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The Gildersleeve Connection - 9/18/26

Posted Date: 09/18/26 (12:17 PM)


 

September 18, 2026

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A Message from Mrs. Graf

Dear Families,

It was another great week here at Gildersleeve! This week, I wanted to share a little bit about one of the ways we are supporting all of our students through WINN groups.
WINN stands for “What I Need Now.” Each grade level has a dedicated WINN block three times a week for 30 minutes. During this time, students may remain in their classroom or move to another classroom based on what they need at that particular time.

Students may receive additional support in reading or math, work with our speech and language pathologist or special education teachers, or participate in enrichment activities. Groups are fluid and change based on student needs, allowing us to provide targeted support and enrichment throughout the year.

Ask your child to tell you about what they are working on during WINN! Have a wonderful weekend!

~ Tracey


 

Important Dates

9/16 - PTO Meeting - 5:30pm @ Gildersleeve Office Conference Room
9/23 - 2 hour delay - School starts at 10:30am
10/9 - Fall Fest (More details to come)
10/12 - No School - Columbus Day
10/14 - Picture Day
 
Cafeteria

Reminder

Breakfast is FREE for all students this year!

Students can bring in cash or use their lunch accounts to purchase snacks.  
Snacks
Breakfast Menu
Lunch Menu
 
 
Golf Tournament
Portland Fair
Cub Scouts

Contact Information

Gildersleeve School
565 Main Street
Portland, CT 06480 
860-342-0411

School Principal
Tracey Graf

To report an absence please email: gsattendance@portandct.us

Gildersleeve Nurse
Emily Michaalewski, RN

For all other information please refer to our website: https://gildersleeve.portlandctschools.org/
 

Friday Winners

Friday Winners