Sage Park Middle School

What. A. DAY! 🎉👏🏽 Our SPMS Career Day was a HUGE success — a day full of inspiration, possibilities, and POWERFUL messages! 💼✨ Students got to hear firsthand from professionals representing top names like ESPN 🎥, Delta Airlines ✈️, Liberty Bank 💰, The Hartford 🦅, Windsor Police & Fire Departments 🚔🚒, GoHealth Urgent Care 🏥, State of CT DCF 🛡️, CCSU Athletics 🏀🏈, and so many more! It was extra special to have WPS alumni from Diligence Training close out the day with an incredible, interactive assembly that left our students and staff feeling empowered, motivated, and ready to take on the world! 🌎💥 Even better? Some of our very own staff and family members joined in to share their career journeys outside of WPS — proving that dreams start right here at home. ❤️🏠 Thank you to ALL our presenters for making this a day to remember! #FutureReady #CareerDay2025 #weareWINdsor 👐🏽 #DreamBig #InspireTheFuture

BIG vibes, BIG dreams, and even BIGGER futures ahead! Our latest episode of 🎙️Chat & Chill with Super. Hill just dropped — and it’s all about the magic that happened at Sage Park Middle School’s Career Day! Dr. Hill sits down with Ms. Kimberly McGee, the visionary who started it all, to talk about how we’re inspiring students to dream beyond today — and even prepare for careers that don’t exist yet (hello, AI! 🤖). From first responders to filmmakers, entrepreneurs to engineers — our students got a front-row seat to the future! ✨ Tune in and feel the energy: https://www.podserve.fm/w/chatandchillwithsuperhill/188721 #CareerDay #FutureReady #weareWINdsor #BeyondTheClassroom #InspiringFutures #MiddleSchoolMagic #DreamBig #AIandEducation #ChatAndChillWithSuperHill

Hello Sage Park Families, I hope this message finds you well. Please take a moment to review our SPMS Family Newsletter by clicking the link below. Please review all the dates of upcoming events. https://5il.co/3ej28

📚 #FunFriday vibes are strong at Sage Park! Check out their first-ever Read-A-Thon — and yes, it ended with pies to the face for Principal Jorgensen, her admin team, and Windsor PD’s School Resource Officers! 🥧😂 This wasn’t just about fun (though it was that too!) — it was about celebrating literacy, building community, and watching students push themselves to meet their reading goals. Shoutout to the Sage Park PTO and all the educators who helped make this magic happen! We believe deeply in the power of our Instructional Core Wheel, and we love seeing how authentic learning experiences like this one grow confident, self-aware, and joyful learners. #weareWINdsor 👐🏽 #InstructionalCore #ReadingIsPower #CommunityInAction

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

WPS kicked off The Plug Speaker Series with a powerful launch featuring our 2024-25 Partners of the Year—Amazon! Jerome Smith and Glendowlyn Thames shared their journeys from CT natives to Amazon leaders, dropping real-life gems on mentorship, pivoting, and the power of networking. Huge thanks to WHS student Julia Kornacki-Smith for co-moderating with excellence, and to our CTE students in Stage Craft + TV Production for producing the entire event! We’re just getting started—up next: Tuesday, April 29 – Aisha Petteway, Executive Director of Community Partnerships, Hartford Yard Goats Tuesday, May 6 – Surlerner Waits, Director of HR & Outreach, Niagara Water We’re connecting students to purpose, passion, and real-world opportunity—right here in Windsor. #ThePlug #E2BSpeakerSeries #weareWINdsor 👐🏽 #CTEWorks #StudentVoice #EducationToBusiness #WindsorPublicSchools #WHSpride

Dear Sage Park Families, I hope this message finds you well. Please take a moment to review our SPMS Family Newsletter by clicking the link below. https://5il.co/3dblv

