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Weekly Update March 13, 2026

Posted Date: 03/13/26 (04:30 PM)


Lucyna M Elementary School-Weekly News

March 13, 2026

The U.S. Department of Education National Blue Ribbon School seal, featuring an eagle and stars.

Readathon

Congratulations Lucyna! Your readathon minutes landed you in third place for grades 4 and 5 so our school is named after you this week! Way to go!!

New Office Clerk

Just a reminder that Deepti is now an administrative assistant at SWHS and all communications for the PRS office should go to both our new office clerk and our administrative assistant.

Denise Dickstein, Office Clerk
ddickstein@southwindsorschools.org

Lisa Lovett, Administrative Assistant
llovett@southwindsorschools.org

Girls on the Run Opportunity-Gr. 3-5

Please see the flyer for more information regarding the Girls on the Run program.


*Registration is open until filled (max number of students is 15).

26-27 Peer Role Model Application for Preschool Outreach Program (POP)

South Windsor Public Schools is now accepting applications for community peer role models in the preschool outreach program (POP) for the 2026-2027 school year. If you are interested in this opportunity for your child, please complete the Preschool Outreach Program (POP) Community Role Model Application. Peer role model screenings began in January 2026. You can learn more about POP by accessing our school district's website.

Registration

26-27 School Year Kindergarten Registration is open. If you or someone you know has a child who will be five years old by September 1, 2026 (Kindergarten age) please share this link.

PTO News

Cook’s Night Off
Each month, you’ll have a chance to enjoy a meal with family and friends while supporting the PTO’s efforts to fund the popular  Math Mobile and Book Vending Machine.

BBQ for a Cause: Bear’s Smokehouse South Windsor!
Get ready for some world-class BBQ that gives back! We are excited to partner with Bear’s Smokehouse in South Windsor for a fundraiser to benefit the Philip R. Smith PTO.
From March 16th through March 22nd, 2026, you can support our school by dining at the South Windsor location20% of all event sales will be donated directly to our cause.
How to Support:
  • In-Person: Show this fundraiser flyer at the restaurant when you order.

  • Online for Pickup: Order through www.bearsbbq.com/donations and use Promo Code: PRSPT026 at checkout.
Please note: This offer excludes tax, gift cards, catering, and merchandise.

PTO Newsletters
Mark your calendars now for the whole school year, and keep an eye out for flyers at the beginning of each month with details. Every bite makes a difference—thank you for helping our students grow and learn!

School Attendance Guidance

An unverified absence is when we do not hear from parents about the reason for a student's absence. Per the district policy and state guidelines, if a student has four unverified absences in a month or ten unverified absences in a school year, a student is considered truant. Please make sure you are communicating with the office through an email, phone call or through the parent portal if your child will be absent from school. To date we have 85 unverified absences.

Student attendance at school is so important for many reasons. We meet monthly to look at attendance. Here are a few tools to help you understand the importance of attendance and when to send your kiddos to school.

Student Leadership

The Student Leadership Team will have a Wear Blue and Yellow Spirit Day on Thursday, March 19 to show our support to the people in Ukraine. Please see our flyer for details. Thank you for your support.

Feedback Form

PRS Feedback Form A new method for our families and staff to provide feedback throughout the school year!

Important Dates

March
March 13 at 3:00 p.m. progress reports distributed electronically
March 18 Early Dismissal Wednesday begins (Parent Teacher Conferences begin)
March 18 Grade 5 Concert FLYER
March 20 Eid-No School

State Testing Dates
SBAC: May 4-15 (Gr. 3-5 only)
NGSS: May 21 (Gr. 5 only))

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