Opening Week Messages, 2012, a set on Flickr.
This set of pictures were taken prior to our school opening spirit assembly on August 30, 2012. It was shown to students as they entered and exited our multipurpose room. The kids loved the show!
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
WHS Parent Newsletter, 9-18-12
September 18, 2012
Dear Woodland Parents,
What a great school opening! We’d like to thank you for working so well with us over the last few weeks to make our school opening smooth for our students and staff. So far, so good.
Here are a few notes from some of my friends here at Woodland Heights that will help to bring you up to speed on their activities and what is going on at our school from their perspective.
A.] Tami Horan & Kim Lacasse (School Management Assistants):
Here are a couple of reminders from your friends in the WHS Main Office to help things run smoothly:
• We do have a new phone system as many of you already know. If in the event of emergency and you want to be connected right away when the voice starts just push “0”.
• Please be certain to let us know if you have a change of address or phone number as soon as possible. This will help us to keep our records current and be able to contact you, if necessary.
• If your child will be absent from school for any reason, please inform us as soon as possible by phone (524-8733) or by email (tmartelhoran@laconiaschools.org) or (klacasse@laconiaschools.org)
B.] Jessica Ganchi (School Nurse and Health Educator):
Here are a few reminders from the Nurse:
• Flu season is fast approaching. WHS will be holding a free flu clinic for WHS students on November 6th from 9-11am. Registration information will be sent home soon. Your child will only get the flu vaccine at this clinic if you register them for it.
• If your child is feeling sick in the morning, please take the time to see if they are well enough to come to school. If your child has had a fever, 100.0 degrees or higher, or has been vomiting within the past 24 hours they need to stay home. Please see my website http://whsnurse.wikispaces.com/ for a full list of exclusion criteria to help you better assess if they can be at school. If they have nasal congestion and/or cough without a fever and are eating well, playing well and acting like themselves, they are good to come to school!
• Please make sure your child has safe, comfortable shoes to wear to school. If they do not have shoes that attach securely to their feet they will not be allowed to participate in gym class or recess. Please, no flip flops if possible.
• Do you need health insurance for your child? NH Healthy Kids provides free and low-cost health and dental coverage for uninsured children. Call toll-free 1-877-464-2447 or go to www.nhhealthykids.comfor more information
• Please take some time to visit my website. Hopefully you will find a lot of helpful information on it. Feel free to call me, 524-8733, or email me, jganchi@laconia.k12.nh.us if you have any questions. I am looking forward to a healthy and safe year. **Jessica Ganchi, RN**
C.] Mollie Greeley (School Guidance Counselor):
As our school counselor, I will continue to support our students’ social, emotional, and academic needs here at WHS. This will be done through classroom guidance, small groups, and individual work. Students will be encouraged to work on improving their self-concept, or how they see and feel about themselves, having healthy and appropriate relationships and interactions with others, and contributing to our school community. As always, I am here to help empower our students to be problem-solvers, social thinkers, and caring citizens.
To continue to encourage positive choices and recognize those students who have been doing so, we have revamped the Keys to Character program and are now calling it “Wildcat Watch.” Through this program, staff members submit names and stories of students who are “Caught Being a Wildcat.” Students act as Wildcats when they are demonstrating the traits and skills suggested in our school motto, including being caring, responsible, respectful and reflective. This program also enhances our feeling of collaboration, belonging, and community spirit!
Upcoming Guidance Classes:
Kindergarten and 5th grade have started this week!
D.] Jen Paronto (Behavior Specialist):
Welcome Back Wildcats! If you have been in the building you may have noticed my new location. I have moved to the outer office closest to the stairs. This was to allow for easier access for the students to find me. My new extension is x3006 or you can use the dial by last name directory. Please feel free to contact me at any time with any questions, concerns, or to share information. We are a TEAM here at Woodland Heights! I am looking forward to a Great Year!!
E.] Marcy Kelley (Student Services Coordinator):
What a wonderful and warm reception I have had as the new WHS Student Services Coordinator! I look forward to an exciting year with students, staff and families working together to meet all of our student’s needs. Below are highlights of our upcoming year:
• We will be doing some exciting work with our preschool programs in order to maximize our programming and ensure all of our students are prepared for Kindergarten.
