Goodyear Elementary School

We’re starting the week with a lively welcome! A bagpiper will be at school on Monday from 8:00 – 8:45 AM to greet students and families. Come join us and dance your way into school!

We’d love to see all the talented steppers out there showing off their moves and outfits—this is your chance to shine!

Date: Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Dismissal Time: 12:30 PM (Early Dismissal)
Lunch: Lunch will be served before dismissal

The green flag helps families know which entrance doors we will be using in the morning. The flag color is determined by the weather conditions for the day. When the green flag is flying, students will enter through their designated outdoor arrival doors as usual.

Ms. Lia's class is loving the Mystery Science portal! Students are engaged and excited as they explore hands-on lessons and discover the wonders of science.

Our ML team welcomed a family to share their culture and traditions with our students! 🌍✨ Students loved learning about Egypt, exploring its rich history and unique language. Such a wonderful and memorable experience for everyone! 🇪🇬📚

Sometimes the best moments at school are the ones no one plans. A few students, a gym, a little school spirit, and suddenly the morning turns into something pretty special. The day hasn’t even started and the pride is already echoing across the field like a tiny stadium.

Love seeing our students step up and create moments like this!

Creativity was in full swing as our After the Bell students spent time crafting with paper, turning simple materials into colorful creations. It’s always great to see their imaginations at work and the pride they take in what they make. Another fun afternoon of learning, creativity, and smiles!

Our reunification drill was a success! It was a valuable opportunity for both staff and students to practice and become comfortable with the process. This protocol can be applied in any situation or space, helping us be prepared for a variety of scenarios.

A heartfelt thank you to all of our volunteers for helping us learn and refine our procedures. We especially appreciate the students who participated, including those who ran through mock scenarios to ensure everything was up to standard.

We were fortunate to have many silent observers who care deeply about Woburn Public Schools and provided valuable feedback. Thank you also to the Woburn Police and Woburn Fire Department for supporting us through the mock gas leak scenario. A special thank you to the Montvale Congregational Church for generously providing a space to practice the protocol.

Even while practicing this important safety procedure, teaching and learning continued as our incredible staff quickly adapted lessons and kept students engaged in a new space. We are so lucky to have such a creative and flexible group of educators who always put students first.

With the collaboration of our staff, students, volunteers, and community partners, Goodyear is even more prepared to keep our school safe and our students supported.

A big thank you to Ms. Kelley and Ms. Charlotte for organizing this wonderful event for our entire school community. As you know at Goodyear, “Kindness Starts with Me.” We love when students have the opportunity to engage in meaningful social emotional learning experiences.

The Boston Bullies program visited Goodyear to talk with students about bullying prevention, respect, and the importance of standing up for others. Through an engaging and interactive presentation, students learned how their words and actions can make a positive difference in their school community.

Goodyear was lucky to have this important topic shared with our students, and they especially enjoyed the interactive format that encouraged participation and thoughtful conversations. Together, we continue to build a school community where kindness, empathy, and respect lead the way.

Our interactive math boards are a huge hit! We love seeing students stop in the hallway to start “mathing” with a peer or jump into a problem with their class.

At Goodyear, we are training our students to be true MATH-letes. With practice, teamwork, and a little brainpower workout, our students are strengthening their problem solving skills every day!

Lexia Llama made her trip to visit Ms. Yanofsky’s and Ms. Bagni’s classes after students reached their high Lexia levels. What a great accomplishment! 📚🦙

Keep up the reading and take good care of those llamas! Your hard work is paying off. Keep climbing those levels!

Lilly enjoyed spending time in kindergarten today, celebrating their great behavior in the café. The students showed what it means to be respectful, responsible, and safe, and Lilly loved recognizing their efforts.

Friday mornings with Lilly have become a much anticipated tradition in our school. Her visits always bring smiles, encouragement, and a little extra motivation to start the day on a positive note.

