Woodsdale School

09/01/2026

Reminder:
Breakfast starts at 8:10
Doors open at 8:25
School starts 8:40

Can’t wait to see everyone!

09/01/2026

Thank you to Girl Scouts - Kathleen Barlow, Kaitlyn Hartery, Lila Maxwell, and Meredith Whitney - who decided to complete their Silver Award Project at Woodsdale!

They created a friendship garden with painted rocks, books to take and give and trinkets to remind everyone they are not alone! You can follow the garden on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/woodsdale_friendship_garden?igsi=Y2c4NnQ4czE0Z2M2&utm_source=qr

THANK YOU GIRLS for adding positivity to the Woodsdale community!

08/31/2026

08/27/2026

Yearly REMINDER- Label everything! Especially if it is a new or favorite article of clothing! We go through the pile weekly and if it has a name on it we deliver to the students classroom!

08/25/2026

Drop off at WES:

If you are dropping off in the morning at Woodsdale, please be mindful that it is a rolling drop off. We need to keep traffic flowing in one direction. If you need to get out for any reason, please pull into one of the parking spots. Please pull all the way to the end of the parking spots before exiting - DO NOT pull through the parking spots when exiting.

There are TWO lanes pulling into the parking lot - the lane on the right of the cones is for cars. The lane on the left is for busses. When you are turning left to exit the parking lot PLEASE look for busses as you exit!

08/18/2026

Can’t wait for students to return! 10 more (school) days!!!!

08/13/2026

WES is looking for one more community member to join our School Council. It is a easy way to get involved and help our community. Meetings dates are : 11/4, 1/13, 2/24, 3/10 and 4/7 (if needed). Meetings are from 3:30-4:30.

Please email [email protected] if you are interested!

08/03/2026

WES Summer Letter

August 3, 2026

Dear Woodsdale Families,

Welcome to another exciting school year at Woodsdale School! I hope this letter finds your family enjoying a restful and joyful summer. As I begin my second year as principal, I want to thank our Woodsdale community for the trust and partnership you've shown over the past year. I am excited to continue working with our amazing third and fourth grade students and families as we build upon the successes of last year and make this school year our best yet.

As we are preparing to welcome students back, now is a wonderful time to help them get ready for another year of learning. Encouraging your child to read each day, practice math facts, write in a journal, or engage in educational activities can help keep their academic skills sharp throughout the remainder of the summer. These small opportunities to practice and learn can help students return to school feeling confident and ready to tackle new challenges.

We've been busy this summer preparing our classrooms and planning for another memorable and meaningful year. Here are a few important reminders:

School Day Hours: Our school day begins at 8:40 a.m. and ends at 2:40 p.m. Students may arrive as early as 8:10 a.m. if they are eating breakfast. Classroom doors will open at 8:25 a.m. We kindly ask that students who are not eating breakfast not be dropped off before 8:25, as staff supervision is limited prior to that time.

Communication: This year, Woodsdale will continue using ROOMS as our primary communication platform between home and school. Families will receive important classroom and school-wide updates through ROOMS and our weekly Woodsdale newsletter. More information about accessing ROOMS will be available on our website, and staff will be available to help families get connected during Open House.

Open House: Please join us on Monday, August 31, from 3:30–5:30 p.m. for our Open House! This is a wonderful opportunity for students to meet their teacher, visit their classroom, drop off school supplies, and begin feeling comfortable and excited about the new school year.

School Supply Lists: Grade-level supply lists are available on the Woodsdale website. We encourage families to review the lists prior to the first day of school to ensure students are prepared for a successful start.

Our Woodsdale Core Values – S.O.A.R.: Throughout the school year, we will continue reinforcing our four core characteristics: Supportive, Outstanding, Accountable, and Respectful. These values help create a positive, inclusive school community where every student can learn, grow, and thrive.

Thank you for your continued support and partnership. This year, we are committed to raising the bar academically by providing meaningful learning experiences that challenge every student to reach their full potential, while continuing to support their social and emotional well-being. We look forward to another fantastic year of learning, growth, and success together.

Warm regards,

Melanie Savicke
Principal, Woodsdale School
[email protected]

07/27/2026

We are at the halfway point of summer! We are working hard to get Woodsdale ready for our first day of School - September, 2nd!

The WES School Supply List has been posted https://www.abingtonps.org/o/we - you can find it under the "Students and Families" section on the website.

WES will also be looking for two new community members to join our School Council this year - reach out at [email protected] for more information.

Looking forward to the new school year and meeting all our new third graders! Make sure you check out our Woodsdale PTO page: "Woodsdale Elementary PTO" for summer happenings!

Enjoy what is left of summer! See you soon!

07/21/2026

Bus Information:
Bus applications and fees were due to Central Office on July 1st. Applications and payments received after July 1 will be considered late and will be honored only if space is available and if there is an existing stop on the route.

To download the applicable form(s) or register and pay on-line, visit: https://www.abingtonps.org/page/transportation

If you live less than two (2) miles from your child's school OR your child is in grades 7-12, and you intend for them to ride the bus, you must submit an application so that your child is added to our bus routes. There is also no waiver for an alternate stop.

