The
9th Annual Popsicles with the Principal, occurring last Thursday at
the Windham Primary School was an enormous success with 300 to 400 students and
families picking out their favorite flavored popsicles and reconnecting after
the long summer months.
Dr.
Karl Rhodes, principal for Windham Primary, initiated this event when he was
the new incoming principal nine years ago as a way to meet and form
relationships with families. Rhodes stated, “It was so well received that I
have enjoyed doing it every year.”
Rhodes also stated that he is often asked if he will continue this event.
He said that what was initially a one-time occurrence has become an anticipated
yearly occasion to welcome back familiar faces as well as the new and a way to
“have a fun school community event to kick off the school year that all
families can participate in. Also, it is a chance for families to reconnect and
possibly make new relationships.”


As the school year
begins, Principal Rhodes said that he and his staff are committed to the
success for all students. “We strive to provide an education that is authentic
and personally relevant to each individual learner.” Rhodes stated. This is a
commitment that is important to Rhodes as he himself needed a modified
educational plan. “I needed a very personalized and individual plan and the
support of a few, deeply caring educators to graduate high school. It drives my
beliefs about how we need to educate our learners at Windham Primary,” he said.
Rhodes also stated that his passion is to better the situation and the lives of
anyone in which he interacts. As a result, being a principal puts him in the
perfect position to help improve the lives of the young people he gets to work
with every day.


Imaginative and
supportive learning at Windham Primary School began for the 2016-17 school year
when the fall classes commenced on August 30th for first through
third grades and September 1st for kindergarteners.
As for the 10th
Annual Popsicles with the Principal event, it appears as of today everyone is
already looking forward to next August. Based upon this year’s most popular
popsicle flavor, next year’s occasion will most likely include blue, blue, and
more blue to keep up with demand.
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