GO BLUE DAY!
RW PTO is sponsoring GO BLUE DAY in honor of Alopecia Awareness and National Bullying Month in October!
Wear blue to school on Tuesday September 29th to support!
Email any pictures to Mrs. Finn - elizabeth.finn@new-haven.k12.ct.us
RW PTO is sponsoring GO BLUE DAY in honor of Alopecia Awareness and National Bullying Month in October!
Wear blue to school on Tuesday September 29th to support!
Email any pictures to Mrs. Finn - elizabeth.finn@new-haven.k12.ct.us
A big shout out to the Ross Woodward PTO! Today is National PTO Recognition Day and we want shout out this wonderful team of families that have come together and helped the Ross Woodward community! Thank you for supporting all of our adventures from academics, field trips, bake sales, music, field day, and everything else in between! We appreciate you!
Flu Vaccines Available at School — At No Cost! 💙
Parents/Guardians,
Today or tomorrow, your student will be coming home with a flu vaccine consent form from the School-Based Health Clinic. If you would like your child to receive their flu vaccine at school, simply complete and sign the form and return it to the school.
A few important reminders:
💉 Flu vaccines are provided at no cost through the School-Based Health Clinic.
✍️ We will never give a flu vaccine without parent/guardian consent.
👨👩👧 Students in Pre-K–2nd grade must be accompanied by an adult when receiving their vaccine.
🧑🎓 Older students may receive their vaccine independently in the school clinic with parent/guardian consent.
We are already starting to see positive flu cases in our community, so now is a great time to help protect your child and keep our school community healthy this flu season!
Please look for the consent form in your child’s backpack and return it to the school if you would like them to participate.
Thank you for helping us keep our students healthy!
School-Based Health Clinic at Ross/Woodward
_____________________________________________
¡Vacunas contra la gripe disponibles en la escuela — Sin costo alguno! 💙
Padres y tutores:
Hoy o mañana, su hijo llevará a casa un formulario de consentimiento para la vacuna contra la gripe, proveniente de la clínica de salud escolar. Si desea que su hijo reciba la vacuna contra la gripe en la escuela, simplemente complete y firme el formulario y devuélvalo a la escuela.
Algunos recordatorios importantes:
💉 Las vacunas contra la gripe se ofrecen sin costo a través de la clínica de salud escolar.
✍️ Nunca administraremos la vacuna contra la gripe sin el consentimiento de los padres o tutores.
👨👩👧 Los estudiantes de prekínder a 2.º grado deben estar acompañados por un adulto al recibir la vacuna.
🧑🎓 Los estudiantes mayores pueden recibir la vacuna por sí mismos en la clínica escolar, siempre que cuenten con el consentimiento de sus padres o tutores.
Ya estamos empezando a ver casos positivos de gripe en nuestra comunidad; por ello, ¡es un excelente momento para ayudar a proteger a su hijo y mantener saludable a nuestra comunidad escolar durante esta temporada de gripe!
Por favor, busque el formulario de consentimiento en la mochila de su hijo y devuélvalo a la escuela si desea que participe.
¡Gracias por ayudarnos a mantener saludables a nuestros estudiantes!
Clínica de salud escolar
Parents/Guardians,
Today or tomorrow, your student will be coming home with a flu vaccine consent form from the School-Based Health Clinic. If you would like your child to receive their flu vaccine at school, simply complete and sign the form and return it to the school.
A few important reminders:
💉 Flu vaccines are provided at no cost through the School-Based Health Clinic.
✍️ We will never give a flu vaccine without parent/guardian consent.
👨👩👧 Students in Pre-K–2nd grade must be accompanied by an adult when receiving their vaccine.
🧑🎓 Older students may receive their vaccine independently in the school clinic with parent/guardian consent.
We are already starting to see positive flu cases in our community, so now is a great time to help protect your child and keep our school community healthy this flu season!
Please look for the consent form in your child’s backpack and return it to the school if you would like them to participate.
Thank you for helping us keep our students healthy!
School-Based Health Clinic at Ross/Woodward
_____________________________________________
¡Vacunas contra la gripe disponibles en la escuela — Sin costo alguno! 💙
Padres y tutores:
Hoy o mañana, su hijo llevará a casa un formulario de consentimiento para la vacuna contra la gripe, proveniente de la clínica de salud escolar. Si desea que su hijo reciba la vacuna contra la gripe en la escuela, simplemente complete y firme el formulario y devuélvalo a la escuela.
Algunos recordatorios importantes:
💉 Las vacunas contra la gripe se ofrecen sin costo a través de la clínica de salud escolar.
