Today we got to take 78 6-8th grade students bowling for some down right fun! Thank you all for being such bright spots in our day, earning 50 Heart Points and having a ball at Johnson's lanes in Hamden!!! Remember to ALWAYS SHOW HEART!!!

We rocked our day with a Positive Attitude!!! Tie dye and neon for the win!!!

Book Fair is Back at Ross Woodward!
Schedule is attached for shopping times of Classes - Students will shop during their library time.
Cash, Credit cards, Apple Pay, Cash App, and E-wallets are all accepted forms of payment. 
Families can set up an e-wallet at the following link: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/rosswoodwardclassicalstudie1
We will do last call on Friday as needed! 
Thanks for supporting Literacy at Ross Woodward!

District Literacy Night - January 28th
5:30 to 7:30
Nathan Hale School
Check out the flyer for all needed information!

Effort day was effortless in our glass and sunglasses!

Wednesday - Attitude Day Wear bright neon or tie dye for a Positive Attitude Day! Send all pictures to Mrs. Finn at: Elizabeth.finn@new-haven.k12.ct.us

Winter Concert Rescheduled
February 12th
10 AM
Ross Woodward Cafeteria
6-8th grade Band and 5th and 6th Grade Choir
PTO bake sale to benefit Music Program!

District Literacy Night - January 28th
5:30 to 7:30
Nathan Hale School
Check out the flyer for all needed information!

Tuesday - Effort Day Wear a pair of glasses or sunglasses to show Effort today! Send all pictures to Mrs. Finn at: Elizabeth.finn@new-haven.k12.ct.us

Check out the week of fun of Magnet Spirit Week! Send all photos to Mrs. Finn at: Elizabeth.finn@new-haven.k12.ct.us

This is an important message from the New Haven Public Schools. Tomorrow, Tuesday, all schools will open with a two-hour delay. There will be no before-school programs. For further information, please visit our web site: nhps.net.

Parent Teacher Conferences
Wednesday February 4th 2026
2-4 PM and 5-7 PM

Book an appointment with your child's teacher through Apptegy.
Book Fair Open! Bake Sale and Snack Sale!

Can't wait to see you there!

New Haven Public Schools Learning Community: This is an important message from the New Haven Public Schools. As a result of this weekend's inclement weather forecast, all New Haven Public Schools will be closed on Monday, January 26. This includes before and after school programs. For further information please visit our web site: nhps.net.

Check out the link below for some snow day fun with Mr. Davis! https://app.screencastify.com/watch/qeeYpzoGfspR0Se14kXR?checkOrg=8d9308e9-bd5e-4189-8640-a86b8f447dcd https://drive.google.com/file/d/1aN5VsK1I2YLCZvGaZRxkqJ49dveRf6UX/view?usp=drivesdk Send any snow day pictures to Mrs. Finn at: Elizabeth.finn@new-haven.k12.ct.us

New Haven Public Schools Learning Community: This is an important message from the New Haven Public Schools. As a result of this weekend's inclement weather forecast, all New Haven Public Schools will be closed on Monday, January 26. This includes before and after school programs. For further information please visit our web site: nhps.net.

End of Quarter 2! Grades are due and all work should be turned in - Parent Teacher Conferences are coming soon! Look for more information to come!

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!

Winter Wonderland is coming to Ross Woodward next week on Thursday January 22nd from 4 to 6 PM. RSVP on the flyer sent home with your child and get your tickets soon. Spots are filling up! Tickets must be brought on day of event for food and game supplies! Enter through Front Door of Ross Woodward on day of event! Hope to see you all there! Any questions, please reach out to Mrs. Finn! 475-220-3113

No School due to Martin Luther King Day
January 19th, 2026

"Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that."

Winter Wonderland is coming to Ross Woodward next week on Thursday January 22nd from 4 to 6 PM. RSVP on the flyer sent home with your child and get your tickets soon. Spots are filling up! Tickets must be brought on day of event for food and game supplies! Enter through Front Door of Ross Woodward on day of event! Hope to see you all there! Any questions, please reach out to Mrs. Finn! 475-220-3113