Dear Ross/Woodward Teachers and Staff,
Ross Woodward Student Services will be sponsoring a Thanksgiving Food Drive starting this week! We are asking Ross/Woodward staff, students, and parents to contribute non-perishable food items to include in our Thanksgiving baskets. Below are the items assigned to each grade level. Please designate a collection box or bag in your classroom and inform your students of the food item assigned to your grade level. We ask that items are sent into Ross Woodward by November 14, 2025 to allow for basket organization. Baskets will be sent home to needy families the week of November 17, 2025.
Pre-K Boxed macaroni and cheese or pasta
K Gravy
1 Stuffing
2 Canned vegetables (yams, string beans, corn, peas…)
3 Baked goods (corn bread, cake mix, frosting..)
4 Boxed potatoes or rice
5 Boxed macaroni and cheese or pasta
6 Stuffing or canned vegetables (yams, string beans, corn, peas…)
7 Gravy
8 Boxed potatoes or rice
Ross Woodward Student Services will be sponsoring a Thanksgiving Food Drive starting this week! We are asking Ross/Woodward staff, students, and parents to contribute non-perishable food items to include in our Thanksgiving baskets. Below are the items assigned to each grade level. Please designate a collection box or bag in your classroom and inform your students of the food item assigned to your grade level. We ask that items are sent into Ross Woodward by November 14, 2025 to allow for basket organization. Baskets will be sent home to needy families the week of November 17, 2025.
Pre-K Boxed macaroni and cheese or pasta
K Gravy
1 Stuffing
2 Canned vegetables (yams, string beans, corn, peas…)
3 Baked goods (corn bread, cake mix, frosting..)
4 Boxed potatoes or rice
5 Boxed macaroni and cheese or pasta
6 Stuffing or canned vegetables (yams, string beans, corn, peas…)
7 Gravy
8 Boxed potatoes or rice
Parent Teacher Conferences
Wednesday November 19th
2-4 PM and 5-7 PM
Book Fair open! Bake Sale!
Come on in to talk about your child!
Sign up with your child’s teacher through Apptegy!
Wednesday November 19th
2-4 PM and 5-7 PM
Book Fair open! Bake Sale!
Come on in to talk about your child!
Sign up with your child’s teacher through Apptegy!
RED WHITE AND BLUE SPIRIT DAY!
Monday November 10th
Wear your best Red, White or Blue gear to school to celebrate and honor all those who have served in our military.
Monday November 10th
Wear your best Red, White or Blue gear to school to celebrate and honor all those who have served in our military.
Hurricane Help!
Please see the attached flyer on ways to help Jamacia in the Post Hurricane Melissa wake!
Thank you!
Please see the attached flyer on ways to help Jamacia in the Post Hurricane Melissa wake!
Thank you!
Our students in some of our art classes got to decorate pumpkins this fall! Thank you to our community partners for this awesome donation to our school community!
NO SCHOOL TODAY DUE TO ELECTION DAY!
Make sure to Vote!
See you tomorrow!
Make sure to Vote!
See you tomorrow!
PINK DAY!!! We raised over $235 dollars for the CT Breast Health Initiative! We appreciate all the monetary and bead donations from our families. We donated a large basket of bracelets and cards to Smilow Cancer Hospital at Yale! Thank you for helping us to raise awareness about Breast Cancer this October. Check out our Facebook and Instagram pages for more pictures!
Celebrating Election day at school today! We will be voting school wide on some very important and fun issues! Come to school to participate!
Dear Ross/Woodward Teachers and Staff,
Ross Woodward Student Services will be sponsoring a Thanksgiving Food Drive starting this week! We are asking Ross/Woodward staff, students, and parents to contribute non-perishable food items to include in our Thanksgiving baskets. Below are the items assigned to each grade level. Please designate a collection box or bag in your classroom and inform your students of the food item assigned to your grade level. We ask that items are sent into Ross Woodward by November 14, 2025 to allow for basket organization. Baskets will be sent home to needy families the week of November 17, 2025.
Pre-K Boxed macaroni and cheese or pasta
K Gravy
1 Stuffing
2 Canned vegetables (yams, string beans, corn, peas…)
3 Baked goods (corn bread, cake mix, frosting..)
4 Boxed potatoes or rice
5 Boxed macaroni and cheese or pasta
6 Stuffing or canned vegetables (yams, string beans, corn, peas…)
7 Gravy
8 Boxed potatoes or rice
Ross Woodward Student Services will be sponsoring a Thanksgiving Food Drive starting this week! We are asking Ross/Woodward staff, students, and parents to contribute non-perishable food items to include in our Thanksgiving baskets. Below are the items assigned to each grade level. Please designate a collection box or bag in your classroom and inform your students of the food item assigned to your grade level. We ask that items are sent into Ross Woodward by November 14, 2025 to allow for basket organization. Baskets will be sent home to needy families the week of November 17, 2025.