✍️ Nunca administraremos la vacuna contra la gripe sin el consentimiento de los padres o tutores.
👨👩👧 Los estudiantes de prekínder a 2.º grado deben estar acompañados por un adulto al recibir la vacuna.
🧑🎓 Los estudiantes mayores pueden recibir la vacuna por sí mismos en la clínica escolar, siempre que cuenten con el consentimiento de sus padres o tutores.
Ya estamos empezando a ver casos positivos de gripe en nuestra comunidad; por ello, ¡es un excelente momento para ayudar a proteger a su hijo y mantener saludable a nuestra comunidad escolar durante esta temporada de gripe!
Por favor, busque el formulario de consentimiento en la mochila de su hijo y devuélvalo a la escuela si desea que participe.
¡Gracias por ayudarnos a mantener saludables a nuestros estudiantes!
Clínica de salud escolar
GO BLUE DAY!
RW PTO is sponsoring GO BLUE DAY in honor of Alopecia Awareness and National Bullying Month in October!
Wear blue to school on Tuesday September 29th to support!
Email any pictures to Mrs. Finn - elizabeth.finn@new-haven.k12.ct.us
RW PTO is sponsoring GO BLUE DAY in honor of Alopecia Awareness and National Bullying Month in October!
Wear blue to school on Tuesday September 29th to support!
Email any pictures to Mrs. Finn - elizabeth.finn@new-haven.k12.ct.us
PICTURE DAY IS ON THE WAY AT ROSS WOODWARD!
Check out the important information below about Picture Day!
Wednesday October 14th 2026 is picture day!
Email Mrs. Finn or your child's teacher if you'd like to be on the SIBLINGS LIST with Sibling list of names and classes!
Order pictures online with link in picture and School Code!
Check out the important information below about Picture Day!
Wednesday October 14th 2026 is picture day!
Email Mrs. Finn or your child's teacher if you'd like to be on the SIBLINGS LIST with Sibling list of names and classes!
Order pictures online with link in picture and School Code!
Check out these really awesome programs from the New Haven Youth Dept! All information is on the slides!
Don't forget our Open House is tonight from 5-7 PM!
Check in with our SBHC for any of their FREE services for Ross Woodward students!!! Contact information in the slides attached and our SBHC team will be at Open House this week on Wednesday night from 5-7 PM!
Today, we take a moment to honor Patriot Day and remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001. On this day, four airplanes were taken over in an attack on our country, leading to the loss of nearly 3,000 people at the World Trade Center in New York City, the Pentagon in Virginia, and in a field in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. It was a deeply sad day in American history, but it is also a day when we remember the incredible courage shown by first responders, including firefighters, police officers, and everyday citizens who bravely rushed to help others.
As we reflect on 9/11 today, we focus on the values of unity, kindness, and strength that brought our nation together in the days that followed. People across the country came together to support one another, demonstrating that even in hard times, compassion and community make us strong. Today, we honor those who were lost and express our gratitude to the helpers in our communities. Let us remember to treat each other with extra care, respect, and kindness throughout our school today.
Check out the awesome action shots of our Music classes with Mr. Fasano! We love tapping to the beat, and moving our bodies to the music!
Dear New Haven Public Schools Families,
As our Fall Middle School Athletics season begins, we would like to provide additional information regarding team assignments, coach contacts, and FormReleaf registration requirements.
Fall Middle School Sports
NHPS Middle School Athletics offers Boys Soccer, Girls Soccer, Cross Country, Girls Volleyball, and Football.
For Football and Girls Volleyball, students participate with a specific team based on the school they attend.
🏈 Football
Hill Central – Head Coach Eric Brantley
ebrantley07@yahoo.com
Schools: Betsy Ross, Clemente, Conte, Daniels, Nathan Hale, Truman
King Robinson – Head Coach Glenn Middleton
coolbusy47@gmail.com
Schools: Beecher, Celentano, Davis, Hooker, Lincoln Bassett, Wexler Grant
Ross/Woodward – Head Coach Kyle Harper
kyle.harper@new-haven.k12.ct.us
Schools: Bishop Woods, Clinton Ave, East Rock, Fair Haven, FAME, Jepson, Martinez
Troup – Head Coach Jordan Johnson
jordan.johnson@new-haven.k12.ct.us
Schools: Barnard, Edgewood, ESUMS, Sheridan
🏐 Girls Volleyball
Betsy Ross – Head Coach Tanaysia Willis
tanaysiawillis94@gmail.com
Schools: Barnard, Beecher, Clemente, Daniels, Davis, Edgewood, ESUMS, Hill Central, King Robinson, Lincoln Bassett, Sheridan, Troup, Truman, Wexler Grant
Fair Haven – Head Coach Jennifer Lopez
jennifermarielopez67@gmail.com
Schools: Bishop Woods, Celentano, Clinton Ave, Conte, East Rock, FAME, Hooker, Jepson, Martinez, Nathan Hale, Ross Woodward
⚽ Soccer & 🏃 Cross Country
Boys Soccer – Head Coach Danilo Secchiaroli
dsecch@gmail.com
Girls Soccer – Head Coach Jacob Weisslender
jacob.weisslender@new-haven.k12.ct.us
Cross Country – Head Coach Jason Cartwright
jason.cartwright@new-haven.k12.ct.us
Questions About Your Child’s Team
Questions regarding practice days, times, locations, team expectations, or other team-specific information should be directed to the appropriate Head Coach by email.
