These links will take you to Winchell's surveys at surveymonkey.com:
Student Survey for Lower Elementary
Student Survey for Upper Elementary
Winchell Elementary News
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Dear Families,
One of the issues we deal with regularly is bothering behaviors between students. When described by students it can sound a lot like bullying. Here is a great explanation from Carol Steiner, principal of Parkwood-Upjohn, about the differences between bullying and bothering. This is language we use at school and will help you in conversations with your children.
A girl kept staring...
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Dear Families,
Thank you to Kathy Wong and all of the volunteers that made the Science Fair a huge success.
In an effort to promote and celebrate participation in the Kalamazoo Marathon May 6th, Third Christian Reformed Church, Second Reformed Church and Winchell are partnering for a free spaghetti dinner on Saturday, May 5 from 5:30 to 7:30. The dinner is open to the community and is meant as another opportunity to build relationships with our neighbors. As...
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Dear Families,
UPDATE: Due to ongoing labor issues, the Red Cross Blood Drive that was scheduled for April 19th at Winchell Elementary is canceled. We will not be planning another blood drive this school year. Thank you to those who were willing to give blood.
In an effort to promote and celebrate participation in the Kalamazoo Marathon held on May 6, 2012, Third Christian Reformed Church, Second Reformed Church and Winchell are partnering for a free...
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Dear Families,
This year the Gazette reported the top ten schools in the county according to their scores on the MEAP reading and math assessments. I am very proud to report that our third graders earned the highest score in the county on the math section of the MEAP. Additionally the third graders were sixth in reading. Our fourth graders also did a fantastic job earning third in reading and seventh in math...
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Dear Families,
This month we are focusing on students’ aspirations for the future. I hope that you are taking part in the activities that are being sent home. Parent/child conversations about the future are powerful motivators. I know that at times these extra projects can seem like just that, extra things to do in our busy lives. Please know our goal is not to burden you but to provide the framework for meaningful discussions with your child about what it takes to...
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Dear Families,
It was great to see so many families at Literacy Night. Special thanks to Mrs. Murphy for coordinating in my absence and to Mary Kate Goodwin-Kelly and the Wellness Committee for enriching Literacy Night with information and activities from community organizations. Remember that we are challenging students to read more this month. Please help your child read at least twenty minutes a night.We are still in need of volunteers to help with the...
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Dear Families,
As many of you know already, I was out last week due to the passing of my father-in-law. My family and I have appreciated the supportive words and thoughts of the school community.
I hope you are ready for an inspired Literacy Month! As we continue to develop a college-going culture in our district, we want to help students look forward. This year’s focus is on following one’s dreams. Grade levels will complete a book study on a specific title...
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The Annual Education Report (AER) provides key information on the 2010-2011 educational progress of the Kalamazoo Public Schools district (KPS) as required by federal (No Child Left Behind Act) and state (P.A. 25) laws. The AER is attached as a pdf for you to review here, and paper copies are available in the main office.
The State of Michigan provides a guide to reading and understanding district and school report cards ...