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On behalf of the Woodward Academy Parent Community, welcome to the 2011-2012 school year. The Parent Community invites you to become involved in your child’s experience at Woodward Academy. As an integral part of the Parent Community, your involvement will enhance the success of our school and your child’s experience here at Woodward Academy.

Please take a moment to visit the Parent Community webpage by clicking on the Parent tab at the top of the Woodward Academy homepage, then follow the link to the Volunteer Opportunities page. Throughout the schools, there are a range of volunteer opportunities with something for everyone, whether you have a multitude of time and talents to share, or whether time is limited. There you will find a variety of activities and events, both at the individual schools and Academy-wide.

If you have any questions about a particular activity, please do not hesitate to contact any of the Parent Community officers. I look forward to working with you and your family as we work together to enrich our school.

Best wishes for a wonderful year!
Suzy Ellis, Parent Community President 2011-2012

 

Main Parent Community Calendar

Sat Feb 4

Parent Community Social Event "A Woodward Evening under the Winter Stars" TICKET SALES EXTENDED TO JAN. 22ND

Location: Woodruff Dining Hall Main Campus

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7:00 AM - 11:00 AM

  • A "Woodward Evening under the Winter Stars" will be an evening of elegant atmosphere, beautiful music, and exquisite cuisine. Guests will revel in a fabulous winter wonderland designed by Tony Brewer and Co., dance the night away to delightful sounds provided by Big Band Atlanta, and enjoy delectable cuisine, including some amazing desserts, created by Fred Delawalla and his chefs. Each guest will receive a complimentary cocktail and a cash bar will be available, as well.

  • Cost: $50.00 per person - (Ticket Sales extended to Jan. 22nd)
    This event requires pre-registration, tickets will not be available at the door
  • Who: WA parents, grandparents, alumni parents, faculty and staff only please!
  • Suggested Attire: Elegant casual, denim, trousers, Blazers, sport coats, dress shirts, casual party wear, dresses, skirts, accessories, etc.

Mon Feb 6

Parent Programming Event - Parent-Connect Webinar, Additive, Preservatives and Flavorings, Defining Nutrition in a World of Chemicals

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8:00 PM

How do pesticides affect our health? What foods do adolescents need to thrive? Selecting the most salubrious food items from the plethora of choices can be arduous. Supermarkets are rife with the unhealthiest options. Busy schedules and unclear labels force us to purchase packaged dinners. Discover what research indicates about the foods that benefit teen wellness in an age of chemical enhancements. Our experts impart a didactic schema for discerning the nourishing from the virulent with skill and ease. This session is the panacea for your meal-planning woes.

This Parent Programming event is a webinar, here is more:

How to sign up for the webinar...getting started involves three easy steps:

  • Set-up an account with Parent-Connect (one-time only)
  • Register online for a webinar of your choice
  • Log-in and learn!

Sign onto your Edline account for to access instructions for account set-up and registration. Assistance with logging into the webinar from a PC or Mac can be found on Edline.

Tue Feb 7

Parent Programming Event - 2 Million Minutes Documentary

Location: Woodward North, Arts Center

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8:15 AM - 10:30 AM

Regardless of nationality, as soon as a student completes the 8th grade, the clock starts ticking. From that very moment the child has approximately...Two Million Minutes until high school graduation...Two Million Minutes to build their intellectual foundation...Two Million Minutes to prepare for college and ultimately career...Two Million Minutes to go from a teenager to an adult. How a student spends their Two Million Minutes - in class, at home studying, playing sports, working, sleeping, socializing or just goofing off -- will affect their economic prospects for the rest of their lives. How do most American high school students spend this time? What about students in the rest of the world? How do family, friends and society influence a student's choices for time allocation? What implications do their choices have on their future and on a country's economic future? This documentary takes a deeper look at how the three superpowers of the 21st Century - China, India and the United States - are preparing their students for the future. Follow two students - a boy and a girl - from each of these countries, a global snapshot of education, from the viewpoint of kids preparing for their future. The goal is to tell the broader story of the universal importance of education today, and address what many are calling a crisis for U.S. schools regarding chronically low scores in math and science indicators. A facilitated discussion will follow.

Fri Feb 10

WN Family Fun Night

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

A unique spin on this fun family night out. Lots of prizes are awarded during an evening of dinner and games. Volunteers are needed for prize procurement, decorating, setup and clean up.

Parent Community Family Fun Night Chairs- Rebecca Fraser (770-354-1506) and Vallee Ohayon (770-557-1629).

Wed Feb 15

WN Parent Community Meeting

8:15 AM

Parent Programming Event - 2 Million Minutes Documentary

Location: Chapel Activity Room

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8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Regardless of nationality, as soon as a student completes the 8th grade, the clock starts ticking. From that very moment the child has approximately...Two Million Minutes until high school graduation...Two Million Minutes to build their intellectual foundation...Two Million Minutes to prepare for college and ultimately career...Two Million Minutes to go from a teenager to an adult. How a student spends their Two Million Minutes - in class, at home studying, playing sports, working, sleeping, socializing or just goofing off -- will affect their economic prospects for the rest of their lives. How do most American high school students spend this time? What about students in the rest of the world? How do family, friends and society influence a student's choices for time allocation? What implications do their choices have on their future and on a country's economic future? This documentary takes a deeper look at how the three superpowers of the 21st Century - China, India and the United States - are preparing their students for the future. Follow two students - a boy and a girl - from each of these countries, a global snapshot of education, from the viewpoint of kids preparing for their future. The goal is to tell the broader story of the universal importance of education today, and address what many are calling a crisis for U.S. schools regarding chronically low scores in math and science indicators. A facilitated discussion will follow.
Tue Feb 21

Red Cross Blood Drive

Location: Dobbs Gym
7:30 AM - 1:00 PM

To schedule an appointment please email cheryl.minor@woodward.edu or call 404.765.4460.

Wed Feb 22

Winter Blood Drive

7:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Parents are needed to assist with the second SGA sponsored American Red Cross Blood Drive. No special training is needed! We need volunteers to assist with check-in and to provide and serve refreshments to the students at Dobbs Gymnasium. Volunteers can choose a shift from 7:30 – 11:30 am or 11:00 am – 3:00 pm.

Michelle Bowden, bowdens5@yahoo.com

Fri Feb 24

WN Faculty Refreshments

Location: WN Teachers' Lounge
Wed Feb 29

PS Parent Meeting

Location: PS
8:45 AM
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