Administrative questions, including questions regarding FormReleaf, registration, physicals, or athletic clearance, should be directed to:
Rob Marone
Middle School Athletics Facilitator
New Haven Public Schools
robert.marone@new-haven.k12.ct.us
IMPORTANT – FormReleaf Registration & Physicals
All student-athletes must be registered through www.formreleaf.com before they may participate in tryouts, practices, or competitions.
Parents/guardians use FormReleaf to provide student and family information, complete required athletic forms and signatures, and upload the student’s current physical.
The uploaded physical must be signed and dated by a physician and must indicate that the student is cleared to participate in competitive sports. Physicals are valid for 13 months from the examination date. For example, a physical dated September 1, 2026 is valid through October 1, 2027.
Students who are not registered in FormReleaf and properly cleared will not be permitted to participate.
If you experience difficulty with FormReleaf or have questions regarding your child’s athletic clearance, please contact Rob Marone at robert.marone@new-haven.k12.ct.us.
📱 Follow NHPS Middle School Athletics
Please consider following our new Middle School Athletics Instagram account, @nhps_msathletics, for schedules, announcements, reminders, scores, highlights, and other important athletics updates.
As our Fall Middle School Athletics season begins, we would like to provide additional information regarding team assignments, coach contacts, and FormReleaf registration requirements.
Fall Middle School Sports
NHPS Middle School Athletics offers Boys Soccer, Girls Soccer, Cross Country, Girls Volleyball, and Football.
For Football and Girls Volleyball, students participate with a specific team based on the school they attend.
🏈 Football
Hill Central – Head Coach Eric Brantley
ebrantley07@yahoo.com
Schools: Betsy Ross, Clemente, Conte, Daniels, Nathan Hale, Truman
King Robinson – Head Coach Glenn Middleton
coolbusy47@gmail.com
Schools: Beecher, Celentano, Davis, Hooker, Lincoln Bassett, Wexler Grant
Ross/Woodward – Head Coach Kyle Harper
kyle.harper@new-haven.k12.ct.us
Schools: Bishop Woods, Clinton Ave, East Rock, Fair Haven, FAME, Jepson, Martinez
Troup – Head Coach Jordan Johnson
jordan.johnson@new-haven.k12.ct.us
Schools: Barnard, Edgewood, ESUMS, Sheridan
🏐 Girls Volleyball
Betsy Ross – Head Coach Tanaysia Willis
tanaysiawillis94@gmail.com
Schools: Barnard, Beecher, Clemente, Daniels, Davis, Edgewood, ESUMS, Hill Central, King Robinson, Lincoln Bassett, Sheridan, Troup, Truman, Wexler Grant
Fair Haven – Head Coach Jennifer Lopez
jennifermarielopez67@gmail.com
Schools: Bishop Woods, Celentano, Clinton Ave, Conte, East Rock, FAME, Hooker, Jepson, Martinez, Nathan Hale, Ross Woodward
⚽ Soccer & 🏃 Cross Country
Boys Soccer – Head Coach Danilo Secchiaroli
dsecch@gmail.com
Girls Soccer – Head Coach Jacob Weisslender
jacob.weisslender@new-haven.k12.ct.us
Cross Country – Head Coach Jason Cartwright
jason.cartwright@new-haven.k12.ct.us
Questions About Your Child’s Team
Questions regarding practice days, times, locations, team expectations, or other team-specific information should be directed to the appropriate Head Coach by email.
Administrative questions, including questions regarding FormReleaf, registration, physicals, or athletic clearance, should be directed to:
Rob Marone
Middle School Athletics Facilitator
New Haven Public Schools
robert.marone@new-haven.k12.ct.us
IMPORTANT – FormReleaf Registration & Physicals
All student-athletes must be registered through www.formreleaf.com before they may participate in tryouts, practices, or competitions.