Pre-K Boxed macaroni and cheese or pasta
K Gravy
1 Stuffing
2 Canned vegetables (yams, string beans, corn, peas…)
3 Baked goods (corn bread, cake mix, frosting..)
4 Boxed potatoes or rice
5 Boxed macaroni and cheese or pasta
6 Stuffing or canned vegetables (yams, string beans, corn, peas…)
7 Gravy
8 Boxed potatoes or rice
Kindness Week October 24-31st
This week ended with the completion of our Kindness Wall at Ross Woodward. All students and staff were given a note card and were asked to design the card in a way that showed what kindness meant to them. It could be through a word, message, poem or drawing! We hung all of them up to display! Check out our video on our Instagram highlight reel or stop in the B-wing to see our full display!
McEducator Night at McDonalds
Nov 13 2025
4-7 PM
McDonalds Across Street from RW - 225 Foxon Blvd, New Haven, CT 06513
DJ, Games and fun galore!
15% of proceeds go back to school!
Nov 13 2025
4-7 PM
McDonalds Across Street from RW - 225 Foxon Blvd, New Haven, CT 06513
DJ, Games and fun galore!
15% of proceeds go back to school!
The Fall Festival was fabulous! Thank you to all the families who came out to this awesome event. Thank you to our Literacy and Math Coaches and Committees for planning fun filled games in our library. Shoutout to the PTO and the Climate Committee for planning games and crafts in the cafe and hosting the open gym time! We appreciate all our teachers for their support! Check out extra photos on our Facebook and Instagram pages!
Book Character Day was a success! Thank you to everyone who participated and to all our families for coming to our parade! Check out our Facebook and Instagram pages for more pictures!!!
Free flu vaccine clinic TODAY Friday October 31st at Ross/Woodward's School Based Health Center!
Open 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Walk-ins Welcome!
Can call to schedule and appointment 475-220-3140
BREAD DELIVERY - Donation
We have received a small fresh bread delivery - If you would like some to take home today Thursday October 30th, please pop by the A wing at dismissal time (3:24 PM).
First come first serve. Supplies limited.
Thanks!
We have received a small fresh bread delivery - If you would like some to take home today Thursday October 30th, please pop by the A wing at dismissal time (3:24 PM).
First come first serve. Supplies limited.
Thanks!
Food Assistance Resource Guide
Please check out the attachment for locations to get food for those in need!
Locations and information are on the form.
Any questions please reach out!
Please check out the attachment for locations to get food for those in need!
Locations and information are on the form.
Any questions please reach out!
This Friday October 31st the School-Based Health Center at Ross/Woodward will be having a free flu clinic* before AND after the costume parade at 10 AM. WALK INS WELCOME!
You do not need to be enrolled in the clinic to get your flu vaccine.
Call to schedule, or walk in! 475-220-3140
*Only available for students
Fall Festival
October 29th
4-6 PM
Pizza and Drinks to be Served
Fall Activities include:
Literacy and Math Stations
Indoor Trick or Treating
Pumpkin and Apple Games
Open Gym Time
Face Painting
Games, Prizes and More!
Costumes welcome - School Appropriate - No Weapons.
October 29th
4-6 PM
Pizza and Drinks to be Served
Fall Activities include:
Literacy and Math Stations
Indoor Trick or Treating
Pumpkin and Apple Games
Open Gym Time
Face Painting
Games, Prizes and More!
Costumes welcome - School Appropriate - No Weapons.
Is your child sick? Fever, cough, sore throat? Not sure if they should come to school?
We can help! The School-Based Health Center offers same day sick/urgent visits during and before school hours at NO COST. You can even come if they are too sick to come to school!
Our Services Include:
Testing for flu and strep throat
Treatment or medication for illnesses
Clearance to return to school after being sick
Referrals to medical specialists
Flu shots and other immunizations
Any urgent care needs
Call for an appointment today: 475-220-3140
Not sure if your child is enrolled in the clinic? Sign up today!
Book Character Dress Up Day
October 31
Parade at 10 AM promptly - Indoors through School Community
Parking in front lot or on street where designated - Families welcome to attend viewing of parade
Students can come in Book Character Costumes and carry their book through parade!
Ross Woodward students and staff may wear costumes to school that abide by the school dress code and the guidelines below:
Costume Guidelines:
Costumes may be worn to school only if they are manageable and comfortable to wear throughout the day.
Students must be able to sit down in a work space/desk if wearing their costume during the day.
All costumes must be mindful of the school dress code. Costumes must be appropriate for school. Please keep in mind the various ages of students at Ross Woodward and be sure costumes are not too gory or scary.
Costumes involving blood, toy weapons or costumes with similar themes are inappropriate and will not be permitted.
Pictures - email Mrs. Finn elizabeth.finn@new-haven.k12.ct.us
October 31
Parade at 10 AM promptly - Indoors through School Community
Parking in front lot or on street where designated - Families welcome to attend viewing of parade
Students can come in Book Character Costumes and carry their book through parade!
Ross Woodward students and staff may wear costumes to school that abide by the school dress code and the guidelines below:
Costume Guidelines:
Costumes may be worn to school only if they are manageable and comfortable to wear throughout the day.
Students must be able to sit down in a work space/desk if wearing their costume during the day.
All costumes must be mindful of the school dress code. Costumes must be appropriate for school. Please keep in mind the various ages of students at Ross Woodward and be sure costumes are not too gory or scary.
Costumes involving blood, toy weapons or costumes with similar themes are inappropriate and will not be permitted.
Pictures - email Mrs. Finn elizabeth.finn@new-haven.k12.ct.us
