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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Hats For The Homeless

By Elizabeth Finn | January 5, 2022

We encourage our children at Ross Woodward Classical Studies Magnet School to celebrate and embrace many of our Core Values. We especially spend a lot of time teaching our children about our core value of Service. Pictured here are some of our adorable students from Mrs. McDaniel’s Kindergarten Class wearing…

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Holiday Doors

By Elizabeth Finn | January 4, 2022

One of Ross Woodward Classical Studies Magnet School Traditions is when the staff and students decorate their doors for the Holiday Season. It was a very hard decision for our judges, but they were able to come up with first, second and third prize winners for our A,B and Upstairs…

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Learning So Much In Pre-K3

By Elizabeth Finn | January 4, 2022

Ross Woodward Classical Studies Magnet School Pre-K 3 students in Ms. Trapani’s Class are hard at work with their teachers learning about geometric shapes in a hands-on lesson. The children in Pre-K are very fortunate to have such wonderful teachers who are constantly engaging them in many centers using kinesthetic…

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PBIS HEART PARTY

By Elizabeth Finn | January 4, 2022

Ms. Papandrea’s 5th grade class had a great time having a movie and pajama day for the HEART Party incentive in December. This PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention and Support) initiative. HEART stands for Honesty, Effort, Attitude, Respect and Teamwork! We are so proud of our kids for being model students…

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Hoodies For The Holidays

By Elizabeth Finn | December 21, 2021

Grades 5-8 will be able to wear hoodies on Thursday, December 23rd. They will also have a Holiday Movie Day!

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Pajama Day Grades Pre-K through Grade 4

By Elizabeth Finn | December 21, 2021

Grades Pre-K through Grade 4 don’t forget to wear your cozy pajamas on Thursday, December 23rd as you watch a Holiday Movie!

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Happy Holidays

By Elizabeth Finn | December 21, 2021

We would like to wish everyone a very Happy Holiday Season. Just a few reminders we will be having an early dismissal day on Thursday, December 23rd. We will begin our Christmas break on December 24th and will resume classes on Monday, January 3rd. Please be safe and stay well…

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Open Houses Coming Soon For Prospective Families

By Elizabeth Finn | December 17, 2021

We are very excited to have three fabulous dates for our Virtual Open Houses! If you are interested in applying to attend Ross Woodward Classical Studies Magnet School please note the following dates for our virtual tours. We will post a Zoom Link closer to the upcoming dates. January 25th…

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Virtual Report Card Conferences

By Elizabeth Finn | November 15, 2021

Virtual Report Card Conferences will be held this Wednesday. Please check with your child’s teacher or teachers for their links and times.

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Virtual Open House

By Elizabeth Finn | September 21, 2021

Please join us for a Virtual Open House, Wednesday, September 22nd from 5:30-6:30 p.m.. Teachers have sent links for you to connect and meet them online. We look forward to seeing everyone online tomorrow night!

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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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