GT Woods Elementary - Granville T. Woods Elementary School

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G.T. Woods Elementary
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Happy Fall! A lot has been happening at Woods during the first quarter of the school year:
Grandparents’ Celebration Family Literacy Program —- “Honoring Our Past, Inventing Our Future” was the theme
of this year’s grandparents’ day. Students treated their grandparents to a fashion show along with sharing their
favorite books with them. A great time was had by all!
EAGLES
SOAR!
Stay Safe
Offer kind words
and actions
Act Responsibly
Respect everyone
and everything
Parent Conference Day — This was the largest turnout we have had for report card conferences. More than 75%
of parents came to meet with teachers to discuss their children’s progress. Report cards may be picked up in the
office if you have not received it yet. The next parent conference is January 9, 2014.
Fall Fest — Once again, we had another successful Fall Fest celebration! Our students enjoyed themselves immensely. Thank you to the Fall Fest Committee Members for all of their hard work in planning and facilitating this
event. We also want to thank all of our parents, family members, and community partners from St. Matthews
Church who volunteered to make this a wonderful experience for our students.
SCHOOL HOURS
Students
Arrival
8:10a
Classes Begin 8:40a
Tardy Bell
8:55a
Dismissal
3:30p
8:00a Office Hours 4:00p
Important Dates
Nov 13
Interim Reports Issued
Nov 20
Early Dismissal 1:30pm
Nov 25-29 Fall Break
Soaring to Excellence!
1ST GRADE
CANO-MARTINEZ, KEVIN
WHITAKER, NYLA
2ND GRADE
GATLIN, ASJAH
GOULD, JAMINE
HARRIS, TAHJ
JOHNSON, DAELYN
JOHNSON, RONKIEA
NEWSOME, NIA
NOBLE, MYA ROJAY
SIMMONS, MAURICE
SMITH, JALEAH
FIRST QUARTER
HONOR ROLL
4TH GRADE
ANDERSON, JERALYN
GRAY, LYRIC
5TH GRADE
CUBAS, BENJAMIN
GOULD, JAMIA
JONES, AMARI
JOSEPH, LAILA
WHITE, INFINITY
Spotlight on...First Grade
After reading The Fun Kids’ Band by Anne Miranda, the first graders extended
their learning by designing their own unique instruments including guitars,
shakers, drums, flutes and
tambourines (DOK 4). The
instruments were judged and
the winners were: William
Harris, Nyla Whitaker, Jania
Hamilton, Donavoin Dickerson, Jamaisa Hardy, and
Patrice McKinnis.
The
students
had a parade
throughout the school to
showcase their instruments
and musical talents.
MISSION
3RD GRADE
GOULD, JAMAR
HAMILTON, QWAVIEZ
JEFFERSON, KENNAIS
MILLRO, TAJAE
ROYAL, ARIE
The mission of Woods Elementary is to provide opportunities to
learn through quality, differentiated instruction.
We will share the responsibility to ensure that all students soar
to their highest potential in a secure environment.
BE SAFE — SAFETY AND SECURITY PROCEDURES
UNIFORMS
Walkers and Car Riders
With Fall upon us and winter approaching, please be reminded of our uniform policy:
For the safety of your child and other students:
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Park along the right side (school side) of the street.
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Do not park on the left side of the street or in the
parking lot of the apartment buildings.
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Children should exit from the passenger side of the car.
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All students who walk to school MUST CROSS AT
THE CORNER BY THE CROSSING GUARD
(including students who live in the apartment buildings). It is not safe to allow them to cross in the middle of the street.
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School ID K-5th students must have a school ID.
Shirt—Hunter green golf shirt with school logo. Solid color
tee shirts may be worn under uniform shirt.
Pre-K: All JPPSS Pre-K students must wear a purple golf
shirt or T-shirt with the JPPSS and school logo.
Navy blue pants – MUST be hemmed and must not be torn,
ripped, or have holes. Pants must be worn at the waist. NO
BLUE JEANS, skinny-pants, or low-riders.
Navy blue walking shorts/Navy blue skirts
Belts — Brown, Navy blue, or black. Large belt buckles are
not allowed.
Sweatshirts—School uniform or plain hunter green or navy
blue. Hoods must be removed while on campus.
FYI
Birthday cakes, cupcakes, balloons or other
birthday party items may not be brought to
school for students. Only preK and kindergarten
students may have cupcakes as a part of their
designated snack time, with prior approval of the
teacher.
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Coats/Jackets/Sweaters – Must be able to open in the
front so that the G.T. Woods uniform shirt is visible.
Shoes – NO BOOTS. Students have PE everyday; they
need to wear appropriate shoes to participate in PE activities
safely (i.e. tennis shoes). Shoes may be any color; lace-up or
Velcro; shoe must cover the entire foot. (Not allowed: sandals, slippers, flip-flops, thongs, clogs, platform, high-heels,
open toe or open back shoes, tennis shoes with wheels.)
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