• WHS welcomes a new special education teacher, Rebecca (Becky) Ciulla, who comes to us from Plymouth Elementary School. Becky is settling in nicely with her new Kindergarten team.
•Christina Flanders, school psychologist, continues to work toward her Doctoral degree in psychology – I think she is seeing light at the end of the tunnel!
•We have begun sorting through our materials that may no longer be used and will be able to share these with our community at Open House. We have many, many gently used games to give away for families to enjoy at home.
• Our intervention teams will have tremendous professional development opportunities this year. A big thanks to Gail Bourn, Academic Coordinator of Teaching and Learning (ACTL) for her work with our staff.
As we go through the year, I hope to meet as many of you as I can and welcome feedback. I can be contacted at WHS or via email at mkelley@laconia.k12.nh.us . I recognize how crucial your role is in your child’s education and look forward to working together.
F.] Dennis Dobe (School Principal):
Here are a few items to share with you about upcoming events:
• The WHS-PTO fundraiser will be wrapping up on Tuesday (10/5), and our delivery will arrive in the first week of November. Please support this fundraiser if it fits into your family plans. Funds from this activity help pay for our field trips, guest speakers, and enrichment programs. Thanks!
• Our Fall Curriculum Night is scheduled for this coming Thursday evening (9/20) from 6:00-7:30. Please join us for an hour visiting classrooms to learn about our academic program and classroom communities. At 7:00, you will be asked to join me for a presentation on our school goals and initiatives for this year. As a result of attending this evening at WHS, you’ll have a very good understanding of what we do here at WHS to make your child’s educational experience so great at WHS!
• All of our WHS New Teachers have been doing a fantastic job here at Woodland, and have been actively contributing to all of our great work so far this year. We are so grateful for our new friends!
• A handful of Plymouth State University students will be joining us this semester as part of their training to become teachers. We are proud of our partnership with PSU, and were pleased to welcome the college students to WHS to start their program this morning.
• Keep up the great work at arrival and dismissal time! Our system seems to be running very smoothly, and it will continue to do so as long as we remain patient and considerate, and continue to follow the ‘rules of school’.
G.] Jake Colby-Project Extra Coordinator @WHS
Project E.X.T.R.A.! is Laconia School District's 21st CCLC Program which runs at every school site, after school, during the school year and through most of the summer. The program is focused around enhancing student potential, at all of our schools, through academic enrichment activities. These activities strive to keep the student engaged academically in fun and meaningful ways.
The program provides a Snack, a Recess, and Homework time at the end of enrichment activities. Despite being just a week in, we already have limited spots available. For further information about the WHS program, scholarships and policies please contact me @524-8733 ext. 3057.
There are great things happening here at WHS all the time, and I warmly invite you to be a part of it whenever your schedule will allow. Keep on top of all of our news by accessing our school website at www.laconiaschools.org/whs. Many thanks for your ongoing support!
Dennis Dobe, Principal
Dear Woodland Parents,
What a great school opening! We’d like to thank you for working so well with us over the last few weeks to make our school opening smooth for our students and staff. So far, so good.
Here are a few notes from some of my friends here at Woodland Heights that will help to bring you up to speed on their activities and what is going on at our school from their perspective.
A.] Tami Horan & Kim Lacasse (School Management Assistants):
Here are a couple of reminders from your friends in the WHS Main Office to help things run smoothly:
• We do have a new phone system as many of you already know. If in the event of emergency and you want to be connected right away when the voice starts just push “0”.
• Please be certain to let us know if you have a change of address or phone number as soon as possible. This will help us to keep our records current and be able to contact you, if necessary.
• If your child will be absent from school for any reason, please inform us as soon as possible by phone (524-8733) or by email (tmartelhoran@laconiaschools.org) or (klacasse@laconiaschools.org)
B.] Jessica Ganchi (School Nurse and Health Educator):
Here are a few reminders from the Nurse:
• Flu season is fast approaching. WHS will be holding a free flu clinic for WHS students on November 6th from 9-11am. Registration information will be sent home soon. Your child will only get the flu vaccine at this clinic if you register them for it.
