Principal: Setting the stage for a strong foundation
Published 3:08 am Sunday, December 15, 2013
By Jessica Cabeen
Woodson Kindergarten Center Principal
Kindergarten … we all come with different memories and experiences from our time at the entrance point to the K-12 school system. Here at the Woodson Kindergarten Center, the teachers, paraprofessionals, custodians, cafeteria staff, success coaches, administrative assistant and principal all work together towards a common goal: Engaging and empowering all students for life!
Engagement at Woodson takes the form of brain-based curriculum embedded in movement activities for students during daily boost-up and gym time. During language arts, students are using the MONDO curriculum to enhance and build on foundational skill of reading. Embedded within instruction in math, teachers highlight daily what students are learning and how they demonstrate this knowledge through posted content and language objectives.
Incorporating technology at Woodson continues to be a large focus of our learning. Each classroom is equipped with iPads for student use. Staff and students continue to explore this technology throughout the school day and most recently had the opportunity to share this with more than 400 families at our Title 1 Thankfulness Parent Night.
Empowering all learners with 5- and 6-year-olds really tackles learning school vocabulary and understanding expectations at school. Woodson continues to implement Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports — a research based framework for proactive classroom management. These supports give all student equal opportunities to learn and understand expectations in all areas of the school. Yes, this and so much more goes on throughout the school day for all our students. Some of our students also benefit from services provided for by our intervention, English Language Learning, and Special Education teachers. These teachers support students, in a variety of settings, achieve common goals and prepare them for positive school experiences.
Are you tired yet? If not, you are certainly ready for a day in the life of a kindergartener. We always look for ways to incorporate community members into activities and other opportunities.
Thank you again for your support of all day, every day kindergarten!