Silent Star Award

In our school, classes can earn a "Silent Star" for walking quietly in the hall so that they show respect to other classes in session. This year, when a class earns 15 silent stars, I will treat them to an extra recess. Today, Mrs. Ferguson's and Mr. Bouchard's classes enjoyed some extra time outside as a reward.

Artwork for the Principal's Office

The two students pictured below had their artwork chosen by their art teacher, Mrs. Beinart to hang in my office. Dominick and Jordan are very talented artists and I look forward to looking at their artwork as I do my own work.

Volcano in 3S

A student in Mrs. Siafakas' third grade class took his model volcano into school to show his classmates how a volcano erupts. The students were in awe.

Artwork for the Principal's Office

The following PreSchool students were doing work in Ms. Beinart's class and their pictures are helping to decorate my office right now.

Back to School Night This Week

This year, Back to School night will be similar to years past. The event will be held on September 30, 2010. The schedule for the evening:
6:00 - 6:30 Morning Pre-School, Mrs. Sokol's Pre-School and Morning Kindergarten
6:30 - 7:00 Afternoon Pre-School, Afternoon Kindergarten and All Day Kindergarten
6:45 - 7:15 - Grades 1 and 2
7:00 - 7:30 - Grades 3 and 4

All are welcome and encouraged to attend. (Students and Parents)

I look forward to seeing you all there this Thursday evening!

School-Wide Assembly

Today was our first School-Wide Assembly. Each month, we will have an assembly to highlight one of our core values. This month's core value is RESPECT. I spoke to the students about the definition of RESPECT and I read The Berenstain Bears Don't Pollute (Anymore) by Stan and Jan Berenstain. I presented awards to students in the school who have shown RESPECT throughout the month. Then our 4th grades students shared a poem and song about RESPECT. We end all of our school-wide assemblies by singing our two school songs -- "The Second Step Song" and "Woodville School Spirit."

4th Grade Student Council

Today was my first meeting with the 4th grade Student Council. The 4th graders all wrote an essay stating why they'd like to serve on the Student Council and things they could do to make the school a better place. I meet with the students periodically over lunch and talk about our ideas and plan for school events. In our next meeting, the students and I will help to recycle all of the paper in the school. In addition, at our School-Wide Respect Assembly today, the Student Council welcomed the students to the assembly. These students will serve during the first term of the school year and then another 9 students will be chosen.

Books in PreK

Students in Miss Christine's PM class were having fun looking at their picture books today!

Red Day in Kindergarten

In Mrs. Greatorex's Kindergarten class, the students were wearing RED today as they were working on the book Brown Bear, Brown Bear by Eric Carle.

PreSchool Show and Tell Time

Students in Miss Ellen's PM class brought in items for show and tell that were either circles or squares. Each student got to share his or her item with the class.

Recess Time

I was able to get outside and enjoy recess with some of our 1st and 2nd graders and PreSchool students on this beautiful day. Recess is an important time of day for our children to get exercise and "just be kids."

This Week's Principal's Award Winner

This week's principal's award goes to Harrison in Ms. Bedrick’s class. Harry is someone who has already shown all of the core values even though it’s only the 13th day of school! He is a good friend and helper to his classmates and makes sure to get all his work done everyday. He makes his teacher proud by doing what’s asked of him the very first time directions are given. Woodville is lucky to have such a great role model.

Thank You Letter From the Hernandez Family

September 18, 2010

A note to the community from the Hernandez Family:

On the day our lives were shattered by the devastating fire that gutted our “home” on Richardson Street, we had no idea where to turn or what we were going to do.

We are so grateful and blessed to have received such wonderful acts of caring and generosity from so many of you who chose to come together to help and support us.

Joie Gerrish
Paul Simpson
Our Friend Trelawney
Maria Shea
The Red Cross
The Woodville School Family
The Lord Wakefield
The Episcopal Church
WAM
Wakefield Municipal Gas and Light Department
Mission of Deeds
First Parish Church
Bob & Merry Eldridge
Wakefield Co-Operative Bank
Doug Dodge
The Farm Land
LAR Service Center
Kathie Eldridge
Mary Boles
Sara Murphy
Andy McRae
Wakefield Interfaith Food Pantry

We thank you for the many donations of food, clothing, furniture, scrap metal, landscaping work, opportunities for the children, offers to translate English to Spanish (and vice a versa!), as well as tutoring our family in learning and comprehending English. Lest we not forget to mention the continuous delivery of meals and supplies to The Lord Wakefield EVERY day during our two month stay there as we searched for housing.