• If your child is feeling sick in the morning, please take the time to see if they are well enough to come to school. If your child has had a fever, 100.0 degrees or higher, or has been vomiting within the past 24 hours they need to stay home. Please see my website http://whsnurse.wikispaces.com/ for a full list of exclusion criteria to help you better assess if they can be at school. If they have nasal congestion and/or cough without a fever and are eating well, playing well and acting like themselves, they are good to come to school!
• Please make sure your child has safe, comfortable shoes to wear to school. If they do not have shoes that attach securely to their feet they will not be allowed to participate in gym class or recess. Please, no flip flops if possible.
• Do you need health insurance for your child? NH Healthy Kids provides free and low-cost health and dental coverage for uninsured children. Call toll-free 1-877-464-2447 or go to www.nhhealthykids.comfor more information
• Please take some time to visit my website. Hopefully you will find a lot of helpful information on it. Feel free to call me, 524-8733, or email me, jganchi@laconia.k12.nh.us if you have any questions. I am looking forward to a healthy and safe year. **Jessica Ganchi, RN**
C.] Mollie Greeley (School Guidance Counselor):
As our school counselor, I will continue to support our students’ social, emotional, and academic needs here at WHS. This will be done through classroom guidance, small groups, and individual work. Students will be encouraged to work on improving their self-concept, or how they see and feel about themselves, having healthy and appropriate relationships and interactions with others, and contributing to our school community. As always, I am here to help empower our students to be problem-solvers, social thinkers, and caring citizens.
To continue to encourage positive choices and recognize those students who have been doing so, we have revamped the Keys to Character program and are now calling it “Wildcat Watch.” Through this program, staff members submit names and stories of students who are “Caught Being a Wildcat.” Students act as Wildcats when they are demonstrating the traits and skills suggested in our school motto, including being caring, responsible, respectful and reflective. This program also enhances our feeling of collaboration, belonging, and community spirit!
Upcoming Guidance Classes:
Kindergarten and 5th grade have started this week!
D.] Jen Paronto (Behavior Specialist):
Welcome Back Wildcats! If you have been in the building you may have noticed my new location. I have moved to the outer office closest to the stairs. This was to allow for easier access for the students to find me. My new extension is x3006 or you can use the dial by last name directory. Please feel free to contact me at any time with any questions, concerns, or to share information. We are a TEAM here at Woodland Heights! I am looking forward to a Great Year!!
E.] Marcy Kelley (Student Services Coordinator):
What a wonderful and warm reception I have had as the new WHS Student Services Coordinator! I look forward to an exciting year with students, staff and families working together to meet all of our student’s needs. Below are highlights of our upcoming year:
• We will be doing some exciting work with our preschool programs in order to maximize our programming and ensure all of our students are prepared for Kindergarten.
• WHS welcomes a new special education teacher, Rebecca (Becky) Ciulla, who comes to us from Plymouth Elementary School. Becky is settling in nicely with her new Kindergarten team.
•Christina Flanders, school psychologist, continues to work toward her Doctoral degree in psychology – I think she is seeing light at the end of the tunnel!
•We have begun sorting through our materials that may no longer be used and will be able to share these with our community at Open House. We have many, many gently used games to give away for families to enjoy at home.
• Our intervention teams will have tremendous professional development opportunities this year. A big thanks to Gail Bourn, Academic Coordinator of Teaching and Learning (ACTL) for her work with our staff.
As we go through the year, I hope to meet as many of you as I can and welcome feedback. I can be contacted at WHS or via email at mkelley@laconia.k12.nh.us . I recognize how crucial your role is in your child’s education and look forward to working together.
F.] Dennis Dobe (School Principal):
Here are a few items to share with you about upcoming events:
• The WHS-PTO fundraiser will be wrapping up on Tuesday (10/5), and our delivery will arrive in the first week of November. Please support this fundraiser if it fits into your family plans. Funds from this activity help pay for our field trips, guest speakers, and enrichment programs. Thanks!
• Our Fall Curriculum Night is scheduled for this coming Thursday evening (9/20) from 6:00-7:30. Please join us for an hour visiting classrooms to learn about our academic program and classroom communities. At 7:00, you will be asked to join me for a presentation on our school goals and initiatives for this year. As a result of attending this evening at WHS, you’ll have a very good understanding of what we do here at WHS to make your child’s educational experience so great at WHS!
