WINTER 2025/26
Neighborhood Newsletter A dynamic, engaging education. A nurturing, inclusive community.
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www.windwardschool.org
11350 Palms Boulevard Los Angeles, California 90066
PERMIT NO.32365
LOS ANGELES, CA
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NEIGHBORHOOD COMMITMENT
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s 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. Please contact us with any questions: Dawn Barrett, Associate Head of School for Advancement, Finance, & Operations dbarrett@windwardschool.org Direct Line (424) 289-1015 Raul Villa, Facilities Manager rvilla@windwardschool.org Direct Line (424) 289-1018
Uriel Aguirre, Plant and Vendor Manager uaguirre@windwardschool.org Direct Line (424) 289-1171
Greg Moreno, Security Manager gmoreno@windwardschool.org Direct Line (424) 289-1171
Hiliana Gomez, Community Engagement and Advancement Liaison hgomez@windwardschool.org Direct Line (424) 289-1000
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MAR VISTA COMMUNITY COUNCIL AT WINDWARD (ROOM 410)
Windward is proud to host the Mar Vista Community Council Meetings. Providing accessible spaces is just one of the many ways we can benefit our local community, and we enjoy having the committees utilize our facilities. Please visit www.marvista.org/calendar for more information. OUTREACH COMMITTEE ELECTIONS AND BYLAWS COMMITTEE
CONSTRUCTION UPDATE: INNOVATION & ARTS CENTER COMPLETED
TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE PLANNING & LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE EDUCATION ART & CULTURE COMMITTEE PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY & HOMELESS COMMITTEE EXECUTIVE & FINANCE COMMITTEE MAR VISTA BOARD MEETING (Academic Hub - Room 20)
For questions please contact Hiliana Gomez at hgomez@windwardschool.org.
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CALENDAR
We are pleased to share that construction on the Innovation & Arts Center is now fully completed. We are deeply grateful for the continued support and collaboration of our neighbors throughout this process. We know the journey hasn’t always been seamless, and we truly appreciate your patience and understanding along the way. If you would like to schedule a tour of the new building, please reach out to Dawn Barrett (dbarrett@windwardschool.org). Additionally, we’ll be sure to share opportunities to attend events in the new space as they become available.
NOVEMBER 2025
4: Prospective Parent Open House #2 7: Faculty In-Service (No School) 8: Grandparent Brunch, 10 a.m. 10: Tales at the Table, 6 p.m. 24-28: Thanksgiving Break (No School)
DECEMBER 2025
2: Prospective Parent Open House #3 12: Fall Theatre Performance, 7 p.m. 13: Fall Theatre Performance, 7 p.m. 18: Neighborhood Meeting, 6 p.m. via Zoom
DECEMBER 2025 (cont.)
19: Young Alumni Lunch 22-31: Winter Break (No School)
JANUARY 2026
1-2: Winter Break (No School/Office Closed) 16: Faculty In-Service (No School) 19: Martin Luther King Day (No School/Office Closed) 30: Windchella (Founder’s Day) 31: Winter Music Concert Unplugged, 7 p.m.
FEBRUARY 2026
6: Evening of Dance Performance, 7 p.m. 7: Evening of Dance Performance, 2 p.m. 16-20: President’s Week (No School) 27: Windward Rock-A-Thon, 5 p.m.
MARCH 2026
9: 7th Grade Parent/Guardian Meeting, 7:00 p.m. 13: Spring Coffeehouse Show #2, 7 p.m. 19: VMA Exhibition #4 Opening, 5 p.m. 19: Collaborative Works Festival Performance, 6 p.m. 23-31: Spring Break (No School)