Our family has grown with the many new friendships formed during this transition. We are comfortably settled in our new apartment.

We are so thankful to so many, yet, just “thank you” seems so inadequate. We keep wondering what we could do to thank everyone; then we recall words often said to us by a “new family member” …. “You can continue to grow, become part of your community, and jump in to help others as others have helped you. That is something you can do to thank people.”

If we have not mentioned someone or an organization specifically, please forgive us and know we so appreciate everyone’s effort on our behalf and truly are so very thankful to you all!

Most Sincerely,
The Hernandez Family

Summer Reading Certificates

This week, I presented certificates to students who participated in our Woodville School Summer Reading Program. Students read books and wrote at least three book reports over the summer. Each child that participated received a certificate, pencil and scratch and sniff bookmark. Many thanks to Ms. Murphy, our reading teacher for helping to coordinate this program.

Art Class

Mr. Marino was teaching Ms. Martin's Kindergartners in his Art class today. Students were learning about drawing shapes (circles and cylinders).

Growth Model Re: MCAS

Information for parents regarding the growth model for MCAS testing can be found on the DESE website at: http://www.doe.mass.edu/mcas/growth/tutorial2.html.

This Week's Principal's Award Winner

This week’s Principal’s Award Winner is Zachary in Mrs. Burdick’s class. He is always quiet in the hallway and classroom. He comes in the morning and immediately puts his things away and gets to work. Zachary listens and follows directions and is an eager learner. He is polite, kind and respectful. He is a good friend and works well with his peers. His classmates know that they can look to him as an example of a Woodville core values student.

Twinkle, Twinkle...

Ms. Kontos' first grade students were working creating a book to the song "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star."

Music Class

Students in Mrs. Ferguson's fourth grade class were using their recorders for the very first time this morning in Mrs. Barry's music class. We certainly have some budding musicians!!

Reading in 2nd Grade

Students in Mrs. Ryan's second grade class were working on Reader's Workshop this morning. During this time, Mrs. Ryan works with a small group of students while other students are assigned to different literacy centers.

Learning our Letters

Mrs. Greatorex's Kindergarten students were learning about the letter "Ff" today.

Learning about Science

Ms. Bedrick's second graders were learning about how animals can camouflage to help protect themselves.

Reading at Woodville

Mrs. DiIsso, our new Reading Specialist, is teaching reading with one of our students.

President Obama's Back to School Speech 9/14/10

The White House

Office of the Press Secretary

For Immediate Release September 14, 2010 Remarks by the President in Back to School Speech in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Julia R. Masterman Laboratory and Demonstration School, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1:05 P.M. EDT

THE PRESIDENT: Thank you! Hello! (Applause.) Thank you. Thank you. Well, hello, Philadelphia! (Applause.) And hello, Masterman. It is wonderful to see all of you. What a terrific introduction by Kelly. Give Kelly a big round of applause. (Applause.) I was saying backstage that when I was in high school, I could not have done that. (Laughter.) I would have muffed it up somehow. So we are so proud of you and everything that you’ve done. And to all the students here, I’m thrilled to be here.

We’ve got a couple introductions I want to make. First of all, you’ve got the outstanding governor of Pennsylvania, Ed Rendell, in the house. (Applause.) The mayor of Philadelphia, Michael Nutter, is here. (Applause.) Congressman Chaka Fattah is here. (Applause.) Congresswoman Allyson Schwartz is here. (Applause.) Your own principal, Marge Neff, is here. (Applause.) The school superintendent, Arlene Ackerman, is here and doing a great job. (Applause.) And the Secretary of Education, Arne Duncan, is here. (Applause.)

And I am here. (Applause.) And I am thrilled to be here. I am just so excited. I’ve heard such great things about what all of you are doing, both the students and the teachers and the staff here.

Today is about welcoming all of you, and all of America’s students, back to school, even though I know you’ve been in school for a little bit now. And I can’t think of a better place to do it than at Masterman. (Applause.) Because you are one of the best schools in Philadelphia. You are a leader in helping students succeed in the classroom. Just last week, you were recognized by a National Blue Ribbon -- as a National Blue Ribbon School because of your record of achievement. And that is a testament to everybody here –- to the students, to the parents, to the teachers, to the school leaders. It’s an example of excellence that I hope communities across America can embrace.

