Kindergarten

I am a current single Mom of a child in Kinder. My son entered Woodroe Woods for preschool and from his two years at that school has made huge progress in both his emotional and academic growth. While his academic skills are important to me, the most impressive part of Woodroe Woods is the sense of community. My son has never been happier. He willingly goes to school everyday and more so can’t WAIT to go to school. I have never felt so much love and safety from teachers or staff. His teachers have become family. They support him in ways I have never witnessed a teacher doing so. I have needed a lot of support as well this year and Woodroe has been my backbone. I love this school. I love their classrooms, they curriculum, the field trips and all of the art projects. I love everything about this school and thank my lucky stars we found them for my son at such an early age.

To Whom It May Concern,

We came to Woodroe Woods from recommendations of our friends whose kiddos also thrived in Kindergarten. We are so grateful we listed to their recommendations. Words cannot adequately express our gratitude that Teacher Debbie is our daughter’s Kindergarten teacher. Our daughter is thriving in her classroom and asks each and every day to go to school. As a parent, to have our child WANT to go to school, even over the holiday break, speaks volumes about the welcoming tone that is established in the classroom. From day one, the students know that they are a part of the Kindergarten family and learn to treat their classmates like family. There is also the perfect balance of fun and academic learning that makes students want to come back to school each day. Each child knows they are safe, loved, and wanted in Teacher Debbie’s class.

Sincerely,

We have been a part of the Woodroe Woods community for three years now. My son just graduated from Kindergarten and we could not be happier with how well run the program is. The Kinder teachers, Kristie and Rose, are very nurturing and thoughtful, and make learning fun for the children. I appreciate that they not only teach academic concepts, but also really instill in the children a sense of community, respect and friendship towards their fellow classmates. We could not be happier with our experience with the program, including the wonderful administration. Woodroe staff truly love their students.

Dear Prospective Kindergarten Family,

When my son started Kindergarten, he was nervous. Very nervous. He had trouble adjusting to the change – and we could not have asked for better teachers to help get him through. The extra attention that the kids get at Woodroe Woods made all of the difference for my son. Teachers would check in with him regularly, text updates to my wife and me, and give him as much attention as he needed. When our family spent a weekend away, the teachers even texted a video of our son’s best friend saying he missed him. It seemed like no time until there was no trace of anxiety at all. It’s the personal touches that make all the difference. My son is now blooming academically and writing complete sentences, which I believe would not have happened at a school where he was not drawn out of his shell.

Dear Sir or Madam:

I highly recommend Woodroe Woods School if you are going to enroll your child in Kindergarten. Words cannot express how wonderful the program is. I am glad that we chose Woodroe Woods School to start my little one’s school life. Teacher Debbie and Emily have strong relationships with all students and show that they care about them. They are warm, accessible, enthusiastic and caring. They always make themselves available to students and parents who need them. So far, my son (Jeremy) has learned a lot and it has surprised me. He has become more independent, confident, courageous, and respectful. His language, and social and emotional development have improved as well and I can notice the changes in him. Before starting Kindergarten here, he was only able to count to 12 in order. He didn’t know all twenty-six letters of the alphabet, or know his upper and lowercase letters. Now he can count to 100 nonstop, and count by tens. He knows what sound each alphabet makes. He can write short sentences telling stories and describe things with gestures, read books, etc. Choose Woodroe Woods. You will not be disappointed!

Sincerely,

We strongly recommend the kindergarten program at Woodroe Woods School. We’ve been pleased by the attentive leadership, nurturing teachers, and friendly community of the school. Our kindergartner is much more confident now because of the support from teachers Kristie and Rose, who have caring natures, boundless enthusiasm, and impressive crowd-control skills. They provide a thorough and wide-ranging education, and the children have enjoyed holiday-related activities and multiple field trips with strong parent involvement. The staff always give us a friendly hello on drop-off and pick-up, and our three kids head into school with a smile!

To whom it may concern,

Woodroe Woods’ approach to each individual’s development has given our daughter the self-confidence to tackle more complex tasks. The small class sizes, loving teachers and staff have made her feel like she’s part of a community where she feels comfortable and safe to be herself.

Dear Prospective Kindergarten Family,

When our little guy came to the school, we was TERRIBLY nervous about the transition. He knew he was leaving good friends behind and had been so comfortable in the environment of his preschool. We had many tears leading up to the first day of Kindergarten. On the first day of school, he hid behind me and began to cry a little, knowing that I was going to leave him there. Teacher Emily swooped in, encouraged him to the circle, and Teacher Debbie began greeting the children. She is captivating! As I snuck towards the door, he stood up in panic. Teacher Emily gently reached over, pulled him onto her lap, and he relaxed in her arms as he listened to Teacher Debbie again. That 1st day, when we picked him up, he greeted us with a huge smile and said, “I have the best teachers ever! I guuuuueessss I can try to stay at Kindergarten.” We are now 100 days in and there are never any tears. Each day we ask, “How was your day?”, and every time he practically yells, “I had a SUPER GREAT DAY!” He LOVES school! By Sunday each week, he gets excited to come back on Monday. He has lots of friends and is devasted when someone isn’t at school for a couple of days. He desperately wanted to read and is so proud of himself as he is finally starting to do it! He has gained confidence to share in front of the class with weekly share days, so much that he even played his guitar for the class to an entire song last week! Art is a big focus here and Teacher Donna will rock your child’s world with the coolest art projects– Bring a tarp for the car to take glittery things home! Woodroe Woods is a place where your child comes to learn more than just curriculum. They will learn to be a part of a community.