Wintonbury Early Childhood Magnet School

Mrs. Gomes and Mrs. Rushlow's classes enjoyed some outside water play today!

Today we cheered on 2026 Bloomfield High School graduates!

Our June Newsletter!

The Wintonbury Peeper The Wintonbury Peeper

Safety day at Wintonbury!

Thank you to the Bloomfield Police Department, Fire Department and Volunteer Ambulance Service, for bringing a fire engine, ambulance, police car and service dog for our students to explore firsthand.

Congratulations to Miss Lombardo and Mrs. Pearl's classrooms for hosting an art show for their families. This show was the culmination and celebration of the study of 12 different artists. Artist inspired artwork was displayed throughout both classrooms for viewing.

Math in Real Life!
As part of Wintonbury’s Family Math Night (organized by the Family Engagement Committee and sponsored by the PTO), students and families shopped at the Wintonbury "Farmer’s Market". This concept was conceived and executed by members of our "Farm to Table" team, teachers Amy Albrecht, Sue Crawford and Lisa Thomas. The produce came from Newgate Farms in Windsor, with funds garnered from a state grant.Given 5 "Wintonbury Bucks", students shopped for fresh produce, which included apples, carrots, broccoli, kale, potatoes, beets and onions. With a small basket in hand, students counted out quantities of desired produce, such as 4 potatoes for $1, or 2 carrots for $1. Finally, at the checkout table, students counted out their "Wintonbury Bucks" into the cashier’s hand and the produce was bagged to take home. Children gain deeper understandings of concepts when embedded in real life situations. The “Farmer’s Marker” provided students with an authentic experience which not only helped them make sense of the world, but also developed math concepts such as number and quantity and social studies concepts such as the exchange of goods and services. Be on the lookout for more math night activities in our upcoming June newsletter.

Last night, Wintonbury welcome families to Math Night. One activity included a life sized board game., in which the children were the game pieces. After landing , they completed the math task indicated on the spot, such as count to 10, or make a clap/stomp pattern.

Today we welcomed Steve Roslonek of Steve's Songs to Wintonbury! Steve is an award winning, nationally known artist who creates interactive, musical experiences for children and families. Thank you to the Wintonbury PTO for sponsoring this concert for our students.

All classrooms participated in a 90's themed dance party as part of teacher appreciation week. Room 102 students formed a dance train!