STAFF-TO-STAFF SHOUTOUT:
"Mrs. Shelly Ruiz is the school psychologist at Meadowvale. She is always willing to go the extra mile for our students, their families, our staff, and our administration. She is one of the first ones to respond when assistance is needed. She does everything with a smile on her face and if she doesn't have the answer she will work to help you find one! She checks in on classrooms regularly to see how students and staff are doing. We are so lucky to have Mrs. Ruiz as part of our team not only at Meadowvale but in the Washington Local School district!"
In the journey of educating students, there is nothing better than having someone beside you. Mrs. Ruiz is SO awesome!
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WAY TO GO PANTHERS!!!!!!!
The hearts of our kids take our breath away. 💗
Last week, sweet Silver Creek 1st grader Jeffery broke his leg.
This week, classmate Kendall brought him plushies from his favorite show & a card to cheer him.
His friends love him so, so much!♥️
And we love every last one of them.
Way to go Kendall!
#emapthy
It’s School-Based Healthcare Awareness Month! WLS partners with Health Partners of Western Ohio to run the Whitmer Health Center, which provides well visits, sick visits, immunizations, sports physicals & behavioral health help. Here's to our Whitmer Health Center team!
Do you have a child under 5?
Live in Lucas County?
Want them to receive a free book each month?
Register them TODAY in the Dolly Parton Imagination Library program, managed through the Toledo Lucas County Public Library! Families who enroll are under no obligation & your information will not be used for marketing or solicitation of any kind. It is only used to get books into the hands of our youngest community members.
Register at www.toledolibrary.org/imaginationlibrary.
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PARENT SHOUT:
"I want to take a moment to recognize Ms. Wietro for the wonderful, caring, and thoughtful person she is. My daughter is a freshman at Whitmer. Starting high school has been a big change for her, especially since she has Autism. Ms. Wietro has always and continues to go above and beyond for her. Since day one she has been so supportive with every obstacle we’ve faced and every challenge Kaitlyn has come across. Just today, Kaitlyn had a meltdown about missing lunch because she wasn’t feeling well. Ms. Wietro took it upon herself to drive to our home and make sure Kaitlyn had the lunch she wanted. For some it may seem small but for Kaitlyn, it changed her whole day. I am so thankful that we have someone constantly looking out for our girl and someone who truly cares for her well-being. She deserves so much recognition for all she’s done for our family this year.”
Sometimes parents put into words what WE see every day.
So many students have benefitted from Ms. Wietrzykowski's love!
*DO YOU WANT TO SHOUT OUT A WLS STAFF MEMBER? EMAIL YOUR WORDS (and picture if you have one!) TO KPETERS@WLS4KIDS.ORG.
SCHOOL CLOSED THURSDAY 2/6/2025:
Washington Local Schools will be CLOSED on Thursday, Feb 6, 2025 due to the icy conditions . The scheduled early dismissal and professional development are cancelled.
*TEXT/EMAIL ALERTS WILL BE SENT AT 5:30 AM TO MINIMIZE SLEEP DISRUPTION.
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HAPPY SCHOOL COUNSELORS' WEEK!
🎉 We celebrate and appreciate our amazing school counselors for their dedication, compassion, and commitment to student success. Washington Local is lucky to have these incredible individuals leading with empathy, showing integrity and loving students. Counselors- Thank you for the countless ways you support, guide, and inspire our school community every day! 💙✨ #SchoolCounselorsRock
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STAFF SHOUT:
"Katie Sandy is the primary Intervention Specialist for Meadowvale. She helps students throughout Kindergarten through Second Grade that may need any additional support. Katie works hard to provide any additional assistance that may be needed for students and teachers. She is always there when a family needs something as well. Katie is such a great asset to our district for our students, teachers, staff, and their families. We love having her as our co-worker and teammate at Meadowvale!"
Providing support to children, in order to help them succeed, is such purpose-driven passion - and Ms. Sandy CLEARLY has it! Way to go!
SENIOR PARENTS: MEETING #2 HAS BEEN SCHEDULED!
PARENT SHOUT:
"My daughter is an 8th grader at Washington, and I just have to comment on Mr Gill-Snow. We experienced a tragic loss in our family recently and my daughter was impacted and it affected her school work. Instead of sitting back and watching her fail his class, he went up to her today and said, "How can I get you motivated about science?" These words meant more to her than he will ever know. This meant he saw her, he cared about her, and he wanted her to succeed. I hope he receives some sort of acknowledgement for this, as he made my daughter feel that there is a teacher who saw her as a hurting child - not a kid who doesn't want to do her work."
Taking the extra time to understand a student is the difference-maker that so many teachers exhibit. Mr. Gill-Snow is among the best. 💝
STAFF SHOUT:
"Mr. Brown is an incredible math teacher committed to helping students understand why mathematics works. He's constantly striving to improve his teaching methods, and always reading about the latest best practices in education. His dedication to his craft is evident – and he's even published two articles sharing his insights and struggles with other practicing teachers and presented at state conferences.
Mr. Brown creates a supportive and engaging learning environment where students feel comfortable exploring and developing their understanding of mathematics. He takes the time to have one-on-one conferences with his students, ensuring everyone feels supported. He's especially dedicated to his advocate students, checking in on both their personal and academic well-being.
It's clear that Mr. Brown genuinely cares about his students and is committed to making math accessible and enjoyable for everyone."
That raving endorsement needs no more because it's all true and we are so happy Mr. Brown received it!
STAFF SHOUT:
"Paraprofessional Denise Huston has been a wonderful addition to our 4th grade team at Meadowvale. She jumped in with both feet when she was hired in the middle of the year and you would never know she wasn't with us from the start. Though she is primarily a one on one para, she consistently volunteers to help other students and teachers in any way she can. We are so glad to have her on our team!"
This Para Powerhouse was an exceptional hire and those are some LUCKY Eagles!
🔴⚪🔵Whitmer Junior, Noah took the Americanism test in the Fall and received a NEAR-PERFECT score! His test score moved him to the state level , where Noah has won a free trip to Gettysburg and DC in March! 🔴⚪🔵
WEA RE SO PROUD!
STAFF SHOUT:
"I want to take a moment to celebrate the amazing Kim Huey, superstar Jefferson secretary! 🌟 Kim goes above and beyond for every single staff member in this building, and her kind heart and thoughtfulness shine so brightly. She adores our kids, and you can tell—they feel her love and support every single day. 💖
Even with so much on her plate, Kim shows up with a big smile and makes everyone feel valued and heard. She’s also the queen of making our substitutes feel welcomed and appreciated—talk about spreading joy!
Jefferson is so incredibly lucky to have her, and we are all beyond grateful for everything she does. Kim, you’re simply the best! 🎉✨"
There is not a thing Ms. Huey would not do to help a student or staff member. WLS is so lucky to have her!
