Category: Windsor School

Lending a Hand to Some Furry Friends

Posted on January 17, 2020 by - Uncategorized, Windsor School

We had a wonderful experience volunteering at the Alan Purcell Wayne Animal Shelter.  After the staff showed us what needed to be done, we split up into teams to wash dishes, wipe counters, fold laundry and clean crates.  The cats watched curiously as we swept and mopped the floors.  While we were there, other volunteers fed the animals and cleaned their litter boxes.  It was very exciting to meet a few of the dogs and take them on a long walk. They were very energetic and eager to get some fresh air and exercise. Everyone on the trip agreed that it felt great to help animals who were waiting to find their forever homes.  Thank you so much to the directors of the PAWS program for making this experience possible for us. We hope to go back again soon!

Cookie Basics

Posted on January 16, 2020 by - Uncategorized, Windsor School

Whether you are making them from scratch or using ready-made dough, cookies are fun to bake. Unless the goal is to make one big cookie, you need to how far apart to space them and how many can fit in a row on the cookie sheet.  The importance of using gloves, setting the correct oven temperature, wearing oven mitts, and allowing the cookies time to cool are just some of the lessons to be learned in the kitchen.  The smell of freshly baked cookies will surely attract many people, so make sure that you have enough to share!

Feeding People and Fostering Compassion

Posted on January 14, 2020 by - Windsor School

Eva’s Kitchen, located in Paterson, NJ, was founded in 1982 to feed the hungry and working poor.  In addition to serving meals to guests in the kitchen, chefs prepare meals for men, women, and children who reside in the recovery and sheltering programs at Eva’s Village.  This adds up to 1,300 meals per day. We brought a group of service-minded students and staff to help set tables, serve coffee, and deliver nutritious meals to a large group of people in need.  It was a great opportunity for us to begin the New Year with an act of kindness.

Help on Both Ends of the Leash

Posted on January 8, 2020 by - Windsor Learning Center, Windsor School

Over the past eight years, many special puppies and dogs have taken part in PAWS. This little one stole our hearts from the moment we met him.  Baby T, a very sweet five-year-old, was timid at first but eventually met everyone and happily accepted treats.  Learning how to put dogs at ease and show them kindness is a wonderful experience for our students.  We are very grateful to the volunteers who continue to bring the PAWS program to Windsor.

Rockin’ Around the Holidays

Posted on December 18, 2019 by - Windsor School

We welcomed the holiday season with some amazing talent at the Windsor Arts Center. It was a perfect mix of oldies and contemporary songs that had everyone in the audience tapping their feet and singing along.

Pompton Lakes Holiday Stroll

Posted on December 8, 2019 by - Windsor Learning Center, Windsor School

We had a candy cane raceway, a fun craft station, and so many enthusiastic visitors at the holiday stroll!  Mickey Mouse, Olaf, Buzz Light Year, and their friends marched alongside a talented marching band as they paraded down Wanaque Avenue. This annual tradition is such a wonderful way to celebrate the holiday season with the Pompton Lakes community.

Special Drive Benefits Tomorrows Children’s Fund

Posted on November 28, 2019 by - Windsor Learning Center, Windsor School

We sponsored a cartoon band-aid and craft supply drive for the children at Hackensack Hospital. As an added twist, some staff members bravely volunteered to be pied by the Windsor Wildcat in support of this cause. With every donation, contributors had the chance to vote for whichever person they wished to see pied.  It was very exciting to watch the pile of boxes grow each day. Before Thanksgiving break, we held a school-wide assembly to celebrate the end of this successful drive and reveal the staff members who received the most votes. In total, the Windsor community collected 386 items!

Helping a Friend in Need

Posted on November 4, 2019 by - Windsor School

Our friends at Shepherd’s Haven said they could use some help cleaning up their lawn.  We gathered a group of service-minded students, grabbed a pile of rakes and gloves and headed on over.  It was a beautiful day to get together and come to the aid of a very special group of people.

Learning Life Saving Skills

Posted on November 1, 2019 by - Windsor School

A certified instructor recently taught some of our high school students how to perform CPR. The group was very interested in learning how to respond in emergency situations and to possibly save a life someday.  This valuable and empowering experience will stay with them forever.

Developing Trust and Communication

Posted on October 18, 2019 by - Windsor School

Finding the courage to believe in yourself and to trust someone else is not easy.  During a recent trip to the New Weis Center, we participated in team building activities, walked in the woods,  and searched for tiny creatures. It was a day full of wonderful discoveries.