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Woodland News

From the Directors
June 2010

It is hard to believe that it is the end of another great school year. This is both an exciting time and sad time for our staff, some of the children we have been working with since they were toddlers! We are thrilled to see all the progress that the children have made and how much they have blossomed over the years, at the same time we will miss being part of their daily lives. We also know that the children leaving Woodland are leaving well prepared for what lies ahead of them in elementary school.

We want to thank all of our families for everything they have done for Woodland this year, we had an amazing group of volunteers that made things like the Silent Auction fundraiser such a success. We have had great parent/grandparent volunteers in our baking program too. Our gardens are beautiful and some of our classrooms are freshly painted thanks to volunteers.

As the school year ends and summer begins this will also bring a change in Administration. Heather will be working hard to get summer camp off to a smooth start and then Erin will return to the office as the new Head of School! We are excited to see her return, she has a great vision for Woodland and will be able continue the excellent level of programming that Woodland offers.
Have a safe and fun summer, enjoy time with your children, they grow up so fast!

Thank you,
Heather and Jennifer



Announcements

Erin Trondson Named New Head of School
Most of you have probably read the notice in your mailbox announcing Erin as the new Head of School.  We are excited to welcome Erin back to the office. Erin was the Director of Woodland three years ago, she has a great vision for Woodland and is excited to return to an Administrative position. Currently Erin is teaching in Toddler House 1 and will stay there through the end of the school year.  Erin will begin her new position on July 1, 2010.  Jennifer's last day will be Thursday June 10, 2010.  Heather will be working into July when Erin starts.

A heart-felt thank you to Jennifer and Heather for all their sweat, blood and tears that they have given to the school these last two years as co-directors.

Fundraising Affairs
Pants for Pennies was a success, we made $672.00 for the school. Thank you to everyone who helped put it together: donating the clothes, sorting the clothes, hanging the clothes, and running the show on Saturday. We appreciate your dedication and loyalty to Woodland.

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June 4 Friday Annual Preschool Fair
June 11 Friday Last Day of School
June 14-18 Mon-Fri Camp Woodland Set-up- preschool closed
June 17-18 Thu-Fri Summer Set-up- Toddler House closed
June 21 Monday Camp Woodland begins

Get Involved

Woodland Montessori needs some helping hands both for regular tasks and for once-in-a-lifetime opportunities.

Many parents have already signed up for volunteer slots for this academic year. Yet the school still needs help in the following areas:
   · Fundraising
   · Gardening/Weeding
   · Cooking with children once per month
   · Baking with children once per month
   · General Help

In the past parent volunteers say that volunteering gives them the opportunity to build community and friendships at Woodland Montessori School.

If you have questions or would like to volunteer, please contact one of the co-directors (Heather or Jennifer) at 256-8076 or at
directors@woodland-montessori.org


Board of Directors
Interested in helping to improve Woodland? Curious about the school’s decision-making and governance? Want to share good ideas with a group of fun Woodland community members?

The Woodland Board of Directors is seeking new members! The full board meets one evening per month and there are a variety of committees to get involved with.
In particular, we’re looking for people who’d enjoy getting involved with:
   · Fundraising
   · Marketing and parent outreach
   · Personnel
   · Parent representatives

For more information, contact board president
John Tedesco at: jtedesco@woodland-montessori.org