It’s your Thursday reminder, family! Have you knocked out your Returning Student Registration yet? If not, now’s the perfect time to get it done — it’s quick, easy, and makes sure your child is ready to roll for the 2025-26 school year! Click here to get started: https://windsor.powerschool.com/public/home.html And while we’ve got your attention… HUGE shoutout to all the beautiful people who make Windsor Public Schools the place to be, work, and learn! Y’all are the real MVPs. Let’s keep showing up and showing out — #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

🚨 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 👐🏽

🌧️✨ #IssaMonday and yes… it’s giving dreary outside — but we’re keeping the spirit of spring alive and well right here in Windsor! 💐☔️ This past Thursday, we were reminded why our students are simply amazing. 🤍🎶 A Night of Jazz was a full-circle moment of collaboration, mentorship, and pure musical magic. Four incredible bands lit up the stage: 🎷 Sage Park Jazz Band 🎺 UCONN Jazz Combo: 3 on Three (featuring one of our very own Windsor alums!) 🎼 WHS Jazz Ensemble 🎵 The Hartford Sound Watching our students—especially our WHS Seniors—lead with such poise, passion, and precision was a sight to behold. 🖤✨ Their attention to detail and musical maturity left the audience in awe. None of this would’ve been possible without the visionary leadership of Mr. Monroe, our WHS Band Director. 🙌🏽 The mentorship and opportunities he’s cultivated for our students across all levels is truly something special. Thank you, Mr. Monroe, for building bridges, creating space, and nurturing the genius in every one of our musicians. 🎷👏🏽🎶 Rain or shine, we’re always growing, always glowing. 🌱 Stay dry out there, Windsor — brighter skies are just a few days away! 💛💫 🎥 Missed it? Check out the full show here: https://www.youtube.com/live/g0Jde011tPg?si=he6OxCPwWoi2csUu #weareWINdsor 👐🏽 #SpringVibes #WindsorJazz #StudentTalent #MentorshipMatters #GratitudeInEveryNote

Dear Sage Park Community, We're excited to share the April 4th edition of the Sage Park Family Newsletter with you! Inside, you'll discover a link to our Parent School Climate survey on page one. We're eager to hear from you and learn how we can continue to make Sage Park the best it can be. https://5il.co/3cpia Have a great weekend!

🎉 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

🎨✨ Clay in hand, minds at ease! Our SPMS students are diving into ceramics—unwinding, focusing, and letting creativity flow. This hands-on learning experience builds concentration, patience, and problem-solving skills—all key elements of our Instructional Core Wheel in action. When students are engaged, learning comes to life! 🔥🖌️ #weareWINdsor 👐🏽

Hello Sage Park Families, I hope this message finds you well. Please take a moment to review our SPMS Family Newsletter by clicking the link below. https://5il.co/3bzru

Dear Sage Park Families, I hope this message finds you well. Please take a moment to review our SPMS Family Newsletter by clicking the link below. https://5il.co/3b876

📢 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 👐🏽

#ThankfulThursday Spotlight: The Heart & Hustle Behind Student Success! 🫶🏽 This week, we’re celebrating two incredible paraeducators whose dedication, patience, and creativity are transforming student experiences every day! 🎉 Monica Lane (Sage Park Middle) – A champion of student connection and engagement, Monica brings creativity into the classroom, ensuring every student finds joy in learning. Whether leading the PRISM after-school program to support LGBTQIA+ students, fostering friendships in the PALS Club, or helping students build confidence and independence, her impact is undeniable. 🎉 Cedric Green (Windsor High School/LPW) – A mentor, role model, and advocate, Cedric is shaping young lives with kindness and grace. From teaching essential life skills to instilling self-pride and responsibility, he makes every student feel valued. His patience and unwavering support help some of our most vulnerable students grow into their best selves. They are Building Paraeducators of the Year for a reason! Their dedication is shaping futures, one student at a time. Join us in celebrating their hard work! ♥️ 📖 Read more: https://www.windsorct.org/article/2098664 #weareWINdsor 👐🏽 #ThankfulThursday #ParaeducatorsOfTheYear #HeartAndHustle 💚

☕️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