Winter Break Begins December 19th...We hope that you all have a wonderful and relaxing holiday break!

Welcome Mr. Woody

Dear Bellehaven Community,

I am honored to be your new principal.  I look forward to working with you to ensure that your child has a  successful school year.  I will do this by working closely with the PTA and the Instructional Council.  I will be visible on campus and I will try to address your questions or concerns in a timely manner.

This is my 24th year as an educator.  My children, Elisa and Emily, attend APS and my wife, Kathy, is an APS first grade teacher.  We understand the importance of public education and we appreciate all of our children’s teachers’ hard work and commitment.

The Bellehaven community has an outstanding reputation and I will work to continue this status.  I look forward to meeting you, working with your child, and advocating for Bellehaven.

Sincerely,

Bob Woody

Teacher Wishlist

Introducing TeacherWishList.com, a new, free service that makes it easier than ever for teachers to create and keep track of their wish lists online and for parents to find them and print them out.

More information to come.

Literacy Publications for Parent Reading

The APS Title 1 Department has suggested the following National Institute for Literacy Publications for parent reading.  They are excellent resources for reading tips.  The publications are now down loadable as PDF publications.  Check them out for your child's reading success!

• A Child Becomes a Reader:  Proven Ideas from Research for Parents (Birth Through Preschool)
• A Child Becomes a Reader: Proven Ideas from Research for Parents (Kindergarten Through Grade 3)
• Shining Stars Kingergarteners Learn to Read
• Shining Stars First Graders Learn to Read
• Shining Stars Second and Third Graders Learn to Read
• Dad's Playbook Coaching Kids to Read (all ages)

Thanks, The Bellehaven Literacy Goal Team

About Bellehaven

Bellehaven is an innovative learning community providing challenging learning environments for all students preparing them for their adventure in a changing world.