September 2010
Dear Parent/Guardian:
Over the past two months many changes have occurred in the Winslow Township School District. We have made improvements in several of our buildings (roof replacement, new carpeting, ceiling tile replacements, painting, etc.), four principals have been transferred to new schools and several of our assistant principals have also been reassigned. The new leadership at the building level has already made an impact on how those buildings will operate this year.
The Transportation Office, which was located at the Annex Building in Blue Anchor, has been relocated.
Mr. John Gaskill, Director, and the bus drivers are now located at the southwest corner of the Middle School. This move centralizes all administrative services for the district.
We have adopted a new Reading Series (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt “Journeys”) for K-5, and the textbooks are arriving at each of the buildings. As a result of our new grade configuration (PK-3, 4-6, 7-8 and 9-12) we have enough space to create the district’s first day care center, which is located in the former 6th grade wing of the Middle School.
Additionally, we have increased our technology capabilities throughout the District. This year, parents will be able to deposit money into their child’s lunch account online. Also, parents will be able to monitor student grades, attendance, interim and quarterly report cards and discipline records by using our new Parent Portal Program.
We believe that these changes are going to improve our delivery of services to the students, staff and parents of the Winslow Township School District. I am sure you will join me in making a commitment to the continuous improvements of our school district. With your help and cooperation, this should be an excellent school year.
H. Major Poteat, Ed.D.
Superintendent
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c: District Administration