Over the past few weeks, Michelle and I have been getting Sasha and Malia ready for school. And they’re excited about it. I’ll bet they had the same feelings that you do -- you’re a little sad to see the summer go, but you’re also excited about the possibilities of a new year. The possibilities of building new friendships and strengthening old ones, of joining a school club, or trying out for a team. The possibilities of growing into a better student and a better person and making not just your family proud but making yourself proud.

But I know some of you may also be a little nervous about starting a new school year. Maybe you’re making the jump from elementary to middle school, or from middle school to high school, and you’re worried about what that’s going to be like. Maybe you’re starting a new school. You’re not sure how you’ll like it, trying to figure out how you’re going to fit in. Or maybe you’re a senior, and you’re anxious about the whole college process; about where to apply and whether you can afford to go to college.

And beyond all those concerns, I know a lot of you are also feeling the strain of some difficult times. You know what’s going on in the news and you also know what’s going on in some of your own families. You’ve read about the war in Afghanistan. You hear about the recession that we’ve been through. And sometimes maybe you’re seeing the worries in your parents’ faces or sense it in their voice.

So a lot of you as a consequence, because we’re going through a tough time a country, are having to act a lot older than you are. You got to be strong for your family while your brother or sister is serving overseas, or you’ve got to look after younger siblings while your mom is working that second shift. Or maybe some of you who are little bit older, you’re taking on a part-time job while your dad’s out of work.

And that’s a lot to handle. It’s more than you should have to handle. And it may make you wonder at times what your own future will look like, whether you’re going to be able to succeed in school, whether you should maybe set your sights a little lower, scale back your dreams.

But I came to Masterman to tell all of you what I think you’re hearing from your principal and your superintendent, and from your parents and your teachers: Nobody gets to write your destiny but you. Your future is in your hands. Your life is what you make of it. And nothing -- absolutely nothing -- is beyond your reach, so long as you’re willing to dream big, so long as you’re willing to work hard. So long as you’re willing to stay focused on your education, there is not a single thing that any of you cannot accomplish, not a single thing. I believe that.

And that last part is absolutely essential, that part about really working hard in school, because an education has never been more important than it is today. I’m sure there are going to be times in the months ahead when you’re staying up late doing your homework or cramming for a test, or you’re dragging yourself out of bed on a rainy morning and you’re thinking, oh, boy, I wish maybe it was a snow day. (Laughter.)

But let me tell you, what you’re doing is worth it. There is nothing more important than what you’re doing right now. Nothing is going to have as great an impact on your success in life as your education, how you’re doing in school.

More and more, the kinds of opportunities that are open to you are going to be determined by how far you go in school. The farther you go in school, the farther you’re going to go in life. And at a time when other countries are competing with us like never before, when students around the world in Beijing, China, or Bangalore, India, are working harder than ever, and doing better than ever, your success in school is not just going to determine your success, it’s going to determine America’s success in the 21st century.

So you’ve got an obligation to yourselves, and America has an obligation to you, to make sure you’re getting the best education possible. And making sure you get that kind of education is going to take all of us working hard and all of us working hand in hand.

It takes all of us in government -- from the governor to the mayor to the superintendent to the President -- all of us doing our part to prepare our students, all of them, for success in the classroom and in college and in a career. It’s going to take an outstanding principal, like Principal Neff, and outstanding teachers like the ones you have here at Masterman -- teachers who are going above and beyond the call of duty for their students. And it’s going to take parents who are committed to your education.

Now, that’s what we have to do for you. That’s our responsibility. That’s our job. But you’ve got a job, too. You’ve got to show up to school on time. You’ve got to pay attention in your class. You’ve got to do your homework. You’ve got to study for exams. You’ve got to stay out of trouble. You’ve got to instill a sense of excellence in everything that you do. That kind of discipline, that kind of drive, that kind of hard work, is absolutely essential for success.

And I can speak from experience here because unlike Kelly, I can’t say I always had this discipline. See, I can tell she was always disciplined. I wasn’t always disciplined. I wasn’t always the best student when I was younger. I made my share of mistakes. I still remember a conversation I had with my mother in high school. I was kind of a goof-off. And I was about the age of some of the folks here. And my grades were slipping. I hadn’t started my college applications. I was acting, as my mother put it, sort of casual about my future. I was doing good enough. I was smart enough that I could kind of get by. But I wasn’t really applying myself.