Questions about bus information or missing tags may be directed to our Transportation Department at [email protected] or 781-982-2150.

Schedules & Class Placement:
Student schedules and class placement will be available in the Aspen Parent Portal on August 24, 2026 (click here for directions). Placement information will also be emailed to Kindergarten and new to APS families on or about August 24, 2026. Questions about schedules and placement should be directed to each school's main office (contact info is below).

First Day of School:
Grades 1-12 – 9/2/2026
AEEP & Kindergarten - 9/8/2026
Open Houses:
BBES - 8/31 3-5pm
WES - 8/31 3:30-5:30pm
AMS - 8/31 4:30-6:30pm
AHS - 9/10 5-7pm

Early Release Hours:
AEEP - 8:20-10:55, no PM Session
BBES - 9:00-12:00
WES - 8:40-11:40
AMS - 7:50-11:10
AHS - 7:25-10:46

Early Release Dates:
10/8, 10/16 (AHS Only), 10/23 (BBES Only), 10/30 (WES Only), 11/6 (AMS Only), 11/25, 12/7, 12/23, 1/15, 2/2, 3/10, 4/6, 5/26, Last Day of School

School Closing Dates:
9/4 & 9/7 - Labor Day
10/12 - Columbus Day
11/3 - Teacher In-service
11/11 - Veterans Day
11/26-11/27 - Thanksgiving
12/24-1/1 - Holiday Break
1/18 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
2/15-2/19 - Winter Break
3/26 – Good Friday
4/19-4/23 - Spring Break
5/31 - Memorial Day

Other Important Dates:
AHS Grade 8 Family Night - 11/5 5:30-6:30pm
AHS Graduation – 6/5
Tentative Last Day of School - 6/24 (half day for students)

Progress Reported in Aspen:
BBES & WES - 12/11, 3/26, TBA
AMS - 10/16, 12/11, 1/26, 3/26, 5/4, TBA
AHS - 10/9, 11/20, 12/18, 2/5, 3/19, 4/16, 5/28, TBA
(click here for directions)

Parent-Teacher Conferences:
AEEP - 1/28 5-7pm, 1/29 8-10:45am
BBES - 10/22 5-7pm, 10/23 1-3:35pm
WES - 10/29 5-7pm, 10/30 12:45-3:15pm
AMS - 11/5 5-7pm, 11/6 12:05-2:20pm
AHS - 10/15 5-7pm, 10/16 11:45am-2:00pm

APS SCHOOL INFORMATION:

Abington High School
Student Hours - 7:25am - 1:57pm
201 Gliniewicz Way
Abington, MA 02351
781-982-2160
FAX: 781-982-0061

Jonathan Bourn, Principal - [email protected]
Kate Casey, Asst. Principal - [email protected]
Denise Bell, Admin Asst. - [email protected]
Susan Harrington, Admin Asst. - [email protected]
Christina Park, Director of Guidance - [email protected]
Anne-Marie Padilla, Guidance Admin Asst. - [email protected]
Donna Conso, Nurse - [email protected]

Abington Middle School
Student Hours - 7:50am - 2:22pm
201 Gliniewicz Way
Abington, MA 02351
781-982-2170
FAX: 781-982-2173

Matthew MacCurtain, Principal - [email protected]
Jessica Sullivan, Asst. Principal - [email protected]
Colleen Blanchard, Admin Asst. - [email protected]
Ann Parks, Admin Asst. - [email protected]
Caroline McDermod, Guidance Counselor- [email protected]
Sarah LaPointe, Nurse – [email protected]

Woodsdale Elementary School
Student Hours - 8:40am - 2:45pm
120 Chestnut Street
Abington, MA 02351
781-982-2150
FAX: 781-982-2184

Melanie Savicke, Principal - [email protected]
Christine Caliendo, Admin Asst. - [email protected]
Deb Ambrose, Nurse - [email protected]

Beaver Brook Elementary School
Student Hours - 9:00am - 3:05pm
One Ralph G. Hamlin, Jr. Lane
Abington, MA 02351
781-982-2185
FAX: 781-982-2187

Julie Thompson, Principal - [email protected]
Suzy Trahan, Asst. Principal - [email protected]
Amy Murphy, Admin Asst. - [email protected]
Danielle Rountree, Admin Asst. – [email protected]
Renee Brown, Nurse - [email protected]

Abington Early Education Program
Student Hours - AM Session 8:20-10:55, PM Session 11:35-2:10
201 Gliniewicz Way
Abington, MA 02351
781-982-2195
FAX: 781-982-0053

Annie Robinson, Director - [email protected]
Michelle Hart, Admin Asst. - [email protected]
Donna Conso, Nurse - [email protected]

For more specific information, please refer to communications sent from your student's school, visit their webpage at abingtonps.org, or contact the school office directly for more information (i.e., arrival and dismissal routines, health requirements, supply lists, etc.).