For all the work that we have done, for all that we have accomplished, and for all of the growing that we have done throughout the year, it is during the month of May that it seems everything bursts forth like the May flowers in our gardens. May is full of life, energy, and enthusiasm that is absolutely irrepressible. At the same that time we celebrate the end of winter and move closer to the end of a great school year, we work diligently to bring projects and initiatives to a satisfactory conclusion, administer end of year assessment to our students, plan our summer staff development training, and establish our school district's many summer programs. Amidst all of this activity, we will welcome a new class to our school (next year's Kindergarteners) and wish another class a fond farewell (our Fabulous Fifth Graders) as they begin their transition to even greater growth and success at Laconia Middle School.
You can check out our school calendar which was sent home with students just before April Break, or check our school website regularly for the latest news about our many events.
As it seems like a long time since we last connected (virtually), I am offering this podcast which will highlight some of what you can look forward to here at Woodland Heights over the coming weeks of May. [Remember, it can take a moment or two for the podcast to load.]
From all of your friends here at WHS, we wish you a wonderful start to one of the most active, exciting, and productive months of the school year. Welcome to Magical May!
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Sunday, April 10, 2011
Student-Led Parent Conferences at WHS This Thursday
It is hard to believe: our third marking term has closed, and Quarter #3 report cards will go home on Monday, April 11. It has been an amazingly fast and productive year, and the children have all grown so well.
In planning for our Thursday afternoon and evening student-led parent conferences, I recently had a chance to review some video I shot of our school on September 24th, 2010 -- the day of our WHS Fall Open House. The teachers and students were very excited for the event, and everyone looked fantastic (it just happened to be our fall picture day also, so many of the kids were dressed in their finest!). I will run the video on a loop on Thursday, so you can see how much we have all grown and changed over the past seven months.
I hope that you have made an appointment to meet with your child's teacher at some point this week. Although most conferences will be held on Thursday, if you can't join us on that day, please let your child's teacher know when you could get in to WHS for your child's spring conference. We'll try our best to accommodate for your work and family schedule.
The parent-teacher conferences held in the springtime at WHS are extra special because they REALLY star your child(ren)! Your child has been preparing to lead a conference with you and his/her teacher. During the meeting, all parties will talk about your student's experience in our school this year, and all of the wonderful growth that we have all worked so hard to achieve. Our spring conferences are truly a celebration of your child's academic and personal growth over the course of the school year.
We anticipate that you will be impressed by what you see and what you hear at the conference.
Please join us for our spring student-led parent conferences at WHS this coming Thursday, April 14th. WHS and your child: always worth the trip!
In planning for our Thursday afternoon and evening student-led parent conferences, I recently had a chance to review some video I shot of our school on September 24th, 2010 -- the day of our WHS Fall Open House. The teachers and students were very excited for the event, and everyone looked fantastic (it just happened to be our fall picture day also, so many of the kids were dressed in their finest!). I will run the video on a loop on Thursday, so you can see how much we have all grown and changed over the past seven months.
I hope that you have made an appointment to meet with your child's teacher at some point this week. Although most conferences will be held on Thursday, if you can't join us on that day, please let your child's teacher know when you could get in to WHS for your child's spring conference. We'll try our best to accommodate for your work and family schedule.
The parent-teacher conferences held in the springtime at WHS are extra special because they REALLY star your child(ren)! Your child has been preparing to lead a conference with you and his/her teacher. During the meeting, all parties will talk about your student's experience in our school this year, and all of the wonderful growth that we have all worked so hard to achieve. Our spring conferences are truly a celebration of your child's academic and personal growth over the course of the school year.
We anticipate that you will be impressed by what you see and what you hear at the conference.
Please join us for our spring student-led parent conferences at WHS this coming Thursday, April 14th. WHS and your child: always worth the trip!
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