![Une histoire en désordre (A Mixed-Up Story)]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1575643952/woodsacademyorg/mo4rajyuoapqllhxwtqp/DecFrench1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1575643952/woodsacademyorg/mo4rajyuoapqllhxwtqp/DecFrench1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1575643952/woodsacademyorg/mo4rajyuoapqllhxwtqp/DecFrench1.jpg","width":800}])
In anticipation of our trip to Québec in February, 7th and 8th graders have been learning about how to travel internationally by plane and talk about it in French.
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![Action Words]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1575383939/woodsacademyorg/tvtt7wwpbi1js3ztlbjm/1stActionWords4.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1575383939/woodsacademyorg/tvtt7wwpbi1js3ztlbjm/1stActionWords4.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1575383939/woodsacademyorg/tvtt7wwpbi1js3ztlbjm/1stActionWords4.jpg","width":800}])
First Grade utilizes the 6 + 1 Traits of Writing and we are currently focusing on conventions.
![Thanksgiving Spirit]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1575380742/woodsacademyorg/fogmavmw7fsek22t1enm/4thBackpacksforKenya1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1575380742/woodsacademyorg/fogmavmw7fsek22t1enm/4thBackpacksforKenya1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1575380742/woodsacademyorg/fogmavmw7fsek22t1enm/4thBackpacksforKenya1.jpg","width":800}])
During the month of November, the 4th Grade hosted the Thanksgiving Mass and they have been working diligently on their service project.
![I Do and I Understand]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1575383269/woodsacademyorg/mkllrv4tpybytphi59ui/3rdHands-onScience1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1575383269/woodsacademyorg/mkllrv4tpybytphi59ui/3rdHands-onScience1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1575383269/woodsacademyorg/mkllrv4tpybytphi59ui/3rdHands-onScience1.jpg","width":800}])
In science this year, the third graders will confront questions about the world around them similar to the way a professional scientist does.
![What Do We Do with a Difference?]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1575381470/woodsacademyorg/chsgo9bxa7ojnzv0vg0f/NYCStudents.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1575381470/woodsacademyorg/chsgo9bxa7ojnzv0vg0f/NYCStudents.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1575381470/woodsacademyorg/chsgo9bxa7ojnzv0vg0f/NYCStudents.jpg","width":800}])
6th Grade explored New York City from Broadway to Ellis Island.
![El uno y el dos de noviembre, ¡en Mexico!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1574171013/woodsacademyorg/ynjvmahgx1x14plxrh1k/Grade2DiadelosMuertos.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1574171013/woodsacademyorg/ynjvmahgx1x14plxrh1k/Grade2DiadelosMuertos.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1574171013/woodsacademyorg/ynjvmahgx1x14plxrh1k/Grade2DiadelosMuertos.jpg","width":800}])
The second-grade Spanish class is proud to share this reading of their mini-books on El Día de Los Muertos.
![Physical Education...for Parents]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1574097068/woodsacademyorg/wyermqxo20vahehk867o/PEforParents6.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1574097068/woodsacademyorg/wyermqxo20vahehk867o/PEforParents6.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1574097068/woodsacademyorg/wyermqxo20vahehk867o/PEforParents6.jpg","width":800}])
Parents, can you keep up with the lessons your children are learning in PE classes?
![Retelling Stories]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1574096209/woodsacademyorg/cbs7ltzmyum1qkduodis/ThumbnailStories.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1574096209/woodsacademyorg/cbs7ltzmyum1qkduodis/ThumbnailStories.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1574096209/woodsacademyorg/cbs7ltzmyum1qkduodis/ThumbnailStories.jpg","width":800}])
Second graders used keywords such as, first, then, next, and finally to help retell the story in sequential order
![Christmas Songs Already?]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1573243736/woodsacademyorg/aus9kns6ptmf9hg89lgy/ChristmasSongs.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1573243736/woodsacademyorg/aus9kns6ptmf9hg89lgy/ChristmasSongs.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1573243736/woodsacademyorg/aus9kns6ptmf9hg89lgy/ChristmasSongs.jpg","width":800}])
Our school Christmas concert is on Thursday, December 19th at 1:15 PM. This year’s theme is “Silent Night, Holy Night.”