STAFF SHOUT:
"Carol Beavers goes above and beyond for the students and staff at Silver Creek! She is always so positive and willing to help. She is very giving, SAYING "if you need chocolate or snacks, come to my room!" The love and care she shows students is incredible! Carol is simply amazing and I have no idea what we would do without her! We are so lucky to have her!"
Silver Creek has a rock star on staff with Ms. B!
Hiawatha's STREAM night was awesome! Families participated in activities and even did a family engineering challenge! All Hiawatha students in attendance got to select a new book and left with a math game to play at home with their families. Our winning family built a tower from index cards that was 73.5 inches tall!
Special thanks to Patrick Troyer from the Lucas County Soil and Water Conservation District for coming and leading our families through a fun science activity exploring the water cycle. Additionally, special thanks to our community partners who supplied awesome prizes for our families: Savage and Associates, Imagination Station, Get Air Trampoline Park, and Urban Air Snapology Camp!
McGregor Second Graders spent some time learning about the principals of science, using bowling as a learning tool! These smiles say they did more than learn; they had FUN doing it!
Hiawatha celebrated their first annual Thanksgiving parade, complete with a whole lot of little turkeys!
Greenwood and Silver Creek families: You have a FUN, free family night next week! Mark your calendars!
*Guardian Supervision required
STAFF SHOUT:
"Caring, passionate and giving are a few of the many special qualities Hope exemplifies. Her willingness to go above and beyond for students is evident in the many projects she has undertaken. She is the co-founder of Shoreland's "A Safe Place to Land" after-school program. This program allows students, across multiple grade levels, the opportunity to partake in new experiences, form friendships and have fun. Whether it's creating school spirit days, potluck luncheons or secret spirit activities, Hope finds ways for staff to have fun at school. Thanks for bringing JOY to so many."
Leading with love is second-nature to this educator and her heart for kids is obvious; we are so fortunate to have this educator on staff!
This weekend, five members of Whitmer Orchestra gave a stellar performance as part of the Greater Toledo International Youth Orchestra! We are so proud of their accomplishments. Please help us congratulate these stars!
Meadowvale, Monac and McGregor Families: You have a FUN, free family night next week! Mark your calendars!
*Guardian Supervision required
STAFF SHOUT:
"Teaching 2nd graders water safety is a tall task, and when you have students who need some extra accommodations, it can be a taller task at times; however, Meadowvale teacher Jodi Gordy is up for the job. She went each week for 8 weeks, and spent time, in the water, with each of her students as they learned water safety. Mrs. Gordy always goes the extra mile for her students and families."
The gift of compassion is obvious in this educator at Meadowvale!
How fortunate are her students!
Were you a member of Whitmer Orchestra? We want to hear from YOU!
Whitmer Orchestra invites all orchestra alumni to take part in our night of beautiful music. Please send an email to adavies@wls4kids.org if you are interested! We would love to see former Panthers come home!
PARTNER SHOUT:
"Jeff works through the Children's Theater Workshop and is doing an OUTSTANDING job with the theater program in 3rd grade at Shoreland. The students are absolutely infatuated with him and he is inspiring them (without even knowing!) to write their OWN plays! We are so thankful for him, CTW and this program!"
STAFF SHOUT:
"Taylor Wietrzykowski is exactly the educator students need. She is their biggest cheerleader, a firm answer, a gentle heart, an inclusive mind. She not only goes out of her way for students but is always willing to help anywhere she is needed. She gives so freely with her big heart - we love her so much at Shoreland!"
What could we say better? WLS students are so lucky to have this awesome educator!
#iheartpubliceducation
STAFF SHOUT:
"Ms. Finely is a passionate teacher who listens to students. She also started the Whitmer Feminist club that inspires and empowers WHS girls."
Alumni frequently cite this educator's impact, yrs after having had her! Thank you Ms. Finley for all you do for students!
#iheartpubliceducation
Two McGregor Stallion families are coming home PAWED today!
Staff Shout:
"Annie Rayburn has the absolute biggest heart of gold! She is the best advocate for ALL students and always is taking time out of her day to help students. She has an incredible background and wealth of knowledge and is forever positively problem-solving to do what's best for kids. We are SO LUCKY to have her and her heart at Shoreland!"
Thank you Ms. Rayburn for ALL you do!
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Staff Shout:
"HUGE shout-out to Sara Hoffman, WLS Technology Integration Specialist, for always showing up for the staff at Washington. She never shies away from a challenge and boy, have we thrown a few her way! Her patience and genuine excitement while teaching us how to make our technology ideas a reality is rather amazing. WLS is so lucky to have her!"
Thank you, Sara, for the many ways you encourage, support, and educate our district. We appreciate you!