As part of a whole-school initiative, our ILT team identified a list of high-impact words commonly used in MCAS testing. This sparked a school-wide movement called Lion Level Up Language!

Each week, we focus on two powerful words that are posted and intentionally woven into every area of the building, including gym, grade-level instruction, meetings, and school events. These words are highlighted during our Morning Roar, keeping them front and center across our community.

This week’s words were explain and evidence.

A wonderful family challenge is to weave these words into conversations at home. Encourage your child to explain their thinking and use evidence to support their ideas in everyday discussions.

Are you ready to take on the Lion Level Up Challenge at home?

At Goodyear, we are building students’ academic vocabulary across the school day. Each week we highlight focus words like explain and evidence in classrooms, announcements, and even in the cafeteria. During lunch, students participate in “Think, Chew, and Chat” prompts that encourage them to talk with peers using these words. Seeing and using the words throughout the day helps students build confidence explaining their thinking in all areas of learning.

Our Goodyear Staff Bake-Off was a delicious success, and congratulations to Ms. Bagni for earning the award for Best Bread with her amazing sourdough pretzel bites! The event showcased so many beautiful and tasty creations from our talented staff, filling the building with wonderful aromas and even better school spirit. What a fun way to celebrate creativity, community, and a little friendly competition.

• 3/16 1:30 - 2:30 Ivy the Determined Dog Enrichment
• 3/17 2:55 - 3:25 Grade Level Meeting
• 3/18 12:30 Early Dismissal - Staff PD
• 3/19 10:55 - 1:20 Goodyear Goodies
• 3/20 9:00 - 11:00 Raffle Walk - 1st & 4th
• 3/24 see invite for details Safe Routes to School Assembly
• 3/27 Report Cards

Keep in mind for caregiver scheduling...

• Tuesday, April 7, 6:30pm: PTO Meeting

• Monday, April 13, 8:45am and 10:00am: In-School Enrichment with Mad Science

• May 4-8: Teacher Appreciation Week

• Tuesday, May 5, 6:30pm: PTO Meeting

• Monday, May 18, 8:45am and 9:55am: In-School Enrichment with Rainforest Reptiles

• Tuesday, June 2, 6:30pm: PTO Meeting

• Wednesday, June 10: School Spring Show

• Thursday, June 11: Field Day

• Friday, June 12, evening: End of the Year Party

• Monday, June 15: 5th Grade Field Trip

• Tuesday, June 16, 9am: 5th Grade Graduation

• 3/9 Boston Bullies Enrichment
• 3/9 9:00 - 10:30 - Reunification Drill - All School
• 3/10 6:30 - 8:00 PTO Meeting
• 3/16 8:00 - 8:45 Bagpiper in the front to start the day - Feel free to come dance
• 3/16 1:30 - 2:30 Ivy the Determined Dog Enrichment
• 3/17 2:55 - 3:25 Grade Level Meeting
• 3/18 12:30 Early Dismissal - Staff PD
• 3/19 10:55 - 1:20 Goodyear Goodies
• 3/20 9:00 - 11:00 Raffle Walk - 1st & 4th
• 3/24 see invite for details Safe Routes to School Assembly
• 3/27 Report Cards

This week’s Character Trait Assembly was a huge hit as we celebrated all of our recipients, with a special focus on the trait Caring! The fun kicked off with a fabulous dance routine to “Roar”, perfectly capturing the spirit of our Goodyear Lions. Ms. Borselli and her friends put on an amazing performance that had everyone energized and ready to celebrate our students’ kindness and compassion.

The Woburn Girls Basketball team and Coach Sullivan visited Goodyear to introduce two important character traits: Courage and Diligence. We were especially thrilled to have Goodyear alumna Tania Boggs join the visit. Students were captivated by their powerful speeches, filled with lessons on perseverance, teamwork, and following your dreams. Check out their inspiring words—our students now have amazing role models to look up to and emulate!

