November 10, 2024

Dear Parents, Guardians, Staff, and Community Members,

I would like to take a moment to acknowledge and thank the members of the Winslow Elementary School  PTO, as well as the staff and community volunteers who dedicated their time and energy to make the recent Craft Fair such a tremendous success. Your tireless efforts and commitment to supporting our schools and fostering a sense of community are truly appreciated. Thank you for making this wonderful event possible!

As we reflect on the first quarter of the school year, the Craft Fair serves as a reminder of how quickly time passes. I am pleased to report that the opening of the school year has gone smoothly, and we are in full swing with implementing our school goals in the areas of student achievement. These goals were established during our summer leadership retreat, and we are committed to making meaningful progress in these areas.

If you'd like to learn more about the initiatives we are working on this year, I invite you to visit our District Curriculum Website at:
https://sites.google.com/aos92.org/curriculum/district-curriculum-work_1

As in past years, our staff and faculty continue to refine their skills through professional development opportunities provided during our delayed start and professional development days. These designated times allow our faculty and staff to engage in valuable learning and discussions within their specific content areas, from PreK-12. This collaborative time is essential to our success as a district.

I also encourage you to take a moment to explore the "Proud Moments" section on our district website, where we feature events and activities contributed by faculty and staff. You can find this under the "Superintendent's Office" link at:
https://winslow.aos92.org/district-resources/superintendents-office
The page is updated regularly with the many wonderful things happening in our district involving students, and I invite you to check it often.

This year, we have also introduced a new communication system called ReachMyTeach, which has replaced our previous program. ReachMyTeach offers enhanced features, allowing us to send text messages, phone calls, and emails simultaneously to parents, guardians, and staff. This system will help us communicate more effectively, especially in emergency situations. I will be using ReachMyTeach for important updates, such as snow cancellations and other time-sensitive notifications.

As always, if you have any questions about your child's school or any upcoming events, please feel free to reach out to your child's teacher, building administrator, or to me directly. Our school websites offer a wealth of information about the many events taking place in our schools, and I encourage you to explore them.

In closing, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to all of the parents and caregivers for the privilege of working with your children. I also want to offer a special thank you to all of our veterans as we recognize their service to our country this Veterans Day.

Winslow is truly a special community, filled with caring and dedicated parents, caregivers, staff, and community members. I look forward to the continued success of our partnership in supporting our students.

With great appreciation,

Peter Thiboutot
Superintendent of Winslow Schools