Ross Woodward Classical Studies Interdistrict Magnet School | Grades PreK to 8th Grade
185 Barnes Avenue, New Haven, CT 06513 | (475) 220-3100

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Welcome Parents of Ross Woodward students: visit this page often to find out news and information about what's happening here at Ross Woodward. Be sure to subscribe via email to stay in-the-know!

World Read Aloud Day!

By Elizabeth Finn | January 25, 2019

Friday, February 1, 2019 is World Read Aloud Day. We have many exciting plans to help children have a love for reading! Please be on the look out for flyers to come home explaining all of the wonderful events that are happening at Ross Woodward Classical Studies Magnet School!

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A Night At The Ross Woodward Museum!

By Elizabeth Finn | January 25, 2019

We are so excited about all of the fabulous Magnet Unit projects our students have been working on the first half of the year with their teachers. Please make sure to visit the hallways the night of the Report Card Conferences. January 30th from 2-4:00p.m. or 5:30-7:00p.m..

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Parent/Guardian Group Meeting

By Elizabeth Finn | January 25, 2019

Please join us Monday from 3:45-4:45 in the Library Media Center to discuss upcoming grade level events for the rest of the school year. We would love for everyone to be a part of this group and share their input.

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Social Studies States and Regions Project Due Jan 9th

By Elizabeth Finn | December 13, 2018

Hi Parents, Guardians, and Students, Our class has been working since the beginning of the year on our regions and states, and will continue completing our rubric worksheet for our 2nd quarter projects before making our slideshows for presentations. All students received their rubrics in November. In January, we will…

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A Big Thank You To Our Veterans For Visiting Our School.

By Elizabeth Finn | December 10, 2018

The students in Grade 5 had a wonderful time learning all about the different branches of the military. The students were able to meet with many Veterans and learn all about the roles they played in the Armed Forces. We thank them for their visit and for their service!

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Sugar and Spice Night was a huge success!

By Elizabeth Finn | December 10, 2018

 The Ross Woodward Families and Staff had a wonderful time at our annual Sugar and Spice Gingerbread Literacy Night. The children had a wonderful time decorating cookies, doing gingerbread crafts and receiving a special book from Santa to encourage literacy at our school. A big thank you to the School…

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Welcome to 6th Grade English

By Elizabeth Finn | December 7, 2018

Welcome to 6th Grade English! My name is Mrs. Finn and I teach 6th grade Reading and Writing. We have classes throughout the day that cover a wide range of reading and writing skills aligned with the CCSS.  If you have any concerns or questions, please feel free to reach…

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Sugar and Spice Night

By Elizabeth Finn | November 27, 2018

Please join us for one of the most popular events that is held here at Ross Woodward, our Sugar and Spice Night!!! Wednesday, December 5th from 5:00-6:30p.m. in the Cafetorium. The charge is $3.00 per family. Join in the fun decorating gingerbread or sugar cookies, meet a special guests giving…

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Shop Rite Rewards

By Elizabeth Finn | November 8, 2018

Help! It is Free! If every parent could sign up at least 3 other people we will be able to reach our goal of 100 people. We are only up to 55 people who have given us their Shop Rite number. Please help us, help the kids. We need your…

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Our Veteran’s Night Celebration Canceled!

By Elizabeth Finn | November 2, 2018

Please be aware that our Veteran’s Night Celebration scheduled for November 7th at 4:15 has been canceled. We will see you at our next event in December.  

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Upcoming Events

PTO

Ross Woodward has an active Parent Teacher Organization that aims to promote community building through family-school events, and support the school’s mission and goals through fundraising efforts. The PTO meets monthly (see calendar for details) and encourages all RWCSMS parents to become involved. The PTO organizes many events, both in the school and in the community each year.

We welcome all our families to participate, contribute, and support the Explorers of Ross Woodward.

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