The Woody Bear Awards are peer recognitions and acknowledgements.  Woody Bear moves all around the school spending time with faculty and staff.  Students and Staff look forward to learning where Woody will go next!  

MS. FOX AWARDS WOODY TO MS. JASPER

Just last year I was student teaching at this very school.
I had such a blast, I thought, "Wow, this place is cool!"
I spent my days working over in the fourth grade,
It was there with this teacher that I learned the tricks of the trade,
Everyday she offered me guidance, support, and endless advice.
I knew this was the school for me, I didn't even think twice.
For all that she did, it's hard to repay her,
But now with this bear, I say THANKS to Mrs. Jasper.

MS. REMLEY'S RECIPE FOR A GREAT TEACHER...

1 cup patience

1 cup commitment

1 cup dedication

1 cup perseverance

1 cup of comes early and leaves late

Mix the above ingredients with one energetic class of second graders.

  Yield:

MS. FOX!

WOODY MOVES TO FIRST GRADE

Woody Bear has had an exciting time in the library.  He attended the fall
book fair, had stories read to him by many students, and got hugs from all
of the Bright Stars.  He encouraged the students to Be Excited About Reading(BEAR)!  And now it's time for Woody Bear to move down the hall to Ms.Sherry Remley, who is positive, encouraging, and a very hardworking teacher. 

Have fun in first grade, Woody!

SHHH...WOODY HAS MOVED TO THE LIBRARY MEDIA CENTER

From Ms. Aylor-

There once was a librarian Ms. Carver,
Well, no lady really worked harder.
She walked to and fro,
With clipboard in tow,
Even though this year was her starter.

Thank you Ms.Carver for all of your hard work.  You are so appreciated!

Woody Bear Will Be Jammin' With Ms. Aylor...

 thanks to Mr. Williams whose presentation included a very cool movie he made for the occasion. The movie disclosed Woody's previously unrecognized musical talents as well as his highly-developed sense of style. 

Thank you Ms. Aylor!

Ms. Pavlosky and her students award Woody Bear to Mr. Williams because he is...

Magical

Ravishing

Wonderful

Inspiring

Leader

Likeable

Intelligent

Awesome

Magnificent

Smart

Ms. Whetzel can't BEAR to see him go, but Woody is needed elsewhere...in Ms. Pavlosky's room!
· She's double funny.
· She likes math.
· She is awesome and spunky.
· She does not yell a lot
· She has a really good sense of humor.
· She's smart.
· She's understanding.
· She fights for what she believes.
· She jokes around a lot · She says, "tough bananas for you!"
We are beary thankful for you Mrs. Pavlosky!

Woody Bear Awarded to Ms. Goza!

from Ms. Goforth... "Woody Bear has had a nice long stay in room A-8.  While in my room, he had many important jobs; including official classroom greeter, calendar helper, and special friend to all.  Now it is time to pass Woody on to a fellow colleague on a different hallway.  In the few months that she has been here, this colleague has become a very dear friend, and a wonderful addition to the  SPED team.  She gives 100% of herself every day...to her coworkers, her students, and the Woodbrook Community.  It is a pleasure for me to pass Woody on to Fran Goza, who will take care of him.  Fran, we are so glad you're here!  Enjoy Woody Bear!"

It is time, once again, for Woody Bear to start
his journey around the school
...first to Ms. Whetzel

From Ms. Kelly-
She deals with our problems throughout the day,
We are so happy when she comes our way.
She has training in conflict resolution
And she's always happy to make a contribution.
As our school counselor, she is great
But more than that, she is our friend.

Thank you , Ms. Whetzel!

Wood E. Bear Moves to Room 4!

Woody Bear is currently being shared by Ms. Catlett and Ms. Jeck, two of Woodbrook's support specialists! Both teachers work with teachers and students to support the Woodbrook Learning Community.  Ms. Goza recognized these ladies by writing a very clever poem for two voices at a February faculty meeting.

Woody Bear Moves to the Library Media Center!

Woody was awarded to Ms. Richards, the library media teacher, by first grade teacher, Ms. Green.  The Library Media Center has Ms. Richards and Ms. Patterson that keep the library going as a learning hub for the school.  Woody will have lots of fun conducting research, utilizing the mini-lab of computers and reading loads of books.  Stop by the Library Media Center and watch him learn!

What a hard decision!!! 

With that said, Laurel McClurken is somebody that I can go to (and do maybe too often...) for guidance and strength.  She takes the time to be a teacher to me as well as the many students she has touched over the years.  I admire and respect her patience, perspective and listening ear.  Laurel encourages her students and peers to be the best that we can be and leads by example.  Enjoy Bright Stars, Woody.  :)

Woody Bear Given to a Powerful VGLA Team!  

VGLA (Virginia Grade Level Assessments) are student portfolios that take the place of standardized testing when the criteria is matched for students.  This team, Ms Trachta a special educator, works with Ms. Pavlosky, a third grade and gifted resource teacher, to help third graders demonstrate their reading and math knowledge via student products.  Teamwork is key as they must follow stringent state guidelines, while keeping their students engaged, happy and always learning!

Woody Bear Awarded to Mr. G!

Science classes were not quite the same with Woody Bear in Steve Gissendanner's room.  Woody became a subject for experimentation on forces!  Woody also explored the study of oceans and moved on to geology!  Steve was awarded Woody by his collegue, Edie Richards.  Ms. Richards recognized Mr. G as a very engaging science teacher and an advocate for teachers as the current AEA president.

Woody Bear Awarded to Ms. Baber in Third Grade!

Ms. Goforth says, "I have enjoyed having Woody Bear in my classroom for a second time, and my students have enjoyed him again, too!  Now it is time to send him on down the hall to someone who is both an excellent teacher and a very dear friend.  I'm hoping Woody Bear will bring a little sunshine into her classroom.  It is with great pleasure that I pass Woody Bear on to Colleen Baber."

Ms. Goforth Awarded Woody by Fifth Grade Colleague, Mr. Gissendanner!

Woody Bear has made it a second time around to Ms. Goforth's classroom in one year!  Ms. Goforth is recognized by Mr. G for her calm and cheerful demeanor and a great collaborator.  She is also well thought of by her students, as a caring and persistent teacher.  She works with students to bring out their best work for student portfolios as she encourages them to be their best!  Congrats to Ms. Goforth.

After reading A Great Day for UP by Dr. Seuss…

So Woody wants to go…
Where little folks are in the know.
To the classroom next door
Where the three R's are never a bore!
Woody says "YO!"

In his ever slyful way…

"Whazzup Ms. Green?" It's a GREAT DAY for UP!

Yup.

awarded to Ms. Green by Ms. Jeck and Ms. Catlett