Goodyear Elementary students reached their Lexia level goal—and the reward was an all-school dance party! With moves as impressive as their reading skills, our students showed that when we work hard and have fun, there’s nothing stopping us. Keep dancing, keep reading, and keep shining!

Dr. Crowley and Ms. Young from Central Office stopped by Goodyear to see our fabulous students in action and witness the amazing learning that happens every day. They were impressed by our students’ enthusiasm, creativity, and dedication to their work. We loved sharing our school spirit and all the great things happening at Goodyear!

These students are truly shining! With the help of nature, they are creating beautiful art projects that showcase their creativity and imagination. It’s inspiring to see their ideas come to life, one colorful creation at a time.

Congratulations to Ms. Gibbons’ class and Ms. Cara’s class for earning the Lexia Llama! These classes showed outstanding dedication to their reading practice and logged an incredible amount of time working on their Lexia skills. Their commitment to building strong reading habits and tackling new challenges helped them come out on top. We are proud of their hard work and love seeing so many students growing as readers!

Throughout the week, Goodyear was excited to welcome many wonderful guest readers as part of our Read Across America celebration. City officials, school committee mebers, parents, special student caregivers, and community members took time to visit our classrooms and share a story with students. We were especially honored to welcome Mayor Concannon and former police chief Robert Ferullo. Thank you to everyone who helped support reading and brought the joy of books to Goodyear students!

Family Book Fair Night was a huge success! A big thank you to the PTO and Denise Robinson for all their hard work in making this event possible. Families and students turned out in full force, celebrating their love of books. Throughout the week, students explored the fair, picking out their next favorite read and enjoying the joy of discovering new stories.

I can also add a fun line highlighting student excitement or favorite picks if you want it to feel extra lively for the newsletter.

Lilly made a visit to introduce her new incentive plan in the cafeteria. This program encourages students to demonstrate respectful, responsible, and safe behavior during lunch and recess. Lilly made her rounds to visit students today, spreading her enthusiasm and a little extra joy along the way.

We kicked off our staff meeting with a fun jig led by Ms. Billings, setting the tone for a lively session. Laughter and energy rolled right into a competitive game of Name That Tune, getting everyone in the spirit! Our ILT team then shared our data-driven initiatives, highlighting an all-school vocabulary focus, fostering positivity around high-stakes testing, and supporting ELA MCAs with targeted Masters and Boosters classes. The excitement didn’t stop there—we officially launched the Goodyear Staff March Madness Tournament. Let the games begin!

At Goodyear, we care deeply about transitions, especially when students return after a long break and routines feel a little wobbly.

That is why Ms. Kelley thoughtfully set up a sensory station at the school entrance. Sensory stations can be powerful supports during challenging transitions. They give students a chance to regulate their bodies and emotions before the day begins. Through calming tools such as tactile materials, quiet activities, or simple grounding exercises, students can reset their nervous systems, reduce anxiety, and ease back into structure. Instead of walking straight from vacation mode into academic expectations, they are offered a gentle bridge back into the rhythm of school.

Thank you to Ms. Kelley and Ms. Charlotte for creating such a welcoming space and helping ensure a smooth transition back into school. At Goodyear, we want everyone to start the day feeling grounded, supported, and surrounded by kindness and positivity.

Lilly has officially won everyone’s hearts—especially the second graders! Second grades' perfect behavior in the café earned a very special reward: their own personal visit with Lilly.

It’s safe to say Lilly is more famous than anyone I know walking the halls of Goodyear… and she doesn’t even need a microphone or a red carpet! 🐾 Everyone’s hoping for an autograph, but Lilly’s signature move seems to be wagging her tail and spreading joy wherever she goes.

Second graders and staff alike agree—she’s the real VIP (Very Important Pup) of the school!

We were thrilled to welcome Creating Connections of Woburn, a local organization located in Woburn, MA, to support some of our selected students. They provided a calm space for a reset and offered strategies to help students manage emotions and build coping skills.

