Albert S' Woodward Memorial School

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Welcome!

• Albert S. Woodward Memorial School

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Agenda/Topics to Be Covered

• Introductions
• Woodward Memorial School
• Arrival/Dismissal Procedures
• Second Grade Schedule
• Communications
• Health and Safety
• A Word From SOS
• Transitions
• Building Tour

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Introductions

• Jim Randell, Principal
• Donna Bradley, School Psychologist
• Mary Ellen Duggan, School Nurse
• Peg Daly Erin Mack - Grade 2 Team Leaders
• Donna Sergi Kerry Hill, Office Secretaries
• Rachel Zides and Sally Fodor SOS Chairs

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Arrival Procedures

• 15 buses shared with Finn
• First group 835 - Recess until 845
• Second group into building
• Dropping off - Create loop
• Crossing in front of building 835 - 850
• All students must be walked to front doors after
  850
• Tardy - after 850
• ALL visitors must sign into the building

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Dismissal Procedures

• Dismissal at 305
• All dismissal changes by 215 - notify the office
  of changes not teacher voicemails
• All students report to gym for bus lines
• Parent Pick-up at end of building
• Doors locked for security until 305
• Check out with adult
• No bus switching - Finn and Woodward moving
  almost 700 children at end of day
• RAP/Brownies - meet in Cafeteria
• Extended Day Room 197

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Second Grade Schedule

• English Language Arts Reading Balanced
  Literacy/Project Read Phonology, Writing,
  Spelling
• Mathematics, Science, Social Studies
• 15 Minute A.M. recess
• 45 Minute Lunch/Recess - Cost 2.00 Milk 0.50
• Music, Art, Library, Computer, P.E.

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Communications

• Handbook
• Thursday Packets
• Chalk Talk
• Curriculum Night - Sept. 17, 2008
• Principals Coffees
• Woodward website www.nsboro.k12.ma.us/woodward/

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Health and Safety

• Screenings
• Health Forms
• Medications
• Wellness Policy
• Snacks

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Woodward SOS

• Roles
• Rachel Zides, Chair rzides_at_charter.net
• Sally Fodor Co-chair sfodor5689_at_charter.net
• Fundraisers Basket Raffle, Bingo, Math-a-thon,
  Book Fair
• Volunteer Opportunities
• Forms
• Monthly Meeting SOS K-8
• Thanks for your support and participation!

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Woodward SOS 2007-2008 Raised 20,000 What
SOS Funded

• New computer software license
• Grade 2 3 Reading Materials for Learning
  Centers and Literacy Lab
• Grade specific science and social studies books
• Teacher Grants
• Directors chairs for Watching Woodward
• Tether ball for playground
• Projection screen for the Cafeteria
• Math Materials, Software and Games

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What SOS Funded (continued)

• Two Field Trips for Second and Third Grade
• Museum of Science and Zoo for Second Grade
• Plimoth Plantation and Duck Tour for Third Grade
• Enrichment Programs for Second and Third Grade
• Eyes on Owls
• High Touch High Tech
• Author / Illustrator Visits- Ralph Massiello
• Story Teller / Performer Susan Reed
• Cello Tales
• Flyin Geometry
• Greg Tang

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Transitions

• Children will follow our lead.
• First day jitters are normal.
• Most will transition with no problems.
• Same school, different building.
• Communication between Finn and Woodward.

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Building Tour