Westwood Elementary students showcase literacy work; preschool earns Gold Step Up to Quality
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Kindergarten through second-grade students from Westwood Elementary presented classroom literacy work to the West Geauga Local Board, while staff announced the preschool earned a Gold Step Up to Quality rating; the board and community praised student achievements.
Students from Westwood Elementary presented classroom projects and described favorite books and activities during the opening portion of the West Geauga Local Board meeting. Kindergarten students described ‘‘The Three Billy Goats Gruff’’ and the school’s recognition systems (‘‘golden paw’’ and ‘‘golden tray’’); first- and second-graders highlighted the Wit & Wisdom curriculum and activities such as Westwood Walk, Mystery Reader, and a class-created book.
Superintendent and staff praised the work, noting the value of ‘‘real books, held in hand’’ within the Wit & Wisdom program and thanking the school’s PTO for events such as popcorn Thursday and the holiday shop. The superintendent also announced that the district’s preschool received a Gold rating under Ohio’s Step Up to Quality program, crediting preschool instructor Kate Hess and the preschool team for their work.
Board members and administrators emphasized the importance of in-class implementation of adopted curricula and noted that the preschool rating and the students’ classroom outcomes reflect sustained effort by teachers and families. The presentation concluded with thanks to staff and students and the group departing the dais before the meeting continued with routine business.