Welcome Parents! We use this section of the website to increase communication between Team Firedrakes and parents.
You can enter your email address below and receive an automatic email message
when we update this announcement page. We usually post important dates, friendly reminders of distribution of report cards and progress reports, and other important information we think parents should be aware of.
This is for PARENTS only, students please do not enter your email.
All email addresses are kept confidential and will only be used for NEWSFLASH updates and communication between teacher and parent.
All email addresses are DELETED at the end of the school year.
If you have any questions on how this works please email Mr. Whittaker by clicking on "Team Firedrakes" at your left.
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Quarter 4 Progress Reports will be sent home this Friday.
Mr. Hutch sent home Math Journal Volume 1 that students are done using. The Math Journal is a good resource for enrichment and extra summer math work if interested.
Enjoy the nice weather.
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Sunday, April 29, 2012
Friendly Reminder:
Firedrakes Field Trips are this week Tuesday, May 1 & Wednesday May 2.
Also, please make note of the day your child will be attending Squam Lake as that is an extended day. We plan to be back at the Woodbury by 5:45 PM. The current weather calls for cool temperatures and a chance of rain. We will attend both trips RAIN or SHINE. Any questions or concerns please email Mr. Whittaker.
All chaperones should of received a final email or phone call, if you are chaperoning and did not receive a final email/call please contact Mr. Whittaker (Squam Lake) or Mr. Hutchinson (Boston).
Students will get a handout with all updated information for the trips on Monday.
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Monday, April 2, 2012
Field Trip Permission slips went home last week. We will be going on two field trips in the month of MAY.
Please sign and return with $30 by April 17.
If you need further information on the trips please email Mr. Whittaker.
If anyone encounters a financial hardship for the trip please email Mr. Whittaker.
Infinite Campus Parent Portal - If you need a password to access your child's grades please follow this link for details.
https://campus.sau57.org/campus/portal/salem.jsp
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Wednesday, March 21, 2012
FYI for Parents:
Woodbury 6th Graders Participating in TWO Literacy Events
Thursday, March 22, 2012 - Author Visit by GREG MONE - Author of Fish and new release Titanic. A writer for scientific journal and other publications. He is Scholastic's up and coming author.
Friday, April 6, 2012 - Woodbury Musical Performance of "The Rockin Tale of Snow White" being performed at Salem High School. We plan to walk to the high school and return before the 2:10 bell.
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Friday, March 9, 2012
Mrs. Tanguay has been recognized by the Greater Salem Rotary Club as "Teacher of the Year" for the Salem School Distirct. Team Firedrakes want to congratulate her on this honor!
FYI:
Progress Reports distributed today. Please sign and return by Wednesday. Friendly Reminder: Parents have access to student grades 24 hours a day by using the Parent Portal on the SSD website. Please let us know if you have any questions.
The Woodbury Winter Carnival is set for Friday, March 16 from 6-8 PM. Bring the entire family to this family fun event.
We are still collecting "Items for Dad" for our team basket for the Winter Carnival Fundraiser.
Dance for 6th Grade - Tonight at the Woodbury - 6-8 PM - Admission $5
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Monday, February 20, 2012
Help Needed: Firedrake Parents
Each year the Woodbury PTSA sponsors the Winter Carnival at the Woodbury School. Each team is asked to contribute to the "basket" fundraiser which each team is assigned a theme. This year our theme is "Something for DAD"!!
We ask that students bring in a small item to contribute to the basket that relates to DAD. (shaving cream, tools, coffee supplies, gadgets, mugs, ties, etc, etc)
Please send your items in ASAP to Mrs. Tanguay who has volunteered to collect the items. If you have any questions please email Mrs. Tanguay.
Upcoming EVENTS / ACTIVITIES
Winter Carnival - March 16
PTSA Calendar Raffle - current
Pennies for Patients - current
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Thursday, February 10, 2012
FYI - Team T-Shirt's were given out today to all students. Students are asked to wear their Team T-Shirt on Friday, February 23 (day before vacation begins) for school-wide olympics.
If your child did not receive their t-shirt please email Mrs. Schulz.
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Monday, January 30, 2012
- Quarter 2 Report Cards were sent home on Friday and need to be signed and returned by Wednesday. Any questions or if you would like to set up a meeting please email or call.
* Recently the Salem School District sent home information regarding our new student information system "Infinite Campus". Parents are now able to see student grades online. For more information follow the link below:
http://www.sau57.org/Pages/home.aspx
and proceed to the "Parents & Students" tab.
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Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Friendly Reminders:
Holiday Gathering for Team Firedrakes on Friday, December 23: Students are asked to bring in a 1/2 dozen baked treats to share with the team. (treats can be bought or made) (brownies, cookies, etc) Email Mrs. Trepaney with questions.
Team T-shirt money is being collected by Mrs. Schulz. $6 for a Team T-shirt to be worn during Winter/Summer Olympics
Enjoy a safe and happy vacation!!!!!