At Goodyear, we are committed to supporting every student in every way, and partnerships like this help us ensure that support is strong and meaningful. We look forward to having Creating Connections of Woburn visit again and continue this important work with our students.

• Invited 4th & 5th Grade ELA MCAS Masters & Boosters Class Starts 7:30 - 8:00 M-R
• 3/2 - 3/6 PTO Spirit Week

• 3/2 9:00 Character Trait Assembly
• 3/2 9:00 - 2:00 Book Fair Browsing
• 3/3 9:00 - 2:00 Book Fair Browsing
• 3/3 2:55 - 3:40 Goodyear Staff Meeting
• 3/3 6:00 - 8:00 Family Night Book Fair
• 3/4 9:00 - 12:30 Book Fair Shopping
• 3/4 12:30 Early Dismissal - Staff PD
• 3/5 9:00 - 1:30 Book Fair Shopping
• 3/9 Boston Bullies Enrichment
• 3/9 9:00 - 10:30 - Reunification Drill - All School
• 3/10 6:30 - 8:00 PTO Meeting
• 3/16 8:00 - 8:45 Bagpiper in the front to start the day - Feel free to come dance
• 3/16 1:30 - 2:30 Ivy the Determined Dog Enrichment
• 3/17 2:55 - 3:25 Grade Level Meeting
• 3/18 12:30 Early Dismissal - Staff PD
• 3/19 10:55 - 1:20 Goodyear Goodies
• 3/20 9:00 - 11:00 Raffle Walk - 1st & 4th
• 3/24 see invite for details Safe Routes to School Assembly
• 3/27 Report Cards

Our very own Nurse Carlson has sham-rocked her office with festive Irish decorations, turning it into a little corner of green cheer. Clover cutouts, bright rainbows, and a touch of gold at the end of the hallway have given the space a warm and welcoming glow.

And rest assured, there are no shenanigans happening in the office, just kindness, care, and a whole lot of heart. 🍀

Mr. Mike and our incredible custodial team worked tirelessly to make sure Goodyear was safe and ready for students after the blizzard. Through freezing temperatures, early mornings, and mountains of snow, they shoveled, salted, cleared walkways, and made sure every entrance was safe and welcoming.

At one point, bundled head to toe and dusted in snow, Mr. Mike blended in so well he nearly qualified as the building’s newest snowman. The only difference was that this one came with a shovel and a work ethic that would melt any iceberg.

Dear Goodyear Caregivers,

MCAS season is approaching, and at Goodyear Elementary School we remain focused on preparing students with confidence and care.

MCAS serves as an important data point to help us identify instructional gaps, understand individual student needs, and strengthen teaching and learning. Results are also used by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education for accountability and potential grant funding that supports our schools.

Over the past year, we have thoughtfully expanded interventions to support student growth. We increased enrichment and intervention classes to both close learning gaps and challenge students in Math, ELA, and STE. We piloted the STAR Assessment to better identify student needs and create precise, data driven intervention groups. Our team developed a strengthened Math curriculum map to ensure clear scope and sequence alignment, reinforcing essential skills before and after MCAS. Through our Instructional Leadership Team, we identified targeted focus areas and created a common instructional language to ensure consistency school wide.

We have also built a strong culture of positive preparation, emphasizing student ownership, confidence, and readiness. We increased our focus on attendance and academic engagement, knowing that consistent presence builds knowledge and momentum. School wide goals for Lexia minutes and skill completion promote accountability and growth. Across all grade levels, there is a focused emphasis on solving math word problems, building strategy use, stamina, and deeper thinking.

Students are practicing key test taking strategies such as reading directions carefully, showing their thinking, managing time wisely, and checking their work. Some students have been invited to participate in MCAS Masters and Booster classes. These free, before school sessions are designed to support student growth and build confidence in a small group setting.