Parents/guardians use FormReleaf to provide student and family information, complete required athletic forms and signatures, and upload the student’s current physical.
The uploaded physical must be signed and dated by a physician and must indicate that the student is cleared to participate in competitive sports. Physicals are valid for 13 months from the examination date. For example, a physical dated September 1, 2026 is valid through October 1, 2027.
Students who are not registered in FormReleaf and properly cleared will not be permitted to participate.
If you experience difficulty with FormReleaf or have questions regarding your child’s athletic clearance, please contact Rob Marone at robert.marone@new-haven.k12.ct.us.
📱 Follow NHPS Middle School Athletics
Please consider following our new Middle School Athletics Instagram account, @nhps_msathletics, for schedules, announcements, reminders, scores, highlights, and other important athletics updates.
After School Opportunity for students
Transportation is offered from school to location
Spaces are limited, APPLY NOW:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf4lHDn9sxy4RQ8GJ5OOeVoiahXtCvUkgRwNYk5NuK8BDtXag/viewform
Big Turtle Village 2026–2027 Starting September 14, 2026, at 26 Atwater St., New Haven. Have fun, make new friends, enjoy new adventures, and participate in exciting new activities!
Comienza el 14 de septiembre de 2026 en 26 Atwater St., New Haven.
¡Diviértete, haz nuevos amigos, disfruta de nuevas aventuras y participa en emocionantes actividades! 26 Atwater Street 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Transportation is offered from school to location
Spaces are limited, APPLY NOW:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf4lHDn9sxy4RQ8GJ5OOeVoiahXtCvUkgRwNYk5NuK8BDtXag/viewform
Big Turtle Village 2026–2027 Starting September 14, 2026, at 26 Atwater St., New Haven. Have fun, make new friends, enjoy new adventures, and participate in exciting new activities!
Comienza el 14 de septiembre de 2026 en 26 Atwater St., New Haven.
¡Diviértete, haz nuevos amigos, disfruta de nuevas aventuras y participa en emocionantes actividades! 26 Atwater Street 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Check out our Title one Parent Liaison - Brit Johnson! Contact Info on flyer!
Dear Parents/Guardians:
New Haven Middle School Athletics is offering 5 sports this fall:
-Cross Country (6th, 7th, 8th Grade)
-Boys Soccer (7th/8th Grade)
-Girls Soccer (7th/8th Grade)
-Football (7th/8th Grade, and 6th Graders physically capable of competing)
-Girls Volleyball (7th/8th Grade)
Tryouts begin on Wednesday, September 9th. In order for your child to be allowed to participate, you must register them on FormReleaf. Please make sure they have an up-to-date physical (signed and dated by doctor), and that all necessary paperwork and information is entered and uploaded into FormReleaf.
www.formreleaf.com
If there are any questions, please reach out to Rob Marone, New Haven Middle School Athletic Facilitator, at robert.marone@new-haven.k12.ct.us
Ross Woodward Mathematicians are hard at work this week! We are learning routines and procedures, and jumping right in to lesson Zero this week!
Meet our new Ross Woodward Social Worker! Please reach out to Mrs. Weisslender if you need anything!
catherine.weisslender@new-haven.k12.ct.us
475-220-3124
catherine.weisslender@new-haven.k12.ct.us
475-220-3124
SHBC at Ross Woodward is open and ready for the 26-27 school year!
Call if you need an appointment - don't forget those physicals are due before the school year begins!
475-220-3140
Call if you need an appointment - don't forget those physicals are due before the school year begins!
475-220-3140
START STRONG! First Day of School is MONDAY, AUGUST 31ST.
CLICK HERE FOR YOUR ATTENDANCE CALENDAR :
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CLICK HERE FOR YOUR ATTENDANCE CALENDAR :
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Check out the attachments below of important information from the Ross Woodward Main Office!
NHPS and the City of New Haven are excited to announce the New Haven Afterschool Initiative which will provide low-cost and free afterschool at NHPS elementary and middle schools every school day from school dismissal to 5:30 pm. Registration opens Monday, August 17th at 12pm here: newhavenct.gov/afterschool. Through a partnership with the Boys & Girls Club and New Haven Counts, programming will focus on learning and enrichment, sports and physical activity, and developing positive relationships with peers and adult mentors. The program will cost $25 per week for families and will be free for families who receive Care4Kids, SNAP, or other assistance programs. See attached flyer for details.
