Ross Woodward -

Read Across America Week Monday March 2: Blankets and Books Students can wear pajamas and bring a blanket to spread out and read. Tuesday March 3: Guest Readers Special guest readers will be popping in for reading blocks at Ross Woodward today! Wednesday March 4: Read to a Stuffie Students can bring in a stuffed animal to read to during an independent reading time. Thursday March 5: Flashlight Reading Flashlight reading at school! Flashlights provided by Ross Woodward! Friday March 6: Schoolwide Buddy Reading and SEL Day On Friday, all classes will participate in Buddy Reading, which will hopefully complement the other SEL Activities classrooms are planning for NHPS SEL Day!

The 2026 New Haven Public Schools School Climate Survey will be open February 2-27. We strongly encourage you to fill out the survey and share honestly what’s going well and what could be better about your student’s experience at school. All responses are anonymous. The survey will take 10-15 minutes. You will receive a link to the survey at your email address and/or phone number. You can complete the survey on your phone or a computer. You can pause at any time and return to it on any device. Students will have time at school to take the survey. Parents, if you need help completing the survey, contact the school office. The Climate Survey will ask questions about the learning environment, belonging and community, staff-student relationships, bullying and safety, and discipline.

Link to survey: bit.ly/NHPS2026

Given the forecast for snow during school arrivals tomorrow morning, and because crews must continue the work of cleaning up after Monday’s blizzard, all New Haven Public Schools will be closed again tomorrow, Wednesday, February 25. This includes before and after school programs. We must continue our work to ensure safe conditions for students and staff.

The 2026 New Haven Public Schools School Climate Survey will be open February 2-27. We strongly encourage you to fill out the survey and share honestly what’s going well and what could be better about your student’s experience at school. All responses are anonymous. The survey will take 10-15 minutes. You will receive a link to the survey at your email address and/or phone number. You can complete the survey on your phone or a computer. You can pause at any time and return to it on any device. Students will have time at school to take the survey. Parents, if you need help completing the survey, contact the school office. The Climate Survey will ask questions about the learning environment, belonging and community, staff-student relationships, bullying and safety, and discipline.

Link to survey: bit.ly/NHPS2026

As crews continue the work of cleaning up after Monday’s storm, all New Haven Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, February 24. This includes before and after school programs.

As a result of tomorrow's inclement weather forecast, all New Haven Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, Monday. This includes before and after school programs. Please note that a citywide parking ban will be in effect beginning Sunday, February 22nd at 12 noon and will remain in effect until lifted. For residents in need of an off-street parking option, there are multiple free and low-cost options available, including selected school parking lots, Yale University parking lots and downtown parking garages. The full list is available on the city’s website at newhavenct.gov/snow.

The 2026 New Haven Public Schools School Climate Survey will be open February 2-27. We strongly encourage you to fill out the survey and share honestly what’s going well and what could be better about your student’s experience at school. All responses are anonymous. The survey will take 10-15 minutes. You will receive a link to the survey at your email address and/or phone number. You can complete the survey on your phone or a computer. You can pause at any time and return to it on any device. Students will have time at school to take the survey. Parents, if you need help completing the survey, contact the school office. The Climate Survey will ask questions about the learning environment, belonging and community, staff-student relationships, bullying and safety, and discipline.

Link to survey: bit.ly/NHPS2026

Chuck E Cheese Night! We're here hanging out at Chuck E Cheese in Orange! Mention Ross Woodward at check in for our school table! Come on out from 3-9 PM!

The 2026 New Haven Public Schools School Climate Survey will be open February 2-27. We strongly encourage you to fill out the survey and share honestly what’s going well and what could be better about your student’s experience at school. All responses are anonymous. The survey will take 10-15 minutes. You will receive a link to the survey at your email address and/or phone number. You can complete the survey on your phone or a computer. You can pause at any time and return to it on any device. Students will have time at school to take the survey. Parents, if you need help completing the survey, contact the school office. The Climate Survey will ask questions about the learning environment, belonging and community, staff-student relationships, bullying and safety, and discipline.

Link to survey: bit.ly/NHPS2026

We are excited to announce our Ross Woodward Girl Scouts Troop is selling cookies! Orders should be placed using the link below by February 20th. Pick ups will be on March 27th from 3:30-5 pm IN PERSON at RW! https://digitalcookie.girlscouts.org/scout/troop60360c106?fpkp=1 When you check out, please make sure you put Ross Woodward for delivery address. Any questions, please reach out to Ava.reinholz@gmail.com. Thank you so much for your support for our girls!

Happy HEART Day!!!

NOTICE FOR 6th grade and Prek 4 Families -

NEXT YEAR YOUR KINDERGARTENER AND 7th GRADER NEED AN UPDATED PHYSICAL! Please read the attached letter with DUE DATES for health forms to be on file with NHPS!

Any questions, please call the Main Office at 475-220-3100 or the Nurse at 475-220-3114.

You can make an appointment for FREE at the Ross Woodward SBHC for your child's physical! Call 475-220-3140 to schedule today!

With safety in mind, we would like to remind families of the following procedures regarding early pick-up/early dismissal:

Families must notify the office before 12pm, preferably by email or by note, of any student change in dismissal, whether it be a pick up or for the student to take the bus.

Families must pick up their students in the office BEFORE 3pm or at the student’s designated pick-up area at dismissal. THE OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED FOR EARLY PICK-UPS FROM 3pm to 3:25pm. (This will also apply to early dismissal days, from 1-1:25pm.)

If you have any questions, please contact the main office at 475-220-3100.

Thank you for your cooperation!

The 2026 New Haven Public Schools School Climate Survey will be open February 2-27. We strongly encourage you to fill out the survey and share honestly what’s going well and what could be better about your student’s experience at school. All responses are anonymous. The survey will take 10-15 minutes. You will receive a link to the survey at your email address and/or phone number. You can complete the survey on your phone or a computer. You can pause at any time and return to it on any device. Students will have time at school to take the survey. Parents, if you need help completing the survey, contact the school office. The Climate Survey will ask questions about the learning environment, belonging and community, staff-student relationships, bullying and safety, and discipline.

Link to survey: bit.ly/NHPS2026

HEART DAY AT ROSS WOODWARD
Wear Red, White or HEARTS on Friday February 13th!
Send any pictures to Mrs. Finn
elizabeth.finn@new-haven.k12.ct.us

Shout out to the Middle School Musicians today who performed in 5-8th grade! Our Choir, Band and Drumline were amazing!!! Thank you to Mrs. Brown and Mr. Fasano for helping to support our magnificent musicians! Plus our PTO for their bake sale goodies!!!

Please be aware: Bus 9 is delayed behind schedule. Check the First Student app for updated route status.

The 2026 New Haven Public Schools School Climate Survey will be open February 2-27. We strongly encourage you to fill out the survey and share honestly what’s going well and what could be better about your student’s experience at school. All responses are anonymous. The survey will take 10-15 minutes. You will receive a link to the survey at your email address and/or phone number. You can complete the survey on your phone or a computer. You can pause at any time and return to it on any device. Students will have time at school to take the survey. Parents, if you need help completing the survey, contact the school office. The Climate Survey will ask questions about the learning environment, belonging and community, staff-student relationships, bullying and safety, and discipline.

Link to survey: bit.ly/NHPS2026

Happy 100th day of school Ross Woodward! Lots of activities were had all day long!

PTO Meeting for February - Virtual Link below

Wednesday, February 11 · 5:00 – 6:00pm

Video call link: https://meet.google.com/itz-cnss-xnz