12+) gathered to connect with vital resources, explore outside agencies, and gain valuable support for the future. With engaging vendors, exciting giveaways, informative tours, and delicious food, this event truly embodied our commitment to empowering every student. A HUGE shoutout to Mary Cristafaro, Director of Pupil and Special Education Services, whose transformative leadership continues to elevate the way we serve our students and families. Her vision, along with the dedication of her outstanding team, made this event a resounding success! 👏🏽👏🏽 To all the families who joined us—thank you for being part of this important conversation and for trusting us to support your child’s journey. This is just the beginning! ❤️✨ #weareWINdsor 👐🏽 #TransitionFair #SupportingEveryStudent

Sometimes the best learning happens in the most unexpected places—like a math walk down the hallway! Ms. Brown’s students are using inference and inquiry-based learning to calculate their steps back to the classroom. Problem-solving, critical thinking, and real-world math in action—we love to see it! 👏🏽✨ This is the Instructional Core Wheel at work, making every moment a learning opportunity. #weareWINdsor 👐🏽 (Happy Thursday from POQUONOCK ❤️)

📢 WPS Families: Don’t miss our 1st Annual Transition Fair! Families & students with disabilities (PreK-12+) are invited to connect with agencies, explore resources, & get support. With so many changes and uncertainties in education and services, this is a great opportunity to get answers to important questions. 📅 April 1, 2025 ⏰ Stop by anytime between 2 PM - 6 PM 📍 LP Wilson Join us for vendors, giveaways, tours, food & more! 🍽️🎁 🔗 RSVP today: https://tinyurl.com/uxhm4hb9 #weareWINdsor 👐🏽

☕️A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for an insightful and engaging March Coffee Talk with Dr. Hill. As always, the conversation was authentic, transparent, and informative—we appreciate the thoughtful questions and dialogue. Chief of Operations Danielle Batchelder provided clarity on Cabinet’s response to the BOE’s 1% budget reduction request. With limited options, the difficult decision was made to phase out full day Pre-K, a program that was originally funded by a grant that is no longer fully supported. While this was not an easy choice, it allowed the district to honor Dr. Hill’s commitment to protecting jobs and keeping class sizes small—both of which remain top priorities. We recognize that changes like this impact families, and we remain committed to supporting all of our students through this transition. Thank you for being part of the conversation and for your continued engagement. We look forward to our April 23rd Coffee Talk with Dr. Hill! 🫶🏽 #weareWINdsor 👐🏽

✅ March BOE Recap ✅ ✔️ Huge shoutout to Windsor Education Foundation (WEF) and President Daniell Hynes for providing over $14,000 in mini grants to Windsor Public Schools educators! These funds will enrich curriculum and extracurricular activities, ensuring learning remains accessible to all students. ✔️ The AI Taskforce, led by Dr. Abdel-Hady, along with her tech team and district administrators, presented exciting updates and next steps to the Board, pioneering the intentional integration of AI with our WPS Graduate Attributes. ✔️ Superintendent Dr. Hill stood on business last night, taking a clear stance on his unwavering commitment to protecting WPS students and staff. ✔️ The Board’s budget—reflecting a 1% reduction—will go to the Town as is, with no adjustments or shifts. Dr. Hill’s top priority? Keeping jobs. ✔️ Windsor Public Schools is set to be among the first districts to align graduate attributes with AI learning, ensuring our students are prepared for a future where AI literacy is essential. 🎓 #weareWINdsor 👐🏽 #stayinformed

🎉Celebrating Danielle Franklin – Windsor’s District Paraeducator of the Year! 🎉 For 11 years, Miss Franklin has been a guiding light at Windsor Public Schools, dedicating the last 8 years at Poquonock Elementary. Her compassion, patience, and commitment to building strong relationships with students, families, and colleagues make a lasting impact every day. From helping students find their confidence to fostering independence, she embodies what it means to be an exceptional paraeducator. Join us in congratulating Miss Franklin on this well-deserved recognition! 👏🏽💙 🔗 Read more about her impact here: https://www.windsorct.org/article/2091468 #ParaeducatorOfTheYear #weareWINdsor 👐🏽 #StudentSuccess #ThankYouMissFranklin