![Falling into Physical Education Fun]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/t_image_size_1/v1537188635/woodsacademyorg/xuyy0sreyk0abgu4di9e/PESeptember3.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/t_image_size_2/v1537188635/woodsacademyorg/xuyy0sreyk0abgu4di9e/PESeptember3.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/t_image_compressed/v1537188635/woodsacademyorg/xuyy0sreyk0abgu4di9e/PESeptember3.jpg","width":800}])
Here is a look at your child's Physical Education schedule for the first trimester. Ask your child what they are doing in PE and have them show you the skills they are developing.
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![Under the Sea]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/t_image_size_1/v1537188412/woodsacademyorg/v8zw34k6p3k7p1lkiqxf/OceanGrade2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/t_image_size_2/v1537188412/woodsacademyorg/v8zw34k6p3k7p1lkiqxf/OceanGrade2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/t_image_compressed/v1537188412/woodsacademyorg/v8zw34k6p3k7p1lkiqxf/OceanGrade2.jpg","width":800}])
In second grade, we are studying oceans. Please stop by the 2nd-grade hall to check out our ‘Under the Sea’ display!
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As we begin the year, 7th grade is starting to get used to math class procedures and we are off and running with Pre-Algebra.
![Be a Host Family!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/t_image_size_1/v1536761637/woodsacademyorg/wkrup9udnxykd43zzk2v/Paris.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/t_image_size_2/v1536761637/woodsacademyorg/wkrup9udnxykd43zzk2v/Paris.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/t_image_compressed/v1536761637/woodsacademyorg/wkrup9udnxykd43zzk2v/Paris.jpg","width":600}])
At The Woods Academy, the World Language department is proud to offer many opportunities for students to develop their language skills, become more culturally aware, and learn about other countries and cultures around the world.
![Getting to Know You]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/t_image_size_1/v1536247992/woodsacademyorg/ivyigadwrnruj1nnp4ll/Grade1Sept-3.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/t_image_size_2/v1536247992/woodsacademyorg/ivyigadwrnruj1nnp4ll/Grade1Sept-3.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/t_image_compressed/v1536247992/woodsacademyorg/ivyigadwrnruj1nnp4ll/Grade1Sept-3.jpg","width":800}])
First Grade is in full swing and we are off to a fabulous start to the school year! We are all excited to get to know one another.
![Welcome Class of 2029!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/t_image_size_1/v1536242804/woodsacademyorg/n39ms3mgd7t05nhehglg/Classof20293.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/t_image_size_2/v1536242804/woodsacademyorg/n39ms3mgd7t05nhehglg/Classof20293.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/t_image_compressed/v1536242804/woodsacademyorg/n39ms3mgd7t05nhehglg/Classof20293.jpg","width":800}])
Today our youngest students joined us on campus.
Welcome back to the hustle and bustle of a new school year. This year, it feels like we need the strength of a community more than ever.
Last week, I took a 3-day course through the Smithsonian Educational Research Center (SERC).
This summer I received an M.S. in Educational Leadership from George Mason University.