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Welcome to the 2023-2024 school year. It is my privilege to serve as the principal of the Woburn Street School. I hope that you had an amazing summer and that many memories were made! We look forward to welcoming all students back on August 30th.

This year, we will continue to monitor student data as we did last year in Literacy, Math, & Social Emotional areas. Our assessment process and data cycles will continue throughout the year which help ensure your child is on a path that will give them the skills necessary for a successful future. Several classrooms will be piloting new reading programs with the intention of selecting one and purchasing it for the 2024-2025 school year.

At Woburn Street, we foster a safe, caring and nurturing school culture while supporting the academic, social, and emotional development of each student. Our Core Values at the Woburn Street School are Act Responsibly, Show Respect, Be Kind, and Be Your Best Self. Each day, and in all areas of the school, our staff and students strive to model these traits. Expected behaviors are recognized and at times rewarded with a PAW ticket where on Fridays we choose several lucky tickets that win a prize. Unexpected behaviors are seen as opportunities to learn about good choices and self-regulation. Through the use of common language and consistent expectations, along with lessons and activities, we will continue to build a positive school community and will address each individual student’s social emotional needs.

I wanted to remind families that all parents/guardians need to go onto their Aspen accounts and verify contact information for each student registered at WSS. Please ensure that each student has at least two people listed as contacts with up-to-date phone numbers. This is vital in the event we need to contact families in case of an emergency. Please also sign up for ClassDojo if you have not already done so. This is a hub of communication for WSS.

I am eager to see your children at school this year and to watch them grow in many ways. Please feel free to reach out to me with questions, commendations, or concerns at any time. I look forward to partnering with you to help your child have a safe and successful school year!

Sincerely,

Stacey M. Scott M.Ed

Principal

Please read the WSS handbook below. It can also be found on the school website. The handbook has both school and district policies.

Class placement will be sent out today. Please know that a lot of time and effort went into creating fair and balanced classrooms for students to work and learn. Making changes after placement has gone out will prove to be very challenging, and impossible in some instances, due to class size as well as other factors. Staff at both the WSS as well as the NIS made placement decisions that they felt were best for their students, and I ask that you trust their expertise. All letters and input from parents was taken into consideration, but at times, we may not have been able to honor all request. I appreciate your understanding of our class placement process.

It has been a tradition that the evening before school starts we allow families to walk through

to see their child's classroom. This will take place on August 29th between 4:00-5:00pm

This allows students to find the classroom and their desk. You may also bring along classroom

supplies at the time and leave them by your child's desk. Please note that teachers have been working many days to get the classrooms ready and they are not required to be there.

They will be ready to meet your child or the first day of school whether they are a bus or a car rider.

Your child’s timely arrival at school is important so that instructional activities can begin promptly. Due to the volume of parents who accompany students to school the first day, parking will be difficult. Please consider walking with your children, Parents & caregivers will not be allowed to enter the building.

will be posted on the district website at least a week prior to school starting, families will receive an email with a link to view the routes on the district website and they will also be available in the Town Crier.

A reminder that all families need to go into their Aspen accounts and verify contact information for each student. Please ensure that each student has at least two people listed as contacts with up-to-date phone numbers. This is vital in case we need to contact families in case of an emergency.

This will be a time to learn about your child's teacher and grade level curriculum. Please remember this is not a time to discuss your individual student. Please set up a meeting with the teacher if you would like to discuss your child's specific needs.

please click on flyer for grade level open house times

Please remember our classrooms are nut free. Students are allowed to have peanut and nut

products in the cafeteria Here is a list of acceptable classroom snacks shared by our school nurse. Peanut & Nut free products

Please check out our arrival and dismissal procedures if you are not familiar with them from last school year.

August 16th we will have a virtual Coffee & Conversation at 4:00PM

Topics include

• Communications

• PBIS

• PAC

• School Hours

• Arrival & Dismissal Procedures

• Curriculum we use

Please use the zoom link to access the presentation. The Slide deck will be shared afterwards as well

https://wpsk12.zoom.us/j/83130337157?pwd=YStoRHJ0c3RmNU1VZEFRRWxYVkRqQT09

We are looking to stock our PBIS prize bin. Please send in prizes to help us stock our bin

Some items that the kids love:

Music Makers

Scented pens and pencils

Bracelets

Arts & Craft activities

yo-yo's

small bouncy balls

Oriental Trading Company Prize box items

Stress balls

bubbles

playdough

hand fidgets

Left over party favors

Any new items you think our students would love

Feel free to drop items off before the start of the school year. If sending them in with your child please be sure to indicate they are for PBIS prizes

Woburn Street uses Class Dojo for most updates/reminders. Please sign up if you have not already done so.

Rising Kindergarten students have been added to Class Dojo. Please check your email for sign up information. Or feel free to use this link https://home.classdojo.com/#/classInvite/?c=C95KBAT

Our school utilizes the SchoolMessenger system to deliver text messages, straight to your mobile phone with important information about events, school closings, safety alerts, and more. You can participate by sending a text message of “Y” or “Yes” to our school’s short code number, 67587

Below is the school supply list. This year we will be requesting these supplies be replenished throughout the year, classroom teachers will notify parents when they are in need of the school supplies to be refilled.

All items listed are “SUGGESTED” items. Your child will be provided with the necessary supplies they need if they are not sent in from home.

Please welcome Ms. Christine McMenimen and Mr. Frank Ferriero as our interim assistant principals. Both have worked in Wilmington Public Schools in the role of principal. They will be joining the Woburn Street 4 days a week to support during our transition. Ms. McMenimen will be joining Woburn street on Monday & Wednesday and Mr. Ferriero on Tuesday & Thursdays. Please feel free to reach out to either of them or myself while we select a full time assistant principal.

Thank you Mr. Ferriero & Ms. McMenimen for supporting us during this transition.

Please read Dr. Brands letter sent our Friday August 4th

Current COVID Guidelines:

For individuals who test positive with a rapid antigen test:

Day 0 is the day individuals first become symptomatic

Days 1-5 individuals must remain at home in isolation

Days 6-10 individuals may leave isolation but must wear a mask (after Day 5 individuals can test, if negative 2 days (at least 24 hours apart), a mask is not necessary)

There is no quarantine required for individuals exposed to a positive person. All individuals are requested to test if symptomatic. The school nurses are always available for any questions.

Wilmington Public Schools strongly discourage our students from consuming energy drinks (such as Celsius, Prime, Alani, Ghost) containing high caffeine levels in the amount of 200 mg or more. These drinks can cause a rapid heart rate, headache, dehydration, insomnia and anxiety and are not recommended for individuals under the age of 18.

If you plan to have your child take the bus please complete the bus registration form.

Please click the link below or copy and paste it into your URL to register:

2023-2024 Bus Registration Form

https://www.smore.com/er2u1

August

16- Back to School Coffee & conversation

29 School Walk Through 4-5pm

30- First Day of School

September

1 No School

4 No School Labor Day

6 Open House 5-7pm

27 Early Dismissal 12:20

Visit our Class Dojo Page as well as the Principals corner for updates and prior newsletters

PAC Website

Email: stacey.scott@wpsk12.com
Website: https://woburn.wpsk12.com/
Location: 227 Woburn Street, Wilmington, MA 01887, USA
Phone: 978-694-6020
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/woburnstreetschool
Twitter: @WSS_SScott