• All of our WHS New Teachers have been doing a fantastic job here at Woodland, and have been actively contributing to all of our great work so far this year. We are so grateful for our new friends!
• A handful of Plymouth State University students will be joining us this semester as part of their training to become teachers. We are proud of our partnership with PSU, and were pleased to welcome the college students to WHS to start their program this morning.
• Keep up the great work at arrival and dismissal time! Our system seems to be running very smoothly, and it will continue to do so as long as we remain patient and considerate, and continue to follow the ‘rules of school’.
G.] Jake Colby-Project Extra Coordinator @WHS
Project E.X.T.R.A.! is Laconia School District's 21st CCLC Program which runs at every school site, after school, during the school year and through most of the summer. The program is focused around enhancing student potential, at all of our schools, through academic enrichment activities. These activities strive to keep the student engaged academically in fun and meaningful ways.
The program provides a Snack, a Recess, and Homework time at the end of enrichment activities. Despite being just a week in, we already have limited spots available. For further information about the WHS program, scholarships and policies please contact me @524-8733 ext. 3057.
There are great things happening here at WHS all the time, and I warmly invite you to be a part of it whenever your schedule will allow. Keep on top of all of our news by accessing our school website at www.laconiaschools.org/whs. Many thanks for your ongoing support!
Dennis Dobe, Principal
Sunday, September 16, 2012
Meet Our New (and Fabulous) Woodland Heights Teachers!
If you heard that we have some wonderful new teachers this year at Woodland, you DEFINITELY heard right!! I am extremely pleased to introduce you to some very talented young educators who have joined our school community over the summer months. Intensive search processes were conducted in order to find the very 'best of the best', and bring their talent, enthusiasm, and ability to Woodland Heights. As you get to know our new friends, I know that you are going to be impressed. Please join me in extending a 'Warm Woodland Welcome to ....
Name: Marcy Kelley WHS Teaching Assignment: Student Services Coordinator College(s) Attended: University of Rhode Island & Plymouth State University (M.Ed.) Also Taught At: Newport School District, Hollis School District, Franklin School District Some Things About Me: I love all things sports & outdoors, spending time with family and friends, and traveling. Why I Became a Teacher: To connect with and hopefully enrich the lives of children in some way. What I Am Looking Forward To At Woodland Heights: I am looking forward to working with such a diverse, talented and dedicated group of professionals. Most of all, I am looking forward to meeting the students.
Name: Rebecca McKellar WHS Teaching Assignment: Kindergarten Classroom Teacher College(s) Attended: Keen State College (B.A.) Also Taught At: Strafford County Head Start (Rochester & Farmington, NH), Windham Cooperative Kindergarten & Nursery (Windham, NH) Some Things About Me: I grew up in southern Massachusetts and have had the same best friend since I was four. There is a zoo in my original hometown. When not teaching and learning I enjoy knitting, reading, swimming, and hiking. Why I Became a Teacher: Teaching was always something that I always wanted to do. I have a strong love of learning, instilled by fabulous early and secondary educators, and I can think of nothing more rewarding than passing on that passion to future generations. What I Am Looking Forward To At Woodland Heights: I am excited about sharing my passion for learning with children and families, as well as, forming a greater understanding of the Laconia community.
Name: Becky Ciulla WHS Teaching Assignment: Kindergarten Special Education Teacher College(s) Attended: Plymouth State University (M.Ed.) Also Taught At: Plymouth Elementary School, Franklin Middle School, Campton Elementary School Some Things About Me: I enjoy being active such as running, hiking, biking, kayaking/canoeing, snowboarding, and sports. I played volleyball in high school and college, and am still playing! Also, I have hiked 39 out of the 48 4,000 foot mountains within NH. Why I Became a Teacher: I wanted to give students the support and guidance that I received throughout my schooling from teachers, school staff, and adults. What I Am Looking Forward To At Woodland Heights: I am excited about being a part of a great Kindergarten Team, as well as the Laconia school and community. I look forward to collaborating and being actively involved within the classrooms.
