Maywood Superintendent

The 2007-2008 school year is off to a terrific start as the building project comes to a close and emphasis can now shift to our primary concern; “The Education of our Students.”

Although we are still completing some “punch lists” in each school, the fact that the major construction and renovation projects have been completed has not only provided a safe and cleaner environment in which our students can learn, but the opportunity to address important, new initiatives

At Memorial School, new classrooms have made it possible for the creation of full day Kindergarten and the addition of Special Education classrooms for Autistic students who were previously sent out of district. A state of the art new gymnasium at Memorial is also a much needed asset, which will yield many benefits for students and the community for years to come.

At Maywood Avenue School, numerous upgrades to existing rooms and mechanical systems have created a much improved and healthier learning environment for both students and teachers. A new cafeteria kitchen, Library Media Center and new locker rooms are just a few of the many upgrades to the school. The focus on new initiatives this year will address a revised Kindergarten curriculum and emphasis on our District Three Year Technology Plan

In addition, in an effort to help students of various academic abilities to achieve successful results on State Assessments at all grade levels, teachers will be encouraged through Professional Development opportunities, to explore the strategies of “Differentiation of Instruction” as one of each school’s Building Objectives for 2007-2008.

Considering parents as “Partners in Learning”, I encourage each of you to become actively involved in your child’s education through participation in school activities and by maintaining open lines of communication with teachers and administration as needed.

Working together, we can insure that your child will have a most successful year.

Sincerely,

Dr. R. Otnisky, Superintendent