Woodsdale News
2.13.2026
UPCOMING DATES TO REMEMBER
February 16th –20th – February Break – No School
February 27th – Crazy Hair Day!
March 3rd – WES PTO Meeting @ 7 in Cafeteria
March 4th – WES School Council @ 3:30
MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Dear Woodsdale Families,
With the first half of the school year behind us, I want to take a moment to sincerely thank our families for your continued support of both your students and our school community. Your partnership makes a meaningful difference each day.
In the months ahead, students will be learning many new ideas, concepts, and skills as they prepare for the next grade level. We truly appreciate the time, encouragement, and care you have already invested in your child’s education, and we look forward to finishing the year strong together.
Enjoy the upcoming vacation—may it be filled with fresh air, opportunities to recharge, and plenty of time for students to explore their creativity in their own way!
Melanie Savicke, Principal
DISTRICT SUBSTITUTES NEEDED!:
Abington Public Schools is accepting applications for the following positions district-wide:
Substitute Paraprofessionals and Substitute Teachers at all schools (PreK-12)
Please send your letter of interest to Danielle Gaylor at daniellegaylor@abingtonps.org and click here for more information.
INDOOR/OUTDOOR RECESS:
Below are the indoor/outdoor recess determination guidelines.
MESSAGE FROM THE NURSE
Reporting an Absence or Planned Vacation
Please remember to notify the school on the day your student will be absent. We also ask that families inform us in advance if a student will be away due to a planned vacation. This helps us ensure student safety and keep accurate attendance records.
If your child will not be attending school or will be out for a vacation, you may notify us using any of the following options:
Send a message through the Rooms app
Email the teacher or the school nurse
Leave a message on the school phone line
Our answering machine is available 24/7, so you may report an absence or vacation at any time that is convenient for you.
Thank you for your continued cooperation and support.
Debra Ambrose RNC,RTR,BSN,NCSN
Woodsdale School Nurse
Tel: 781 -982-2180 EXT 4327
Fax: 781-347-5241
S.O.A.Ring STUDENTS Ayla Stracuzzi,
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!
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