Name: Jessica Coulombe WHS Teaching Assignment: Grade 2 Classroom Teacher College(s) Attended: Plymouth State University (B.A.) Also Taught At: Tollhouse Preschool (Merrimack), Woodland Heights & Pleasant Street Schools (Laconia) Some Things About Me: I am an avid crafter. I love scrapbooking, photography and quilting. I also enjoy running, hiking and mountain biking. Why I Became a Teacher: I have always known I wanted to teach. I want to help children find a joy in learning, like I did when I was young. I want to be the support system that aids all students in being successful. What I Am Looking Forward To At Woodland Heights: I student taught at WHS last year and loved the supportive and caring environment here. I can’t wait to reconnect with my past students and make new connections with the students and staff here at WHS.
Name: Ashley Galicki WHS Teaching Assignment: Grade 2 Classroom Teacher College(s) Attended: University of New Hampshire (M.Ed.) Also Taught At: Mast Way School (Lee), Little Harbor School (Portsmouth) Some Things About Me: During my college career, I spent one semester studying abroad in Florence, Italy and loved every minute of the adventure! Why I Became a Teacher: I became a teacher because I want to be a positive role model for children and inspire them to give their best effort while encouraging them to love coming to school everyday! What I Am Looking Forward To At Woodland Heights: I am most looking forward to working collaboratively with a warm and friendly community :)
Name: Kelsey Hubbard WHS Teaching Assignment: Grade 3 Classroom Teacher College(s) Attended: Keene State College (B.S.) Also Taught At: The Early Enrichment Center (Concord), Belmont High School, Beaver Meadow School (Concord) Some Things About Me:I completed an internship during my senior year in a 2nd grade classroom at Woodland Heights so it is great to officially be a Wildcat! I enjoy being outside as much as possible and staying active. I also love to travel! I have been to Canada, the Dominican Republic, Australia, New Zealand, Mexico, and El Salvador. Why I Became a Teacher: I truly love helping children to succeed beyond anything that they ever thought possible! What I Am Looking Forward To At Woodland Heights: Getting to know my students, families, and the wonderful Woodland Heights community!
Name: Heather Whitmore WHS Teaching Assignment: Grade 3 Classroom Teacher College(s) Attended: Southern New Hampshire University (M.Ed.) Also Taught At: Beech Street Elementary School in Manchester Some Things About Me: I have spent almost half of my life living in Florida, but I consider myself a Manchester native. After graduating college, I spent four years working at Fidelity Investments in Merrimack. Although I learned a great deal while working there, it helped to confirm that teaching is what I’m truly PASSIONATE about! Why I Became a Teacher: I’ve had many inspiring teachers that made a lasting impact in my life. I want to do the same for my students and show them they are capable of achieving amazing things. After working at an inner city school, I realize how much one person can change the life of a child just by being a positive, encouraging role model. What I Am Looking Forward To At Woodland Heights: I am excited to collaborate with the great teachers of WHS and embrace the open concept of the school.
Name: Tom Pringle WHS Teaching Assignment: Grade 5 Classroom Teacher College(s) Attended: University of New Hampshire (M.Ed.) Also Taught At: Pembroke Hill Elementary School, Epping High School Some Things About Me: I love athletics, the arts, being outside, but most importantly, learning. Learning new things is one of my favorite past times. I love to explore, investigate and make discoveries, big and small. Why I Became a Teacher: I became an educator due to my Elementary School teachers. They instilled a passion to not only learn but to share my knowledge and help others. What I Am Looking Forward To At Woodland Heights: Meeting my students, making connections, and moving forward in a positive direction.
Welcome to Woodland Heights, New Staff!!
Welcome to Woodland Heights, New Staff!!
In Case You Missed It: Our Welcome Back Letter ....
In case you missed our school's 'Welcome Back' letter sent home on our first day of this fabulous new school year .... Here it is!!
August 28th, 2012
Warm Woodland Greetings to All of Our New and Returning Friends!!
It is a tremendous pleasure, and honor, to welcome you back to a new and exciting year at the Woodland Heights School. There are just a few notes and reminders I wanted to share with you today.
Our Opening Days -- First of all, we are off to an absolutely fantastic start this year. The WHS students, staff, and families worked so very well together today. Everyone was extremely upbeat and excited to begin our new school year (especially our new students & teachers!). All of our systems (arrival, lunch, recess, and dismissal) went like clockwork – almost like we never left for the summer! Remember, we are closed on Friday and this coming Monday in observance of the Labor Day Holiday!