Please take note of the upcoming MCAS testing dates for Grades 3–5. - (Practice Tests - https://www.doe.mass.edu/mcas/testitems.html) Attendance is extremely important on these days and always, as consistent attendance directly supports performance and overall achievement.

Most importantly, our K–5 staff is deeply invested in every child’s success. Students are cared for, supported with kindness, and encouraged to do their very best.

Thank you for your continued partnership,

Meg Patrissi - Principal

Amanda Williams - Assistant Principal
Goodyear Elementary School

The 4th grade team, along with our content specialists, truly crushed it at the data meeting! Their collaboration, insights, and thoughtful analysis made for a productive and energizing session.

It was a fantastic way to wrap up all the grade-level data meetings, highlighting the dedication and teamwork that help our students grow and succeed every day.

Ms. P has been a true spark plug for our students, motivating the entire school through reading with Lexia. Her energy and encouragement inspire students to dive into texts, practice their skills, and celebrate their progress.

Thanks to her, a little friendly competition has even sparked between classes—rumor has it some students are checking under their desks to make sure no one is “sneaking” ahead!

Your hard work, dedication, and thoughtful planning brought families together for a night full of fun, dancing, and smiles. We truly appreciate all you do to support our school community and create these unforgettable experiences for our students and families.

Calendar Notables:

16th - 20th - Winter Break

23rd - Monday - Welcome Back!

23rd - Goodyear Pause and Paws Club 8:00 - 9:00

We were thrilled to welcome Dr. Matthew Crowley to Goodyear on Tuesday. During his visit, he roamed the hallways and stopped into classrooms, observing teaching and learning in action. Dr. Crowley enjoyed receiving a student-led tutorial on how learners designed a landscaped yard using square footage, integrating the curricular work of STEMscopes and Reveal Math.

Ms. Billings’ classroom showcased her love for hands-on learning, as students were actively engaged and confidently explaining their thinking. Dr. Crowley was impressed across the board by the joyful learning and strong instruction happening at Goodyear each day.

We always appreciate visits from Central Office and it’s especially meaningful when they get to see our students and staff shining.

We love welcoming visitors to Goodyear! We were thrilled to host Mayor Concannon, Dr. Ryan, Assistant Superintendent of Student Services, Ms. Wetzel from the School Committee, and Ms. Cormier for a walk-through to see the fabulous learning happening throughout our building. Classrooms were buzzing, hallways were glowing, and with Valentine’s Day celebrations in full swing, there was plenty of love in the air to match the incredible work on display.

February 23rd | 8:00 – 8:45 AM
Goodyear Paws and Pause Club

For students who are struggling to get back into the school routine after winter break: enter through the front door or stop by after breakfast for a quick reset. Ms. Kelley and Ms. Charlotte will guide a transition break to help you get back on track and ready to learn.

Activities include:

• Lily, our therapy dog
  

• Breathing exercises
  

• Sequence boards, visuals for breathing exercises and reminders for classroom routines
  

A calm, supportive start for students who need a little extra help easing back into the day.

Creating Connections, located at 69 Cummings Park Drive and 827 Main Street in Woburn, will be visiting Goodyear to offer a sensory space experience for small groups of students. We are excited to partner with this local company to provide such a meaningful and much needed resource, especially on the first day back, and look forward to hosting this supportive opportunity for our students.

We’ve reached 100 days of learning, growing, and shining together at Goodyear Elementary! Our students continue to work hard, support one another, and make us proud each day.

Thank you to our incredible staff and families for being part of this amazing journey. Here’s to the next 100 days of success!

Ms. Ciasullo was building community during her Morning Meeting, a Responsive Classroom practice that starts each day by fostering connection, belonging, and a strong sense of community among students.

Mr. Norden and his students brightened the entire building by delivering a rose to every staff member at Goodyear. Such a thoughtful gesture filled the halls with smiles and reminded us that small acts of kindness can bloom into something truly special for everyone.