![What Advent is All About: 8th Grade Service Trip to A Wider Circle]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1544450631/woodsacademyorg/esbkn53krnbjpptkowaz/Gr8ServiceDec4.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1544450631/woodsacademyorg/esbkn53krnbjpptkowaz/Gr8ServiceDec4.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1544450631/woodsacademyorg/esbkn53krnbjpptkowaz/Gr8ServiceDec4.jpg","width":800}])
On Friday, December 7th, the eighth graders participated in a day of service at A Wider Circle in Silver Spring.
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![Vive l’échange!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1544192085/woodsacademyorg/b1c8kcjlafc7g3n7lecv/DecFrench1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1544192085/woodsacademyorg/b1c8kcjlafc7g3n7lecv/DecFrench1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1544192085/woodsacademyorg/b1c8kcjlafc7g3n7lecv/DecFrench1.jpg","width":800}])
As a part of our exchange program, students here at The Woods and at our partner middle-school in Belfort, France have started to get to know each other.
![1st Grade Explores Model Car Design]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1543845525/woodsacademyorg/ojrzubx6knzugltvfasq/ModelCars1stGr5.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1543845525/woodsacademyorg/ojrzubx6knzugltvfasq/ModelCars1stGr5.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1543845525/woodsacademyorg/ojrzubx6knzugltvfasq/ModelCars1stGr5.jpg","width":800}])
First grade was very excited to team up with the sixth-grade technology class for a special project.
![Woods Fall Sports Wrap Up & Ready for Winter]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1543846540/woodsacademyorg/hjqkgvdsxxix8rrrykav/Fall2018AthleticAwardWinners.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1543846540/woodsacademyorg/hjqkgvdsxxix8rrrykav/Fall2018AthleticAwardWinners.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1543846540/woodsacademyorg/hjqkgvdsxxix8rrrykav/Fall2018AthleticAwardWinners.jpg","width":800}])
Although our winter season has begun, we can’t forget about the success of our fall sports teams!
![¡Mi animal favorito!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1544193042/woodsacademyorg/oflfiv4sjzgcavus4w6i/DecSpanish2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1544193042/woodsacademyorg/oflfiv4sjzgcavus4w6i/DecSpanish2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1544193042/woodsacademyorg/oflfiv4sjzgcavus4w6i/DecSpanish2.jpg","width":800}])
The topic of animals and pets is one of the best units to teach kids in Spanish class.
![Static Tricks & Electricity Excitement]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1543845056/woodsacademyorg/obokoeibqybwlttxfkcd/Science-4thGr2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1543845056/woodsacademyorg/obokoeibqybwlttxfkcd/Science-4thGr2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1543845056/woodsacademyorg/obokoeibqybwlttxfkcd/Science-4thGr2.jpg","width":800}])
The fourth graders have kicked off their study of electricity. It’s been an electrifying few weeks!
![Building Entrepreneurial Skills One Hot Sauce at a Time]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1543251228/woodsacademyorg/jpvak3z0ikix02xhimbw/JoesWingman.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1543251228/woodsacademyorg/jpvak3z0ikix02xhimbw/JoesWingman.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1543251228/woodsacademyorg/jpvak3z0ikix02xhimbw/JoesWingman.jpg","width":800}])
On Fridays after school, I moderate The Woods Business Development Team, a group of 7th and 8th-grade students that run and operate Joe's Wingman.
![Lower School Celebrates World Kindness Day]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1543251829/woodsacademyorg/ajvh5ltgzhmnghk6ttgu/Kindness.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1543251829/woodsacademyorg/ajvh5ltgzhmnghk6ttgu/Kindness.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1543251829/woodsacademyorg/ajvh5ltgzhmnghk6ttgu/Kindness.jpg","width":800}])
Tuesday, November 13 marked the celebration of World Kindness Day and the students and teachers in Grades 1-4 wanted to make sure everyone knew about it.
![A Little Fresh Air…]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1542994577/woodsacademyorg/qxjw5vo7h7vvzo4fjvbn/FreshAir1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1542994577/woodsacademyorg/qxjw5vo7h7vvzo4fjvbn/FreshAir1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1542994577/woodsacademyorg/qxjw5vo7h7vvzo4fjvbn/FreshAir1.jpg","width":800}])
We spend a lot of time outside with the children because there is nothing better than fresh air, sunshine, and room to run around. There are many benefits to outside play.