WOOLWICH CENTRAL SCHOOL
December 18, 2020
The Woolwich Way
Respect . Responsibility . Honesty . Compassion . Courtesy . Quality
IMPORTANT UPCOMING EVENTS 12/18 - Report Cards Go Home 12/21 & 12/22 - No Pre-K 12/23/20 - 1/1/20 - Winter Break 1/4/21 - Welcome Back! 1/18 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - No School |
CELEBRATIONS! Great things are happening at WCS! The 5th grade isn't able to go to the Gulf of Maine Research Institute (GMRI) this year, so they came to us. Scientists worked with the classes each day to learn about the Gulf of Maine, a collaboration between scientists and the fishing industry, and much more. The hope is a sense of place and interdependence, as well as the possibility of lighting a fire under students who may opt into a career in science someday. |
WELCOME TO MRS. JORAY
Woolwich Central School is thrilled to welcome Jennifer Joray to our staff as our new general music teacher, band director, and chorus director. She comes to us with over 10 years of experience as a music teacher and program director. During this time she has worked hard to strike a balance between high expectations for performances and an overall love of music. Without any hesitation, she has jumped right into teaching her classes and has made a positive first impression on our students.
DON'T FORGET!
Please send an extra mask for your child for after recess. We are finding that masks get wet at recess and need to be replaced when everyone is back inside.
SCHOOL TIMES
Beginning this past Monday we adjusted our arrival and dismissal times. The new times are as follows:
Arrival Dismissal
8:20 - Early Group Arrives 2:15 - Bus Dismissal for Early Group
9:10 - Late Group Arrives 2:25 - Parent Pick-up for Early Group
Wednesday Arrival Early Group 9:20 2:55 - Bus Dismissal for Late Group
Wednesday Arrival Late Group 10:10 3:05 - Parent Pick-up for Late Group
LOCKER USE
We are very fortunate to have lockers to use at Woolwich Central School! It is our intention to have students using their lockers during the school day, and then bringing all of their belongings home with them at the end of each day. The lockers are cleaned each night and need to be left open and empty for this to happen effectively. We also want to be sure that everyone has everything they need in the case of an unexpected snow day, or a remote learning scenario where the building will be closed. Please remind your students to bring their things home with them each day so they have what they need when they need it!
LINES FROM THE LIBRARY
‘Tis the season….for Holiday Trivia! For the past 2 weeks, we have been quizzing our students on their knowledge of popular holiday literature. They had fun answering trivia questions every morning, and 2 winners were selected each day. Then I got to spread some holiday joy by gifting the winners with their own book! Speaking of books, overdue notices for late library books were sent home this week. Please check with your student to see if they have anything overdue. It would be wonderful if those late items are returned to the library before we go on holiday break next week. Thanks for your help!
MUSIC NOTES
I'm happy to share that the students are discovering how to move and create with beat, rhythm, and pitch. They're playing distanced games about high and low, posture, and are learning how bells and their voices produce pitch and resonate. It's been great getting to know all these wonderful students and staff in my first two weeks at Woolwich Central! ~ Mrs. Joray
CLICK HERE to see "Our Week In Pictures " by Mrs. Dimbleby
We hope you have a safe and happy holiday break!!
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