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Upcoming Activities at the Lower School

  • Friday, May 24, 2013: Last Day of School - early dismissal at 11:30 am.

Last Day of School – Early Dismissal on Friday, May 24

Please remember that school will dismiss early on Friday, May 24 at 11:30 am. This is the last day of school for the school year. Buses will depart the Lower School at 11:35 am and will depart from campus at 11:45 am. All other students MUST be picked up at the Lower School by 11:35 am.

Sign Up for Music and Dance for Current Students

We will soon begin our sign-up process for enrolled students for rising 4th grade, rising 5th grade and rising 6th grade. As we have done for the past two years, we are asking you to sign your child up for their music and dance classes before the end of this school year. You will be sent an email message with information on how to register your child for these classes. Or, click here for the link to make your choices.
Music choices for 4th grade are strings or chorus. Band is not an option for our rising 4th grade students. For the 5th and 6th grades, music choices are band, strings or chorus.


Students who wish to participate in dance must register for dance. Dance classes meet twice a week during PE class time. Please be aware there is a fee for dance. Also, our dance classes are limited to the number of students. Dance is offered on a first come, first served basis. If your child wants to take dance, don’t delay in completing the registration process.

All Summer Packets Information

All documents are now available on line at the link shown below. On that site you will find the links for the following documents: 1) Summer Reading Packets (all grades); 2) Summer Math Packets (all grades); 3) Beginning of School Information and Forms; 4) Class Supply Lists (for 5th and 6th grades only); 5) Music and Dance Registration; 6) Dance Information Letter.

For all documents go to: http://www.woodward.edu/academics/ls/index.aspx. 

Save the Date - Vintage Auto Exhibition

Save the date for the Woodward Academy Vintage Auto Exhibition on Saturday, October 5, 2013, from 11 am-4 pm on Main Campus. If you have a vintage car and are interested in joining the exhibition, please contact Bob Hawks 404.765.4031. More information will be available in the fall.

LS Service News

  • LS Terranova School Project Update

    The Lower School Ambassador’s Club would like to thank the Lower School community for their generosity and participation in the spring service project for the Terranova School, Woodward's sister school in Zambia, Africa. Lower School students raised $3,675.00 for new reading and spelling books. Lower School Principal, Andy Phillips, will personally present this to the Terranova School when he visits this summer.

  • LS Students Receive Awards for Essay Contest

    Three Lower School fifth graders were recognized with awards during morning announcements on April 23 for winning top honors in the No Place for Hate student essay contest.

    Victoria D. won first place in Elementary Writing; Ella W. won second place in Elementary Writing; and Sarah B. won first place in Elementary Media/Songs/Poetry. In addition to having three winners, Woodward also had the most entries of any school.

    Click on the link at right to read the award winning essays. Click the following link to listen to the award winning song: No Place for Hate Award Winning Song.

  • LS Walk-a-thon Gallery

  • Soaps for Terranova

    Here is a way you can help our sister school in Zambia, Africa! If you have unused soaps, hair conditioners and shampoos, or other small travel items you have collected, they need them. These products are the perfect size for the staff at the Julia Burke Medical Clinic at the Terranova School to hand out to their community.

    It may be hard to believe, but in their world, soap is a special thing. Your help will be greatly appreciated and Mr. Dietz (MS assistant principal) thanks you from the kids at Terranova School. Please gather these new items and drop them off at the Middle School front desk.

  • 2013 Jesse Draper Boys & Girls Club Walkathon

  • Lower School Students Raise the Bar

    The Lower School collected more than $6,000 for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society as part of their annual "Put Cancer to Bed" program. 92 percent of the Lower School student body participated. They also raised $6,500 for the American Heart Association during their Jump Rope for Heart event held on Feb. 15. The top fundraiser was Faiza M. with $1,036.

