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SPRING CALENDAR
APRIL 2023
3-7: Spring Break
16: Class of 2027 Family Picnic
18: Families of Color Welcome, 6-7:30pm
23: Class of 2029 Parent Welcome, 5pm
24: School/Office Closed
27: Spring Dance Special Preview (By Invitation, Dance Studio), 6pm
28: AP Art and Design Show, 6-7pm Spring Unplugged Music Concert, 7pm
MAY 2023
1: 8th Grade Parent/ Guardian Meeting (In-Person), 6:30pm
19: Spring Theater Production Performance (7-9), 7am
20: Black Grad Brunch (Class of 2023), 11am-1pm Spring Theater Production Performance (7-9), 7pm
24: Night on the Bridge
26: Graduation, 10am
W29: Memorial Day (School/Office Closed)
30: Class of 2027 and 2028 Family BBQ, 5pm
JUNE 2023
City Of Santa Monica Well Work Update
After multiple delays, the City of Santa Monica has officially begun working on two of the water wells located on Windward’s campus.
The City of Santa Monica began working on the wells located in the Sawtelle Parking Lot last week, and plan to begin work on the second well (located on the athletic field) next week. Below is the most recent schedule of the work that has been provided:
Well #13 (located in the Sawtelle Parking Lot) - In Progress to July 2023
Well #18 (located on the Athletic Field) - April 2023 to July 2023
All work will be completed during the weekdays (Monday - Friday) from 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. While there may be some noise (especially when drilling is being performed), every effort will be made to be considerate of our neighbors. We proudly work very closely with the City of Santa Monica and are happy to answer any questions that you may have or address any concerns that may arise once the work begins.
Below is an aerial map of the campus, highlighting the wells that will be worked on.
HOW TO CONTACT US
Our goal is to be accessible and address any concerns you may have. Please feel free to reach out to any of us with questions or for additional information about the School.
Windward Contacts:
Dawn Barrett, Associate Head of School for Advancement, Finance & Operations dbarrett@windwardschool.org
Lindsay Gonzales, Director of Infrastructure and Risk Management lgonzales@windwardschool.org
Stay Involved!
Raul Villa, Plant and Facilities Manager rvilla@windwarsdchool.org
Uriel Aguirre, Security Operations Manager uaguirre@windwardschool.org
Hiliana Gomez, Administrative Coordinator to the Advancement Department hgomez@windwardschool.org
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3: Alumni Weekend & Class Reunions, 12am-6pm
6: Class of 2029 Family BBQ, 5pm
8: No Classes (School Closed)
20: Summer Camps Begin - Open to Public
NEIGHBORHOOD COMMITMENT
As a school operating in a residential neighborhood, we strive to do our part in remaining a good neighbor. We hope this ongoing commitment to road safety and campus etiquette will further the positive relationship we have with our neighbors. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us if you have any questions or concerns regarding traffic, parking, or security.
SPRING 2022-23
11350 Palms Boulevard Los Angeles, California 90066
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SUMMER CAMPSWE HOPE YOU’LL JOIN US!
Fuel your passion at Windward this Summer! Windward Summer Camps are open to the public and are a great way to meet new friends and enjoy the Summer learning something new. Whether your child wants an enriching academic experience, an opportunity to grow as an artist, or a chance to develop his or her athletic skills, Windward has a camp for you. Visit our website for camp details and registration!
Sports Camps
Volleyball Baseball Basketball Football Soccer Tennis Beach Volleyball
Academic Camps
Camp Windward
CREATE Camp
Debate Camp
Game Design
STEM Camp
VEX Robotics
Summer Arts
Comedy
Music Visualization + Play
Playwriting & Performance Camp
Visual & Media Arts Camp
Wicked at Windward
Please reach out to summercamps@windwardschool.org if you have any questions or need additional information.
MAR VISTA NEIGHBORHOOD
ASSOCIATION ANNUAL PICNIC
SATURDAY, JUNE 10, 2023 11 A.M. - 3 P.M.
On June 10, Windward School is pleased to once again be hosting the Mar Vista Neighborhood Association’s Annual Picnic. Located on Windward’s Foley Field, the Picnic will be an afternoon full of fun with our friends and neighbors and will be a great way to kick off the Summer!
SERVICE LEARNING
SLEEP IN HEAVENLY PEACE (SHP) EVENT
On Saturday, March 18, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints invited the Windward Community to join them in a Service Learning project in support of Sleep in Heavenly Peace. SHP is a non-profit organization dedicated to building, assembling, and delivering top-notch bunk beds to children and families in need.
WINDWARD TEACHES TECH
Windward Student Leaders will teach social media, apps, and rideshare services to local senior citizens. Our classes will cover such programs as Netflix, Hulu, Lyft, Uber, and Amazon. Other subjects may be available upon request.
We were excited to welcome this opportunity back to campus in March. Please reach out to Ashley Goodman (agoodman@windwardschool.org) if you are interested in attending future classes.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Highlights included:
• Food
• Craft Activities for Kids
• Music
• Fun and Games
Tours of the campus will be provided to any interested neighbors.
Windward students are excited to be back participating in Mar Vista Elementary School’s STEAM night on April 13. We will have Windward students demonstrating three different hands-on experiments, including robotics, and how to make Oobleck to MVE students.
The Windward School Chapter of the Pad Project organization is a club committed to ending period poverty and the stigma around periods while uplifting menstruators. At the beginning of March, the club held a week-long all school period product drive. Our community received an overwhelming amount of donations. All donations were divided amongst organizations across Los Angeles who are in desperate need of these products to help support their underserved clients in their communities.
On Thursday, April 13, our Middle School students will be taking part in an after-school service project partnering with The Painted Turtle, a nonprofit organization which was co-founded by Paul Newman and provides a year-round medical specialty camp for children who have serious medical conditions. All campers and their families attend free of charge. We will have a representative from The Painted Turtle come and speak to students, and then we will be doing a hands-on activity, stuffing plush turtle toys, to provide as gifts for the camp attendees.
PAD PROJECT DRIVE
STEAM NIGHT PAINTED TURTLE SERVICE EVENT