And so I suspect this is a conversation that will sound familiar to some students and some parents here today. She decided to sit me down and said I had to change my attitude. My attitude was what I imagine every teenager’s attitude is when your parents have a conversation with you like that. I was like, you know, I don’t need to hear all this. I’m doing okay, I’m not flunking out.

So I started to say that, and she just cut me right off. She said, you can’t just sit around waiting for luck to see you through. She said, you can get into any school you want in the country if you just put in a little bit of effort. She gave me a hard look and she said, you remember what that’s like? Effort? (Laughter.) Some of you have had that conversation. (Laughter.) And it was pretty jolting hearing my mother say that.

But eventually her words had the intended effect, because I got serious about my studies. And I started to make an effort in everything that I did. And I began to see my grades and my prospects improve.

And I know that if hard work could make the difference for me, then it can make a difference for all of you. And I know that there may be some people who are skeptical about that. Sometimes you may wonder if some people just aren’t better at certain things. You know, well, I’m not good at math or I’m just not really interested in my science classes.

And it is true that we each have our own gifts, we each have our own talents that we have to discover and nurture. Not everybody is going to catch on in certain subjects as easily as others.

But just because you’re not the best at something today doesn’t mean you can’t be tomorrow. Even if you don’t think of yourself as a math person or a science person, you can still excel in those subjects if you’re willing to make the effort. And you may find out you have talents you never dreamed of.

Because one of the things I’ve discovered is excelling -- whether it’s in school or in life -- isn’t mainly about being smarter than everybody else. That’s not really the secret to success. It’s about working harder than everybody else. So don’t avoid new challenges -- seek them out, step out of your comfort zone, don’t be afraid to ask for help. Your teachers and family are there to guide you. They want to know if you’re not catching on to something because they know that if you keep on working at it, you’re going to catch on.

Don’t feel discouraged; don’t give up if you don’t succeed at something the first time. Try again, and learn from your mistakes. Don’t feel threatened if your friends are doing well; be proud of them, and see what lessons you can draw from what they’re doing right.

Now, I’m sort of preaching to the choir here because I know that’s the kind of culture of excellence that you promote at Masterman. But I’m not just speaking to all of you, I’m speaking to kids all across the country. And I want them to all here that same message: That’s the kind of excellence we’ve got to promote in all of America’s schools.

That’s one of the reasons why I’m announcing our second Commencement Challenge. Some of you may have heard of this. If your school is the winner, if you show us how teachers and students and parents are all working together to prepare your kids and your school for college and a career, if you show us how you’re giving back to your community and your country, then I will congratulate you in person by speaking at your commencement.

Last year I was in Michigan at Kalamazoo and had just a wonderful time. Although I got to admit, their graduating class was about 700 kids and my hands were really sore at the end of it because I was shaking all of them. (Laughter.)

But the truth is, an education is about more than getting into a good college. It’s about more than getting a good job when you graduate. It’s about giving each and every one of us the chance to fulfill our promise, and to be the best version of ourselves we can be. And part of that means treating others the way we want to be treated -- with kindness and respect. So that’s something else that I want to communicate to students not just here at Masterman but all across the country.

Sometimes kids can be mean to other kids. Let’s face it. We don’t always treat each other with respect and kindness. That’s true for adults as well, by the way.

And sometimes that’s especially true in middle school or high school, because being a teenager isn’t easy. It’s a time when you’re wrestling with a lot of things. When I was in my teens, I was wrestling with all sorts of questions about who I was. I had a white mother and a black father, and my father wasn’t around; he had left when I was two. And so there were all kinds of issues that I was dealing with. Some of you may be working through your own questions right now and coming to terms with what makes you different.

And I know that figuring out all of that can be even more difficult when you’ve got bullies in a class who try to use those differences to pick on you or poke fun at you, to make you feel bad about yourself.

And in some places, the problem is even more serious. There are neighborhoods in my hometown of Chicago, and there are neighborhoods right here in Philadelphia where kids are doing each other serious harm.