  • Lower School Ambassadors Volunteer at Food Bank

    The Lower School Ambassador Club visited the Atlanta Community Food Bank on December 18. The fifth and sixth grade students, along with their sponsors Julia Duke and Leigh Ann Peek, worked a three-hour shift alongside other volunteers from the Atlanta community. The day's work resulted in 9,740 pounds of food boxed and ready to distribute. This amount translates to 6,486 meals to serve people in need.

  • 2012 Academy Wide Can-A-Thon

    Woodward Academy's campus-wide can drive benefits the Atlanta Food Bank and surrounding tri-city pantries. It will run from Monday, October 29 through Friday, November 9. Collection barrels will be located on each campus, so please contact each school for locations.

    Historically, Woodward has been one of the largest contributors to this worthy cause. We are proud that we “CAN” make a difference!

  • Students, Principal Donate Hair to Locks of Love

    Sixth grader Zoe B., her sister, third grader Mirabel B., and Primary School Principal Missy Duncan Smith recently donated their hair to Locks of Love. This is the second time for both Zoe and Mirabel to donate to Locks of Love. Woodward parent and hair stylist, Rochelle Andrews, donates her professional services to Woodward students and faculty who donate their locks.

  • Students Walk for Jesse Draper Boys & Girls Club

    Students from across the Academy raised fund by participating in the 18th annual Jesse Draper Boys & Girls Club Walk-a-thon on Friday, March 30, in support of the club neighboring Woodward's campus. Students from the Primary, Lower, Middle and Upper Schools participated in the fundraising walk.

  • Lower School Students 'Put Cancer to Bed'

    As a reward for their tireless fundraising efforts on behalf of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, most Lower School students will wear pajamas to school on Friday, January 20. The Lower School dubbed this year's campaign, "Putting Cancer to Bed," and has raised $7,423.69 with participation from 88% of the students. Woodward has contributed more than $26,000 to LLS since 2007. Woodward is one of the top five fundraising schools in Georgia.

  • Jump Rope for Heart Event Raises $6,000

    On September 23, the Lower School held their annual Jump Rope for Heart event. Participants raised more than $6,000 for the American Heart Association.

  • Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta

    For the 2010-11 School Year:

    Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, raised $2,500

  

 

Lower School Calendar & Events

Jun 21 Fri

Academy Offices Closed

Jun 28 Fri

Academy Offices Closed

Jul 1 Mon

Academy Offices Closed

Thru: 7/4/2013
Jul 4 Thu

Independence Day

Jul 5 Fri

Academy Offices Closed

Jul 12 Fri

Academy Offices Closed

Jul 17 Wed

PC Consignment Shop Open - Sales Only, No Consignments Taken

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9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Jul 19 Fri

Academy Offices Closed

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Newsletter last updated: 
May 24, 2013

 

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Consignment Shop

Come visit the Consignment Shop! The Consignment Shop has everything you need, including brand new men's ties. We are also taking in consignments, so bring all of your items when you come to shop. Did you know that your Middle or Upper School child can come in to shop and use their Student ID to bill their account? We have great volunteers here to help them with fit and to make sure they are buying the correct pieces. We even have buttons for your blazers that may be missing a few. A second copy of that really heavy book is nice to have at home. Chances are, we can help with that too.
 
Our hours of operation are every Monday and Wednesday, that school is in session, from 12:00-4:00 p.m. You can find more information on the Consignment Shop webpage.

Upcoming LS Volunteer Opportunities

Aug 20 Tue

LSPC Room Parent Meeting

Location: Chapel Activity Room
8:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Aug 21 Wed

LSPC Event Chair Meeting

Location: Chapel Activity Room
8:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Sep 18 Wed

LS Teacher Appreciation Luncheon

Location: LS Teachers Lounge
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Sep 20 Fri

LS Tailgate Party

Location: LS Parking Lot
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Parent Programming Events - all parents invited

Sep 24 Tue

Parent Programming Event - Love and Logic Series

Location: Gresham Chapel Activity Room
8:30 AM - 10:00 AMRead More
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