The start of another school year brings a fresh start, new opportunities, and a wealth of new possibilities for students at Windham Primary School. As in years past, school administrators will host a “Popsicles on the Playground with Principals” gathering next week for students and their families.
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| The popular '"Popsicles on the Playground with Principals' event will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 24 at Windham Primary School and 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Aug. 24 at Raymond Elementary School. PHOTO BY ED PIERCE |
“The event is important because the event celebrates the return to school, celebrates a new year, and for families to connect and staff after being away from Windham Primary School,” Rhoads said. “The new school year should be exciting.”
Participants will be able to take tours of the main areas of Windham Primary School guided by staff members and enjoy music by DJ Dave, who also serves as a noon monitor at WPS.
There will be games for children, raffles for prizes, and the playground will be open throughout the event. Best of all, free popsicles will be given out to everyone who attends.
If past years are any indication of the popularity of this event, Rhoads said he expects that WPS will give out between 600 and 800 popsicles during the gathering.
“The event provides families an opportunity to come back to WPS, have fun and if new to our school take a tour of the common areas of the building,” Rhoads said. “Oh, and to enjoy a popsicle too.”
According to Rhoads, some WPS teachers conduct their class open houses prior to the gathering, and he expects some of them will be on hand for the “Popsicles on the Playground with Principals” event to meet students and families.
“Many help with the event or join the fun after their class open house,” he said.
Rhoads recommends that parents arrive early and then attend the straw poll for concept approval for the new Windham/Raymond Middle School from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Windham High School Auditorium.
The first day of school for Windham Primary School students in grades 1 to 3 will be Tuesday, Aug. 29. Half of WPS kindergarten students begin school on Thursday, Aug. 31 and the remaining half of kindergarten students start school on Tuesday, Sept. 5.
Raymond Elementary
Raymond Elementary School is also hosting a free “Popsicles on the Playground” with Principal Beth Peavey on the RES Playground from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 24 for students and families.
The first day of school for Grade 1 to 4 at Raymond Elementary School is Tuesday, Aug. 29, Half of Raymond Elementary kindergarten students start school on Thursday, Aug. 31, while the remaining half of RES kindergarten students start classes Tuesday, Sept. 5. <
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