Help Make It A Great Start For Your Child – Every Day! On that note, we really want to thank you for all that you have done to prepare your child(ren) for school. Also, your support in helping your child get off to a smooth start each day is extremely important. If a child ‘gets off on the wrong foot’, s/he plays catch up all day, and that is both difficult and exhausting. Please do all that you can to help ensure that your child gets plenty of rest every night, enjoys a nutritious breakfast, and has a calm morning experience before school. Again, if your child has a great morning at home and gets to school on time, s/he comes to school steps ahead of the game, rather than steps behind.
Arrivals and Dismissals -- Regarding buses to start the year, it can take a little while for our families and bus drivers to work out the kinks of their new routines and get everything working smoothly and efficiently. Anticipate that your child’s bus might be early or arrive a bit late at both ends of the day. Thank you, in advance, for your patience! Parents have been doing an absolutely fantastic job following our student drop-off and student pick-up routines to begin the school year. Your continued support in this area will help us to be most efficient with our procedures, and will help us to assure the safety of all people involved during these times of day.
To be In The Know ….. Check out our school website at www.laconiaschools.org/whs/. At our website we have all the information you would ever want about our school (and more!). Please take some time to check it out soon.
New Staff Members at WHS -- You may have heard that we had a few teachers retire, a few teachers relocate out of the area, and a couple of teachers that elected to pursue new professional opportunities. What does this mean for us at Woodland? NEW TALENT!! We hate to have friends leave our school, but when they do, we have the opportunity to welcome new members into our Woodland Community.
Join the Team! The Woodland Heights School PTO meets on the second Tuesday evening of every month at 6:30pm. Our first meeting of the year will be held on Tuesday, September 11th. To learn more about the organization and how you can help support the PTO and our school, please plan to stop by the meeting or contact one of the PTO officers (and/or visit the PTO webpage from our school website).
In the time ahead we look forward to partnering with you to make it a great year for your student(s) here at Woodland Heights. Please do not hesitate to contact us whenever you have a question, concern, or need. We will do our best you help in any way that we can.
Warmly and sincerely,
Dennis W. Dobe, Principal
August 28th, 2012
Warm Woodland Greetings to All of Our New and Returning Friends!!
It is a tremendous pleasure, and honor, to welcome you back to a new and exciting year at the Woodland Heights School. There are just a few notes and reminders I wanted to share with you today.
Our Opening Days -- First of all, we are off to an absolutely fantastic start this year. The WHS students, staff, and families worked so very well together today. Everyone was extremely upbeat and excited to begin our new school year (especially our new students & teachers!). All of our systems (arrival, lunch, recess, and dismissal) went like clockwork – almost like we never left for the summer! Remember, we are closed on Friday and this coming Monday in observance of the Labor Day Holiday!
Help Make It A Great Start For Your Child – Every Day! On that note, we really want to thank you for all that you have done to prepare your child(ren) for school. Also, your support in helping your child get off to a smooth start each day is extremely important. If a child ‘gets off on the wrong foot’, s/he plays catch up all day, and that is both difficult and exhausting. Please do all that you can to help ensure that your child gets plenty of rest every night, enjoys a nutritious breakfast, and has a calm morning experience before school. Again, if your child has a great morning at home and gets to school on time, s/he comes to school steps ahead of the game, rather than steps behind.
Arrivals and Dismissals -- Regarding buses to start the year, it can take a little while for our families and bus drivers to work out the kinks of their new routines and get everything working smoothly and efficiently. Anticipate that your child’s bus might be early or arrive a bit late at both ends of the day. Thank you, in advance, for your patience! Parents have been doing an absolutely fantastic job following our student drop-off and student pick-up routines to begin the school year. Your continued support in this area will help us to be most efficient with our procedures, and will help us to assure the safety of all people involved during these times of day.
To be In The Know ….. Check out our school website at www.laconiaschools.org/whs/. At our website we have all the information you would ever want about our school (and more!). Please take some time to check it out soon.
