August 16, 2017
Dear WES Families,
On behalf of the faculty and staff of Woodstock Elementary School, I would like to welcome you to the launch of what is sure to be a positive year of learning and growing with your child! We are pleased to embark on this year’s journey in partnership with your family. The first day of school is rapidly approaching (August 30th), and we hope to see you all for Meet Your Teacher Night on Monday, August 28th from 5:30-6:30pm. Students will learn their homeroom assignments at Meet Your Teacher Night and have a chance to visit their new classrooms and teachers.
The Woodstock Elementary School Board of Directors continued its commitment to improving the look and feel of the school this summer. Painters refreshed the offices, cafeteria, hallways, and third floor classrooms, and the building looks fantastic. I hope you and your child will find it an inviting space for work and play.
Please join me in welcoming new faculty to our team:
Kelley Grace, 5th and 6th grade math; Kristen Hubbell, 3rd and 4th grade math; Peg Fothergill and Katie McCormack, special education. Our support staff also includes new cafe staff and several new para-educators. We have such a depth of skill and immense dedication to children among our staff. You can visit the WES website for a complete list of faculty and staff assignments. (www.wesvt.org)
We have two action plan initiatives for the 2017-18 school year. One is the launch of Positive Behavior Intervention Systems (PBIS). Please look for information about PBIS at Meet Your Teacher Night in our parent information packet and school handbook. The second initiative is improving our school-wide tiered math and reading intervention systems to ensure that all students make continuous progress in math and reading.
As always, if there are ways we can collaborate to best serve your child, we want to hear from you. Please be in touch if you have questions, concerns, or ideas for us.
Sincerely,
Maggie Mills
Principal