High school assistant principal a finalist for national honor
Windham High School Assistant Principal Philip Rossetti has been named a finalist in the National Assistant Principal of the Year competition. The announcement was made last week by the Maine Principals’ Association. He will be honored at the organization’s spring conference April 29 at the Samoset Resort in Rockport.
Rossetti
Rossetti is known for his philosophy of believing that everyone makes mistakes, but it is what happens after that truly defines who people really are. This belief has helped to transform the way Windham High School manages student behavior. Focused on restorative justice, the school holds students accountable for their negative actions and offers ways they can repair any harm that may have been caused to their school community. This approach has helped improve school safety and has reshaped school culture by fostering relationships between students and turning mistakes into learning opportunities.
Rossetti began his career at Windham High School in 1996, when he was hired as a social studies teacher. He moved on to become assistant principal for South Portland High School in 2015. in 2016, he returned to Windham High to be assistant principal here.
“This is the first time that Maine has had a finalist in the program,” MPA Executive Director Holly Blair said. “Mr. Rossetti is an exceptional assistant principal and very much deserving of this honor. We are very proud of him.”
Students respond to opioid crisis
Over 90 students from Windham Middle School recently kicked off their Project-Based Learning module, “Taking Back Maine’s Future III.” The local chapter of The National Anti-Drug Coalition, Be the Influence, sponsored the kickoff event that took place March 1. This is the third year the school has participated in this project. It is designed to enable students to help to combat the opioid crisis, which has become much too prevalent these days. The students will use data analysis and research to make predictions on how the crisis will affect Maine’s future based on actions taken now. Their findings will be presented at a culminating event at Windham Middle School on May 5.
Author talk
Josh Gauthier, author of the fantasy novel “Land of Outcasts,” will be discussing his book at the Windham Public Library from 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, March 16. This is a fascinating tale about a world-weary gunslinger and his sidekick, a sarcastic unicorn. If you are still not comfortable with joining an in-person event, the library is also offering a Zoom option. People attending the talk in person will be required to wear a mask. To attend virtually, call the library at 892-1908 for details.
Senior Day at Oxford Casino
Windham seniors are invited to join Windham Parks & Recreation for a Senior Day at Oxford Casino March 30. The bus leaves Town Hall at 8:30 a.m. and will return at 3:30 p.m. When you get to the casino, you will visit a promotional kiosk to get a free virtual entry and a cookie voucher. There will be hourly drawings from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., with 10 winners each hour receiving a spin on a wheel for free slot play prizes ranging from $25-$500.
Call Parks & Recreation at 892-1905 for more details or to register. Masks will be optional on the bus and participants will be on their own for lunch at the casino, where they should be sure to cash in the free cookie voucher. The cost for this fun-filled trip is $14.
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