New Staff Members at WHS -- You may have heard that we had a few teachers retire, a few teachers relocate out of the area, and a couple of teachers that elected to pursue new professional opportunities. What does this mean for us at Woodland? NEW TALENT!! We hate to have friends leave our school, but when they do, we have the opportunity to welcome new members into our Woodland Community.
Join the Team! The Woodland Heights School PTO meets on the second Tuesday evening of every month at 6:30pm. Our first meeting of the year will be held on Tuesday, September 11th. To learn more about the organization and how you can help support the PTO and our school, please plan to stop by the meeting or contact one of the PTO officers (and/or visit the PTO webpage from our school website).
In the time ahead we look forward to partnering with you to make it a great year for your student(s) here at Woodland Heights. Please do not hesitate to contact us whenever you have a question, concern, or need. We will do our best you help in any way that we can.
Warmly and sincerely,
Dennis W. Dobe, Principal
WHS: The Evolution Continues, and The Great Conversation Begins!
"My, how time flies!"
So much has happened here at WHS since my last post. The pace of activity, change, and innovation has been break-neck for the past 6 months, with teachers fully engaged and working harder (and smarter) than ever to promote high student achievement and help students embody high expectations for their academic performance and personal growth.
As we begin our new school year, I am extremely pleased to report that our many efforts are working, and our ambitions are being realized. We hope that as you visit our school this fall, you will see, hear, and feel a change of tone, school climate, and culture that is more settled, more focused, and even more attuned to reaching our challenging goals and aspirations.
At WHS, we have always wanted and intended to be great, now we have a much better sense of how to get there. The road map is clear, and we have resolve.
A large part of our work this year will be getting our parents 'on the bus' and working with us to do all that we can, cooperatively and collaboratively, to make Woodland Heights all that it can be for all of our young learners. This is extremely important and meaningful work. We want and need you to be engaged with us every step of the way. Without you, we will not make it, because Schools Cannot Do It Alone.
In a future post, I will describe what we know in the Laconia School District as "The Great Conversation". This effort is an extension of what we have worked toward for quite some time, and involves partnering with parents and the community in a new and positive way. We will work to get everyone onboard for a journey to true excellence in our school system (students, staff, parents, and the greater Laconia Community).
In other posts, I will share infomation about our activities over recent months that have laid the foundation for what WHS is today, as we open our doors for a new year of learning and growth. There will also be information shared regularly about our various school improvement initiatives, how they are being implemented, and how you can support our continued growth to excellence in education.
It's all happening right now at Woodland Heights School. The bus is loading, and your ticket is in your hand.
Please join us for a year full of engaging communication, organizational progress, improved learning, and fun!
So much has happened here at WHS since my last post. The pace of activity, change, and innovation has been break-neck for the past 6 months, with teachers fully engaged and working harder (and smarter) than ever to promote high student achievement and help students embody high expectations for their academic performance and personal growth.
As we begin our new school year, I am extremely pleased to report that our many efforts are working, and our ambitions are being realized. We hope that as you visit our school this fall, you will see, hear, and feel a change of tone, school climate, and culture that is more settled, more focused, and even more attuned to reaching our challenging goals and aspirations.
At WHS, we have always wanted and intended to be great, now we have a much better sense of how to get there. The road map is clear, and we have resolve.
A large part of our work this year will be getting our parents 'on the bus' and working with us to do all that we can, cooperatively and collaboratively, to make Woodland Heights all that it can be for all of our young learners. This is extremely important and meaningful work. We want and need you to be engaged with us every step of the way. Without you, we will not make it, because Schools Cannot Do It Alone.
In a future post, I will describe what we know in the Laconia School District as "The Great Conversation". This effort is an extension of what we have worked toward for quite some time, and involves partnering with parents and the community in a new and positive way. We will work to get everyone onboard for a journey to true excellence in our school system (students, staff, parents, and the greater Laconia Community).
In other posts, I will share infomation about our activities over recent months that have laid the foundation for what WHS is today, as we open our doors for a new year of learning and growth. There will also be information shared regularly about our various school improvement initiatives, how they are being implemented, and how you can support our continued growth to excellence in education.
It's all happening right now at Woodland Heights School. The bus is loading, and your ticket is in your hand.
Please join us for a year full of engaging communication, organizational progress, improved learning, and fun!
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