So, what I want to say to every kid, every young person -- what I want all of you -- if you take away one thing from my speech, I want you to take away the notion that life is precious, and part of what makes it so wonderful is its diversity, that all of us are different. And we shouldn’t be embarrassed by the things that make us different. We should be proud of them, because it’s the thing that makes us different that makes us who we are, that makes us unique. And the strength and character of this country has always come from our ability to recognize -- no matter who we are, no matter where we come from, no matter what we look like, no matter what abilities we have -- to recognize ourselves in each other.

I was reminded of that idea the other day when I read a letter from Tamerria Robinson. She’s a 12-year-old girl in Georgia. And she told me about how hard she works and about all the community service she does with her brother. And she wrote, “I try to achieve my dreams and help others do the same.” “That,” she said, “is how the world should work.” That’s a pretty good motto. I work hard to achieve my goals and then I try to help others to achieve their goals.

And I agree with Tamerria. That’s how the world should work. But it’s only going to work that way if all of you get in good habits while you’re in school. So, yes, each of us need to work hard. We all have to take responsibilities for our own education. We need to take responsibility for our own lives. But what makes us who we are is that here, in this country, in the United States of America, we don’t just reach for our own dreams, we try to help others do the same. This is a country that gives all its daughters and all of its sons a fair chance, a chance to make the most of their lives and fulfill their God-given potential.

And I’m absolutely confident that if all of our students -- here at Masterman and across this country -- keep doing their part, if you guys work hard and you’re focused on your education, you keep fighting for your dreams and then you help each other reach each other’s dreams, then you’re not only going to succeed this year, you’re going to succeed for the rest of your lives. And that means America will succeed in the 21st century.

So my main message to all of you here today: I couldn’t be prouder of you. Keep it up. All of you I know are going to do great things in the future. And maybe some time in the 21st century, it’s going to be one of you that’s standing up here speaking to a group of kids as President of the United States.

Thank you. God bless you, and God bless the United States of America. Thank you. (Applause.)

END
1:23 P.M. EDT

Art Appreciation

Mrs. Beinart, one of our Woodville Art Teachers, took her 2nd grade students on a tour of the school to examine and critique the art hanging on our walls. Most notably, they were looking at artwork by Rob Surrette, who is the fastest portrait artist in the world.

First Day of School

Despite a "dark" beginning of the day (the power was out due to a lightning storm) the staff and students had a great day at the Woodville. Students in Grades 1-4 began all their classes and our PreK and K students came for their orientation. We're looking forward to a wonderful year filled with rich learning experiences.

The following are the new staff members at The Woodville School.

· Mrs. Lauren Gill: Mrs. Gill will be a new Paraprofessional working in Laurie Sokol’s Preschool classroom. Most recently, Mrs. Gill has been a Substitute Teacher within the Wakefield Public Schools and worked at both the Elementary and Middle School levels. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Technology from the University of Lowell. Before developing her interest in working within the schools, Lauren worked for both LL Bean and Fleet Bank. She volunteers her time by coordinating the Galvin Buddy program, and working with Elementary students in math, computer lab, and library. Lauren also volunteers with the Special Olympics of Massachusetts working on the Summer Games.

· Mrs. Joyce Reilly: Mrs. Reilly will be a new Paraprofessional working in the BEST Program with Margaret. She comes to us from the Greenwood School, where she’s been working as a SPED Paraprofessional since January. Before that role, Mrs. Reilly worked as a substitute teacher in Wakefield, was a Reading Teacher and Paraprofessional in Medford, a Permanent Substitute in a second grade classroom, and a Kindergarten/Lead Preschool Teacher for Bright Horizons. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from Merrimack College and has completed graduate courses at Salem State College. In addition, she has taken courses in Attention Deficit Disorder, Portfolio Assessment, the Chicago Math Series, Reading Recovery Lecture Series, and a Sign Language workshop.

· Mrs. Elaine Hughes: Mrs. Huhges will be our new Technology Teacher working at both the Woodville and Greenwood Schools. She holds a Bachelor of Science from the US Coast Guard Academy and a Master’s Degree in Education from Old Dominion University in Virginia. She also holds a certification as a Project Management Professional. Mrs. Hughes taught Technology and Social Studies to students at St. Ambrose Catholic School in Annandale, VA. Before coming into Education, she worked as a Project Manager in the IT field. She also served in the United States Coast Guard as a Lieutenant and held roles in the Regional Exam Center, Marine Safety Office, and as a Desk Watch Officer. She volunteers as a Woodville School Council Parent Representative and for the Girl Scouts.

