Woodsdale News
3.27.2026
UPCOMING DATES TO REMEMBER
March 31st and April 1st – Grade 4 ELA MCAS
April 7th – PTO at 7pm in the WES cafeteria
April 15th – Third Grade Field Trip – Charlotte's Web
April 16th-17th – Fourth Grade Field Trip – Griffin's Dairy Farm
April 20th – April 24th – April Vacation
MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Dear Woodsdale Families,
At Woodsdale, our students are working on “S.O.A.R.ing,” and our fourth, and final, core value is “Respect.” Being respectful means students treat others, themselves, and their environment with kindness and care. Respectful students use kind words and actions, listen when others are speaking, and value different perspectives.
They follow school expectations, take care of materials and shared spaces, and show appreciation for the people around them. Even when faced with challenges or disagreements, respectful students respond thoughtfully and work toward positive solutions that support a safe and inclusive school community.
Melanie Savicke, Principal
MESSAGE FROM THE READING DEPARTMENT:
MESSAGE FROM THE NURSE:
Dear Parents and Guardians,
We have accumulated quite a few jackets and hoodies in our Lost and Found. Please take a moment to label all of your child’s outerwear. When items are labeled, we can quickly return them to their rightful owners.
If you are doing any spring cleaning and come across gently used boys’ or girls’ sweatpants or leggings in sizes 10–12 or 14–16, our school clinic would be very grateful for the donation. We can also use men’s and women’s sizes small or medium. We are all set on smaller sizes at this time.
Thank you for your continued support and generosity!
MESSAGE FROM CENTRAL OFFICE:
We are pleased to share the FY27 School Calendar for the upcoming school year, which was approved by the School Committee on Tuesday, March 10, 2026:
Click here to access the 2026-2027 Calendar
Please note that, as with any long‑range calendar, dates are subject to change if necessary. Should revisions occur, the community will be notified promptly.
Thank you for your continued partnership and support of our schools.
S.O.A.Ring STUDENTS : Samuel Rios, Cillian Pretti
DIMISSAL CHANGES
Just a reminder: if your child’s dismissal plan changes once the school day has begun, please contact the main office directly. Teachers are not always able to check email during the day, and this can lead to miscommunication. Thank you for your cooperation and support in following this policy.
COMMUNICATION – ROOMS
APS is now using Rooms for 2-way communication between our schools/classrooms and families. Please download the Abington PS app to join the conversation. More information about Rooms, including links to download our app can be found here: https://www.abingtonps.org/o/aps/page/rooms-1-pager
If you have trouble logging into the app, please let us know via the APS Helpdesk portal at https://incidentiq.abingtonps.org. Thank you!
DRAMA CLUB INFORMATION:
Cast lists and music were sent out over vacation. Regular attendance at rehearsal is expected. Please see important reminders below:
Dismissal: Students will stay after school each Monday and should be picked up at 4:30 PM. Prompt pick-up is required.
Snacks: Please send your child with a water bottle and an extra snack. All snacks must be peanut and tree-nut free.
Down Time: With a large cast, there will be moments when your child is not on stage. We encourage them to bring homework or a sketchbook to stay occupied during these times.
Cell Phone Policy: To keep our focus on the production, cell phones are not permitted during Drama Club. Please reiterate this rule with your child; while we have many volunteers, we cannot monitor device usage during rehearsals.
ANONYMOUS BULLYING LINK
Below is a link to report bullying at Woodsdale. The link can also be found on our website within the Abington Public Schools website.
WES SCHOOL HOURS
Breakfast: 8:10
Doors Open: 8:25
School begins: 8:40
Dismissal begins: 2:40
CONTACT INFORMATION
Melanie Savicke, Principal melaniesavicke@abingtonps.org
Christine Caliendo, Admin Assistant christinecaliendo@abingtonps.org
Debra Ambrose, School Nurse debraambrose@abingtonps.org
Kellie Lyons, Team Chairperson kellielyons@abingtonps.org
Corey Wharton, School Psychologist coreywharton@abingtonps.org