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Tuesday, December 13, 2011
3 Announcements:
1. Progress Reports will be sent home on Friday
2. Mrs. Schulz is collecting $6 for a TEAM T-SHIRT. Please send in a check or cash before Christmas Break.
(Checks can be made out to "Woodbury School")
3. Toys for Tots Collection is going on now, sponsored by the Builder's Club of Woodbury. Please feel free to send in an unwrapped new toy to support the cause.
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Monday, November 10, 2011
Science Update: Life Structure and Fuction Book went home today. That is a copy that will stay at home until I collect them sometime in December. I have a class set that will be used during the school day.
This book is a good resource for our upcoming unit on "Living Things" and "How Living Things are Classified" This unit includes the use of our micrscopes where students will get the opportunity to observe and investigate the sometimes unfamiliar world of the Protist Kingdom.
Any questions please contact Mr. Whittaker
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Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Quarter 1 Report Cards were sent home with students today. Please send a signed copy back by next Wednesday. If you are joining us for Conference Day tomorrow please bring a signed copy of the report card with you.
We look forward to seeing you tomorrow for Conference Day. If you need to cancel your appointment for any reason please notify us by email.
Veteran's Day Friday - no school
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Monday, November 7, 2011
Parent Teacher Conferences Day is this Thursday! REPORT CARDS WILL BE COMING HOME ON WEDNESDAY. PLEASE BRING A SIGNED COPY OF THE REPORT CARD WITH YOU TO YOUR CONFERENCE.
No school for students Thursday, November 10 & Friday, November 11 (Veteran's Day Observance)
By now you should of received a confirmation time for your conference as these were sent home with your child. If you did not receive a conference confirmation time and returned the sign up form please email Mr. Whittaker ASAP.
If for any reason you cannot make your scheduled time or need to verify the correct time please email Mr. Whittaker.
Conference Day is a very important day for us to speak with you about the progress of your child, if you feel as thought the 10 minutes is not enough time once you have finished with your conference please feel free to ask for a follow up meeting at a later date.
We look forward to speaking with over 80 of our 120 parents on Conference Day.
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Monday, October 24, 2011
Friday the 28th – Picture Retakes 
(This date is for students that missed regular picture day or purchased a package but were not happy with the outcome)
Check Out:
WRITER'S BLOG (from the toolbar on your left)
"A place where students can share a piece of writing and receive peer feedback." - Any questions or comments please email Mrs. Tanguay.
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Monday, October 17, 2011
Parent Teacher Conference Day will be Thursday, November 10 from 6:30 AM to 2:30 PM. Sign up forms were sent by the main office through the mail. Please fill out that form and return with your child as soon as possible to schedule a time.
We do try to honor your first choice but please understand that is not always possible. We begin to schedule on a first come first serve basis according to the date they are turned in.
In the coming weeks you will get a confirmation letter from the team indicating the time of your conference.
If you have any questions or concerns related to conferences please contact us.
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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2011
PROGRESS REPORTS WERE GIVEN OUT TO STUDENTS TODAY. Please sign one of the copies and return with student by Thursday of next week.
Dance Tonight! 6-8 PM $5.00
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Friday, September 30, 2011- is set to begin Monday and take place Tuesday and Wednesday as well. As always please attempt to have students to school on time.
*You may notice a slow down in the amount of homework this week due to testing.
- Progress Reports - FRIDAY - Questions or concerns please contact us.
- The first Grade 6 (only) Dance will be Friday, October 7 from 6-8 PM at a cost of $5.
- Due Monday 10/3
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Monday, September 12, 2011
FRIENDLY REMINDER:
Picture Day will be Friday, September 16. Order forms were sent home in the opening day packet. If your son/daughter needs a new one ask them to go to the main office or ask their advisor.
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Friday, September 2, 2011
Welcome to the Woodbury School and the Team Firedrake's first NEWSFLASH of the year. We will try to send out a NEWFLASH alert anytime something of importance comes up. Most of the time a NEWSFLASH is simply a friendly reminder of an event.
With that said:
Friendly Reminder: Grade 6 Open House will be Wednesday, September 7 beginning at 6 PM. You can expect your child to bring home a schedule for you to follow on Wednesday.
Picture Day will be Friday, September 16.
Please return all opening day forms by Wednesday to your student's advisor.
Next week in class Mr. Whittaker will be reviewing the benefits of visiting the team website. One of the biggest issues we as teachers see with students when it comes to adjusting to Woodbury is organization. We ask that you stay informed and communicate with us about any issues or concerns you or your child might have when it comes to school.
We had a great opening week and hope your child did as well. Again please communicate any issues or concerns both positive or negative at any time. The best way to contact us is through email. Teacher contact information can be found on our website. Next week look for new links on our website including blogs, subject area pages, and more.