· Mr. Frank Marino: Mr. Marino will be joining us at the Woodville as an Art Teacher. Mr. Marino is a long-time Wakefield teacher and has been in the district for 25 years. He was most recently at the Galvin Middle School and Greenwood Schools. He will now be teaching Art at the Dolbeare and Woodville Schools. Frank holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Art from Salem State and a Master’s Degree in Education from Lesley University. He is looking forward to teaching elementary Art.

· Mrs. Lisa DiIsso: Mrs. DiIsso comes to the Woodville from the Salem, MA district where she was first a Kindergarten Teacher and then a Reading Recovery and Title 1 Tutor. At the Woodville, Mrs. DiIsso will be a Reading Specialist and she will be teaching Reading Recovery and Intervention. She will also serve as a literacy resource for our staff members. She is a highly qualified educator who holds her Bachelor’s Degree and Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education from Salem State College. She has her Reading Recovery certification from Lesley University. Lisa has a proven track record in being able to raise student achievement through her interventions with students. Her experience will be a huge benefit to the students and teachers in Wakefield. In fact, in 1993, Lisa was named “Teacher of the Year” at Salem State College.

· Mrs. Denise McCarthy: Mrs. McCarthy will be our new Building Substitute. Most recently, she has been a substitute teacher in Wakefield in the Elementary and Middle School levels. Before that, Mrs. McCarthy was a Special Education Paraprofessional at the Coolidge Middle School in Reading. She has volunteered in many different capacities at her children’s school in Reading and has volunteered as a Religious Education Teacher for her church. Denise holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology from Salem State College. She has recently enrolled in a Master’s Degree Program in Education and she will begin courses this fall.

· Mr. Zachary Ahamateros: Mr. Ahamateros will be our new custodian taking Joe Long’s spot. Zach will be working ½ time at the Woodville and the other ½ time at Wakefield High School. Zach is a graduate of the Northeast Metro Tech Vocational School and the Kaplan Institute. He is coming to us after working in maintenance and housekeeping at the Life Care Center in Stoneham, MA. He is very excited to begin in the schools and use what he has learned through his schooling and previous job to keep Woodville in tip-top shape.

· Ms. Susan Mason: Ms. Mason will be joining the Woodville as a 1:1 Nurse working with a student. Ms. Mason attended the Somerville School of Nursing and is a Registered Nurse. She has worked as an OR Tech at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital. In addition she was an RN in the Labor and Delivery Department. She’s worked as a school nurse, in doctor’s offices, and in home care settings. She is excited about starting with us.

· Mrs. Donna Delaney: Mrs. Delaney will be joining us at the Woodville as a Paraprofessional in Mrs. Sokol's PreSchool class. Mrs. Delaney comes to our school from the Huckleberry Hill Elementary School in Lynnfield where she was a Special Education Aide for the past two years in Kindergarten and Grade 1. Prior to that, she worked as a Teacher's Aide at the Canterbury Children's Center in Wakefield, where she worked with PreSchool children. Mrs. Delaney holds a Bachelor's Degree in Administration from Merrimack College. She used to be a parent volunteer and very involved in the PTO when her children were in Elementary School in Wakefield.



top row (l-r) Principal Brian Middleton-Cox, Mrs. Joyce Reilly, Mrs. Lauren Gill, Mrs. Lynne Goddard
bottom row (l to r) Mrs. Susan Mason, Mrs. Donna Delaney, Mrs. Megan Lucas, and Mrs. Lisa DiIsso
(not available for the picture: Mrs. Elaine Hughes, Mr. Frank Marino, Mr. Zach Ahamateros, and Mrs. Denise McCarthy)

Driving Through Woodville with our Core Values

In an effort to promote positive behavior, we have 5 core values at the Woodville School. A new addition to our school this year, is that each hallway has been named with one of our core values on a street sign. This will be a visual reminder to our students about our core values.

NEW Parent Resource Center at Woodville

What is the Parent Resource Center?

Located immediately to your left as you enter the Woodville School, our Parent Resource Center is designed to provide parents with information about parenting and educating their children. There are books and videos for parents, children and articles in notebooks about best parenting practices. This is a place where you can come to read about a specific topic, or borrow materials. The materials will be lent on an honor system and a slip must be filled out and submitted to the office. If materials are lost, I will ask for the replacement cost.

If you are looking for something specific and you cannot find it here, please let me know.

Enjoy this Resource!!